《My Hubby Can't Stop Pampering Me》 Chapter 1 - 1: Such A Marriage (1) 1 Chapter 1: Such A Marriage (1) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios When Qin Zhiyou woke up from therge bed, it was raining outside, with the gale violently whipping the velvet curtains into a rustling noise. A soft whimper came from beside him, seemingly startled by the sound of the wind and rain. Upon hearing it, Qin Zhiyou turned his head to look at the woman lying next to him. Lu Weixi was not sleeping peacefully. Her red lips, tightly mped by her teeth, bore faint tooth marks; her eyebrows, curved like distant mountains, were slightly wrinkled¡ªshe looked like a bundle of perfume lilies swaying in the storm. Qin Zhiyou watched her for a while, then couldn¡¯t help but reach out his hand, wanting to smooth the wrinkles in her brow. Just as his slender fingers touched her face, Lu Weixi¡¯s eyshes began to tremble, as if she were about to wake up. Instantly, Qin Zhiyou withdrew his hand, and picked up his pajamas lying beside him. With his back to her, he put on his clothes leisurely. Then he got up and slowly walked to the door, opened it, and called out, ¡°Aunt Hao.¡± Butler Aunt Hao came over, and he said calmly, ¡°A cup of ck coffee, bring it to the study.¡± Aunt Hao nodded and was about to leave, but Qin Zhiyou took a few steps, his brow slightly wrinkled, as if he had just remembered something, and called her back, ¡°Wait.¡± His calm tone was devoid of any emotion, ¡°I forgot to take precautions earlier because things were too hectic. When the young madam wakes up, remind her.¡± Lu Weixi was lying on the bed, listening to his footsteps growing fainter. The cellphone on the bedside table was still vibrating continuously. She answered the call, and Dr. Zhao¡¯s urgent voice came from inside, ¡°Wei Hui, your mom is showing serious drug resistance again. If we don¡¯t change the medication, we should arrange for surgery or chemotherapy as soon as possible, but I¡¯m worried your mom¡¯s body won¡¯t be able to handle a surgery or the side effects of chemo. The new imported drug ZERO-1 is too expensive, so make a decision as soon as you can.¡± After pondering for a while, Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°I got it.¡± After regaining a bit of strength in her soft body, Lu Weixi immediately got dressed, put on her robe and went out in her slippers. Aunt Hao was carrying a cup of coffee. She was startled to see her out of the room, ¡°Young Madam.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t say a word, but took the coffee cup from her hand and headed straight for the study. In the study, Qin Zhiyou was typing on hisputer keyboard. Lu Weixi knocked and entered, but he didn¡¯t even look up at her. Lu Weixi put the coffee down next to him. As soon as she put the cup down, he took a sip. Then he turned to look at the file folder on the desk, not even sparing her a nce or a greeting as she was about to speak. Lu Weixi waited by his side until he finished the coffee, then she couldn¡¯t help but speak, ¡°Zhiyou.¡± Without looking at her, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s distinct fingers casually flipped through the files, asionallyparing them to theputer screen, ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Including today, you¡¯ve been home four days this week. That¡¯s ten days this month.¡± Lu Weixi carefully constructed her words, starting a bit hard, then speaking faster as she proceeded, ¡°We agreed when we got married five years ago: youe home five days a month, and give me fifty-thousand each month. If you stay longer, you have to pay extra.¡± ¡ª- The new book only ns to be 1.5 million characters long, to bepleted within one year. Regr updates are guaranteed, there will be no dys. If I break this promise, you can call me out, I will stop writing, stop writing, stop writing! Chapter 2 - 2: Such a Marriage (2) 2 Chapter 2: Such a Marriage (2) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios As Lu Weixi uttered her final word, Qin Zhiyou finally put down the document in his hand. He slightly lifted his head, a prating glow reflecting from his slightly indifferent eyes. A subtle chill pervaded the room, perhaps due to the cold of the rainy night. Lu Weixi felt a slight shiver, paused briefly, then continued her meticulous exnation, ¡°Add a supplement of $50,000 each month. At other times, ording to the rules, I will quietly be your wife ¨C I won¡¯t meddle in your affairs nor gossip about our rtionship. In front of your grandfather, I will try my best to speak well of you, behaving as the perfect granddaughter-inw. As for children¡­¡± Before Lu Weixi finished speaking, she saw Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fingers, resting on the desk, abruptly tighten, before slowly loosening and gently tapping on the table. After a long while, he lifted the corners of his lips in what seemed like a smile. But his facial expression appeared even colder. ¡°I absolutely won¡¯t cause you trouble. So¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou leaned sideways on his revolving chair. After she finished speaking, he raised his brows and his other hand propped up his chin,zily and arrogantly watching her, ¡°You mean, if Ie home every day and spend every day with you, should I pay an additional $200,000 a month?¡± Lu Weixi immediately shook her head: ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou waved his hand, interrupting her speech. He squinted his eyes, scanning her from head to toe with a merchandise-inspecting nce, then slowly withdrew his gaze, chuckling dismissively, ¡°No wonder Zhang Ailing said, marriage is long-term prostitution¡ª¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s blood seemed to solidify. It was as if someone had pped her face hard, the burning pain was intense. She suddenly stood up and hurried to the door. She hadn¡¯t reached the door when her arm was suddenly grabbed. Qin Zhiyou pulled her, causing her to lose bnce. Stumbling backward, she ended up leaning against the desk. His tall, sturdy body slowly approached, a cruel light shing in his icy gaze. She suddenly sensed something, cold sweat appeared on her back, her legs felt weak, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t want your money anymore?¡± His mouth twisted into a smile, his voice like the ck coffee he had just drunk ¡ª rich, husky, tainted with a twist of wicked darkness. He swept all the documents off the desk with one quick move. The scattered papers reflected her tumultuous emotions ¡ª surprise, a desire to dodge, and a hint of humiliation. Qin Zhiyou advanced another step, thwarting her nned escape. Then he moved closer, his words as icy as his gaze, ¡°It¡¯s too much hassle this way. How about a monthly, yearly, or lifetime package?¡± ¡ª- Lu Weixi was woken by a burst of sharp rm. With her eyes closed, she groped around the bedside table for a while and sleepily turned off the phone rm. The reminder for the day read: ¡°A troublesome clienting to thepany at 10 am.¡± Lu Weixi, as a interior designer for Evergreen Design Institute, was head of a small team. After a long while, she rolled out of bed. The man who had been there earlier was gone now, but on the bedside table remained a cup of water and a morning-after pill. Chapter 3 - 3: Such a Marriage (3) 3 Chapter 3: Such a Marriage (3) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Throughout their five-year marriage, Qin Zhiyou was always careful and cautious. Whether taking precautions himself or having her take medicine afterward, he never left any chance for any mistake. She smiled lightly and picked up the pill with two fingers, swallowing it without hesitation. After washing up and changing her clothes, Mrs Hao greeted her courteously, ¡°Young Madam.¡± Lu Weixi only replied with ackluster ¡°Hmm¡±. Breakfast was already prepared on the table, but she was not in the mood, nor did she have time to eat. In the past, Mrs Hao would prepare the dishes and it didn¡¯t matter whether Lu Weixi ate them or when she ate them. Today, however, was different from the usual; she kept standing behind her until Lu Weixi finished changing her shoes, picked up her bag, and was about to head out. It seemed as though there was something she wanted to say. Lu Weixi stopped in her tracks, ¡°Mrs Hao, is there something on your mind?¡± Mrs Hao fiddled with the corner of her attire then spoke with difficulty, ¡°The young master mentioned that this month¡¯s overnight fee, as well as yesterday¡¯s additional money, has already been transferred into your card by his secretary.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Lu Weixi replied casually. ¡°Also,¡± Mrs Hao hesitated again. When she started talking again her voice was as low as a mosquito¡¯s buzz, ¡°the young master also said that you need to take the contraceptive pill in front of me. He doesn¡¯t want any unnecessary trouble.¡± The phrase ¡°in front of me¡± was emphasized. The fingers holding Lu Weixi¡¯s bag instantly tightened. With considerable force, the nails almost dug into the flesh. After a while, she rxed her fingers and indicated agreement with a casual nod. In a calm voice, she said, ¡°You may bring me the medicine.¡± The medicine was brought swiftly by Mrs Hao. Lu Weixi took it and swallowed it in front of her, finishing it off by drinking all the water in the ss. She handed the empty ss back to Mrs Hao, took out a few tissues, wiped off the water at the corner of her lips, and threw the scrunched-up tissue into the trash bin. Looking at Mrs Hao in a detached way, she asked, ¡°Is this okay?¡± Mrs Hao nodded, casting a concerned look at her. After a long pause, she finally said, ¡°Actually, Young Madam, the young master wasn¡¯t like this. If it weren¡¯t for¡­¡± Without a word, Lu Weixi walked out of the house, the sound of her heels clicking against the floor trailing behind her. ¡ª When she arrived at thepany, it was in turmoil. A morous woman was sitting arrogantly on the sofa with her arms crossed and legs crossed. She was dressed in thetest Chanel suit, carrying a Hermes handbag, and sporting a pair of sunsses. Beside her stood an assistant-like person. This woman was her client, Liu Yiyi, the recently popr hostess of Yan City TV Station. Xiaochen had exined numerous times, but Liu Yiyi¡¯s assistant was incessant: ¡°Don¡¯t think that just because Yiyi is lenient, you can take her lightly. We said earlier that these areas of the design needed changing. You guys agreed wholeheartedly, so why does the renovation look like this?¡± Xiaochen tried to defend herself, ¡°The design has been revised seven or eight times, and in the end, you guys agreed and signed the contract. We followed everything as per the contract without any negligence, and we didn¡¯t overcharge a single penny.¡± There were always a few difficult clients every month. Lu Weixi was used to it. She wouldn¡¯t even bat an eye if Liu Yiyi¡¯s assistant hadn¡¯t said these words: ¡°How dare you shirk your responsibilities? Do you know who Yiyi¡¯s patron is? Qin Zhiyou, the president of Hanhai Company!¡± Chapter 4 - 4: Such a Marriage (4) 4 Chapter 4: Such a Marriage (4) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios In Yan City, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s name was probably even more famous than that of the Hanhai Company. The CEO of Hanhai Company, the eldest grandson of the Qin Family, born into such prestige and possessing good looks, naturally became the center of attention. Of course, what attracted more attention were the countless scandals surrounding him. The list of women apanying Mr. Qin was long and varied, including socialites, budding stars, hot dance instructors, and exotic beauties. Now, Liu Yiyi, a TV show host from Yan City was added to the list. Xiaochen shrank her neck, not knowing how to respond, suddenly noticed a figure standing at the door and rushed over like she had seen her savior, ¡°Miss Lu, you¡¯re here.¡± Lu Weixi nodded faintly, took the design n from Xiaochen¡¯s hand, and walked over unhurriedly: ¡°Miss Liu, I am your new house designer, nice to meet you.¡± Liu Yiyi lifted her chin and looked at Lu Weixi arrogantly. But after one nce at her, she was taken aback. Engulfed in her busy work, she had received this house a few months ago but didn¡¯t have time to take care of it. After listing her requirements, she gave everything to Lulu Design Studio. Her assistant had been handling all the liaisons. This was the first time she had met the designer. Hearing others addressing him as ¡°Mr. Lu,¡± she had always imagined him to be a mature and stable middle-aged man. She hadn¡¯t expected him to be so young and ¡ª¡ª handsome. As Liu Yiyi looked at Lu Weixi, Lu Weixi was also observing her. She wasn¡¯t surprised at all by this new ¡°Companion of Qin Zhiyou.¡± From the day she got to know him, he had always possessed such a debonair character. Even after several years of marriage, he still fawned over other women. Sometimes, even Xue Feifei would express her disappointment in herck of control over him by poking her head in frustration. Despite being the previously arrogant and domineering Miss Bai, how could she let him be so outrageous? So the house she designed was a love nest Qin Zhiyou prepared for his new femalepanion? The only question was who was dissatisfied with the new house, was it the host Liu Yiyi or him? ¡°Does Miss Liu have any objections to the design? Any objections could be raised.¡± Lu Weixi just took a brief look at her, then uninterestedly lowered her head to continue reviewing the design n. Liu Yiyi pursed her lips and remained silent, and her assistant Xiaochen tugged on her sleeve: ¡°Ms. Lu, what Miss Liu means is to tear down all the load-bearing walls between the living room and bedroom, and between the bedroom and bathroom, and to knock down all the walls of the balcony to make arge floor-to-ceiling window. This isn¡¯t something we can simply disagree or agree with, it¡¯s simply impossible to implement.¡± Lu Weixi now understood. With the living room and bedroom, and the bedroom and bathroom all being transparent, it meant any corner of the house could provide a convenient space for Liu Yiyi to frolic with Qin Zhiyou. Plus, she wanted a whole wall of floor-to-ceiling windows ¡ª¡ª allowing them an unhindered view of the starry night when they embraced in their sleep. She thrust the original design n back into Xiaochen¡¯s arms: ¡°No problem. If she wants to tear it down, let her tear it down. After all, it¡¯s her living in the house, and it¡¯s on the top floor so even if it copses it won¡¯t affect me. If this bes news, the ones gettingughed at will only be the TV host from Yan city and the married Mr. Qin dragged into this.¡± (This book won¡¯t be too torturous, believe me! The female lead is strong and won¡¯t be tormeented by the male lead, it¡¯s the male lead who will be tormented!) Chapter 5 - 5: Such a Marriage (5) 5 Chapter 5: Such a Marriage (5) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°What do you mean?¡± Liu Yiyi¡¯s eyebrows furrowed in anger as she abruptly stood up from her previous silence, reacting like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. Even the most brazen mistress might feel inferior and dread the mention of their status when facing the wife. With a subtle smile, Lu Weixi replied, ¡°Nothing much. If you want to live as you wish, build your own vi. Likewise, if you want to uphold a dignified posture, find a single man with no wife. Isn¡¯t that right, Host Liu?¡± Ever since Liu Yiyi joined the TV station, her career had been smooth-sailing. She had recently ousted a veteran host from a popr variety show, clinched several spokesmodel deals, and gotten to know Qin Zhiyou. Even the boss of Green Edge Design Institute didn¡¯t dare raise his voice at her. Yet, this woman in front of her dared to ridicule her! Liu Yiyi¡¯s eyes shed dangerously as she walked towards Lu Weixi in her high heels, her hand swinging with the aim to p Lu Weixi¡¯s face. ¡°Lu, watch out!¡± Xiaochen eximed in surprise as she hadn¡¯t expected Liu Yiyi to react so violently. A loud p sounded. The anticipated p was halted in mid-air. It was Lu Weixi who had caught hold of Liu Yiyi¡¯s wrist, stopping her p! ¡°Let go. Let go of me!¡± Liu Yiyi tried to pull free, but after two attempts, she still couldn¡¯t break free. A hint of rm filled her immactely made-up face. Lu Weixi gripped Liu Yiyi¡¯s wrist tightly, pulling her even closer as she sneered, ¡°Host Liu, this is not how you should p someone.¡± This woman in front of her merely wore a lightyer of makeup. A glint of light in her eyes as she raised an eyebrow made her look like a sly fox that had captured its prey¡ªcrafty, enchanting, spirited. Despite being a beauty herself and ustomed to attractive women in the entertainment circle, Liu Yiyi could not deny that Lu Weixi¡¯s smile was captivating. But the next second, a burning pain resonated on her face as a pnded on it! Liu Yiyi was stunned, as were Xiaochen and the other staff. After a while, Liu Yiyi opened her eyes wide in disbelief and yelled, ¡°You dared to hit me? You actually dared to hit me?!¡± Lu Weixi curled her lips, still holding Liu Yiyi¡¯s wrist as she scornfully snorted, ¡°So what?¡± Even before she finished her words, another pnded on Liu Yiyi¡¯s face! ¡°p!¡ª¡ª¡± With this p, Lu Weixi released Liu Yiyi¡¯s wrist. Liu Yiyi staggered back a few steps until she steadied herself by holding onto a table. Two bright red handprints marked her face. No one in the room dared utter a sound, they all stared at Lu Weixi in silence. Lu Weixi, standing tall in her high heels, casually reached for a napkin beside her and meticulously wiped her hands as though she had gotten them dirty from pping Liu Yiyi¡¯s face. Her face was cold and indifferent as she took the design drawings and contract from the table, shredding them into pieces in front of Liu Yiyi. ¡°You canin or im damages all you want, I¡¯m not taking this project.¡± She said,ughing scornfully, ¡°Or you could go to your President Qin and ask him to fire me personally. Seeing how much he adores you, I¡¯m sure he would do it.¡± Chapter 6 - 6: Such a Marriage (6) 6 Chapter 6: Such a Marriage (6) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Having said that, her face resumed its calm-as-still-water expression, and she pped her hands, sternly scolding the onlookers around her, ¡°What are you standing there for? Get back to work! Have today¡¯s designs all beenpleted?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± The employees around her scattered like birds, while Lu Weixi indifferently nced at the flustered Liu Yiyi before turning away haughtily to leave. ¡ª- The sun was shining brightly outside, and at the corner of a street, the pristine posture of Lu Weixi deted instantly. She was beginning to regret her impulsiveness, particrly after the boss called her andmbasted her, forcing her to pay tens of thousands inpensation. Themission on this deal was substantial. In order to clinch this order, she had stayed up several nights in a row, and the design had been revised seven or eight times before it was passed. Losing the deal was one thing, she now faced the prospect of high penalty fines. She was even worried that Qin Zhiyou, in a fit of anger for his loved one, might really drive her out of thepany. What scared her more was the thought that he might stop giving her the hundred thousand he usually did for overnight fees every month. Her mother¡¯s illness couldn¡¯t be dyed. She had been fighting liver cancer for five years and, half a year ago, it was discovered that the cancer cells had spread to her brain, damaging the central nervous system. Her lower limbs couldn¡¯t move, and she couldn¡¯t stay awake for more than an hour a day. Previous targeted drugs were no longer effective, and switching to ZERO-1, there was no telling how long they could hold on. But this new drug costs at least a hundred and twenty thousand a month. Even though she had be an interior designer with a monthly ie of twenty to thirty thousand, it still wasn¡¯t enough to cover the expenses. Stomping her high heels in anger, Lu Weixi questioned herself. Why did she lose her cool over something that had happened before? She was no longer the proud and arrogant young Miss Bai from back in the day. After her parents divorced, she even changed her surname. There was no one left to support her. If she were to go back now, or perhaps, go and beg him¡­ The thought only shed briefly in her mind before she dismissed it. She must really be desperate to even think about such a foolish idea. But she can¡¯t ignore the pressing need for money, at least the penalty fines were imminent. After much thought, she had no choice but to call Xue Feifei. The phone rang for a while before being picked up. From the other end of the line, the sounds of hustle and bustle could be heard, as if she was on a film set. ¡°Weixi, it¡¯s been a while since you called me. Want to go shopping sometime?¡± Lu Weixi hesitated for a moment before finally asking, ¡°Feifei, I called because I need a favor¡­ Can you lend me some money?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Xue Feifei immediately agreed, ¡°You rarely ask for anything. How much do you need? Fifty thousand or a hundred thousand? I won¡¯t lend less than fifty thousand, I don¡¯t want to lose face! But I¡¯m at work now, I¡¯ll transfer it to you after I¡¯m done.¡± Money does give you plenty of options, Lu Weixi fell silent: ¡°Alright, thanks.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be so formal,¡± Xue Feifei joked whileughing, ¡°If you hadn¡¯t helped me out back in the day, I might not have been able to finish university, let alone be an actress now. Saving a person in distress, offering your own body in return, inparison this is nothing.¡± Lu Weixi gave her a look of contempt, ¡°Shut up, either lend it or don¡¯t.¡± She hung up the phone, somewhat touched. Xue Feifei and Lu Weixi were neighbors and had grown up together, but things weren¡¯t always smooth between the two. Until the second semester of their junior year, Xue Feifei¡¯s father had racked a lot of debt and ran off, her boyfriend had broken up with her too. It was Lu Weixi, who was still the young Miss Bai at the time, who helped her finish her studies. Who would have thought that Xue Feifei, after being discovered by a scout post graduation and signing with an agency, had gained some fame after acting in a few TV shows. Chapter 7 - 7: Such a Marriage (7) 7 Chapter 7: Such a Marriage (7) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Although she had only yed secondary or tertiary female roles, and even those were the kind that people hate and despise, characters that were vixen-like viinesses who enjoyed seducing the male lead. As for Lu Weixi, after leaving the Bai family, she got married to Qin Zhiyou. Even though she carries the title of Mrs. Qin, she still isn¡¯t as sessful as Liu Yiyi, a woman who climbed to sess through men. Life can sometimes be so dramatic, no one knows what kind of ridiculous plot twist the writer wille up with next. ¡ª- After the incident in thepany, she felt embarrassed to go back, so she first visited the hospital to pay the medical bills. Her mother was still asleep in the intensive care unit. She stood outside the ss window for a long time without noticing that her primary care physician hade over to her, ¡°Miss Lu.¡± ¡°Dr. Zhao.¡± Lu Weixi turned her head, unable to hide her worry, ¡°My mom, she¡­¡± Dr. Zhao Zihuan, wearing a whiteb coat, looked mildly and kindly through his golden-rimmed sses, ¡°Her mental state isn¡¯t good. She hasn¡¯t regained consciousness today.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes slightly lowered, her long eyshes trembling. Despite showing no expression, from her constant swallowing you could tell she was distressed. ¡°I¡¯ve actually wanted to say this,¡± Zhao Zihuan hesitated for a moment but finally spoke, ¡°You know your mother¡¯s condition. It isn¡¯t easy that she has been able to hold on till now. She herself is suffering, and it is also tough for the family. The expenses are also extremely high. Ordinary people after hearing my advice may choose to give up¡­¡± ¡°I won¡¯t give up. No matter what. Regardless of how hard it is, or how much money it takes.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head without hesitation, ¡°If we don¡¯t try, how can we know there¡¯s no hope?¡± Zhao Zihuan nced at her then after a long pause nodded, ¡°Okay. As a doctor, we are of course d that you are willing to spendrge sums of money for the treatment. I have nothing to say but to just do my best.¡± While returning to the doctor¡¯s office from the intensive care unit, they had to pass through a waiting area. Both of them didn¡¯t pay attention to the television in the waiting area until the news mentioned Qin Zhiyou¡¯s name: ¡°President Qin Zhiyou from Hanhai Group was recently rumored to have an affair with Liu Yiyi, the host from Yan City TV station.¡± The camera shifted to Qin Zhiyou. Lu Weixi recognized his outfit as the one he wore homest night. He wore a ck suit and his shirt buttons were undone in a way that showed part of his tough chest muscles. Asked about the rumor, his lips curled slightly into a smile, ¡°I don¡¯t mind the rumors, but for host Liu, I believe such unfounded gossips could be deadly?¡± When the camera turned to Liu Yiyi, she blushed slightly and firmly denied it, ¡°Mr. Qin and I are just friends.¡± Although they both denied any affiliations, Liu Yiyi¡¯s twinkling eyes and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s smirk meant something else. The interview ended quickly. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t say a word, but the gossipy olddies waiting nearby began a discussion, ¡°Has Qin Zhiyou changed girlfriends again?¡± ¡°What girlfriends, he¡¯s married, this one must be a mistress. How many already? Can his wife really bear it?¡± ¡°Heard his wifees from a family as rich as Hong Kong tycoons, having a wife at home provides stability. No matter how many gs he waves outside, the home g will never fall.¡± Even Zhao Zihuan couldn¡¯t help but frown, ¡°This Qin Zhiyou¡­ Really don¡¯t know what his wife sees in him.¡± Chapter 8 - 8: Such a Marriage (8) 8 Chapter 8: Such a Marriage (8) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Lu Weixi didn¡¯t respond, instead lowering her head slightly. In a moment, she gave a faint smile and said, ¡°Then Doctor Zhao, I¡¯m leaving my mother in your hands.¡± ¡ª- ¡°What¡¯s really going on between you and Qin Zhiyou?¡± On her drive back to the vi at West Mountain that night, Lu Weixi¡¯s mobile bank had just received 50,000 from Xue Feifei. She initially wanted to call and express her thanks, but Xue Feifei immediately turned the conversation towards her instead. ¡°What can be going on, it¡¯s exactly as it looks.¡± Lu Weixi rubbed her brow, she had just pulled into the garage, and a servant was there to help her open the car door. Holding her phone, Lu Weixi leisurely made her way to the house. Just as she got to the front door, Aunt Hao greeted her, taking her coat and bag, ¡°Madam, what would you like for dinner?¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, despite having not eaten anything since she got up this morning, she still had no appetite whatsoever. ¡°Don¡¯t try to change the subject. I saw the news, Qin Zhiyou is out with another woman, this time it¡¯s some kind of female anchor.¡± Perhaps the phone volume was a bit loud, when Xue Feifei finished speaking, Aunt Hao in front obviously paused and gave her a sympathetic look. Lu Weixi, slightly embarrassed and irritated, maintained a calm expression on her face, acting as if nothing mattered while she changed her shoes and walked upstairs unhurriedly. ¡°What about now, what are you thinking about? Are you just going to keep on like this? Letting Qin Zhiyou do whatever he wants and not bothering with him? He¡¯s not treating you well, otherwise why wouldn¡¯t he give you a bit of money?¡± Lu Weixi diverted the topic: ¡°You keep going on about the 50,000 you loaned me. Don¡¯t worry, I will repay you as soon as possible.¡± Xue Feifei was indignant: ¡°Look at him splurging money everywhere since you got married. While everyone knows he¡¯s married, they only know that his wife¡¯s surname is ¡®Bai¡¯, the youngdy from the prestigious Bai family. But other than the Qin family and a few of us acquaintances, the outside world doesn¡¯t have a single photo of you and no one knows who you are. Are you content ying the ever-steady g at home, turning a blind eye to his infidelity? Even if you¡¯re considering your mother¡¯s sickness, you should consider yourself too?¡± Lu Weixi held her phone in silence. In fact, she was quite grateful to Qin Zhiyou. When he married her, it wasn¡¯t because of love. Over the years, though he¡¯s been involved with many women, he has never threatened her position as Mrs. Qin. Each month, he gives her an allowance ¡ª even though she earned that money by selling herself. But without that money, her mother wouldn¡¯t havested this long. And before all that, he was actually quite nice to her¡­ Lost in her thoughts, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t quite catch what Xue Feifei was saying: ¡°Weixi, a wife who pays no attention to her husband¡¯s affairs either has a lot of money from him, just like the book says, ¡®I always hope to have a lot of love, but if there isn¡¯t love, having a lot of money would also be good.¡¯ Or it means you simply don¡¯t care about him. Regardless, I think maintaining your current marriage is unwise¡­¡± Lu Weixi stayed silent, her head bowed in quiet contemtion. She opened the slightly ajar door to her bedroom, ¡°I can¡¯t talk right now, I just arrived¡­ ¡± Before she could finish the word ¡°home¡±, Lu Weixi realized that Qin Zhiyou was actually back, inside the bedroom. (The male protagonist is clean in body and mind, he has not cheated, not cheated, not cheated. He has reasons for acting the way he does~) Chapter 9 - 9 Charging Items (1) 9 Chapter 9 Charging Items (1) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Qin Zhiyou seemed to have just stepped out of a shower, d only in a bath towel. Upon seeing her return, he didn¡¯t say anything. In his deep, dark eyes seemed to lurk a sword, as if intending to pierce through the depths of her heart, leaving nowhere to hide. ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± His voice rose at the end, framing the statement as a question instead. Why had hee back? Was he dissatisfied with the extra money that was addedst night, or was it because he wanted to take out his anger on Liu Yiyi today? How much of the phone call had he heard? Qin Zhiyou paid her no attention. After a quick nce, he lost interest and picked up a small towel to dry his hair. The muscr lines on his long, powerful legs were well-defined, his chest solid without an ounce of excess fat, an eight-pack formed by his clearly defined abdominal muscles. It was obvious that he worked out regrly. His slightly long fringe dripped water onto his full forehead and not just the forehead, beads of water clung to his skin, leaving a patch of wetness on the floor where he stood. Lu Weixi was taken aback for a moment. Even though they had been married for five years and had quite a few encounters, she rarely confronted his bare body. She lowered her gaze slightly. ¡°I¡¯ll get you arger towel.¡± The bathrobe was in the closet behind him. Lu Webxi took two steps forward along the wall, only to be stopped by a lean arm. Qin Zhiyou leaned his right arm against the wall, his body tilted in front of her. Lu Weixi pursed her lips and turned to walk in the other direction, but he stretched out his left arm to block her path. Qin Zhiyou tilted his head, his devilish eyes slightly lifted. Even though his face was beaming with a jolly smile, the words he spoke were heinous. ¡°Embarrassed to look at me? Is there a part of my body you haven¡¯t seen yet?¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t get angry; she just calmly raised her head, looked at Qin Zhiyou¡¯s smirking face, and slowly said, ¡°If you don¡¯t need it, I¡¯ll leave first.¡± Qin Zhiyou quietly watched her for a while, his robust upper body slightly leaned down towards her. ¡°You¡¯re being unusually considerate today; is this because you want more money? Does the extra fifty-thousand from yesterday cover things like helping me bathe?¡± Lu Weixi furrowed her brows, if it weren¡¯t for Qin Zhiyou speaking, she would have pped him long ago. But thinking of her mother¡¯s monthly medical expenses of one hundred and twenty thousand, the fifty-thousand she just borrowed from Xue Feifei, and the boss¡¯s furious shout at thepany stating, ¡°If you mess up another deal, you¡¯re out,¡± she restrained herself. She inhaled deeply, kept a smile on her face, and gently exined in the softest tone, ¡°Taking care of a husband is a wife¡¯s duty. Of course, if you could pay me a bit more, that¡¯d be even better¡­¡± As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Zhiyou immediately withdrew his arm from the wall, seriously pulled off the towel around his waist, and dressed himself in his pajamas. ¡°How could I bother you with such trivialities, especially when it costs me extra?¡± Lu Weixi almost choked on her frustration. Was the young master, Qin, short on money? Not to mention, Liu Yiyi¡¯s apartment was most likely a gift from him. Fortunately, after changing into his pajamas, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t bother her any longer, and he didn¡¯t inquire about what happened that day. He went directly into the study next door. It was one o¡¯clock in the morning. Lu Weixi came out of the bathroom after taking a shower, the light in the bedroom was off. As she was drying her hair while stepping out, just as she was removing her bath towel, she suddenly realized that Qin Zhiyou was leaning against the head of the bed, his eyes fixated on her without a blink. Chapter 10 - 10 Charging Items (2) 10 Chapter 10 Charging Items (2) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Lu Weixi¡¯s first instinct was to tighten the towel around her body, and a question slipped out before she could restrain herself: ¡°Why are you here?¡± As soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted them. He had paid for everything in this house, including her. It was his right to be here. Usually, when Qin Zhiyou went to his study, he wouldn¡¯t return to the bedroom to rest. It was quite a surprise today. Qin Zhiyou nced at her with indifference. Lu Weixi had juste out of the bath, her skin was porcin-like, slightly flushed from the steam. Her hair was dark, slightly curled and wet, cascading down her chest. Even though she was tightly wrapped in a towel, the contours of her body were slightly visible¡­ Her beautiful almond-shaped eyes were wide due to the surprise; her lips slightly parted, revealing her white, neatly arranged teeth, looking both innocent and attractive. After catching a glimpse of her, Qin Zhiyou averted his eyes. He leaned against the headboard of the bed, mobile phone in his left hand, and wth his right hand, he gently swiped to unlock the screen. After receiving a notification, he tapped the screen nimbly¡ªclearly engaged in a conversation. Lu Weixi exhaled softly, quickly fetched a set of sleepwear and changed at record speed. She then headed over to the nearby vanity and applied moisturiser, followed by a face mask. Grabbing the hair dryer, she painstakingly and meticulously dried her wet hair while stealing nces at him through the corner of her eyes. However, after fifteen minutes, Qin Zhiyou remained in the same position, his mobile phone screen shing nonstop¡ªit seemed he was engrossed in his chat. Lu Weixi frowned; why hadn¡¯t he rested yet? Once she was done drying her hair, she discarded her face mask and leisurely applied eye serum, eye cream, face serum, and night cream, hand cream, and body lotion one by one. She performed her skincare routine slowly, as if an artisan meticulously refining a piece of artwork. Just as she was about to use a facial massaging tool from her cab out of desperation, she noticed Qin Zhiyou finally putting his phone down and lying down from her mirror¡¯s reflection. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief. She quickly tidied up her beauty products from the desk, performing her task as quietly as possible to avoid making any sound. She then quietly crept towards the bed, lifting the corner of the quilt to slide in. The room was silent except for the soft hum of the air conditioner. Lu Weixi curled herself into a ball at the edge of the bed and remained awake. She suffered from mild anxiety, which made it difficult to sleep unless exhausted, especially with any light or sound present in the room. Turning her head, she saw Qin Zhiyou was already sleeping soundly, his breathing steady. It had been a while; he must be asleep by now. The controls for the bedsidemp were on his side, and Lu Weixi, working up some courage, propped herself up with one hand, and leaned over towards his side, reaching to turn off the bedsidemp. The bed wasrge, and her arm wasn¡¯t long enough to reach the switch. She had to carefully inch closer to him, making sure not to touch him. Just as her fingers were about to hit the switch, Qin Zhiyou suddenly grabbed her wrist and rolled over. ¡°I never thought you would go to such lengths¡ªjust to get closer to me. Are you that desperate for money?¡± Chapter 11 - 11 Charge Items (3) 11 Chapter 11 Charge Items (3) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice echoed in her ears, sounding especially clear in the quiet dark room. ¡°I¡­¡± She instinctively wanted to exin, but the words got stuck in her mouth. He was right; she was indeed in need of money. Even if Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t so close now, she might take the opportunity to sleep with him for some extra cash. Considering this, sheposed herself. She couldn¡¯t force a smile, but her voice became warmer, ¡°Zhiyou, we¡¯re husband and wife. Even if you really don¡¯t give me money, I won¡¯t reject you. Of course, as we discussed yesterday, if you want toter, then I could receive¡­¡± Before she could finish, a shadow fell across Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes. Under the dim bedsidemp, his gaze seemed sharper. Lu Weixi felt a bit nervous. Her face still wore a peaceful expression, but her body wished to retreat. Just as she was about to say something, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyshes drooped, hiding his true emotions. He then let out a heavy huff: ¡°But I don¡¯t want to.¡± Having said this, Qin Zhiyou pushed her aside, turned over, and got back to his ce. Then he forcefully pulled the nket, taking most of it with him, ¡°Sleep!¡± That¡¯s it? Lu Weixi was a bit taken aback by this dismissal. In their five years of marriage, although Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t spend many nights at home and sometimes worked in his study all night, he never left her alone in bed unless it was her time of the month. Although she was surprised and indeed needed money, as long as her mother¡¯s medical expenses were assured, everything else was a minor issue. She could slowly repay the money she borrowed from Xue Feifei. After all, next month he woulde back on time for the night, and that would be enough. With these thoughts, Lu Weixi felt much lighter. As the nket was taken, she curled up carefully, holding onto a corner of it, trying to fall asleep. Maybe she hadn¡¯t slept enoughst night, or perhaps it was because of everything that had happened today, or perhaps because of the tension when facing Qin Zhiyou earlier, Lu Weixi, once shey down, unknowingly drifted off to sleep. Half past three in the early morning. The old golden wall clock was ticking, first it was Lu Weixi who couldn¡¯t sleep, but now it was Qin Zhiyou who was tossing and turning. With a turn, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s nose touched Lu Weixi¡¯s. He furrowed his brows and noticed that Lu Weixi, who originally curled up at the foot of the bed, probably because of the cold and not enough nkets, had gradually moved towards the center of the big bed. Her soft body found the source of warmth and moved closer to him, pressing against his chest. Like a little animal, she rubbed her head against his arm, found the mostfortable position, and then fell into a peaceful sleep. Qin Zhiyou looked down, staring at the top of her head, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbing and his eyes obscure. He looked for quite a while, his fingers clenched and then rxed. Finally, he furrowed his brows and pushed her aside with a jerk. Lu Weixi, half asleep and half awake, saw Qin Zhiyou hurriedly putting on his slippers, as if preparing to go out for something important. She tried to raise her head, her voice hoarse, asking in confusion, ¡°Are you awake?¡± Qin Zhiyou paused, looked back at her relieved yet dazed expression, his eyes hardened, and then with a sense of disgruntlement lifted the nket and got back in. Chapter 12 - 12 Charging Items (4) 12 Chapter 12 Charging Items (4) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Huh?¡± Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t even utter aplete sentence. She had been married to Qin Zhiyou for five years. It wasn¡¯t to say that they had abundant marital affections, but they did have a fair share of conjugal dealings. Although he was somewhat impulsive and unpredictable, he was never violent. This was the first time that he showed such fierceness. Already having a restless sleep, Lu Weixi woke uppletely. ¡°Zhiyou?¡± She felt a little scared as his eyes quickly turned cold, and he casually reached for the towel tossed aside¡­ A long timeter. Without moving, Qin Zhiyou made her feel slightly breathless. She turned her head, murmuring softly, ¡°Um, don¡¯t you want to take a shower?¡± No sooner had she finished speaking than Lu Weixi saw Qin Zhiyou¡¯s head move slightly. He also turned to look at her, his gaze fixed on her unwaveringly. The dim bedsidemp illuminated his half-lit, half-shadowed face. So close, she was breathing his breath. Such proximity made her feel a little ufortable. She slowly turned her head to look at the white ceiling. His breathing went from calm to slightly rapid, and then he suddenly rose, grabbing his clothes from the side and haphazardly putting them on. Not caring to wear his slippers, he rushed out of the room. Only when his footsteps faded into the distance did Lu Weixi breathe a sigh of relief. Preparing to change her position and rest, she suddenly found her hands were still tied. After some struggles, her mouth finally managed to untie the rope, by which time the sky had brightened. After not having a good rest for two continuous days, Lu Weixi really wished she could sleep all day. But, after the chaos at thepany yesterday, she felt embarrassed to request leave and reluctantly got out of bed. After washing up and going downstairs for breakfast, Aunt Hao handed her the contraceptive pill along with the water, which she took as usual. Only, it seemed like there was something important that she had forgotten due to her cloudy mind. It wasn¡¯t until she was waiting for the elevator to her office that she suddenly realized something. The money fromst night, Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t given it to her yet! Chapter 13 - 13 Charge Items (5) 13 Chapter 13 Charge Items (5) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios She deliberated for a moment and texted him on WeChat: ¡°Can you give me the money fromst night?¡± After sending the message, he didn¡¯t reply. With such matters, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t feelfortable calling him directly. Coincidentally, the office elevator had arrived, so she put her phone in her pocket and entered the elevator. ¡ª As soon as she got to work, she was summoned by the boss into his office, and sure enough, she was met with a round of scolding. Lu Weixi waited quietly while the boss berated her for about ten minutes. Finally, she spoke, ¡°I will make up the penalty immediately.¡± The boss was left speechless, then started to yell again after a while, ¡°Do you think money can settle everything? If this continues, all our clients will be offended! Don¡¯t think your good performance can make up for all this, we are in the service industry; customers are God! Serving as maids while wanting to live like mistresses, why didn¡¯t you lot get born into a wealthy family!¡± When Lu Weixi came out, her assistant Xiaochen looked horrified, ¡°Miss Lu, are you okay? You don¡¯t look so well. Miss Lu, Miss Lu?¡± Lu Weixi came back to her senses and shook her head lightly, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Can you get me a ck coffee?¡± Five minutester, she stood by the window of the office holding her ck coffee, watching the cars go by, her gaze drifting into the distance. Lu Weixi¡¯s original surname was Bai. Her parents were university ssmates. Her father seized an opportunity to make his first fortune, then invested in real estate, growing more and more influential in Yan City¡¯s real estate world. Once her mother had her, she quit her job to be a full-time housewife. Livingfortably and adored by her parents, she became the Bai Family¡¯s spoiled and arrogant ¡°Miss High and Mighty¡±, as Xue Feifei would say. She thought she could continue this blessed life, until her parents divorced six years ago. The reason was simple; her father had an affair. The most infuriating part was that the woman he cheated with was her mother¡¯s longtime friend ¨C and her daughter used to be her best friend. Her mother couldn¡¯t ept such a thing, and neither could she. The dispute resulted in her parents¡¯ divorce, her father marrying that woman, and that woman¡¯s daughter moving into the home she used to live in, calling her dad ¡°Dad¡± and even stealing her boyfriend at the time; recing her in every way. She lived with her mother, life could¡¯ve gone on, but not long after, her mother was diagnosed with liver cancer. Cancer was a bottomless pit; staying alive required an obscene amount of money. The specific drugs at the time weren¡¯t covered by insurance and could cost hundreds of thousands a month; it was terrifyingly expensive. Because the real estate market was weak and she had high debt, her mother didn¡¯t get much from the divorce. Sheter found out that their father had secretly transferred arge amount of money and hired awyer to win thewsuit, acquiring arge amount of assets. But because her mother made a big fuss during the divorce, her father was unwilling to help financially. He even emigrated overseas shortly after and cut off all contacts here. Watching her mother grow thinner day by day on the hospital bed, she finally made a decision. Lu Weixi took a sip of coffee. The cold ck coffee had a lingering aroma, leaving only a rich bitterness. The reason she could marry into the Qin family, besides the notion of ¡°socialpatibility¡±, had a lot to do with Qin Zhiyou¡¯s grandfather¡¯s fondness for her, her discussions with Mrs. Qin behind closed doors, and ¡°that matter¡± mentioned by Aunt Hao. Chapter 14 - 14 Charge Items (6) Chapter 14: Charge Items (6) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios That incident was key in her decision to marry into the Qin family, it was also the key to the explosive conflict between her and Qin Zhiyouter on, and even more so, was the turning point for Qin Zhiyou¡¯s rapidly deteriorating attitude towards her over the years. Honestly, she understood Qin Zhiyou¡¯s harshness towards her and sincerely appreciated him. Their union, or rather her carefully orchestrated scheme that brought it about, was a rarity considering the proud man Qin Zhiyou was. More so, the preservation of this union over so many years was indeedmendable. Seemingly hearing someone call her from behind, Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes sharpened as her hand tightened around the takeaway coffee cup that she was holding. Coffee spilt out from the cup, staining her hand, but she was indifferent. With a light flick of her hand, the cup was thrown into a rubbish bin and then, pulling out a tissue, she meticulously wiped clean the splotches left on her hand. As she reflected on the path she had stepped forth upon all these years, maybe some decisions she had made initially weren¡¯t perfect, but she had no regrets. Moreover, be it for money or to prove a point to her father, or for any other reason, she was thest person to let go of the title ¡®Madam Qin¡¯. Unless¡­ It wasn¡¯t until two hourster that Qin Zhiyou opened the WeChat message. He always muted his phone during meetings. Seeing the message from Lu Weixi after the meeting, he quickly unlocked the phone using his finger-print. However, his brows furrowed involuntarily upon seeing the content of the message. He then tossed the phone onto his office desk and swivelled around in his office chair, apparently not wanting to see the phone anymore. His secretary, Mr. Wang, continued his report ¡°The board has rejected the proposal from his second master anddy aunt. They seem to be lobbying to pass it at the next meeting.¡± Qin Zhiyou tilted his head back so it rested on the back of the chair with his eyes slightly shut. One of his hands, perched atop the arm rest, with his fingers rhythmically tapping up and down as he appeared to be deep in thought. Mr. Wang¡¯s phone had been vibrating all this while, but he dared not even nce at it, he continued reporting, ¡°I¡¯ve already had the sales report fromst quarterpiled and emailed to you. As for the activity nning for the second half of this year, several schemes have been drafted by the nning department¡­¡± Before he could even finish the word ¡°review¡±, Qin Zhiyou suddenly opened his eyes and thoughtfully murmured, ¡°Why would they be so short of money?¡± There was no subject in his sentence, leaving Wang clueless as to who he was referring to. Just as Secretary Wang was about to ask, Qin Zhiyou abruptly turned his chair around to pick up his phone, apparently wanting to send a message. However, his finger paused mid-air and didn¡¯tnd on the screen for quite a while. Mr. Wang¡¯s phone rang again and he dared not look. Qin Zhiyou kept his grip on his own phone, his eyes boring into the screen as though he could stare a hole into it. After a while, he asked nonchntly, ¡°Whose messages are you getting? If it¡¯s one of our employees sending them, have him shipped off to the Africa division.¡± Mr. Wang immediately unlocked his phone. After a nce, he seemed somewhat surprised, ¡°It¡¯s from Miss Liu Yiyi. She said she was pped twice.¡± Qin Zhiyou feigned indifference, his spinning chair still swaying left and right. If Liu Yiyi was pped, then she was pped. It was none of his business. Mr. Wang quickly nced at him, before answering in a low voice, ¡°¡­She was pped at Lulu Design Firm. ording to her, the woman who pped her had the surname ¡®Lu¡¯..¡± Chapter 15 - 15: Dodging Debts (1) Chapter 15: Dodging Debts (1) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Suddenly, an undercurrent surged through the air, as Qin Zhiyou stared intently at Secretary Wang beside him. Secretary Wang felt a chill down his spine under his stare, leaning back as if he longed to turn around and run away. Being Qin Zhiyou¡¯s secretary, he was the one who arranged all of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s female escorts. He was one of the few who knew Lu Weixi¡¯s identity, and that she worked at Lulu Design Institute. Then Qin Zhiyou withdrew his gaze, sending a quick message, ¡°If you want money, wait for me at home tonight.¡± Both Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi usually took their time reading messages. Although she had lost Liu Yiyi¡¯s order, she still had numerous cases at hand. As an interior design engineer leading a small team, they were busy from dawn to dusk. They had to go everywhere to conduct site reviews, measure dimensions, draft designs, spend ages discussing changes with clients. They talked till their mouths were dry and their faces were covered with sardonic smiles, hardly having time to eat, let alone drink water. When they finally finished, it was already dark out, and they hadn¡¯t eaten dinner. Seeing that both Xiaochen and Xiaoqian had gone out with her and were equally famished, she felt a bit embarrassed. Even though money was tight, she still could afford a meal worth a few hundred bucks. With a wave of her hand, she asked, ¡°Is there any good ce to eat nearby? I¡¯ll treat you guys.¡± The enthusiastic nodding from Xiaochen and Xiaoqian already had them searching for nearby delicacies. She too opened the restaurant review website on her phone ¨C only then did she notice Qin Zhiyou¡¯s message, buried among a pile of unread ones. It was already seven in the evening. Lu Weixi hesitated between immediately going home and treating her colleagues, finally gritted her teeth and said to Xiaochen, ¡°You guys go eat first. Send me the bill afterward, I¡¯ll reimburse you.¡± Then she took out her car keys, opened the car door and got in, hitting the gas pedal. Lu Weixi, who used to be a wealthy youngdy, had once indulged in the same leisure activities as those idle rich second generations, such as partying, racing, horse racing, etc. But now her car was a thirty thousand dors Changan car, bought on loan, which even Qin Zhiyou¡¯s secretary wouldn¡¯t ride. She bit her lip, gripped the steering wheel tightly, and sped along the road. Making sure she was careful not to be caught by the surveince cameras ¡ª getting caught would mean fines. A journey that normally took an hour was covered by her in forty minutes. When she parked the car, even before Aunt Hao coulde to greet her, she rushed inside asking, ¡°Has he arrived?¡± Before Aunt Hao could answer, a cool voice sounded from behind, ¡°You seem quite eager.¡± Lu Weixi turned around to see a tall man stepping out from his car, gradually moving from the shadows into the light. It was Qin Zhiyou. Lu Weixi let out a sigh, about to say hello, but Qin Zhiyou walked past her towards the entrance without even ncing at her, changed into slippers and went upstairs. As if she was a phantom. Chasing behind him, Secretary Wang with his briefcase, stopped in front of Lu Weixi, politely saluted, ¡°Young Madam,¡± then followed Qin Zhiyou upstairs. Afterward, even from the foyer on the first floor, Lu Weixi could still hear the heavy closing of the study room door upstairs. She wondered when she¡¯d get her money.. Chapter 16 - 16: Defaulting (2) Chapter 16: Defaulting (2) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Aunt Hao came over, ¡°Young Madam, would you like to have dinner?¡± Lu Weixi had just responded with a ¡®no¡¯ but then thought about the fact that she hadn¡¯t eaten properly in thest couple of days. Moreover, if she had dinner, she could take the opportunity to ask Qin Zhiyou to ¡°pay her wages¡±. So she immediately responded, ¡°Make some porridge, and a few light side dishes. Prepare enough for two.¡± It was eleven o¡¯clock at night. Lu Weixi sat in front of theputer in the dining room, stretching. The food on the table had already cooled, yet no one had touched a morsel of it. Qin Zhiyou doesn¡¯t like to be disturbed when he works, and she never bothered him either. His work didn¡¯t keep her idle ¨C she had designs to sketch and revise, and the clients¡¯ tastes and the actual conditions of the houses to consider. At this hour, Qin Zhiyou probably won¡¯t have dinner either. She closed herptop, took the porridge and the dishes on the table to the kitchen to heat them up in the microwave. Just as she returned to the dining room and started eating, there was a sound from upstairs. She looked up to see Qin Zhiyou standing at the corner of the stairs, looking down at her from atop. Lu Weixi almost choked, hastily muffled her mouth with a napkin, and swallowed the porridge and dishes that were in her mouth. She took a sip of water, stood up and even tidied her hair. Qin Zhiyou nced at her indifferently and said nothing. Secretary Wang also came downstairs, ¡°Well, Mr. Qin, I¡¯ll deal with that matter as you instructed. I will write down your instructions for the event¡¯s nning, and have the nning department revise it. There¡¯s also the n for overseas development¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou had finished all the work he didn¡¯tplete in the afternoon, within two hours. Lu Weixi sat quietly by their side during their work discussion. It was only after Secretary Wang left, that she came over contentedly, ¡°Zhiyou,¡± she was still contemting how best to approach him to ask for money when Qin Zhiyou, without a word, turned and went straight upstairs, heading towards the bedroom. Lu Weixi was a bit perplexed but promptly followed him. Upon entering the room, she put on a smile, ¡°Zhiyou, about the message I sent you¡­¡± Before she finished speaking, Qin Zhiyou sniffed near her and suddenly frowned, seemingly disgusted, ¡°You stink of grease, it¡¯s unbearable.¡± She had eaten clear porridge and some salty dishes, how could she have any greasy smell on her? Although baffled, she first went to the bathroom, showered off the day¡¯s grime, brushed her teeth, and only then did she return from the bathroom. As soon as she was out, Qin Zhiyou stood up, ¡°I¡¯m a little hungry. I want to eat something.¡± Lu Weixi immediately nodded, ¡°I will ask Aunt Hao to prepare something for you.¡± ¡°No need.¡±, Qin Zhiyou shook his head, his tone as indifferent as his chuckle, ¡°Though I am rich, I don¡¯t squander money. Waste is disgraceful.¡± After he said these words, he walked directly to the kitchen, reheated the porridge and the remaining dishes- those she had just left unfinished. Lu Weixi was startled, ¡°You¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou lightly raised an eyebrow, his face expressing annoyance at being disturbed. ¡°¡­nothing.¡± Maybe because the dim lighting in the dining room might have made it impossible for him to see clearly. It was hard to imagine a person as particr as Qin Zhiyou would eat the leftovers from her meal, and use her utensils. Lu Weixi waited as he slowly and gracefully finished his meal, not forgetting to wipe his mouth with a napkin. Seeing her on his side, he lifts his eyebrows, ¡°What is it?¡± What does he mean? Did he not remember why he had asked her to return? Or did he intend to ¨C ¨C default on payment? (Don¡¯t worry if the protagonist might undergo a hardship. The protagonist is heartless, psychologically very resilient. It¡¯s the male lead¡¯s part to be under duress..) Chapter 17 - 17: Dodging Debts (3) Chapter 17: Dodging Debts (3) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Lu Weixi pursed her lips, about to say something, when she saw Qin Zhiyou get up, take a long stride, and sit down on the couch nearby. His handsome face lowered slightly, as if deep in thought, ¡°The food was a bit salty just now. It¡¯d be nice to have a ss of water.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°I¡¯ll ask Auntie Hao to get you some water.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t look up, his long eyshes slightly drooping. He took out his phone and slid it open, ¡°Auntie Hao is quite old; is it not inappropriate to disturb her at this hour?¡± So she was supposed to go? Lu Weixi stood up and before leaving, she asked in a gentle tone, ¡°Would you like warm water or milk? It¡¯s quitete for coffee or tea.¡± Qin Zhiyou had a ¡°whatever you like¡± kind of attitude and indifferently responded, ¡°Warm water is fine, I¡¯m not picky.¡± Lu Weixi turned to the kitchen and really did fill two-thirds of a cup with hot water and added one-third of cold water. Once she returned, Qin Zhiyou took a sip and praised, ¡°Mmm, the temperature is just right.¡± ¡°As long as you¡¯re happy,¡± Lu Weixi stood by waiting while he sipped slowly. Finally, he put down the empty cup, looking expectant. Qin Zhiyou slowly lowered his eyes, lightly shaking his head, ¡°I¡¯ve been so busy all day that I didn¡¯t even get a bite of fruit.¡± Lu Weixi pursed her lips, knowing in her heart that Qin Zhiyou was just teasing her. However, she, being the one owing money, suppressed her feelings and calmly asked, ¡°What would you like to eat?¡± ¡°Nothing special, there are a few apples in the fridge, peel them and cut them into small pieces. And there¡¯s some dragon fruit too, cut that up as well. I¡¯ve been a little ¡®heated¡¯tely.¡± She didn¡¯t know if he was truly heated, but Lu Weixi almost was. Patiently, she chuckled and tried to maintain her calm tone, ¡°So apples and dragon fruit, right? Please wait a moment.¡± Lu Weixi came out with the cut fruit to see Qin Zhiyou sitting in a nted ufortable position on the couch, legszily crossed. One hand idly resting on the back of the couch, the other scrolling on his phone. She ced the fruit tray next to him and he didn¡¯t bother looking up, continuing to focus on his phone. His other hand blindly reached out, grabbed a piece with the fork, ate it andmented, ¡°The apple isn¡¯t crisp, the dragon fruit isn¡¯t sweet.¡± It was almost half an hour before he had finished the entire te of fruit, he finally looked up and saw that Lu Weixi was still waiting nearby. He furrowed his brows, looking irritated. She knew what his expression meant: you¡¯re still here? Lu Weixi repressed her annoyance, maintaining a soft smile on her face, ¡°Zhiyou, about that text I sent you this morning¡­ You responded saying if you wanted money you¡¯de back. Regardingst night¡¯s incident¡­¡± Only then did Qin Zhiyou put down his phone and fruit fork, switching into a morefortable position, he waited for her to finish before responding lightly, ¡°I said if I wanted money, I¡¯d wait at home. I didn¡¯t say I was paying forst night.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s temple twitched, she continued negotiating, ¡°But we had agreed on the day before yesterday¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou, with the keen attitude of a businessman, analysed it for her in detail, ¡°You said the night beforest, just five thousand more, regardless of the days. I have already paid the final installment, so why should I pay again? We can go by the day count- ¨C but didn¡¯t you also say yesterday, we are husband and wife, even if no money was taken it would¡¯ve been okay. Me giving money is extra; I will give when I feel good, it¡¯s also reasonable if I don¡¯t..¡± Chapter 18 - 18 Are You Satisfied? (1) Chapter 18: Are You Satisfied? (1) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios After finishing his sentence, Qin Zhiyou tilted up his chin slightly and looked at her with a calm gaze. Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes were slightly reddened, not from sorrow or grievance, but from sheer annoyance. ncing at the bowls and tes on the table, the unfinished porridge and uneaten fruit, she had a mind to dump them all over Qin Zhiyou¡¯s detestable face. She clenched her fist, took several deep breaths topose herself, and forced a smile through gritted teeth, ¡°But just now, I helped you with your drink and also prepared fruit for you.¡± Qin Zhiyou responded with a nonchnt ¡®Oh¡¯, nodding before saying softly, ¡°Thank you.¡± And after a pause, added with a wicked smirk, ¡°I never asked you to do those things, it was all voluntary.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes widened. She was genuinely shocked that Qin Zhiyou could y such a cheap trick, all for a mere night¡¯s amodation! She got up abruptly, her icy face avoiding Qin Zhiyou, who was sitting in the middle. She purposely took a detour, walking towards the staircase from behind the sofa. Just when she was passing behind the couch, an arm stretched out to grab her wrist. Lu Weixi instinctively attempted to shake off the hand, when a soft,zy voice floated from beneath, ¡°¡­But the young master is in a good mood now. If I am pleasedter, not to mentionst night, I will pay for today as well.¡± Lu Weixi frowned slightly, unsure of the credibility of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words. Shortly after he finished speaking, he released his grip and stood up, leisurely brushing down his clothes, slid his hands into his pockets, took long strides, and casually headed upstairs. Watching his retreating figure, Lu Weixi hesitated for a moment, but decided to follow him. As soon as he entered the door, Qin Zhiyou headed directly to the bathroom. She followed him closely, fixing her eyes on him as he fiercely shut the door. She had to stop abruptly, almost crashing into the frosted ss door of the bathroom. Then, the sound of water trickled from the bathroom. She gently touched her nose and waited obediently, preparing his pajamas. This is precisely the scene Qin Zhiyou saw when he emerged from the bathroom. Lu Weixi, dressed in pajamas, was seated at the dressing table applying makeup. When she heard his voice, she turned around immediately with a smile on her face, her voice soft, ¡°Have you finished bathing?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s expression remained calm as his throat bobbed slightly. He only grunted in response, ignoring her as he threw his bath towel into theundry basket and picked up his clothes to change. Once dressed, he paid no further attention to her, picking up his mobile phone to handle some business before climbing into bed. Seeing him resting, she quickly tidied up as well. The room was silent, and she took the time to figure out how to please him, when suddenly, Qin Zhiyou leaned over to her. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s lips were soft. His upper lip was slightly thin, while his lower lip bore faintly visible ridges, giving off a deeper hue, as if injured. Paired with his handsome nose and subtly upturned eyes, he held a captivating allure. Lu Weixi thought, no wonder so many women were infatuated with him. He was strong, domineering, and asionally gentle. She broke the silence, ¡°Are you satisfied?¡± After hearing that, Qin Zhiyou paused. There were no lights on in the room. She could feel him stir slightly before he let out a low chuckle, like a ghost¡¯s whispering, followed by his resounding voice, ¡°Satisfied, how could I not be? I am dead-ly satisfied. However¡­¡± Even in the dim room, she could see his eyes gleaming fiercely, like a hawk on a moonlit night, locking onto its prey. ¡°¡­It¡¯s far from enough!¡± These words softly echoed against her ear like a faint, distant whisper. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t leave her alone for a second longer than necessary, as though she was something untouchable. Of course, before leaving, he tossed a reassuring word to her with a warm smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with the fruits of yourbor, you¡¯ll be rich. I won¡¯t owe you anything.¡± It took Lu Weixi a long time to recover from her exhaustion and even longer to free herself from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hold. Her wrists and waist ached. Was he satisfied? She didn¡¯t know if he was or not. The first round, he was his usual self, second round he wasughing throughout. However, she always felt he was furious, as if he wanted to actually bite her in anger. The next moment, her phone pinged. It took her great effort to reach for it. It was a notification from her mobile bank, showing an iing transaction of 20,000. Then came a message from him, ¡°Thanks for the hospitality, I had a great night.¡± He paid so generously and thoughtfully sent a text, apparently, he was in a good mood earlier. Despite the difort she still felt, Lu Weixi let out a sigh of relief and quickly responded with ¡°Looking forward to serving you next time.¡± She sent the message on WeChat, but there was no response from his end. But Lu Weixi was used to it. After several sleepless nights, she tidied up slightly and went back to bed. The bed wasrge enough for her to sleep in any position, which was much morefortable than sharing it with someone else. After a tiring round, she fell asleep quickly and woke up refreshed. After taking her medicine, she had a pleasing chat with Aunt Hao about the food for the night. After that, she was very busy, and so was Qin Zhiyou. Time flew by, and almost a month passed without Qin Zhiyou returning home for even one day.. Chapter 19 - 19: Are You Satisfied? (2) Chapter 19: Are You Satisfied? (2) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios After a sentence, Qin Zhiyou paused abruptly. The room was dark without any lights on. She could only sense him slightly getting up, then came his lowugh, like a ghost, followed by his mboyant voice: ¡°Satisfied, how could I not be? I¡¯m furiously satisfied. However¡­¡± Even in the darkness, where she couldn¡¯t clearly see his expression, his pair of eyes, however, was strikingly bright. Like a hawk in the dark night, sharply focusing on its prey. ¡± It¡¯s far from enough!¡± A single sentence, he murmured lightly in her ear, as if it wereing from afar. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even take an extra second to rest; it seemed as if she was something untouchable that he despised spending an additional second with. Of course, before he left, he was still smiling gently, amiably throwing out a sentence: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you earn money with your own hands, and work for prosperity. I won¡¯t owe you yourbour payment.¡± It took Lu Weixi a long time to recover from her extreme exhaustion, and a great effort to break free from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s bindings. Her wrists ached, and so did her waist. Was he satisfied? She was unsure if he was satisfied or not. The first round was his usual routine, even the second round was filled withughter. However, she always felt he was angry, the kind where he would like to bite her to death. But then, her mobile phone ¡°dinged¡± with a notification. She struggled to crawl and grab her phone. It was a notification from the bank, stating an ount deposit. Upon checking, twenty thousand dors were credited. Then, there was a message from him, ¡°Thanks for having me. I had a wonderful time tonight.¡± The money came quickly and smoothly, apanied with a text exining his feelings. It seems like he was in a good mood just now. Though she still felt a bit ufortable, Lu Weixi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly replied with ¡°You¡¯re wee back anytime¡±. She sent the message via WeChat, but there was no response for a long time. But Lu Weixi was used to it. She hadn¡¯t rested properly for several days and after doing some tidying up, she crawled back into her king-sized bed. The bed wasrge enough for her to sprawl out in any direction, far morefortable than fighting over a nket with another person. Exhausted, she fell asleep quickly and woke up feeling rxed and happy the next morning. After taking her medication, she even felt cheerful enough to greet Aunt Hao and discuss the menu for dinner. After that, she was very busy, as was Qin Zhiyou. In the blink of an eye, almost a month had passed and Qin Zhiyou had note back once.. Chapter 20 - 20: Are You Satisfied? (3) Chapter 20: Are You Satisfied? (3) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios However, he didn¡¯t return home, nor did he wander the world. She often saw him in financial news, as he had gone to Europe for research. Hanhai Group mainly operated in real estate, but residential properties were just one significant part. They also developed quite a lot ofmercial real estate and ran shopping malls, supermarkets, cinemas, holiday resorts, and also hadnd investments overseas. And Lu Weixi, in order topensate for Liu Yiyi¡¯s loss, had been working tirelessly this month. She started her internship at thepany five years ago when she first started her postgraduate studies, umting a significant number of clients over the years. To save money and repay Xue Feifei as soon as possible, she took on all kinds of deals, so busy that she wished she could sleep at thepany every day. Only when Xue Feifei called her to go shopping did she realize that a long time had passed. Inside the Hanhai Shopping Center, Lu Weixi carried arge string of shopping bags in both hands, exhausted like a husky. Xue Feifei, wearing a mask and lensless ck framed sses, sporting high-top canvas shoes and carrying a designer bag, walked confidently ahead. After a while, she turned her head to see Lu Weixi, wilting like a frost-stricken eggnt, and almost took off her mask in exasperation. ¡°Big sister, your physical condition is really poor. Back in the day, you used to walk ahead, full of vigor and vitality. Just a few yearster, you¡¯repletely drained. Did Qin Zhiyou sap all your energy? I even postponed an interview just to apany you.¡± Lu Weixi found a bench in the mall and before sitting down retorts, ¡°Liar, you clearly just didn¡¯t want to participate in Liu Yiyi¡¯s show and were looking for a reason to decline.¡± Xue Feifei leaned in with a teasing smile, ¡°That¡¯s not my fault, it¡¯s Liu Yiyi¡¯s own mess. She acted like a diva on a set and was unfortunately spotted by the station director. The director asked her to take a ¡®sick leave¡¯ for self-reflection. That¡¯s basically sidelining her.¡± She winked at Lu Weixi and continued, ¡°The funniest thing is that Qin Zhiyou was there with a group of political and economic elites for a visit. The little beauty he just started dating was suffering right before his eyes, but he could do nothing to help her. I wonder how he felt.¡± Looking down, she sees Lu Weixi clenching her fists and massaging her sore legs, seemingly indifferent to anything about Qin Zhiyou. Xue Feifei sits down too, draping her arm over Lu Weixi¡¯s shoulder, ¡°But really, Qin Zhiyou is such a yboy. No matter how handsome or wealthy he is, it means nothing. Unlike his brother Qin Zhi¡­¡± Before she could finish, she nced at Lu Weixi, who was looking down, and realizing she had said something untoward, sheughed, patting her on the shoulder: ¡°Anyway, you must be tired too, right? How about we get some food? There¡¯s a good restaurant nearby, my treat.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t stand on ceremony. The restaurant that Xue Feifei mentioned was on the second floor of the shopping center. There wererge floor-to-ceiling windows in the private seats that kept the noise out while offering a view of the crowding and going in the central square of the first floor. After they ordered, Lu Weixi started to say, ¡°The money you lent mest time, I¡¯ll soon¡­¡± Before she could finish the word ¡°repay,¡± amotion suddenly erupted in the square below. Then, the speakers in the mall started ying, signaling some kind of weekend event. The stage was quickly set up and the host came on stage, warming up the crowd as routine.. Then the main event; the host raised his voice and introduced, ¡°Next, let¡¯s wee the president of Hanhai Company, Qin Zhiyou, to kick off the event!¡± Chapter 21 - 21: Reasons for Not Getting a Divorce (1) Chapter 21: Reasons for Not Getting a Divorce (1) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Almost a month has passed since Qin Zhiyou left home. He seems to have trimmed his hair and lost a bit of weight. His already handsome face is set off by his bright red polo, with its top three buttons worn unfastened. The style is casual and reckless; it suits him. As he took the stage, a smile lingered on the corner of his lips, and his alluring eyes twinkled. With this heart-stealing appearance, he could have swept all the women off their feet. epting the microphone from the host, he spoke clearly, a smile gracing his face as he surveyed the crowd: ¡°Thank you all foring to Hanhai to join the event. Today is the fifth anniversary of Hanhai Shopping Center¡­¡± His voice faltered when his gaze met Lu Weixi¡¯s from the second floor. The break in his words, Lu Weixi thought, seemed deliberate¡ªa double entendre, expressing both surprise and distaste. After their brief eye contact, he swiftly shifted his gaze. His smile remained unchanged, as if seeing her was as inconsequential as a pebble, causing no ripple in his demeanor. ¡°¡­ All customers can participate in the lottery, regardless of the amount spent. The first prize is a four-day, three-night inaugural cruise on the Hanhai cruise ship, the second prize is a gold bracelet from Zhang Shengsheng, and the third prize is an Orange mobile phone.¡± After the announcement, he interacted with the host a few more times and then, guided by staff, exited the stage. He didn¡¯t nce at her again or send any signals. It was as if their eye contact had been her illusion. Lu Weixi let the thought pass quickly and got back to her meal. Her nonchnt reaction left Xue Feifei at a loss for words. After their meal, Xue Feifei had nned to watch a movie and visit the spa. But then, out of the blue, her agent called to inform her of a retake for a production that had already wrapped. Soon, a car woulde pick her up. Xue Feifei agreed, and they waited by the roadside, loaded with bags,rge and small. From a distance, Xue Feifei saw arge crowd surrounding Qin Zhiyou, reminiscent of an ancient emperor¡¯s royal procession,plete with young and pretty female assistants. Xue Feifei remarked, ¡°Look at all the fuss. I wonder how things are with him and Liu Yiyi. He likely dumped her. That¡¯s probably why there are so many women after him these days.¡± While she said this, Xue Feifei looked across to where he was. Standing at an easily noticeable spot right by the entrance, she saw Qin Zhiyou¡¯s crowd gradually moving closer, and she deliberately raised her voice. ¡°Why are you so quiet? This is an excellent opportunity. When are you going to make your move and stake your im? If one day he tires of you and kicks you out, you won¡¯t get much. You¡¯ll cry then.¡± Lu Weixi never raised her head, nor did she respond to the noise that was growing louder. Only after Xue Feifei finished did Lu Weixi kick a small stone away from her foot. With an indifferent expression, she murmured, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯m not like my mother. I won¡¯t put on airs and let someone fool me. There¡¯s a considerable amount of marital property, and he is surrounded by plenty of women. If that dayes, I¡¯ll certainly not suffer. I¡¯ll make sure to get arge chunk of his money¡­¡± Her speech hadn¡¯t even finished when the noise behind her suddenly hushed down for a moment.. Chapter 22 - 22: Reasons for Not Getting a Divorce (2) Chapter 22: Reasons for Not Getting a Divorce (2) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xue Feifei looked surprised and tugged at the hem of Lu Weixi¡¯s clothes. Lu Weixi seemed to realize something and narrowed her neck, looking back to see Qin Zhiyou¡¯s calm gaze in the distance. He was in deep discussion with a few executives and hadn¡¯t cast a nce in their direction. She sighed in relief, her voice had been very small just now; he probably didn¡¯t hear, she thought. As he led the way, the women who followed him quickly caught up, their high heels and swaying waists pushing her out of the center circle. When the crowd surged forward, Lu Weixi instinctively stepped back. In no time, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s Mercedes pulled in and he waved his goodbye to the crowd, his gaze barely lingering on her as it swept past. Only Secretary Wang noticed her. He inclined his head towards her, showing a hint of recognition before he returned to standing by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side. Surrounded by a crowd of people, Qin Zhiyou bent down and got into the car. From start to finish, he barely acknowledged her presence. To him, it was as if they were parallel lines that would never cross. Moreover, she wasn¡¯t sure if it was her imagination but as the car started, it seemed to deliberately move towards their location, spurting out a cloud of exhaust fumes in their direction before driving off. When the crowd had mostly dispersed, Xue Feifei pointed in the direction Qin Zhiyou had left and eximed, ¡°What kind of man is he! This is too much! Did you offend him earlier? Why does he treat you this way?¡± Offend him? Justst month, he had told her outright that he was ¡°very satisfied¡± with her. So, he must have overheard their conversation¡­ ¡°Still, when you mentioned dividing properties, it really startled me.¡± Xue Feifei patted her chest andughed, ¡°The more you yield to men like him, the more they think they can bully you.¡± Just before, Lu Weixi was contemting how much she could get if they eventually divorced. Even 10% would be enough to cover her mother¡¯s medical expenses. However, thoughts were just thoughts. When she entered the Qin family, Qin¡¯s mother had awyer secretly draft a harsh agreement for her. One of the uses was that if she initiated divorce for any reason, she would leave with nothing. Yet, Qin Zhiyou also had his reasons for not divorcing. While Lu Weixi was debating the divorce issue, Qin Zhiyou in the car was doing the same. He was reclining on the back seat, staring at the car¡¯s ceiling, seemingly deep in thoughts. Secretary Wang in the front seat was reporting, ¡°Mr. Qin, during our one-month absence, the Second Master acted as thepany¡¯s proxy and apparently, there have been some shifts in the HR department. Some senior executives in the Projects Department were actually transferred. On the grand dame¡¯s side, no major moves were made, except that yesterday, news came that she and the young master and mistress from the Zhi family were ying golf with the Southern Gang, it seems they might be seeking financial sponsorship for a project.¡± He had been talking for a while, but Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t responded. Secretary Wang looked at him through the rearview mirror, his handsome face was furrowed into a frown. Rich people have their own concerns, just like Qin Zhiyou. He was the only son, but his father had half-brothers and sisters. Although he was the eldest grandson, his father passed away early and his grandfather had ceased managing the family affairs. Only five years ago, he took back his rightful position of CEO from his uncle.. Chapter 23 - 23: Reasons for Not Getting a Divorce (3) Chapter 23: Reasons for Not Getting a Divorce (3) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Naturally, the defeated uncles and aunties were not content, and they had been up to minor tricks over the years. He wasn¡¯t worried about the sabotage his uncles and aunts were causing behind the scenes, but there was one person he was concerned about. Especially after Lu Weixi had recently mentioned the division of the property¡­ Secretary Wang spoke about a host of work-rted matters, but he didn¡¯t hear a word. His Adam¡¯s apple moved with nervousness, while the hand resting on his knee gradually clenched into a fist, his eyes growing sharper. ¡°¡­also, it¡¯s almost time for the monthly money transfer to your wife, do you have a n?¡± Secretary Wang¡¯s question jolted him back to reality. In the past, Secretary Wang would directly transfer fifty thousand each month, but an additional two sums were addedst month, and he didn¡¯t know how to handle that. Qin Zhiyou gradually lifted his head, his clenched fist gradually rxed and he began to fiddle with his chin, speaking faintly, ¡°Just do it this way¡­¡± After saying these words, Qin Zhiyou lifted his chin slightly and a mischievous smile graced his soft lips. Xue Feifei had just been taken away when Lu Weixi received a call from her assistant, Xiaochen. She drove her little Beetle back to thepany. The boss was particrly cordial when he saw her, in stark contrast to when he had sworn at herst month. Upon entering the office, he immediately asked her to sit and warmly instructed her assistant to ¡°pour some water quickly¡±. Lu Weixi could sense that something was off. The boss seemed to want her to take up a task, insisting that the client specifically requested her. The job was supposedly easy, came with highmission, and a bonus of two hundred thousand for the design. There might even be other ie in the future. Two hundred thousand was the price of a Hermes handbag for the former Lu Weixi, but for her now, this sum would cover her mother¡¯s medical bills for two months. However, this pie falling from the sky seemed too suspicious. Once she stepped outside, Xiaochen gave her the full details. The boss did speak the truth. The client was indeed a real estate developer looking for someone to design the interior of a house. There were only a few models for the overall design of well-decorated houses. They only needed a few fixed temtes, so the job was easy and well-paid. Usually people fought over such opportunities. This kind of good fortune usually went to insiders connected to the developer, so why did ite to her? Hold on, a property developer, could it be¡­ Lu Weixi¡¯s eyebrows twitched. She asked casually, ¡°Which real estatepany is it? Hanhai?¡± Although she didn¡¯t expect anything from Qin Zhiyou, mentioning hispany in a professional context for the first time stirred her no matter how unfazed she usually was. But Xiaochen quickly put her in her ce, ¡°No way, it¡¯s Mr. Liu from Yan Chang Company who wants you.¡± Yan Chang Company was a medium-sized real estate developer in Yan City that mainly drove high-end residential house development. This Mr. Liu was quite famous because he was a lecher! She thought so. Stranger or not, even though she was an intermediate interior designer, her fame in the industry was mostly due to her looks. She needed money, but she would not take any job. She resolutely refused outright ill-intentioned offers. She spoke calmly, ¡°Xiaochen, this case, you help me¡­¡± Before she could finish the word ¡°decline,¡± her cell phone chimed. She looked down, and saw a payment notification. Upon opening it, it read: ¡°Received a transfer of exactly fifty thousand.¡±.. Chapter 24 - 24: Reasons for Not Getting a Divorce (4) Chapter 24: Reasons for Not Getting a Divorce (4) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Lu Weixi rubbed her eyes, as if she had not seen clearly. She looked again, and it clearly read, ¡°Deposit: 50,000 yuan.¡± Why is it only 50,000 yuan? It should be 100,000 yuan, right? She turned around and walked to the end of the corridor, calling Qin Zhiyou. The phone directly disyed, ¡°The user you are calling is currently on another call, please try againter.¡± Lu Weixi knew that it was working hours and he might still be busy. She paused, sent a WeChat message, and received no response. She called again and it was still ¡°on another call¡±. Lu Weixi furrowed her brows, thought for a moment, and dialed Secretary Wang directly. The phone rang for a while before he picked up, and Secretary Wang was courteous, ¡°Young Madam.¡± ¡°Is Zhiyou with you?¡± She was a bit anxious. In a few days, she needed to pay for the medicine. The hospital was not a charity and without money, the only option would be to reduce the medication. ¡°Uh¡­ he¡¯s not.¡± Why does he answer so phonily? Even if he¡¯s not there, the addition of a particle makes it sound so fake. However, Secretary Wang quickly improved his fluency, ¡°Mr. Qin saidst time he met you that he had made it clear. The basic living expenses for a month are 50,000 yuan, the rest of the money is counted by day. He hasn¡¯t been home for a single day this month, so there is no need for additional payment.¡± Lu Weixi felt blood rushing to her head. Qin Zhiyou had made everything clear to her, not leaving her any leeway. What was even more infuriating was that the person on the phone was Secretary Wang. She felt awkward discussing the intimate details of her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou with him. She paused, then asked again, ¡°Will Zhiyou return home tonight? He just returned from abroad, he must be very tired.¡± If he is not willing to give her money for free, she would go out to earn it! As long as he returns, he should still give her the money she deserves, right? Unexpectedly, Secretary Wang immediately shook his head on the other side, ¡°Mr. Qin does not have time today.¡± Lu Weixi furrowed her brow, ¡°What about tomorrow?¡± ¡°He does not have time tomorrow either.¡± The refusal came so quickly, Lu Weixi immediately knew that Qin Zhiyou was doing this on purpose. He just didn¡¯t want toe back, didn¡¯t want to be with her, and didn¡¯t want to give her money! But she had to ask again, ¡°What about the day after tomorrow?¡± Secretary Wang let out a bitterugh, ¡°Young Madam, why do you insist? When Mr. Qin has time, he will. But when he is busy, he will not have time even if he does. He¡¯s been very busytely, so you don¡¯t need to keep calling him. It¡¯s not convenient.¡± Lu Weixi hesitated for a moment, then spoke in a soft voice, ¡°If he¡¯s angry because of what I just said, I apologize. It was just a casual joke between my friend and 1.1 have never been dissatisfied with him and haven¡¯t thought about breaking up with him, let alone gaining something out of it.¡± The other side fell silent after hearing this for a while. But in the end, all she waited for was a single word from Secretary Wang, ¡°Sorry.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s fingers squeezed the phone tightly. After collecting herself, she nodded solemnly, ¡°I understand.¡± She hung up the phone and took a deep breath. She texted Xue Feifei, ¡°Sorry, I might not be able to pay you back the money I owe you.¡± Xue Feifei quickly replied, ¡°No problem, do you need more? Just let me know if you do!¡± Lu Weixi replied with a ¡°Thank you,¡± then, with a stoic look, she calmly headed towards Xiaochen, ¡°I¡¯ll take Mr. Liu¡¯s case, let¡¯s start preparing..¡± Chapter 25 - 25 Workplace Rules (1) Chapter 25: Workce Rules (1) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios President Liu was efficient. As soon as she agreed. President Liu arranged to meet her at STAR Club that evening. Although President Liu was clearly targeting her for this business deal, she couldn¡¯t afford to let her foundational work slip, such as familiarizing with theyout of all types of houses in Yan City Vis, their main advertising slogans, past interior design samples, design preferences, and so forth. Looking at it another way, Qin Zhiyou was still offering her a guaranteed 50,000 a month. She had to find ways to earn the remaining 70,000 herself. Eight o¡¯clock in the evening, STAR Club in Yan City. STAR Club was the most high-end entertainment venue in Yan City. It housed a reserved restaurant downstairs, and a bar, nightclub, and other recreational facilities upstairs. The top few floors were designed as a luxury hotel. It was aprehensive entertainment establishment where one could eat, drink, y, and stay. In one of the luxurious rooms in STAR, Qin Zhiyou casually leaned back on the sofa, one hand taking thest card dealt by the dealer, the other holding a ss. He took a sip of his drink, his handsome eyes squinting as if pondering something. The phone on the table kept shing, but he seemed toozy to pay attention. Yu Sixing beside him couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and reminded, ¡°Your phone has been ringing all night. Even if you¡¯re not bothered, we¡¯re getting annoyed by it. What if there¡¯s a woman looking for you¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou raised an eyebrow, put down his ss, and swiped his screen open. His dark pupils scanned his WeChat inbox but he lost interest almost immediately, tossing the phone back on the table. He Weiyou peeked over, nced at the phone and mocked, ¡°We came over especially for your gathering tonight, and you¡¯re still working. Isn¡¯t that a bit off?¡± Qin Zhiyou did not respond but threw his cards down, ¡°All of tonight¡¯s drinks are on me.¡± Yu Sixing and He Weiyou exchanged nces, realizing that he seemed to be in a bad mood. Yu Sixing moved next to him, wrapping an arm around his shoulder tofort him, ¡°Since we are out to have fun, we should make it a st. I recently invested in a live streaming website. A few of the female hosts there are not bad. Should we invite them over?¡± Qin Zhiyou tilted his head and let out a half-heartedugh, ¡°Sure.¡± Soon, the door of the private room knocked open, and in walked a few girls in yful short skirts, one for each man. The girl sitting next to Qin Zhiyou not only had a sultry face, but also a pair of fine, long, straight and white legs. She poured him a full ss of wine as soon as she sat down. Qin Zhiyou sipped the wine and smiled, not saying a word. The woman next to him quickly refilled his ss as soon as it was empty. Qin Zhiyou swirled his whisky ss, the amber-colored liquid making a soft, chime-like sound as therge ice cubes collided with the ss. Looking at his drink with squinted eyes, his expression seemed rather dreamy. Yu Sixing brought his wine over, grinning from ear to ear, ¡°So, pretty good, right?¡± Qin Zhiyou made a hum of agreement and made a remark, ¡°For unemployed women from Dongguan, their quality is indeed impressive.¡± His words darkened the girls¡¯ faces instantly. He Weiyou was about to say something, but saw Qin Zhiyou put down his ss, pick up his coat to leave. With a long stride, he walked toward the exit. He took out his phone; Lu Weixi¡¯sst message was from before that call. Afterward, she never called him nor sent any messages.. Chapter 26 - 26 Workplace Rules (2) Chapter 26: Workce Rules (2) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Before he left for Europe, he was aware of the situation and knew that her mother¡¯s condition had worsened. The original n was to stay in Europe for another week, which would total to almost a month. Coincidentally, some bothersome rtives here were also making some moves, so he decided to return early. Looking at the messages on his phone from her, besides the one sent today, the previous one was also sent a month ago. For an entire month, she didn¡¯t send him any messages nor called him. There are still a few days left in this month¡­ Leaning against the wall of the corridor outside the door, Qin Zhiyou stared at his phone for a long time, without noticing Yu Sixing and He Weiyou¡¯s arrival. Yu Sixing asked, ¡°Is it because of some trivial family matters? Your aunt took Zhimei to meet my grandfather a few days ago, with the intention of arranging a marriage, right?¡± He Weiyou also chuckled, teasing, ¡°Isn¡¯t that great? You are getting a wife for free.¡± As he spoke, he handed a ss of wine to Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou took a sip, holding the square ss with his slender fingers, his lips curving into a subtle smile, without saying a word. With a puzzled expression, Yu Sixing then said, ¡°However, my brother went to Americast month and saw Zhisu at Berkeley. He said he passed his thesis defense and might return soon.¡± Upon hearing that, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s brows furrowed deeply, his slender fingers gripping the wine ss tightened immediately. After a while, a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he finished the rest of the wine in one gulp. Shoving the ss into Yu Sixing¡¯s arms, he strode away with his hands in his pockets. He Weiyou nudged Yu Sixing with his elbow and whispered to him, ¡°If you can¡¯t say anything good, it¡¯s better not to say anything.¡± Everyone knew that among the younger generation, Qin¡¯s grandfather liked Zhisu the most. There was once a rumor that he intended to let Zhisu take over the family business. Yu Sixing regretted his words, holding the wine ss he followed He Weiyou and Qin Zhiyou out of the night club area, down the elevator. When they reached the dining area, Qin Zhiyou suddenly stopped, and Yu Sixing almost bumped into him. He Weiyou pulled him aside and pointed to the corner, ¡°Doesn¡¯t that woman look a bit like Lu Weixi?¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Qin Zhiyou abruptly changed his direction and headed straight to the dining area. On the sofa seat- Although Lu Weixi had a smile on her face, it was visibly strained. She arrived prepared today, bringing Xiaochen and Xiaoqian as her shields against excessive drinking. There were also a secretary and a driver on the side of Director Liu. Ignoring the driver, the secretary was experienced and managed to drink Xiaochen and Xiaoqian under the table. Seeing that all the bystanders were down, Director Liu gradually moved next to her on the round sofa. His greasy face was intensely staring at Lu Weixi¡¯s face and figure, periodically taking a sip of his drink, as if her appearance could improve its taste. Lu Weixi felt ufortable under his gaze but still managed to keep a smile on her face, slowly moving backwards, ¡°Director Liu, I¡¯m curious if you have any suggestions about the ns I mentioned earlier?¡± Director Liu responded with an ¡°oh¡±, his beady eyes never left her, fearing she might run away. He leaned in with a grin, ¡°I do have some thoughts, but it¡¯s not convenient to discuss them here. We can find a quiet ce to talk in detail..¡± Chapter 27 - 27 Workplace Rules (3) Chapter 27: Workce Rules (3) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Before his words could tail off, he extended his plump arm and ced it around Lu Weixi¡¯s shoulder. Lu Weixi instinctively shuddered but managed to keep her smile frozen on her face as she swiveled around to pick up her drink, intending to propose a toast as a way to diffuse his inappropriate touch. However, President Liu¡¯s hand suddenly slid down to her thigh. Lu Weixi jolted in surprise, causing the ss in her hand to tilt and spill wine onto President Liu¡¯s hands and onto her thigh. Quickly seizing the opportunity, she slipped backward and handed him a napkin, apologizing, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± President Liu lunged forward, gripping Lu Weixi¡¯s hand, and hurriedly confessed his feelings, ¡°Miss Lu, I greatly admire your talents, and I like ¡­¡± Before he could finish, the atmosphere was suddenly interrupted by a sh of light. A click sounded behind her, and without looking back, she knew someone had just snapped a photo. Qin Zhiyou stood his ground, one hand holding a phone and the other casually stuffed into his pocket. He wore a wicked smile on his face, even finding the audacity to dere, ¡°Say cheese.¡± Then, he took another photo. Furious that he had just been stealthily captured on camera, President Liu released his grip on Lu Weixi and instantly rose to his feet, on the cusp of venting his anger. But then noticed He Weiyou standing behind Qin Zhiyou, which made him hesitate. As a subcontractor under Yanchang Company, he didn¡¯t recognize Qin Zhiyou ¨C a top-tier rich young man like him. However, he had frequent dealings with He Weiyou, a major client of thepany, so he reluctantly greeted, ¡°President He.¡± However, He Weiyou and Yu Sixing were familiar with Lu Weixi, so they first greeted her, ¡°Wei Hui.¡± They then turned their gazes towards Qin Zhiyou who was still holding his phone and wearing a smile on his face, seemingly unconcerned about photographing his ex-wife in such apromising situation. Yu Sixing, who was known for speaking his mind, couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Why did you take those pictures?¡± Qin Zhiyou gently lowered his head, hiding his eyes behind his eyshes. From his collected tone, it seemed he wasughing, ¡°Nothing much, just for posting on Weibo and my moments.¡± Upon hearing this, President Liu and Lu Weixi¡¯s expressions altered. President Liu remained silent. It was one thing for men to fool around, but it was another to post the evidence on Weibo and friends¡¯ circle, where all the family members and colleagues could see. At that very moment, he disregarded his concerns about He Weiyou and stormed forward, his face stern. ¡°Delete the pictures!¡± he demanded. For Lu Weixi, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words were like a resounding p to her face. Life had taught her that she couldn¡¯t be as willful as before. She had to socialize asionally and couldn¡¯t always refuse. The truth is, even if Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t made an appearance, she nned to find an excuse to escape. It¡¯s only two hundred thousand. She wasn¡¯t going to be a pushover easily. The words of Qin Zhiyou were like a sharp knife, ruthlessly peeling off the mask she had struggled so hard to maintain. She felt as if all her efforts to progress from an assistant to a junior, and then a mid-level designer, had now be a joke about her selling herself! Over there, President Liu recklessly went over to snatch the pictures. Qin Zhiyou gave a low chuckle, threw a punch directly at his greasy face, and knocked him to the ground with one punch. Then he casually grabbed a wine ss from Yu Sixing¡¯s hands and smashed it hard against Liu¡¯s body. The ss shattered on President Liu¡¯s chest, the sound echoing loudly. The impact of the smashed ss shards was like a knife, cutting him all over, leaving him bloodied and in a mess. When he dared to look up, he saw Lu Weixi standing tall and preparing to storm off. But not without Qin Zhiyou catching her arm, his face a thundercloud, walking over furiously to wrench her away from the scene.. Chapter 28 - 28 Workplace Rules (4) Chapter 28: Workce Rules (4) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Lu Weixi was dragged by him, stumbling and staggering. Just after themotion, and with others present, she didn¡¯t dare to resist too vehemently, so she just followed him. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car was parked outside, and Secretary Wang was waiting. When he saw Qin Zhiyou dragging Lu Weixi out, he was taken aback. Before he could say anything, Qin Zhiyou, with a stern face, opened the passenger door and tossed Lu Weixi in, then closed the door. He made his way to the driver¡¯s side, and mmed on the elerator. Qin Zhiyou gripped the steering wheel tight, his lips pressed into a thin line, eyes fixed on the road ahead as the speedometer numbers kept rising. Lu Weixi knew he was angry, very angry. She said nothing about his drunk driving and speeding, her first instinct was to quickly fasten her seatbelt. His ck Mercedes was like a ghost, recklessly racing through thete-night streets of Yan City, and quickly turned back to their vi. Qin Zhiyou, with a whirl, stopped the car abruptly. As soon as the car halted, he immediately got out, then moved over to the passenger side, unceremoniously pulled out Lu Weixi. People in the vi hearing themotion rushed out to meet them. Seeing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s stern face, dragging Lu Weixi as if she were a willow leaf in the wind, they were all startled. However, Lu Weixi, unwilling to attract their sympathetic gazes, forced a smile and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about us, we¡¯re fine.¡± Qin Zhiyou dragged her to the bedroom door, shoving her inside. Lu Weixi stumbled a few steps,ing to a halt by the bed. She knew why he was angry: ¡°I have nothing to do with Director Liu, and nothing simr has happened in the past.¡± She was professional in her work and didn¡¯t want to be misunderstood. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyebrows were still furrowed heavily, after listening to her words, he remained unfazed. He randomly pulled her toward the bathroom edge, opened the wardrobe door, and threw out her bathrobe and nightgown, then stuffed them in her hands: ¡°Get in.¡± She got the message. Apparently, he considered her dirty after drinking with Director Liu. Even if Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t pushed her in, she would have showered anyway. She came out after a quick wash, and found Qin Zhiyou standing right outside the bathroom door. She knew that any man would be bothered by this. Even if they livedvishly outside, if their wife were suspected of cheating, they would definitely be furious. Based on her recent experiences, Lu Weixi picked up a towel from the side and handed it to him. Qin Zhiyou paused, his thin lower lip pursed, and after a while, the corner of his mouth hooked up in something resembling a smile, ¡°Good. You¡¯re smart.¡± She knew that this would make Qin Zhiyou more pleased and satisfied, but she needed to learn how to protect herself. She reached out to the bedside table and pulled out a protective talisman. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s smile grew wider, his eyes full of amusement, making it seem like he was mocking something. Still, Lu Weixi took a step back, closed her eyes, turned her head away, and said in a low voice, ¡°I¡¯m scared.¡± Qin Zhiyou paused. His face turned from red to white. In the end, his hand fell gently, and his fingertips brushed through her hair¡­. Chapter 29 - 29 Like Winning A Lottery (1) Chapter 29: Like Winning A Lottery (1) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios After eating, she left as usual without even going to the study room this time. She hurriedly tromped down the stairs, her shoes making a ¡°thump, thump, thump¡± sound. Then, the arrogant opening and shutting of doors could be heard, followed by the starting sound of a car engine, then a car slowly moving away, and finally, there was silence. It was only after he waspletely gone that Lu Weixi finally let out a sigh of relief, exhausted and lying on the bed, not wanting to move at all. Fortunately, perhaps her words earlier had an effect, as Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t seem to use as much force as he usually did. The most painful part of her body was probably her arm, which he had gripped tightly earlier. Of course, there were still concerns¡ªlike Xiaochen and Xiaoqian. After they had drunk themselves unconscious, she had called a business vehicle to send them home, and she was not sure whether they had arrived safely. Moreover, Qin Zhiyou had punched Manager Liu, but Manager Liu would definitely not settle the score with Qin Zhiyou, so the me would fall on her instead. Thest time with Liu Yiyi¡¯s case, she had topensate nearly thirty thousand yuan, and surely there would be no follow-up with Manager Liu¡¯s case now. Moreover, he was injured, and if factoring in his injury, she didn¡¯t know how much more she had topensate. Paying money was one thing, but she was afraid he might insist on getting her out of thepany. However, worrying about these things now was futile. She was mentally prepared to either pay money or leave. She¡¯d face whatever came at her, and if worse came to worst, she would just start over in anotherpany. She slept in a daze until morning and descended the stairs listlessly. During breakfast, Aunt Hao stood by her, cleared away everyone else, cleared her throat and began to report: ¡°The young master said, he originally shouldn¡¯t havee back at all this month, so you should only receive fifty thousand yuan for living expenses. But considering your ¡®devotion¡¯st night, he decided to treat it as a form of charity. However, as per initial agreement, it is ten thousand yuan for a night, no matter what the circumstances are. But he was in a good mood, so he generously gave you thirty thousand yuan.¡± Aunt Hao couldn¡¯t remember the convoluted exnation and had to keep referring to her notebook while talking. Only after she finished did Lu Weixi give a single nod of acknowledgment. Her car was still at STAR, so she took the subway to get to work, swaying all the way to thepany. As soon as she stepped through thepany doors, Xiaochen, with red eyes, threw herself at her: ¡°Miss Lu!¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s face grew hard at her appearance. Did Manager Liu actuallye to settle ounts? But then she heard Xiaochen sobbing: ¡°Miss Lu, I got drunkst night and left you all alone. Are you okay?¡± Listening to her words, at least Manager Liu hadn¡¯t had the chance to lodge aint yet. Lu Weixi let out a sigh of relief. ¡°I¡¯m fine, as you can see. About Manager Liu, he¡­¡± ¡°No news on that front.¡± If he didn¡¯t say anything, then she needed to take the initiative. She ran to the boss¡¯s office and roughly exined that there had been some unpleasantness during negotiation, and that the deal had fallen through. Although the boss was displeased, he knew Manager Liu¡¯s character and let the matter slide after scolding her a bit. She spent another nervous week waiting, and when Manager Liu didn¡¯t show up to stir trouble, Lu Weixi finally felt a burden lift from her heart.. Chapter 30 - 30: Like Winning a Prize (2) Chapter 30: Like Winning a Prize (2) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Presumably, Qin Zhiyou and hispanions had hushed up the matter. After all, if the news got out that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife was being taken advantage of by a client, how would he be able to continue doing business in Yan City? But she had learned her lesson from this incident. One shouldn¡¯t aim too high or seek shortcuts. Shortcuts are full of traps; they might seem the fastest way, but right beneath, it¡¯s a precipice. A new month began, and Qin Zhiyou remained busy, appearing in news from all around every day. Lu Weixi was also busy. Perhaps luck had turned; a previous client was quite satisfied with a job shepleted, he had made a fortune doing businessst year and bought a new vi. This client specifically requested her to design it and also introduced her to his fellow wealthy friend who bought a vi as well. Lu Weixi was appreciated and worked diligently. She boldly dismantled the original structure of the vis, and withoutpromising the load-bearing structures, she customized the design to the two clients¡¯ preferences. Once the design wasplete, both parties approved enthusiastically. Even though they only made down payments, themissions from the down payments for the two vis amounted to fifty thousand yuan. And there would be a remaining bnce when the projects were finished. Together with the additional thirty thousand yuan that Qin Zhiyou gave herst month and the guaranteed fifty thousand yuan for this month, she had gathered enough money for the medical expenses. She even had enough to repay the fifty thousand yuan she¡¯d borrowed from Xue Feifei. Lu Weixi disliked owing others; as soon as the down payment arrived, she promptly transferred the money to Xue Feifei via mobile payment. Xue Feifei did not respond for quite some time after the transfer, possibly because she was still at work. She still had time to spare after leaving her client¡¯s vi, so she decided to go to the hospital. When Lu Weixi arrived, the nursing attendant was there. She took over the attendant¡¯s duties, helping her mother bathe and change her clothes. Her mother¡¯s treatment seemed quite effective; she was lucid more often. Although her vision was impaired and her lower limbs were immobile due to the pressure on her brain¡¯s nerves, and she had difficulty expressing herself, she still seemed delighted when Lu Weixi¡ªafter seeking the nurse¡¯s advice¡ªtook her down to the little garden for some sun. The weather was lovely, and the flowers in the garden were blooming beautifully. Lu Weixi sat with her mother under the Wisteria trellis, soaking up the sun, when Zhao Zihao happened toe by. ¡°Miss Lu, why didn¡¯t you let me know you wereing?¡± Zhao Zihao still had his stethoscope around his neck, clearly indicating he had just finished his rounds. He squatted down to give Lu¡¯s mother a quick checkup, then rose with a smile, ¡°It seems the ZER0-1 treatment is working well.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because of yourpetent treatment.¡± When her mother had liver cancer, the pain would sometimes keep her awake all night. The most terrifying aspect of the disease wasn¡¯t having it, but rather the despair of not being able to fight the persisting illness despite undergoing treatment, coupled with the numerous side effects. When they first discovered the brain metastases, Lu Weixi even thought that at least when her mother was unconscious, she wouldn¡¯t feel as much pain. Zhao Zihao also smiled, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry too much. Even if liver cancer metastasizes, scientific treatment can control the disease and prolong life. To be honest, I initially thought you had a lot on your te, and I wasn¡¯t sure if the treatment would be effective, so I didn¡¯t advise you to spend a significant amount on it. However, this is your mother, after all, if you didn¡¯t try you would regret it forever. The greatest sadness in life is to wish to provide for your parents and not being able to do so.¡± Noticing Zhao Zihao¡¯s thoughtful expression, Lu Weixi casually asked, ¡°Dr. Zhao, it seems like something¡¯s on your mind.. Is it something about your parents?¡± Chapter 31 - 31: Like Winning a Prize (3) Chapter 31: Like Winning a Prize (3) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios She immediately regretted asking that question. After all, this was someone else¡¯s family business. She was neither kin nor friend and it was indeed impolite, to inquire casually about such things. Contrarily, before Lu Weixi could apologize, Zhao Zihuan responded with a ¡°hmm,¡± his gaze fixed in the distance. ¡°My parents are indeed no more.¡± Just as Lu Weixi was about to offer her condolences, Zhao Zihuan¡¯s gaze suddenly became sharp. From behind his gold-rimmed sses, a fiercely sharp aura rebounded as he dered fiercely, ¡°They were murdered.¡± Not knowing how tofort Zhao Zihuan, Lu Weixi could only follow his narrative: ¡°Did they catch the killer?¡± Zhao Zihuan didn¡¯t answer. Instead, he slightly closed his eyes. When he reopened them, all his emotions had beenpressed. He lightly shook his head: ¡°It¡¯s alright. It¡¯s all in the past.¡± Being not very familiar with him, Lu Weixi did not know what else to say. Moreover, it was getting somewhat awkward. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my mother has already been out in the sun for half an hour. I have to take her back.¡± ¡°I happen to be heading back for a meeting, I can drop you off on the way.¡± Zhao Zihuan, ever the gentleman, took the wheelchair handles from her to help push her mother inside. As a German exchange student, he knew it was normal and gentlemanly for a man to help a woman. So she didn¡¯t refuse. The two returned to the ward in silence. By the time they were leaving, Zhao Zihuan had regained his earlier refined demeanor. ¡°I apologize for letting you witness that.¡± Lu Weixi could only respond, ¡°It¡¯s okay. I understand. If this happened to my mother, I too would wish to fight the person who did it.¡± As soon as her words fell, the awkwardness returned. Lu Weixi genuinely regretted having touched upon such a sensitive topic. Just as she was contemting a polite excuse to leave, a text message saved her. Pretending she had business to attend to, she said, ¡°Dr. Zhao, I have some work to do at the office. If anything happens to my mother, please notify me immediately.¡± Zhao Zihuan responded with a nod. Lu Weixi patted her mother¡¯s hair, tucked her in, whispered in her ear that she was leaving, and exited the room. What she didn¡¯t know was that, as she left, Zhao Zihuan¡¯s gaze followed her retreating figure, his eyes thoughtful and deep. When Lu Weixi walked out of the hospital, she nced at her phone and noticed a text about winning a prize. At first, she dismissed it as a scam. But as she got into her car in the parking lot, she decided to take another look at the message, ¡°Congrattions. You¡¯ve won a third-ce prize, an Orange mobile phone, in Hanhai Shopping Center¡¯s fifth-anniversary celebration. Please im it within two weeks of receiving this message.¡± Immediately she remembered shopping with Xue Feifeist month and decided to call her about it. Xue Feifei answered and even before Lu Weixi could speak, she exploded, ¡°What is the deal with those fifty thousand? Aren¡¯t you having financial difficulties? Don¡¯t you need it for your mother¡¯s treatment?¡± Lu Weixi rubbed her temples, waited for her to finish, and then started, ¡°I¡¯ve picked up two big contracts, so we need not worry about medical expenses this month or the next. But put that aside for now. I wanted to ask you, did we enter a raffle when we were shopping togetherst time?¡± Xue Feifei nodded, ¡°Yep. I even entered your name for it.. Did you win? Did Qin Zhiyou give you a prize or something?¡± Chapter 32 - 32: Like Winning a Prize (4) Chapter 32: Like Winning a Prize (4) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Lu Weixi was taken aback. She hadn¡¯t considered the connection between the lottery winning and Qin Zhiyou before. When Xue Feifei posed the question, she knitted her eyebrows slightly, ¡°Really¡­?¡± ¡°Why not? There were only three prizes, so many people drew lots. Howe it just happened to be you?¡± Xue Feifei asked it casually at first, but the more she thought about it, the more usible it seemed. ¡°Maybe he wanted to avoid suspicion and did not dare to give you a big prize, so he settled on a small constion prize. After all, he saw you at the event that day.¡± It¡¯s true that he knew she was there, but the confrontation that followed wasn¡¯t pleasant at all. Half a month had passed since that day, Qin Zhiyou was still in Yan City, but he had not returned home for a single day. Although there were no women like Liu Yiyi around him, nor any reports about him, God knows if he was involved with other women. ¡°Whether this is true or false is still unknown, what if it¡¯s a scammer¡¯s message?¡± Lu Weixi rubbed her temples. Xue Feifei quickly suggested, ¡°Show me the message.¡± It took only a few seconds for her phone to vibrate. Lu Weixi had sent her the message. She also heard Lu Weixi instruct her assistant to check the phone number at the bottom of the message online, which indeed belonged to Hanhai Company¡¯s official customer service. The assistant also called to verify that the third-ce winner was indeed Lu Weixi, and they specifically stated that no fees were required to im the prize, only the winner¡¯s identification. Despite the confirmation, Lu Weixi still has reservations, ¡°You purchased the item, so you should be the one to im the prize.¡± ¡°What would I do with it, the name I left was yours,¡± Xue Feifeiughed. ¡°Unless you won the first prize. I heard that the maiden voyage of the Hanhai cruise ship is in two months. Many influential figures in business and society will attend. People are scrambling for tickets, which are now being sold for over a hundred thousand each by scalpers.¡± At that, Lu Weixi fell silent, holding her phone. The maiden voyage of the cruise ship¡­ she wondered if Qin Zhiyou would go. Either way, it had nothing to do with her. Anyway, she definitely wasn¡¯t going. In their five years of marriage, except for family banquets held by the Qin Family, she had never attended any public asions, and this time would probably be no different. She chuckled wanly, ¡°If it were up to me, I¡¯d rather have the second prize. A gold bracelet is easy to cash in.¡± Xue Feifei was speechless for a moment before adding, ¡°The prize is yours; whether you want to im it or when you want to do so is your decision. There¡¯s still half a month until the prize redemption deadline, so take your time.¡± After hanging up, Lu Weixi stared at the message for a moment before starting the car and driving towards Hanhai Shopping Center. After circling around in the underground parking lot, she decided not to pick up anything and drove straight out. After spending a short time at her office, she was already at the end of her shift. Still, she didn¡¯t want to go home and instead opened herptop to continue working on some drawings. She initially studied interior design because her father owned a real estatepany. Later, it was for a former boyfriend who was in the same college. Now, it was for herself. Time always seemed to fly at work, and before she knew it, it was already nine. She stretched, closed herptop, packed up her things, and prepared to leave the office. Just as she was about to drive off, she noticed a man leaning against amppost under the street light not far away. Could it be¡­. Qin Zhiyou? Chapter 33 - 33 The Name in the Dream (1) Chapter 33: The Name in the Dream (1) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Lu Weixi furrowed her brow, unsure about the thought. After all, Qin Zhiyou had never visited her workce or picked her up from work before. Plus, how could he know that she was working overtime today? It seemed impossible for him to just wait here, right? The man had his head lowered, his hair slightly hanging. Upon hearing her descend the steps, he slowly raised his head. His rather indifferent eyes, upon seeing her, lit up as though ice and snow were melting. Their brightness, along with the faint smile on his lips and the dim streetlight above his head, gave him an extraordinarily enduring look. Lu Weixi was stunned for a moment. No wonder beauty was so lethal ¡ª handsomeness was no different. Indeed, the man turned out to be Qin Zhiyou. And he was actually smiling at her. Was she dizzy from hunger because she didn¡¯t eat anything tonight? As expected, the next second, after Qin Zhiyou acknowledged her, all signs of smiles instantly disappeared from his face, reced by a frown. He stood up, staggered slightly ¡ªobviously drunk. He barely walked a few steps before his secretary, Mr. Wang, hurriedly followed him, pausing for a moment when he saw her. Yet, only gave her a nod and a greeting before immediately assisting Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou shook off his arm, drew a deep breath, and stood still. Soon, a few middle-aged men in suits came over andughed at him, ¡°Well, Mr. Qin, we will discuss the details of our cooperation another time. Thank you for tonight.¡± Qin Zhiyou also smiled and nodded, ¡°It was a pleasure working with you¡±. Witnessing the direction they came from, Lu Weixi recognized it as an exclusive restaurant. They probably dined near herpany, exining why Qin Zhiyou was in her office building. Meanwhile, drivers arrived to pick up the middle-aged men. After bidding their farewells, they got into their individual cars. Lu Weixi watched this scene with no interest, then moved toward her car. Just as she was about to pull out her car key from her purse, it was abruptly snatched from her hand. A strong smell of alcohol hit her nose ¡ªit didn¡¯t take much to guess that it was ¡ªQin Zhiyou. Indeed, upon turning around she saw Qin Zhiyou with a reddening face, squinting at her bag, ¡°Why is it you?¡± She couldn¡¯t be bothered arguing with a drunk man. She had barely said, ¡°This is my workce,¡± when she saw Qin Zhiyou frowning deeper, and then his tall body fell directly onto hers, causing her to step back several times. At the same time, her bag lost from his hand, scattering its belongings all over the ground. ¡°Hey, Qin Zhiyou.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s first thought was that he was heavy. Her second thought was to anxiously nce at her bag. Mr. Wang swiftly approached, wanting to help Lu Weixi get him up. However, his actions likely made Qin Zhiyou ufortable, causing him to simply hang both his arms around Lu Weixi¡¯s neck and rest his head on her shoulder. Left with no choice, Lu Weixi said, ¡°Mr. Wang, could you help me pick up my things? I¡¯ll help him into the car.¡± Mr. Wang nodded, promptly picking up her bag and cing her belongings inside. Thankfully, Qin Zhiyou was notpletely passed out, he could still move slightly. They slowly moved to his car and Mr. Wang opened the door for her. Just as Lu Weixi was about to push him inside, she found that Qin Zhiyou was too heavy. When she bent down, Qin Zhiyou, along with her, fell onto the backseat, pinning her underneath him. It wasn¡¯t just hard to get up and drive her car, she even found it hard to move.. Chapter 34 - 34 The Name in the Dream (2) Chapter 34: The Name in the Dream (2) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Secretary Wang immediately came over, ¡°Young Madam, why don¡¯t you ride back with President Qin? We¡¯ve concluded our business talk.¡± Lu Weixi was about to refuse when the man on her shifted slightly, but not in an attempt to stand. It¡¯s just that he found his current position a bit ufortable. He twisted his head and slowly withdrew his long legs into the car, settling for another position to sprawl. ¡°But my car¡­¡± Secretary Wang intervened again: ¡°Young Madam, take our car to work tomorrow. It¡¯s not good to stay like this on the side of the street.¡± Perhaps to reinforce his argument, the car behind them turned on its high-beam lights, and pressed its horn impatiently. Left with no choices, Lu Weixi nodded. Secretary Wang helped her and Qin Zhiyou adjust their legs and then shut the car door. The ride was smooth, though it took Lu Weixi considerable effort to finally free herself from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s clutches. During that process, he seemed to sober up a bit, noticing himself sprawled on top of Lu Weixi. He frowned slightly, pursed his lips, adjusted his clothes and sat on one side. Fortunately, the journey was not too long. In no time at all, the car arrived at the West Mountain vi. The door on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side of the car was closer to the vi. Lu Weixi exited from her side, walked around, and only then reached his side. Secretary Wang, supporting him by the arm, began to speak: ¡°Young Madam, could you please help¡ª¡± Before he could finish, Lu Weixi quickly gged down one of the servants who were rushing over: ¡°The master is drunk. Help him inside and prepare some hangover soup.¡± No sooner had Lu Weixi finished her sentence did Qin Zhiyou, perhaps fearing losing face in front of the servants, shrug off Secretary Wang¡¯s aid. He took a deep breath and staggered forward. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t pay any further attention to him. Noticing him making his way to the study first, Secretary Wang and the servants also followed him in shortly after. After the hangover soup was delivered, considering that the study was equipped with a bathroom and a bed, he might rest thereter. Once everything settled down, Lu Weixi retired to the bathroom. After finishing her shower and skincare routine, there was a knock on the door. She hastily put down the lotions and potions in her hand, throwing on a robe before answering the door. Secretary Wang was there, ¡°Young Madam, President Qin drank a bit too much tonight. Could you please check on him in the study? It¡¯s not very convenient for the servants.¡± Lu Weixi furrowed her brow slightly, making Secretary Wang suspicious that if she didn¡¯t have to keep her manners in front of him, she would surely refuse. After a short while, Lu Weixi gave a nod, ¡°Of course.¡± Secretary Wang breathed a sigh of relief, ¡°Thank you, Young Madam. I¡¯ll take my leave now ande to pick you up at eight tomorrow morning. If anythinges up, give me a call.¡± Lu Weixi nodded: ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡± In the study, when Lu Weixi came in, she ordered the servants directly: ¡°You all may leave now. I can manage from here.¡± The servants nodded, exited the room, and closed the door behind them. Qin Zhiyou was lying on his side on the bed, with a nket thrown casually over him. His brows were furrowed tight, seeming to suggest that he was not sleeping well. Thankfully, he held his liquor well¡ªthere was no vomitting, no drunken raving. Lu Weixi took a nce, covered him with the nket properly, removed his shoes, and then she heard him murmuring quietly. Thinking he was saying something, she leaned in to hear better, and found his lips slightly parted, muttering something like: ¡°xixi¡­.¡± Chapter 35 - 35 The Name in the Dream (3) Chapter 35: The Name in the Dream (3) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Lu Weixi¡¯s face subtly changed. Had Qin Zhiyou just called her ¡°Xixi¡±? That was the nickname her family and ex-boyfriend used for her before she experienced a major family crisis. Her other friends and colleagues would either call her ¡°Wei Hui¡±, ¡°Manager Lu¡±, ¡°Miss Lu¡±, or by her full name. How did he know about this nickname? She was a little taken aback and listened closely once more. Qin Zhiyou said, ¡°Water, I want water.¡± Lu Weixi stood up: ¡°You want water, right? Wait a moment.¡± She must have misheard earlier. After all, she was not familiar with Qin Zhiyou at that time. Neither had he called her that in their five years of marriage. Being drunk does indeed make one thirsty. She went to the kitchen and poured a cup of cold water. After thinking, she dumped out half of it and mixed in some warm water. Upon returning with the cup of water, Qin Zhiyou turned in bed, his eyshes slightly fluttering, seemingly about to wake. Lu Weixi quickly stepped forward: ¡°Zhiyou, water.¡± After she finished speaking, Qin Zhiyou, with a furrowed brow, opened his eyes. His eyes were slightly reddish, apparently irritated by the alcohol, and there was a look of dazedness in his eyes. He did not reach out for the cup. Lu Weixi, resigned, sat at the edge of the bed and brought the cup to his lips: ¡°It¡¯s lukewarm.¡± Qin Zhiyou looked a bit bewildered. Despite the cup being right at his lips, he did not take a sip. He fixed his usually mocking stare on her, unblinking, deep, and quiet. It was as though he wanted to see her clear through to the other side. Ufortable, Lu Weixi put the cup on the nightstand, stood and said, ¡°Call me if you need anything.¡± As she was about to leave, her wrist was suddenly grabbed. Lu Weixi turned around with a frown but was pulled back by Qin Zhiyou before she could utter a word. ¡°Zhiyou-¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s first reaction was to nce at the study door¡ªit was thankfully closed. As it was a study, automatic door closure was installed for the safety of the documents held within¨Cno one would hear their voices. From her five-year marriage experience with Qin Zhiyou, angering him at this point was a recipe for trouble. Dawn broke. Qin Zhiyou was awakened by the chirping birds outside. Opening his eyes, he felt a slight headache due to the heavy drinking the night before. But he soon noticed some discrepancies. He was not resting in the bedroom but in the study. Lu Weixi was in his arms. Memories from the previous night gradually returned. He had arranged a meeting with Mr. Li, and unconsciously chose a ce near her workce.. Chapter 36 - 36 The Name in the Dream (4) Chapter 36: The Name in the Dream (4) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Looking out through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the restaurant, the office across the street was clearly still brightly lit. I had my secretary call home, and Housekeeper Hao told us she hadn¡¯te back yet. At Qin Zhiyou¡¯s dinners, few people were able to make him drink unless he chose to. As the lights in the office across the way went out, he abruptly ended his dinner and rushed downstairs to meet her. Huddled in his arms, Lu Weixi curled up like a little cat, rolled into a ball. He knew this was a sign of feeling insecure. Lu Weixi rubbed up against him a bit ¨C she seemed a bit cold ¨C and snuggled closer to Qin Zhiyou. He looked at her for a while, then gently tightened his arms around her. He paused, then leaned in, his chin resting on the top of her head as his legs wrapped around hers. In her dreams, Lu Weixi felt restrained by him and seemed a bit ufortable. Despite her struggles, she fell asleep again out of exhaustion. Lu Weixi was awakened by the chiming of the wall clock. Her eyes were still heavy with sleep when she realized she was lying in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms and was tightly embraced. Just a nce up and she could see his chin with a light stubble. She feltpletely immobilized in his entanglement. But what was even more shocking was when she looked at the wall clock ¨C it was eight o¡¯clock sharp! Although she worked at a design firm and wasn¡¯t required to strictly clock in due to the nature of her profession (frequent site visits), she had a remarkable track record of punctuality in her many years of work. She had an important team discussion at ten o¡¯clock that she couldn¡¯t miss. She forcefully untangled herself from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s grasp amidst the panic. As he was sleeping at the edge of the bed, he took a tumble onto the floor, nket and all. Lu Weixi, startled, observed Qin Zhiyou slowly getting up. His eyes were still heavy with sleep, his hair tousled, and his face a mixture of bewilderment and slight annoyance. She quickly reached out to help him, saying, ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to.¡± His expression dark like a stormy sea, her apologies didn¡¯t seem to make any difference. They were both saved by the sound of a car from outside. Like a gleaming beacon of hope, she pointed downstairs and said, ¡°Mr. Wang, your secretary, is here to pick you up.¡± With work on his mind, Qin Zhiyou paused, and his grim expression didn¡¯t ease but he didn¡¯t say more. He went straight to the bathroom. Lu Weixi quickly found some clothes, dashed back to her room to wash and dress, and prepared her work bag. As she descended the stairs, Housekeeper Hao asked, ¡°Young Madam, breakfast is ready, will you¡­?¡± Lu Weixi immediately shook her head, ¡°No, I won¡¯t eat it.¡± As she was rushing toward the door, she reached into her bag for her car keys, only to remember that she had left her car at the office. She would have to ride with Qin Zhiyou. As she turned back, Qin Zhiyou was justing down the stairs, his nonchnt gait belied the urgency of the situation. He went straight to the dining room where Housekeeper Hao had set out avish breakfast. He elegantly spooned the porridge while Secretary Wang reported on work. With no other option, Lu Weixi went back in and said, ¡°For me one breakfast too.¡± Housekeeper Hao agreed and quickly prepared a meal for her as well. Qing Zhiyou wore a calm expression but as he gradually woke, an inner turmoil started to bubble up.. He worried, ¡°Did I say something wrong while drunkst night?¡± Chapter 37 - 37 Love at first sight (1) Chapter 37: Love at first sight (1) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios He raised his head and took a nce at Lu Weixi, who was enjoying her meal across the table. A blurred memory of him calling her by her nickname ¡°Xixi¡± when he was drunk emerged. Frowning, his hand wavered, and the porridge in his spoon flowed out instantly. Lu Weixi saw this and was quite surprised. Though Qin Zhiyou behaved ruthlessly, all his actions disyed the demeanor of a gentleman. Such unbing behavior was rare. It was probably because the work reported by Secretary Wang was challenging. She had casually overheard that Qin Zhiyou seemed to be interested in a plot ofnd in the northern suburbs of Yan City. He intended to acquire it for building a vacation resort. However, his uncle and aunt steadfastly objected, leading to a hidden, ongoing power struggle. Across the table, Qin Zhiyou lowered his head, carefully wiping his spoon with a tissue like an ancient swordsman cleaning his precious sword. Auntie Hao came over to help him tidy up the spilled porridge. After a round of cleaning up and serving the meal again, Qin Zhiyou ate even more slowly this time. Lu Weixi was extremely anxious, but knowing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s personality, she dared not rush him. She could only wait for him to slowly and elegantly finish his meal, wipe the corner of his mouth with a tissue, and rinse his mouth with tea. After he finally finished tidying up, he turned around to go upstairs, but this time, he returned quickly with a document from the study. Lu Weixi waited anxiously. When Qin Zhiyou came downstairs, he didn¡¯t say a word or nce at her. He went straight towards his car. Lu Weixi quickly followed. Just when she thought he was going to drive away, he stopped by the car and began to convey his thoughts about his justpleted work to Secretary Wang. Lu Weixi was on the verge of going mad. Couldn¡¯t he wait until they were in the car before speaking? She checked the time¡ªit was already 8:45. If they didn¡¯t leave now, she would miss her 10 o¡¯clock meeting. She might as well call a cab. However, the West Mountain vis were inhabited by either the rich or the noble who each had private cars. There was no way a cab woulde this way on the ride-hailing app. Just when she was on the brink of copse, Qin Zhiyou finally finished talking and bent over to get into the car. Lu Weixi heaved a sigh of relief and followed. Seeing her get in, Qin Zhiyou pursed his lips, furrowing his brows. She recognized that expression: ¡°Why are you getting in?¡± Secretary Wang came to her rescue: ¡°Young Madam helped to bring you home after you were drunk yesterday and left the car at the office.¡± Qin Zhiyou let out a grunt in reply, no longer speaking, and started looking at the documents beside him. In the same fashion, Lu Weixi began preparing her meeting documents as well; upon reaching the office, she would have to dive straight into the meeting, so she needed to sort out her materials right away. upied with their respective tasks, they were quiet and left each other alone. During the ride, Qin Zhiyou sneaked a nce at her from the corner of his eye. Her long eyshes were slightly lowered, and her red lips moved as if she was silently reading the information on her documents. Judging from her calm demeanor, he thought, she probably didn¡¯t know he had called her by her nicknamest night. If they were headed to her office, they might run into her colleagues or clients. While he was perplexed by the situation, Secretary Wang at the front called out, ¡°Young Madam, we¡¯re almost there.¡± Qin Zhiyou immediately straightened up, pretending as if nothing had happened. ¡°Stop here.¡± A block away from the office, Lu Weixi asked Secretary Wang to halt the car.. As she opened the door to step out, she suddenly remembered something, ¡°Oh, about the *pill¡­¡± Chapter 38 - 38 Love at first sight (2) Chapter 38: Love at first sight (2) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Qin Zhiyou was originally a little curious, thinking she might have something to say, but all she came out with was ¡°morning-after pill¡±, and even exined, ¡°I was in a rush this morning and didn¡¯t have breakfast. I¡¯ll deal with it when I get home tonight, so don¡¯t worry, there won¡¯t be any issues.¡± While Lu Weixi was speaking, she was watching Qin Zhiyou¡¯s expression. He didn¡¯t react much, his eyes still as cold as ever. When she finished speaking, he even chuckled, ¡°Very good, you really are a qualified wife, always thinking ahead.¡± Just as Lu Weixi was about to say something, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s smile disappeared, ¡°Also, stop making lousy excuses to bum a ride from me in the future, it¡¯s inconvenient.¡± He then mmed the car door shut with a ¡°bang¡±. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t dodge in time and almost got scratched by the door, and before she could react, the car spun off with a ¡°swoosh¡±, kicking up a cloud of dust. Lu Weixi, frustrated, kicked a small stone behind her. Who cares about your lousy Mercedes, thinking that everyone wants to sit on the hood and cry, and it¡¯s leaking oil at that. She tidied up her clothes and hair, held her small bag, and walked proudly across a street. When she reached the office building, Lu Weixi first checked her Chang¡¯an car, there was no problem with the car, just a parking fine of 200. Furious, Lu Weixi torn the ticket, wondering if Qin Zhiyou would reimburse her for this 200 yuan fine? In the car, Secretary Wang was reporting thepany¡¯s situation. The surface of thepany seems peaceful, but a little deeper, one would know that there are undercurrents swirling within. Qin Zhiyou also has an important meetingter, he has been busy every day, and yesterday¡¯s dinner was also because of this. Secretary Wang spent the night to sort out Qin Zhiyou¡¯s thoughts, but while he was reporting in the car, Qin Zhiyou did not respond at all. Secretary Wang stealthily peeked at Qin Zhiyou in the back seat through the rearview mirror. Qin Zhiyou was looking at his own documents, his delicate lips tightly pursed, the wrinkles on his forehead deepening, his slender fingers crumpling the file, as if the file was his mortal enemy, and arge file was crumpled into a small paper ball. When Qin Zhiyou came back to his senses, his fingertips slowly straightened the file. As he was sorting the file, he suddenly noticed something glittering under the car seat, which seemed to be left by Lu Weixi. Qin Zhiyou pinched it, held it in his hand and saw it was a hairpin. Secretary Wang obviously saw it too, and immediately asked, ¡°Mr. Qin, do you want to return this to Young Madam?¡± Qin Zhiyou red, his words full of anger, ¡°What¡¯s this worthless thing, worth five yuan? The meeting I¡¯m about to start, we¡¯re discussing a contract worth fifty billion, if it¡¯s dyed can you afford it?¡± Secretary Wang shrank his neck, okay, the fifty billion contract you mentioned has already been crumpled by you. He stepped on the gas, and the car sped up even more. Qin Zhiyou held the hairpin in his hand, his eyes changing. After a moment, his brow furrowed tighter, but he uttered lightly, ¡°Let¡¯s go back first.¡± In thepany¡¯s small meeting room, Lu Weixi ran her fingers through her hair and sent out feedback from clients about the recent deals she had handled. While she was in the middle of an exciting talk, someone suddenly knocked on the door and came in, ¡°Miss Lu, there¡¯s a handsome guy looking for you downstairs, he said his surname is Qin..¡± Chapter 39 - 39 Love at First Sight (3) Chapter 39: Love at First Sight (3) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Everyone in the conference room turned their eyes to Lu Weixi. For a moment, the room fell into a deafening silence. Lu Weixi was slightly surprised, why would Qin Zhiyoue looking for her? He had never visited her at work or approached her in public before. She nced out the window. Indeed, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car was parked by the roadside. ¡°What color was his shirt?¡± she asked. ¡°White.¡± So, it had to be Secretary Wang. Lu Weixi reassured herself and instructed Xiaochen to go handle it for her. A momentter, Xiaochen came in with the hairpin, a peculiar look in his eyes ¡ªafter all, such an item was somewhat personal. Lu Weixi calmly epted it in front of everyone, ¡°My car broke down yesterday, and I hitched a ride this morning. I must have left it then.¡± Turning her gaze back to the roadside, Secretary Wang returned to the car, said something, then the vehicle sped up as if trying to escape, like this ce was some dreadful garbage dump it needed to evade. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t pay any attention. After assigning tasks, she had to inspect apleted project in the afternoon. It was a ground floor apartment in an old residential building, inhabited by an elderly couple. They had lived overseas for a decade but being elderly, felt inclined to return to their roots, hence the old apartment needed renovations. There was an osmanthus tree in the yard. Although it was not yet in season, one could imagine when the time came in August, the courtyard would be remarkably beautiful. During the inspection, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian chatted intermittently with the old couple. Somehow, they started talking about first love. The grandmother said with a smile that she and her husband first met under an osmanthus tree. It was love at first sight. That¡¯s why when they bought this house, they insisted on having an osmanthus tree in the yard. Xiaochen seemed envious and asked Lu Weixi, ¡°Lu, have you ever experienced love at first sight?¡± Lu Weixi looked up at the osmanthus tree and thought to herself, not love at first sight, but she indeed had been stunned at first sight. And it wasn¡¯t by her first love or ex-boyfriend, but by¡ªQin Zhiyou. That was when she was eighteen years old. She, together with Xue Feifei and another girl, were epted into N University. The architecture school of N University was known for its handsome boys and the second son of the Qin family in Yan City, Qin Zhisu, was reportedly the most handsome amongst them. Right after they had moved their belongings into the dormitory, they, along with a few other girls from the interior design department, nned to visit the neighboring civil engineering department to check out the handsome guys. However, the upper ssmate who guided them to their amodations mysteriously imed, ¡°The most handsome guy at N University isn¡¯t Qin Zhisu, but his cousin, Qin Zhiyou. Though the guy is a bit¡­¡± She shook her head, ¡°he should be at the cafe near the east gate of the school right now. The most handsome one surrounded by a group of girls is him.¡± Being incredibly proactive, the three of them rushed to the east gate immediately. They circled the cafe three times but couldn¡¯t find him. Just as they were about to leave in disappointment, they suddenly smelled the fragrance of osmanthus. Following the scent, they arrived at a quiet garden. In the distance, they seemed to hear someone talking about ¡°drunkenness,¡± and ¡°that night.¡± Smelling gossip, Lu Weixi immediately ran over. Under the osmanthus tree not far away, a man and a woman were standing. The man was tall and lean, leaning against the tree trunk. Hearing a sound, he turned his head and looked in their direction.. Chapter 40 - 40 Love at First Sight (4) Chapter 40: Love at First Sight (4) Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The man had a pair of peach blossom eyes, which slightly perked up at the sight of her. His lips were thin and crooked into a slight smile as the wind blew, causing the flowers on the trees to rustle and fall. His dark pupils shone like the petal-filled sky when he looked at her ¨C dazzling, brilliant, radiant, and fragrant. Lu Weixi¡¯s heart buzzed as if time hade to a standstill and an orchestra had begun to y. It felt as if every flower in the world bloomed in that instant. However, in the next second, the man gleefully looked at the woman confessing love before him, and with his lips curled slightly, he spat out vile words, ¡°We¡¯re both adults making decisions out of our own will. I won¡¯t be dating you, so just give up already.¡± The castle within Lu Weixi¡¯s heart crumbled thunderously. As it turns out, even the most handsome of men, if they utter such offensive words, will be met with a resounding p in the face. He seemedpletely unfazed by the p, his cheek bearing its imprint. As he was leaving, he gazed at the three of them with a smile even wider than before. Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t help but feel as if hisst look at her held something profoundly meaningful. The next time they met, she was Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend and was brought to the grand mansion of the Qin Family, obediently calling him ¡®big brother¡¯. Lu Weixi retracted her gaze, lightly shaking her head, ¡°If love at first sight were so rampant, it wouldn¡¯t be so revered. I envy my grandparents who were each other¡¯s from start to end. In this bizarre world, simple feelings are the hardest toe by.¡± Xiaochen looked over, blearily, ¡°Lu, have you been heartbroken or something? You sound so old-fashioned.¡± Lu Weixiughed and patted her head, her eyebrows raised, ¡°Just do your work. If thisdy ever breaks up, it¡¯ll only be because I dumped someone, got it?¡± Xiaochen patted her head and said ¡®oh¡¯. After inspecting this house, they had to go to the next one to oversee the construction of pipelines, painting of walls, andying of floors. Once work became hectic, Lu Weixi rolled up her sleeves, tied up her hair, and directed everyone regardless of her appearance. In life, not everything can be as romantic as flowers and moonlight; we all end up dealing with mundane chores, and the worst-case scenario would be a total mess. In fact, she and Qin Zhiyou currently had a good arrangement; one provided the money while the other did the work, which also allowed both of them to focus on their own tasks. Staying clear of emotions meant avoiding any potential hurt. At the same time, at Hanhai Group. Qin Zhiyou exited the meeting room with a gloomy expression that seemed to drip with water. He led the march, followed by Secretary Wang. Behind him were arge group ofpany executives, directors, and his aunts and uncles. His expression didn¡¯t improve even when he entered his office. The moment Secretary Wang closed the door, he saw Qin Zhiyou take a ss full of water from the desk and smash it against the wall. With a loud ¡®crash¡¯, the ss shattered into pieces, and its water and ss fragments showered the room like scattered crystals. He had once again won at the board meeting, leaving his uncles and aunts silent. However, the final remark from his uncle had deeply hurt him. ¡°You¡¯re no different from yourte father, always trying to seize control and y with women.¡± Clenching his fist so tight that his nails dug into his palm and drew blood, he didn¡¯t notice at all. After a moment, he took a deep breath, grabbed his coat, and briskly walked out. Secretary Wang followed him, asking, ¡°Mr.. Qin, where are we going? Home?¡± Chapter 41 - 41: Drunken Dream (1) Chapter 41: Drunken Dream (1) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Go home?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s lips tighten, a deep frown appearing on his face. Almost instinctively, he nods. However, as he travels halfway home in his car, he notices an adult store by the side of the road. For some reason, it reminds him of how Lu Weixi had emphasised that morning that he would definitely take the medication. The anger inside his heart grows, threatening to suffocate him. Finally, he releases a long sigh, calmly stating, ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s go to the STAR instead.¡± Qin Zhiyoues to STAR alone. He doesn¡¯t ask Yu Sixing and He Weiyou to apany him, so he skips the private room and heads straight for the bar. When the bartender asks him what to drink, he recalls the movie ¡°Swordsman¡±. In it, there¡¯s a mythical drink called ¡°Life¡¯s Drunken Dream¡±. It¡¯s said that anyone who drinks it can forget everything about their past, whether joyful or not. But in reality, such a drink does not exist. It¡¯s just a lie concocted by the female protagonist. The male protagonist didn¡¯t want to forget his past, and neither did he. ¡°The strongest stuff you have. You choose,¡± he says. Mid-drink, a calles in, but he doesn¡¯t answer. Soon, a text follows. He nces at it while holding his drink. It¡¯s a rare message from his mother, Ms. Yang. The first text is the habitual reprimand for not answering his mother¡¯s call. The second text is as usual ¨C a request for money. Given her brazenness, his mother makes her demand openly, asking for ten million to be transferred to her ount. She ims she¡¯s in Las Vegas, suffering from a string of bad luck, and has lost a lot. She urges him to cover her losses immediately. The third text finally concerns him directly. She urges him to have a son with Lu Weixi, so the family¡¯s fourth generation would earn more favor from their old father, and potentially secure him arger inheritance. Qin Zhiyou calmly reads his mother¡¯s messages, one by one. He deletes them all without replying. In front of him, countless empty bottles are lined up. Even though his stomach is filled with alcohol, his mind is exceedingly sharp and clear, not a hint of drunkenness in sight. Some womene over ¨C some might be princesses looking to earn extra money, others are just out to have fun. They flock around him, but he pays no attention. He settles the bill, collects his coat, and leaves. As he steps outside, there¡¯s a woman waiting. She¡¯s wearing a tight mini skirt, high heels, and her makeup is meticulously done. A surprised, infatuated, and pitiful look contorts her face as she lunges towards him, crying out: ¡°Mr. Qin, Mr. Qin, I thought you didn¡¯t want me anymore.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s expression remains cold. Upon hearing her words, he casually reaches out and pats her arm off him disdainfully. Without a backward nce, he strides away. Liu Yiyi, who is left behind, looks surprised. Ever since she was cklisted for acting like a diva at the TV station a month ago, she hasn¡¯t seen him. Her shows getting canceled, endorsements revoked, and calls ignored by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s secretary. She was desperate, hence why she¡¯d waited for him at STAR, and finally saw him today. Qin Zhiyou had clearly admired her highly, always treating her with a smile. She refused to ept that she¡¯s been cklisted, she wasn¡¯t ready to ept her fall from grace! Just as Qin Zhiyou steps out of the entrance to STAR¡­ Chapter 42 - 42: Drunken Dream (2) Chapter 42: Drunken Dream (2) Trantor: 549690339 Liu Yiyi suddenly approached quickly, took his arm, and nted a kiss on his face. Qin Zhiyou stepped back, but his face still brushed against hers. He was feeling upset and didn¡¯t want to argue with her any further. He coldly withdrew his hand, calmly pulled out a tissue, and meticulously wiped off the spot where she had kissed him. He was just about to leave when something seemed amiss in the parking lot. His eyebrows twitched slightly, and he headed towards a car. The initially rebuffed Liu Yiyi remained calm. However, upon seeing the direction Qin Zhiyou was headed, her expression drastically changed. She pursued him, hustling in her high heels. Qin Zhiyou was headed towards an unassuming ck Kia. As soon as he got there, he opened the car door, ripped off the DSLR camera around the paparazzo¡¯s neck, and expertly removed the storage card. Then he lifted the camera with a cold expression, and smashed it onto the ground! The paparazzo wailed, ¡°My $36,000 lens!¡± He barely had time to protest when Qin Zhiyou gripped his cor and yanked him out of the car. His eyes reflected a cruel and dangerous light, ¡°How did you know I was here, who sent you?¡± The paparazzo didn¡¯t want to speak, but when Qin Zhiyou hoisted him higher and red more fiercely, he worried that if he didn¡¯t tell the truth, Qin Zhiyou might genuinely do him harm right there. His arm trembling, he pointed at Liu Yiyi who was rushing towards them. Liu Yiyi¡¯s face instantly lost all color. Qin Zhiyou released his grip, and the paparazzo fell to the ground, revealing in a broken voice that Liu Yiyi had paid him $50,000 to follow Qin Zhiyou every day. After listening to his confession, Qin Zhiyou turned back to a still ashen-faced Liu Yiyi andmented, ¡°Nice acting.¡± Secretary Wang was also waiting at the scene. Upon hearing themotion, he rushed over. Qin Zhiyou was toozy to talk to them any further, and stepped into a car. Inside the moving car, he reclined his seat, closed his eyes, tapping a finger on his knee. ¡°This car, have it servicedter. Make sure to tell the car washer to clean it thoroughly, not to leave even a single hair. Also, investigate whether Liu Yiyi has been in contact with anyely, especially anyone from my aunt and uncle¡¯s side.¡± Secretary Wang hesitated, ¡°President Qin, do you suspect¡­¡± It just so happened that he was drinking alone at STAR today, and Liu Yiyi showed up with a paparazzo. He always acted cautiously, especially recently when his aunt and uncle had been very active, he could not afford any slip-ups. But if what Liu Yiyi said was true, she had been waiting here alone for a month, even involving the paparazzo¡­ Qin Zhiyou stroked his chin, the edges of his tightly pursed lips gradually rxed, slowly revealing a smile. His aunt and uncle loved to watch him fooling around with women, didn¡¯t they? He was indeed in need of a smart, patient, obedient, and show-off femalepanion. He only wondered whether Liu Yiyi would be suitable. The car had entered the highway, and Secretary Wang¡¯s voice reached his ear, ¡°President Qin¡­where should we go next?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s rxed smile faded, his forehead furrowed, ¡°Thepany.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Secretary Wang turned the car towards thepany. After a long while, Qin Zhiyou, watching the fast-moving street scenery from the window, let out a sigh, ¡°¡­Let¡¯s go home..¡± Chapter 43 - 43: Drunken Dream (3) Chapter 43: Drunken Dream (3) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi came home early today. After spending the entire day on location, she was filthy. As soon as she got home, she took a pleasant bath, freshened up, and was about to go downstairs for dinner when she heard the sound of a car outside. As soon as Lu Weixi got to the top of the stairs, she saw Qin Zhiyouing in from outside. His eyes were indifferent as usual, reeking of alcohol. He didn¡¯t even nce her way, as if she were just air. It was Mr. Wang, the secretary behind him, who greeted her and reported to Qin Zhiyou, ¡°Young Master, I will arrange as per your instructions. I wille over again tomorrow morning.¡± Aunt Hao was preparing the dinner, and when she saw him return, she went to greet him immediately, ¡°Young Master, the dinner is ready, should we start?¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t answer. Lu Weixi went to the dining room and casually said, ¡°Are you hungry? Aunt Hao, please set a pair of chopsticks for him.¡± Qin Zhiyou hesitated slightly, handed his coat to Aunt Hao, and with a stride, beat Lu Weixi to the dining room and sat in his usual spot. He was silent after sitting down, propping up one leg forfort, flipping out his phone, and tapping away quickly on the screen. She understood that drinking too much alcohol can make a person foggy, especially around those they don¡¯t fancy. Under such circumstances,munication bes minimal. As soon as the food was served, Lu Weixi started eating earnestly. She had been out all day and hadn¡¯t had a proper lunch. After her bath, she was so hungry that her belly felt like touching her back. The food was plentiful, and the two ate in silence until Aunt Hao brought a bowl of soup over, ¡°Young Master, I noticed you¡¯ve had quite a bit to drink. Here is some soup to sober you up. Have some.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even lift his head, continuing to eat slowly. Lu Weixi looked over and saw the worried expression on Aunt Hao¡¯s face. Seeing her kindness disregarded, she pushed the soup towards him, ¡°Have some. It¡¯ll help to sober you up.¡± Qin Zhiyou furrowed his brows, clearly not pleased. Seeing this, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t push him further. She finished her meal, rinsed her mouth, wiped the corner of her mouth gracefully and said, ¡°I¡¯ll go upstairs first.¡± A little whileter when Aunt Hao came out of the kitchen to clean up, she noticed that the soup bowl was empty. Not long after Lu Weixi got in her room, Qin Zhiyou followed suit. His expression remained unchanged, not saying a word to her as he walked in and removed his suit and headed for the bathroom. Soon, the sound of running water could be heard. Lu Weixi cleaned up his discarded clothes. Holding them in her hands, even though the scent wasn¡¯t strong, she still detected the smell of women¡¯s perfume mixed with alcohol. Looking down at his shirt, she noticed a little red stain, apparent lipstick, which she assumed Liu Yiyi had carelessly smudged on him. Lu Weixi watched coldly for a while. No wonder Qin Zhiyou was so cold today, he had already rxed outside. She snorted lightly and threw his clothes into theundry basket. She didn¡¯t care about the chaos Qin Zhiyou stirred up outside, but he couldn¡¯t bring these women into their home. Even if she was devoid of love and indifferent, she couldn¡¯t ept his tant disregard for their rtionship. Especially considering the fact that they may have to share a bedter. To put it bluntly, she valued her life; she was afraid of getting ill. When Qin Zhiyou emerged from the bathroom, he noticed her taking medication with a ss of water. To her side was the bottle of contraceptive pills.. Chapter 44 - 44: Drunken Dream (4) Chapter 44: Drunken Dream (4) Trantor: 549690339 Although Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t show any reaction on the surface and continued to dry his hair, his pupils dted sharply for an instant. Fortunately, he was standing against the light, so even if he was surprised, Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t see it. As for Lu Weixi, she seemed quite calm. In the past, whenever they were intimate, it was usually Qin Zhiyou who took the precautions, and she seldom took the pill. Buttely, due to several sudden incidents, she had taken emergency contraceptives several times. Especially that one time when she took two at once, it was too harmful to her body. She vowed not to do such a foolish thing again. It would be better to let him know upfront to prevent any troubleter on. After finishing her medicine and drink, Lu Weixi calmly turned around and said in a soothing tone, ¡°I¡¯m not feeling well today. Can we¡­not tonight?¡± Qin Zhiyou, who was standing not far away, caught the subtle hint of rejection hidden deep her eyes. The hand holding the towel paused abruptly. He slowly lowered his head, dropped the towel, turned around with his back to her, and started to put on his sleepwear leisurely. In a ce where Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t see, the fingers buttoning up his sleepwear were slightly stiff. After fastening the buttons one by one, he turned back, looked down at her from a high angle, his chin slightly raised, the corner of his mouth curled up in an arrogant smirk. His eyes clearly conveyed four words: You wish! Then he turned around, without deigning to utter another word, didn¡¯t spare her another nce, opened the door, and stride out. Lu Weixi could faintly hear his calm voice, ¡°Aunt Hao, ck coffee.¡± Then came the sound of the study door being mmed shut. Only after all sounds faded away did Lu Weixi slowly get up. She had been married to Qin Zhiyou for five years. Although they had no particr emotions for each other, they understood each other in a way. He wasn¡¯t exactly a gentleman, but he rarely forced women. If she really didn¡¯t want to, he wouldn¡¯t insist. There were footsteps outside the door, probably Aunt Hao delivering coffee. Lu Weixi looked at the clothes he had taken off. Usually, theundry from theundry basket was washed the next day. But as she looked at the clothes in theundry basket, particrly the ring red at the cor of his shirt, she picked up theundry basket with two fingers in distaste, ced it outside the room, and called in Aunt Hao, ¡°Please take these clothes to be washed now.¡± When the clothes were taken away, and the room no longer held the smell of perfume, it felt as if even her breath was a bit lighter. Eleven o¡¯clock. After arranging tomorrow¡¯s work, Lu Weixi closed herptop, stretched, and yawned. Even though she had taken on two significant contracts this month, she couldn¡¯t ck off on her work. Her dream was to be a senior interior designer and open her own studio in the future. But to be a senior interior designer, she needed a doctoral degree or designing some famous projects as soon as possible. Once she had a reputation, won¡¯t there be more people seeking her out? After preparing the needed items for tomorrow¡¯s work, shezily brushed her teeth, took care of her skin, turned off the light, and went to bed. Without Qin Zhiyou fighting her for the quilt, her sleep quality improved significantly, and she quickly fell into a dream. When Qin Zhiyou quietly opened the door, Lu Weixi had already fallen asleep. He stood by the bed, looking at her for a long time, his eyes flickering, throat bobbing. In the end, he couldn¡¯t hold back and slowly leaned forward, aiming for her soft lips. Chapter 45 - 45 Distance (1) Chapter 45: Distance (1) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi, who was initially asleep, seems to sense something and slowly opens her eyes. ??? Ill Their eyes meet. The room is pitch dark and quite tranquil, except for the sound of their breathing and the gentle hum of the air conditioning. The faint light seeping in from the hallway allows her to vaguely discern the unfolding scenario. Qin Zhiyou leans over, his long arms outstretched, his face seeming to hover right before her. The room is too dark for her to make out his facial expression, but from the glint reflected in his eyes, a slight surprise could be detected. Neither of them speak, nor move, each frozen in this stiff posture. Qin Zhiyou initially just wanted to take a look, to look and leave. Then he thought he would just lightly touch her when she wasn¡¯t paying attention. The next second, Lu Weixi recovers, stretching her hand out and pushing him away forcefully by cing her hand on his shoulder. Then she wraps herself in the nket and moves slightly to the side while switching on the bedsidemp. What¡¯s going on with Qin Zhiyou? Has he actually drunk too much and stumbled towards her in a drunken haze? Did he feel like his night out wasn¡¯t satisfying enough and now he wants to continue ¡°the party¡± with her? Pushed away, Qin Zhiyou steps back, watching as she turns to face him, her hand clutching the nket over her body, a look of both surprise, a bit of caution and a subtle but excellent disy of rejection on her face. He sobers up almost instantly, fingers closing into a slight fist. Under the dim bedsidemp, his face still remains expressionless. Lu Weixi watches as he approaches again. Even though he has cleaned himself up and changed out of his clothes, delegating the task of washing them to Aunt Hao, what still shes in her mind is the bright red lipstick mark and lingering perfume from his clothes. Holding the nket, she retreats slowly, her eyebrows knitted together and a vignt look on her face. Qin Zhiyou continues to approach, his face just a few inches away from hers. Lu Weixi can¡¯t help but continually back away until she finds herself pressed up against the head of the bed, with no room left to retreat. Along with Lu Weixi closing her eyes and turning her head away, as if she doesn¡¯t want to see or face what¡¯s about to happen next.. Chapter 46 - 46 Distance (2) Chapter 46: Distance (2) Trantor: 549690339 What she had anticipated did not ur. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fingers slid across her cheek, but they did not linger for a moment. They instead dropped onto the bedside table behind her. Lu Weixi opened her eyes, only to see Qin Zhiyou picking up a cell phone charging cable from the bedside table. He then stood up leisurely, holding the charging cable in his hand and straightening out his somewhat disheveled pajamas. He wiped his lips lightly with the back of his hand, a tease in his gaze. His expression was aloof and arrogant, as if their kiss was an ¡°ident¡± he was not eager to encounter. As if to say, if she hadn¡¯t screamed out in surprise earlier, he wouldn¡¯t have even entertained the idea of kissing her. Qin Zhiyou picked up the charging cable and nced at it for a mere second before turning and leaving the bedroom directly. He even thoughtfully helped her close the door behind him. His footsteps gradually faded into the distance, followed by the sound of an office door opening and closing, then everything quieted down, no more sounds to be heard. Only after Qin Zhiyou actually left did Lu Weixi let out a long breath. Her first reaction was to rush to the door to lock it. What if he came over again in the middle of the night? However, as she twisted the lock, she remembered that he owned the house, let alone his obstinate temperament. If she locked the door now and he tried to barge inter, she would be the one to suffer. So, she unhappily retracted the lock. Considering Qin Zhiyou¡¯s dismissive look earlier, she assumed he wouldn¡¯t really want anything with her. In such confusion, it took her a while to finally doze off. When she woke up the next morning, Qin Zhiyou had indeed note back. She knew it, there¡¯s no way Qin Zhiyou woulde to her room in the middle of the night. Especially after he clearly indicated his disdain. Perhaps it was because she hadn¡¯t slept well, she felt lethargic in the morning. As soon as she left her room, she saw Qin Zhiyou also emerging from his study. The two happened to meet at the stairs. ¡°Good morning,¡± Lu Weixi greeted him. Qin Zhiyou barely lifted his eyelids, nced at her, nodded in acknowledgment, and went downstairs directly. However, Lu Weixi distinctly noticed that Qin Zhiyou seemed to have dark circles under his eyes. Though his hair was neatlybed, a few stubborn strands rebelliously stood out from the rest, creating an untidy yet somewhat unruly look. Did he not sleep well either? As Lu Weixi went downstairs, she overheard him talking on the phone, seemingly dealing with some troublesome matters. No wonder he hadn¡¯t slept well. While Qin Zhiyou enjoyed fun, he took his work seriously. Under his leadership, Hanhai Group had turned a profit in five years and expanded its business offerings. For this reason, she admired him to some extent. The two quietly had breakfast, and soon after, Secretary Wang also arrived. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t say anything, she simply took her bag and left. She went to the garage to take her car, and Qin Zhiyou came out right after her. When he reached the front of the garage, he paused and turned, ¡°Where is my car?¡± Secretary Wang replied, ¡°You forgot? You told me to send it for maintenancest night.¡± ¡°So what am I supposed to drive today?¡± Secretary Wang shrugged, ¡°If you don¡¯t mind¡­¡± He had driven his Volkswagen to work today. Just then, Lu Weixi¡¯s small car drove out of the garage.. Chapter 47 - 47 Distance (3) Chapter 47: Distance (3) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou nced at Secretary Wang¡¯s grubby ck Volkswagen, then at Lu Weixi¡¯s little white runaround car, his lips purse tightly. However, in the next second, he strode forward without hesitation, his target being¡ªthe back seat of the little runaround car. Lu Weixi had just started her car and hadn¡¯t even left the vi gate when she saw Qin Zhiyou opening the door and getting in. She was taken aback, and before she could react, Secretary Wang also hopped into the back seat and greeted her, ¡°Hello Young Madam.¡± Lu Weixi was startled, quickly stomped on the brakes, and turned her head to look at them with surprise, ¡°You guys?¡± Qin Zhiyou was puckering up his lips, looking grim. It was Secretary Wang who exined, ¡°The Mercedes frequently used by Director Qin was sent for maintenance yesterday. His other cars are parked in thepany¡¯s parking lot, and I don¡¯t have the keys. So, I am sorry for bothering you this morning, Young Madam.¡± Upon hearing his words, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s brows furrowed even tighter. He grumbled unhappily, ¡°If your Volkswagen wasn¡¯t that dirty, would I need to squeeze into this junk car?¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s temples were throbbing. True, her little car might be humble, but at least it wasn¡¯t broken down. She felt like retorting that it must be the poor quality of the Mercedes that led to it breaking down, not maintenance concerns. The backseat of the little car was cramped. With Secretary Wang sitting here as well, the space was bound to get tighter. The moment Secretary Wang¡¯s clothes brushed against Qin Zhiyou¡¯s elbow, his eyes widened, and he jerked his hand away, wearing an expression that seemed to say, ¡°Don¡¯t touch me.¡± Secretary Wang immediately suggested to Lu Weixi, ¡°Young Madam, shall I drive instead? I¡¯ll drop you off at thepany first, then drive Director Qin, and afterwards return here. It will be convenient for you and won¡¯t cause any dys.¡± Having seen the situation from her rear-view mirror, Lu Weixi did not object but simply said, ¡°You can use my car, but I have a condition.¡± Qin Zhiyou instantly looked up, his brows deeply furrowed. Secretary Wang hurriedly asked, ¡°What condition?¡± Lu Weixi took out a fine ticket from her bag that was issued the night beforest and handed it to Secretary Wang. ¡°It was issued when I dropped him off the night beforest. Please reimburse me. It¡¯s not much, just 200 yuan. Consider it the fare.¡± Qin Zhiyou:¡±¡­!¡± Secretary Wang even suspected that if the person in front of him wasn¡¯t Lu Weixi, Qin Zhiyou would probably feel like hitting someone. He quickly stored the parking ticket and responded cheerfully, ¡°It¡¯s a small matter, a small matter.¡± He then got up immediately, came around, and exchanged seats with Lu Weixi. After Lu Weixi got into the back, even though Qin Zhiyou looked disgruntled, he, at least, didn¡¯t say anything more. The little car sped along. Since the vehicle was small and the back seat space limited, it was indeed a bit ufortable for Qin Zhiyou¡¯s long legs. Lu Weixi felt the same. Being in the back seat meant inevitable bumps. Luckily, even though Qin Zhiyou had an unhappy expression, he didn¡¯t react as he had when Secretary Wang bumped into him. In fact, at one point, Lu Weixi felt a little squeeze, as if Qin Zhiyou had moved closer to her. She started thinking maybe the little Chang¡¯an car was indeed a little toopact, and when she had the moneyter, she must consider recing it with another vehicle. The car zoomed down the road. With the morning rush hour traffic, it was a bit congested on the roads. The cab of the little runaround car was clearly less stable than that of a high-end vehicle. The chassis was unstable, and if you drove a bit fast, it would easily drift. When the traffic light turned red, Secretary Wang hit the brakes, causing her and Qin Zhiyou in the backseat to sway to and fro. Lu Weixi ended up falling into Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms.. Chapter 48 - 48 Distance (4) Chapter 48: Distance (4) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou instinctively reached out to support her. With one hand on her back, she was leaning against him, her head tilted upwards to meet his somewhat arrogant chin. Above his chin were his tight-lipped mouth, slightly thin. Books imed that men with thin lips were fickle in love. However, she had to admit, it was remarkably attractive. Strands of hair fluttered past her face andnded on his Adam¡¯s apple. Every breath she took felt like a small hand clutching at his heart, evoking a peculiar sensation within him. His arms continued to support her steadily. He didn¡¯t let go of her, nor did he draw her closer. The secretary Wang up front noticed the situation and hastily said: ¡°Oh my, Mr. Qin, it was my fault for braking so suddenly.¡± Hearing this, Lu Weixi immediately got off his chest, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t do that on purpose.¡± She turned and saw Qin Zhiyou indeed looking upset, a face full of discontent at the contact. She quickly moved to the side, gripping the handle and trying her best not to lean against him. When she looked back again, Qin Zhiyou was indeed looking unhappy, leaning his back on his side of the car door, casually adjusting his clothes, clearly unwilling to talk. The alreadypact backseat felt even tighter with the tension between them. Fortunately, their journey proceeded without any hitches and they arrived smoothly at herpany. The moment Secretary Wang parked, Lu Weixi got out and heard Qin Zhiyou¡¯s deep voice from inside the car: ¡°Drive.¡± It irritated Lu Weixi to no end. She knew Qin Zhiyou was a piece of work. Had she known, she would not have let them take her car. Deservedlyte. Before long, Secretary Wang had also dropped Qin Zhiyou off at his office. As he got out of the car, he handed him the ticket that originally belonged to Lu Weixi: ¡°Mr. Qin, this penalty ticket¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou epted the ticket with a nonchnt tone: ¡°The fine will be deducted from your sry.¡± Secretary Wang started tearing up at once: ¡°Why¡­. This is clearly¡­¡± Your wife¡¯s ticket. Standing outside the car, Qin Zhiyou chuckled, ¡°You have the audacity to ask why? It was your responsibility to drive me back. If you hadn¡¯t asked her for help, would we have gotten this ticket? And earlier, you braked so abruptly, causing us to collide with each other.¡± Impatiently, he added: ¡°You had better hurry back. If it takes more than forty-five minutes, you will be consideredte, and attendance deduction for this month shall apply.¡± Qin Zhiyou, you cheapskate! Secretary Wang immediately started the car and sped off. Qin Zhiyou watched him go, then discreetly folded the ticket and ced it carefully in the pocket closest to his chest. Soon, Xiaochen handed Lu Weixi the car keys that Secretary Wang returned: ¡°He¡¯s my neighbor. My car broke down yesterday, and today his broke down. So, I lent him my car to send someone.¡± Xiaochen looked skeptical, testing the waters, ¡°Are you two dating?¡± Lu Weixi answered her with a silent look, at which Xiaochen immediately pulled in her neck: ¡°I¡¯m off to get to work.¡± While Lu Weixi¡¯s main business was interior design, she also dabbled inndscape design. This time she was working on an outdoor project at a city-center garden near Hanhai Group. At the height of her focus, she suddenly heard a warning yell.. A worker¡¯s scaffolding had not been secured properly and was headed toward her! Chapter 49 - 49 Wound and Love (1) Chapter 49: Wound and Love (1) Trantor: 549690339 At this moment, Lu Weixi was standing below the scaffolding with a safety helmet on. Upon hearing a noise, she instinctively looked up. As expected, she saw the screws on the side of the scaffolding loosen, and the nks and steel pipes fell straight down. It happened too abruptly, she didn¡¯t have time to dodge. Suddenly, a tall figure rushed towards her from the side, and just as the board was about to hit her, they fiercely embraced her and rolled aside. The nks and steel pipes crashed down, causing dust to billow. People in the vicinity were stunned. Only after the dust had cleared did people rush over anxiously and ask, ¡°Lu, are you okay?¡± Xiaochen and Xiaoqian rushed over, as did others from the construction site, helping her and Zhao Zihao remove the nks and steel pipes from their bodies. Upon seeing that Lu Weixi was covered in scrapes and dust, Xiaochen¡¯s eyes filled with tears, ¡°Lu, nothing better happen to you!¡± Xiaoqian also angrily questioned the person in charge of the construction site: ¡°How do you handle things? Can¡¯t you even check these?!¡± ¡°I¡¯m okay.¡± Lu Weixi replied and brushed off the dust from her body. Scraped and bruised were inevitable, but thankfully, there were no major problems. However, she was not sure about how Zhao Zihao was. It was him who had thrown himself over to shield her from the impact of falling nks and pipes. ¡°Dr. Zhao, how are you?¡± ¡°¡­I¡¯m fine.¡± Zhao Zihao was covered in more dust and debris, but it looked like he wasn¡¯t badly hurt. His left wrist seemed to be twisted though, and the joint was noticeably red and swollen. At this moment, Lu Weixi disregarded any apprehensions and drew closer to him, ¡°Dr. Zhao, perhaps we should go to the hospital. If you¡¯re truly injured, that could be awful.¡± Zhao Zihao looked at her and smiled, then nodded: ¡°Okay, but you have toe too. Some minor fractures or internal bleeding might not be obvious at first. The wounds on your body need to be treated as well to prevent infections.¡± ¡°Sure,¡± Lu Weixi agreed immediately, looking back she issued instructions, ¡°Check everything again. Try to identify any other potential dangers. Reinforce what needs reinforcing, repair whatever needs repairing. We can¡¯t dy the project, but safety should alwayse first. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Zhao Zihao stood aside, watching her skillfully delegate tasks. When she looked back at him, her smile was warm and reassuring, ¡°Dr. Zhao, why don¡¯t you ride with me? You¡¯ve injured your hand and it will be inconvenient for you to drive. Besides, I was nning to visit the hospital and see my mom.¡± Zhao Zihao responded with a nod and a smile, ¡°Okay.¡± At the hospital, they went through scans, had their wounds treated, and even received tetanus shots. Lu Weixi was fine, and Zhao Zihao had just twisted his wrist. After the nurse applied medication, rest was the only thing necessary. When Lu Weixi tried to express her gratitude, he stopped her quickly, ¡°Hey, stop thanking me. If you keep on going, I¡¯ll have to ask you to take responsibility.¡± Lu Weixi could only smile in response. Since they were at the hospital, she decided to visit her mother who had just been given medication and was currently resting. Zhao Zihao moved closer and reassured her, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. She has been doing alrighttely, and we have been monitoring her.¡± Lu Weixi responded with a simple ¡°Hmm.¡± Zhao Zihao turned his head and noticed a ck spot on her face, probably from the falling nks earlier. Looking at her face up close, he couldn¡¯t help but reach out his hand¡­. Chapter 50 - 50 Wound and Love (2) Chapter 50: Wound and Love (2) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi seemed to notice something too, turning to look at him, Zhao Zihuan immediately retracted his hand, pointing at a spot on his own cheek, ¡°Here.¡± Lu Weixi was somewhat confused, ¡°What?¡± She touched her other cheek, ¡°Here?¡± Zhao Zihuan shook his head, hesitated for a moment, pulled out a tissue from his pocket, lightly ced it on her cheek, slightly pressed with his fingertips, gently removing the smudge on her face, ¡°Here.¡± ¡°Ah, I¡¯m sorry. Excuse me for a moment.¡± Lu Weixi probably felt it was a bit inappropriate and headed for the washroom. She was so preupied with treating her injury and watching over her mother that she didn¡¯t notice her own messiness, her body and face stained with dirt. Although Lu Weixi¡¯s temper has mellowed considerably, women always love to look beautiful. She meticulously cleaned the dirt off her face and body, though her hairstyle was in disarray. Without ab handy, she could only pull out the hairpins and bands. A cascade of long hair fell down, adding a touch of feminine allure in its disarray. Zhao Zihuan waited outside. When he saw hering out, her slim fingers running through her jet-ck long hair, picking up a few disobedient strands. Her face seemed freshly washed, water droplets still clinging to her cheeks, highlighting her fair skin and peachyplexion. For some reason, he thought of a sweet, juicy peach, just the kind that leaves a lingering taste in your mouth. Seeing that he was still outside, Lu Weixi was a little surprised, then smiled generously, ¡°I¡¯m sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. I hope I didn¡¯t interfere with your work.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯m off today.¡± The nature of a doctor¡¯s work is slightly different, with shifts day and night, ¡°I happened to be visiting a friend nearby today. I didn¡¯t expect to see you there. And you, do you have to go back to work?¡± Lu Weixi nodded, so that¡¯s why he was there. ¡°Let¡¯s see when their side is ready, after such an incident, they must inspect, there¡¯s no need to rush.¡± As they were talking, the department head happened to pass by, patting Zhao Zihuan¡¯s shoulder: ¡°There¡¯s a preoperative meeting for a patientter, since you¡¯re here, go join.¡± Lu Weixi immediately stepped back: ¡°In that case, Dr. Zhao, I won¡¯t bother you. When Ie to the hospital in a couple of days, you can send me the bill and I¡¯ll get it reimbursed.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a small sum of money.¡± Zhao Zihuan said with a beaming smile, not further insisting, ¡°How about this: if you want to show your gratitude, how about treating me to dinner next time?¡± Lu Weixi nodded, left the hospital, and returned to the construction site. With the site still being checked, she waited around. Xiaochen came over first to ask about her injury, then couldn¡¯t resist gossiping, ¡°Lu, is this doctor another one of your admirers?¡± Lu Weixi turned her head, ¡°Firstly, get rid of the ¡®also¡¯, there is absolutely no flirtation between Mr. Wang and me this morning. And, the rtionship between Dr. Zhao and me is strictly doctor-patient.¡± Lu Weixi was not foolish; she could tell Zhao Zihuan had feelings for her. But in college, she had plenty of suitors; if she had to reciprocate everyone who liked her, wouldn¡¯t she be booked till next month? A beauty should always have the confidence of a beauty. At the same moment, at the golf course in the western suburbs of Yan City. Qin Zhiyou was aiming for the hole, about to make a gentle putt when a message came through. He opened it to find word of Lu Weixi¡¯s injury.. Chapter 51 - 51 Wound and Love (3) Chapter 51: Wound and Love (3) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand wavered slightly, causing the pool stick to skulk a little off course. The ball rolled to the side again. He furrowed his brow slightly, pushed it with the pool stick again and only then did the ball slide smoothly into the hole. Mr. Li by the side chuckled, ¡°I never thought Mr. Qin would also have moments where he drops the ball. This round is mine.¡± Qin Zhiyou was not in the mood to entertain him, and simply nodded lightly, ¡°My pool skills need more practice.¡± He quickly strode out of the venue, immediately reaching out to his secretary Wang who had ryed the message, and quietly asked, ¡°What happened?¡± Secretary Wang almost jumped when he first got the news. But after learning the full story, he didn¡¯t look as rmed, ¡°It¡¯s alright now. Apparently, the scaffold set up by a worker was not secured properly and fell. The Young Madam wasn¡¯t injured, she quickly processed the situation at the hospital and returned.¡± ¡°What do you mean by not secured properly, and what do you mean by it¡¯s fine?¡± And she has even returned to work. He knew how dangerous the construction site can be ¡ª one incident could result in serious injuries or even death. She was lucky this time, but who knows what could happen next while working in such an unsafe ce. ¡°Exactly as it sounds.¡± Secretary Wang handed over his phone. He saw a girl¡¯s WeChat Moments, named ¡°Orange Zhuqi¡±, with several pictures arranged in a grid on her timeline. Eight of them were her selfies, and only thest one showed Lu Weixi¡¯s back view as she returned from the hospital. From the caption, she seemed to indicate that Lu Weixi encountered a dangerous situation, but fortunately, it was not serious. She had gone to the hospital and was now back at work. Qin Zhiyou quickly picked up his own phone and clicked on her Moments ¡ª Lu Weixi¡¯s Moments page was nk as snow. Thest post was from several months ago, wishing her mother a happy birthday. He went to her Weibo ount through another ID, but it was just as pristine, and it seemed that she had not logged in for several months. Qin Zhiyou turned his head, ¡°Who is this ¡®Orange Zhuqi¡¯?¡± Secretary Wang quickly responded, ¡°She is the Young Madam¡¯s assistant. I added her when I delivered things to the Young Madam. Young Master, you see I am so meticulous, about the 200 yuan penalty¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou nced at him indifferently, and then firmly refused, ¡°Your word is your bond, you have to be fined for sure, but if you are willing to be diligent¡­¡± Secretary Wang quickly pledged his loyalty. Although Wang said everything was fine, Qin Zhiyou sat in the wicker chair with his phone in hand, still slightly dazed, and penned a WeChat message after hesitating for a long time, ¡°Is everything alright?¡± He hesitated for a long time without pressing send. Yu Sixing by his side watched him frowning one moment and sighing the next, seemingly troubled and bewildered. It seems that he saw a small corner sticking out of his coat pocket, immediately taking it out to read, ¡°Illegal parking notice slip, license te number: Yan Z442214 ¡­¡± (random fabrication) Qin Zhiyou snatched it over. He Weiyou also looked surprised, ¡°When did you get a car with such a te number? And it¡¯s a Chang¡¯an Benni.¡± Although wealthy people don¡¯t consider themselves superstitious, they certainly wouldn¡¯t use such a number te. And a Chang¡¯an Benni was too degrading, it wasn¡¯t even as expensive as their pool sticks. Qin Zhiyou did not answer, he just folded the ticket and put it back in his pocket.. He turned back to see that the message he had edited earlier had actually been sent, and the message withdrawal time limit had passed, so Lu Weixi would definitely see it! Chapter 52 - 52 Wound and Love (4) Chapter 52: Wound and Love (4) Trantor: 549690339 What will she do, how would she reply? Qin Zhiyou looked at his phone for a long time, but Lu Weixi did not reply. ¡°Zhiyou, Zhiyou.¡± Yu Sixing called him several times from the sidelines, but he didn¡¯t respond until He Weiyou nudged his shoulder. He finally looked up, only to see Yu Sixing pointing at the golf course: ¡°It¡¯s your turn, what are you waiting for?¡± Qin Zhiyou grunted and finally put down his phone, picked up his golf club, and stood up. His mind wasn¡¯t on golf at all, naturally his performance wasn¡¯t up to his usual standard. In this round of golf, Mr. Li won handsomely. Fortunately, he thought Qin Zhiyou deliberately let him win to secure the deal, and did not mind at all. He said with a full face smile, ¡°Mr. Qin, you¡¯re very generous. Remember,ter we will go to STAR, and you have to book the whole venue.¡± Qin Zhiyou smiled faintly, his brows still furrowed in worry. He was just thinking about how to refuse politely when he looked at his phone and saw that Lu Weixi had finally replied. He quickly opened it, only to find her response was only three words and a punctuation mark: ¡°You need something?¡± Qin Zhiyou almost choked on his own spit. He coldly gripped his phone, after quite some time he turned his head and said with a flick of his chin, ¡°Yes, we¡¯re definitely going, and we¡¯re going to hire the most beautiful girls at STAR, the more the merrier!¡± Mr. Li burst out inughter, ¡°No wonder the rumor says, young and mboyant Mr. Qin, seeing is believing indeed. So, let¡¯s drink until we drop tonight.¡± Eight o¡¯clock in the evening. Lu Weixi had an ident on her way home in her car. Although no one was injured, the person in charge was still in a fluster. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t give them a hard time, she arranged for a maintenance check, settled thepensation, and filed a im for her and Zhao Zihao¡¯s medical expenses. Because of the dy, she had to work overtime. When she got home, she was supposed to take a bath first. But she was so hungry and thirsty that she just changed into her pajamas, washed her face quickly, and drank arge bottle of water. She was just about to eat when thendline rang. Aunt Hao answered it, her face slightly altered after hearing a few words. She turned to look at Lu Weixi, nodded her head, and said, ¡°I see.¡± Then, she walked slowly towards Lu Weixi, her eyes flickering. ¡®Lu Weixi swallowed a mouthful of food, wiped her mouth, and asked, ¡°Aunt Hao, what is it?¡± ¡°Well,¡± Aunt Hao hesitated for a moment, ¡°Secretary Wang called to say that the young master is at STAR tonight, and he has invited many femalepanions, he will not being home.¡± Secretary Wang also specifically pointed out that the young master said to ¡°quote verbatim¡±. Lu Weixi simply responded with a nod, and continued to eat her food with elegance. If he doesn¡¯te back, let him be. If he doesn¡¯te back, she gets to sleep by herself and enjoy her ownpany. After all, wasn¡¯t this his usual behavior? So, what¡¯s so special about it? After dinner, she took a little walk before heading upstairs. Although Lu Weixi didn¡¯t get seriously injured today, she had some abrasions. They had formed scabs by now, which looked rather disgusting. After tidying up and dealing with some documents, she finally headed to the bathroom to clean up. The warm water flowed down, washing away not just the dirt and grime from her body, but seemingly putting her body and mind at ease. However, just at that moment, the bathroom door was suddenly swung open! (New week, seeking rmendations, and kindly leave a five-star positive review, please.. Kisses!) Chapter 53 - 53: As If An Old Friend Returns (1) Chapter 53: As If An Old Friend Returns (1) Trantor: 549690339 Then, Qin Zhiyou, who ¡°summoned quite a few femalepanions and didn¡¯t return,¡± just appeared before her. Qin Zhiyou was still in his suit, only the jacket was draped over him, several buttons on his shirt were undone, and he was even in his leather shoes, reeking of alcohol, eyes slightly reddened. As soon as he entered the door, his gazed fixed sharply on her. Lu Weixi was startled, her first reaction pulling at the shower curtain to block his view. To her surprise, Qin Zhiyou strode over and tugged the curtain down. The shower curtain was hung on brackets, which immediately fell due to his yanking. Lu Weixi froze for a moment, then pulled a folded towel next to her, covering herself no matter what. Who could have expected that in the next second Qin Zhiyou immediately began to tug at her towel, rendering her now defenseless. Lu Weixi¡¯s face went red, embarrassed beyond words. Even though she had been married to Qin Zhiyou for five years, they¡¯d never done anything like this. Nor had she been so embarrassingly stripped down by him. What was he thinking,ing home drunk and acting like a hooligan? She was starting to regret it; she hadn¡¯t taken a bath for fear of exacerbating her wounds, otherwise she could have at least hidden in the bathtub. Especially since Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t satisfied yet, daringly taking a step forward, grabbing her shoulders, shaking her left and right, even wanting to look at her backside¡­ Lu Weixi was angry, forgetting herself: Are you mistaking me for a flipside, having seen side A, moving onto side B? And, this isn¡¯t STAR, she¡¯s not his private room princess! ¡°Qin Zhiyou, what are you doing? This is our home, not STAR! If you want to y, go y outside!¡± She pushed him away vehemently, quickly reaching for the towel, hastily wrapping herself, not even bothering to put on shoes, she marched straight out. Qin Zhiyou was behind her, grabbing her wrist, and because the bathroom was slippery, with his tug she fell backward, luckily Qin Zhiyou was right behind her, so her fallnded her straight into his arms. She wanted to struggle, but Qin Zhiyou crossed one arm over her. If she didn¡¯t keep trying to run, he would have turned her over and pinched her backside. The water from the bathroom showerhead poured down around them. The water cascaded over Qin Zhiyou¡¯s head, soon his face, his body was drenched. The droplets of water from his head trickled down with his hair, falling onto her cheeks. Being held by him, in the steamy bathroom, she wasn¡¯t particrly cold. It was only that her towel was wet and his body was soaked which made leaning back rather ufortable. Gradually, maybe due to the shower, the arrogance on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face faded considerably, his expression softened a lot, his breath bore less and less the smell of alcohol, his consciousness bing clearer. Lu Weixi hurriedly spoke up: ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you¡­¡± She didn¡¯t finish her sentence, when Qin Zhiyou in front of her seemed to realize something, he furrowed his brow, his lips pursed, he instantly let go of her. She fell ¡°plop¡± to the ground, her bottom aching. Then, as if reacting to something, Qin Zhiyou immediately stood up, swung the door open in haste, and left, closing the door heavily behind him.. Chapter 54 - 54: As If An Old Friend Returns (2) Chapter 54: As If An Old Friend Returns (2) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi, whom he threw aside, looked stunned and took a long time to get up. She wasn¡¯t much hurt by being hit today. However, he pinched and grabbed her, leaving her bruises all over her body. If anyone didn¡¯t know better, they might think she was really badly hurt. She didn¡¯t understand what Qin Zhiyou was up to. His recent actions had been increasingly elusive; she couldn¡¯t figure him out. She hurriedly got up and locked the bathroom door. She was not in the mood to continue, so after rinsing quickly, she dried herself and left the bathroom. After changing into her pajamas and doing her skincare routine, she could faintly hear movement from the study. Qin Zhiyou must have gone there. As Lu Weixizily applied her eye cream, a sudden thought made her pause. Could it be that Qin Zhiyou knew what had happened to her today, so he¡¯de back on purpose? But then she thought again, how could that be possible? She didn¡¯t post anything about it on her social media, and she didn¡¯t tell anyone after she got home, not even Aunt Hao. He¡¯d never even been to herpany. The only person he could have heard it from, Xiaochen, didn¡¯t even understand the rtionship between her and Secretary Wang and certainly wasn¡¯t one to spread information. Moreover, even if he did find out, would he reallye back just because she was slightly injured? She chuckled, not finding the thought amusing. She herself didn¡¯t believe it. Qin Zhiyou was the man who had once cruelly pushed her into a swimming pool. Although they¡¯d had their share of nights together during their five years of marriage, she knew his mindset well. If they couldn¡¯t divorce, they may as well make the best of it. He was, after all, handing out fifty thousand a month, so there was no point not taking advantage. With this realization, she let out a long breath. After finishing her skincare routine and treating her wound, she tidied up, prepared to turn off the lights and rest. She was a bit apprehensive that Qin Zhiyou mighte and disturb her, so it took her quite some time to fall asleep. Luckily, she slept undisturbed through the night. She woke only when it was light. The next day was another day on the outdoor project, so she didn¡¯t need to go to thepany early. At breakfast, she found that Qin Zhiyou was already gone. With him gone, she felt relieved. She leisurely finished her meal, then got into her small car and drove to work. At the same moment, at Hanhai Leisure Center. After a game of tennis, Mr. Li came down holding his racket andughing heartily, ¡°Mr. Qin, I didn¡¯t expect you to ask me out today.¡± Qin Zhiyou looked apologetic, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I had too much to drinkst night and had to leave halfway through.¡± Mr. Li alsoughed, ¡°I can¡¯t drink much either. My stomach doesn¡¯t tolerate it well. Besides, I have to get home early, or I¡¯ll be locked out.¡± ¡°Locked out?¡± Both Yu Sixing and He Weiyou, who were listening, found it funny, thinking this was something meant for teenagers. Mr. Li nodded, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s my wife¡¯s rule. I¡¯m not as young as I once was; it¡¯s good to be more cautious.¡± Hearing this, Qin Zhiyou nodded after a while, ¡°You two seem to have a good rtionship.¡± Mr. Li seemed a bit emotional, ¡°My wife and I had our ups and downs too. When we were young, we liked to y around so much that our family was almost ruined. Fortunately, we had the chance to make up for it. Let¡¯s settle on our cooperation as discussed, and I¡¯ll have mywyere around to discuss the contract.¡± After sending Mr. Li off, Yu Sixing nced at Qin Zhiyou, who was deep in thought, and noticed a traffic ticket poking out of his pocket. He tried to take it, but Qin Zhiyou snatched it back quickly.. Then a thought urred to Yu Sixing, ¡°This ticket, it wouldn¡¯t be Lu Weixi¡¯s, would it?¡± Chapter 55 - 55: As If An Old Friend Returns (3) Chapter 55: As If An Old Friend Returns (3) Trantor: 549690339 The more he thought about it, the more convinced Qin Zhiyou felt that he had never owned a Chang¡¯an car worth thirty thousand, nor a car with the license te number YanZ4422i4. He didn¡¯t have one, and neither did his senior executives, secretaries, or assistants. The only possibility was¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª- Lu Weixi. Their marriage was a sensation back in the day, an unexpected twist of fate. Everyone knew that Bai Weixi, the daughter of the Bai family, was Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend. Their rtionship was steady after years of dating, to the point there were rumors about them marrying right after college graduation. However, in their senior year, the Bai family had some trouble, and Lu Weixi broke up with Qin Zhigu. On Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side, he too had a fiancee back then, a university ssmate who matched his family background and status. Despite having no deep feelings for this arranged fiancee, she seemed quite satisfied with him, and their rtionship was quite cordial. Then, suddenly, Lu Weixi went from being Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend to bing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fiancee, naturally, was reced by Lu Weixi. She went abroadter and lost contact over the years. Five years since their marriage, Qin Zhiyou still led a colorful life outside, while Lu Weixi remained the unchallengeabledy of the house. She didn¡¯t receive much affection, though. But as it looked now¡­ Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t say anything. This time, instead of putting the recovered penalty slip back into his pocket, he folded it into his wallet. Yu Sixing and He Weiyou nced at each other, cleared their throats, and Yu Sixing was the first to speak, ¡°So, you and Lu Weixi¡­ you don¡¯t actually like her, do you?¡± But that didn¡¯t seem to fit. Qin Zhiyou, who they had known for many years and believed they understood well, appeared yfully disrespectful but was actually very good to those he cared about. If he really did like Lu Weixi, how could he have kept this lukewarm attitude all these years? Even with his ex-fiancee, he at least paid her respect at face value. Qin Zhiyou shot them a nce, a faint smile ying at the corner of his lips, eyes slightly raised. It was a veiled nod of acknowledgment, a seemingly disdainful chortle. His ambiguous response bewildered Yu Sixing and He Weiyou. After all, it was a couple¡¯s private matter, so they wisely stayed silent and sat by his side. During their break, a waiter from the recreation center brought some tea and snacks. The tea was Pu¡¯er, and one of the snacks was Osmanthus cake. Qin Zhiyou seldom ate sweet treats, but the rich, sweet aroma of the Osmanthus cake took him back to the past. He remembered that it was the fall of his twentieth year. It was Osmanthus blossom season, his younger brother Qin Zhigu had scored high and been admitted to N University¡¯s architecture school. The Qin family was jubnt, celebrating with lights and color. It was as if fireworks were only a step away. He, the ¡°wayward¡± older brother, barely scraped into N University two years earlier by the seat of his pants, had been behaving wildly, wasting his life, changing girlfriends one after another, and was always the ck sheep of the family. On the day Qin Zhigu started college, the whole family went to help set up his dormitory. Qin Zhiyou was also busy, but with private affairs. A girl from a recent party had taken advantage of her drunk state to lie next to him. She had then made a scene the next day, forcing him into a corner in front of a crowd. But Qin Zhiyou was no fool; he wouldn¡¯t be intimidated by such an incident. He invited her to the Osmanthus Garden to end things cleanly, but he didn¡¯t expect to run into her.. Chapter 56 - 56: As If An Old Friend Returns (4) Chapter 56: As If An Old Friend Returns (4) Trantor: 549690339 She was dressed in a long dress, her ck hair cascading down in a waterfall, her face tender and radiant, smirking with a high and noble pride. She was indeed like a little princess, a beloved sweetheart. But the moment she met his gaze, a sh of awe swept over her eyes. Of course, this awe was quickly interrupted by a p from the woman standing in front of him. However, this was not surprising, as he had seen such initial awe and disdain from countless women when they first encountered him. However, on her face, he saw bewilderment, pity, and sadness apart from the awe and disdain, not for her misjudging him, but for him. It seemed as if he, being such a person, should not have such a life. A wind blew by, the petals from the flowers on the trees fluttered down, each piece dancing like an elf. Though he felt a bit foolish, at that moment, he thought he had truly seen her gaze, and the gentle heart beneath her proud exterior. It was like the saying in ¡°Dream of the Red Chamber¡± ¨C ¡°I¡¯ve seen this sister before¡±. When I first meet you, it¡¯s like seeing an old friend return. Hence, he took a second nce at her. But it was only a nce, he remembered the glimpse of tenderness in her eyes, however, due to his study-abroad exchange, he temporarily put her out of his mind. It wasn¡¯t until a monthter, when he returned to therge mansion of the Qin family, that he saw her standing beside his younger brother. All the softness in her eyes was given to Qin Zhigu. When she saw him, she was slightly surprised, but quickly adjusted her emotions, called him ¡°big brother¡± politely yet distantly. Qin Zhiyou squinted, his slender fingers pinching a osmanthus cake, almost crushing it. It was not until He Weiyou called him that he withdrew his gaze. With a flick of his finger, he put the whole cake into his mouth and swallowed it. Then his slender fingers slowly wiped the crumbs from the corner of his mouth, also skimming over the injured lip crease. The osmanthus cake was supposed to be sweet, but due to the over-steeped Pu-erh tea he had afterward, his tongue tasted a hint of bitterness. Then he stood up, picked up the coat nearby, buttoning it up as he walked outside. Yu Sixing and He Weiyou got up and followed him: ¡°Hey, Zhiyou, where are you going?¡± Where is he going? He isn¡¯t going anywhere. He is still at work right now, of course, he¡¯s going to thepany. He still had a mountain of work on his table, so it¡¯s was impossible for him to stay here ying tennis leisurely. But after work¡­ Today Lu Weixi came home very early. Tomorrow is the weekend, after a hectic week she could finally rest. She was raring to go out with Xue Feifei. As she drove into the vi, she saw a Mercedes parked quietly in the garage and slightly hesitated. From the living room, she saw him without needing to go upstairs. Qin Zhiyou was sitting on the sofa, his legs crossed, appearing to have just taken a bath. The wet hair from his head stuck to his forehead, dripping wet. After seeing her, he demonstrated no interest and continued looking at his phone absorbedly. However, his return was a good thing since she had something to say to him. Aunt Hao brought in some tea. Lu Weixi took it and instructed, ¡°Aunt Hao, could you ask the maids to leave for a while?¡± Aunt Hao was a bit puzzled, but she nodded anyway and gestured for the maids to leave the hall. Lu Weixi held her tea and sat down next to Qin Zhiyou on the sofa. Setting down her cup, she said, ¡°Zhiyou, I have a few things that I want to say..¡± Chapter 57 - 57 Are You Serious? (1) Chapter 57: Are You Serious? (1) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t say a word, only casually took the tea Aunt Hao had made for him, sipped it, and put it back down. He switched the crossed leg on top, leaned his body to one side, and changed his position to continue scrolling on his mobile phone without so much as lifting an eyelid. Lu Weixi was quite ustomed to his attitude, she didn¡¯t mind, and organized her words before speaking: ¡°Zhiyou, we¡¯ve been married for five years now. During these five years, I have always tried to y the role of a good wife, and I sincerely appreciate your contributions to this family.¡± Although Qin Zhiyou still didn¡¯t say anything, he had a smirk on his lips, it was evident from one look that his expression was somewhat yful and disdainful. Lu Weixi continued: ¡°No matter how our marriage began, I¡¯ve never thought about ending it, and I don¡¯t expect any changes. However, I still hope that you could drink a little less, and y around outside a bit less in the future.¡± After Lu Weixi finished speaking, Qin Zhiyou who had been smirking a moment ago, finally lifted his head. His handsome brows slightly furrowed, and in the depths of his eyes, there was some surprise, some confusion, and some other emotions, seemingly hidden beneath his long eyshes, unrecognizable. As the tea gently steamed, his voice became somewhat vague like the tea, ¡°Do you care about me?¡± Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°Of course,¡± pausing slightly, she moved up to the sofa, next to him. As her arm barely touched his leg, she only felt his body stiffen all at once, as if resisting her closeness. ¡°You¡¯re my husband, of course I¡¯m concerned about you. In the future, drink less, a lot of alcohol isn¡¯t good for you. Also¡­¡± she paused slightly, tentatively adding, ¡°When you y around outside, don¡¯t overdo it, remember it¡¯s your body.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t say anything, when she looked at him sidelong, she just noticed his Adam¡¯s apple bob gently. After a long, long time, he put down his mobile phone and turned his head toward her. She was sitting right next to him, at such a close distance, she could even see the stubble at the corner of his mouth and the tiny fluff on his face. She said this for the sake of Qin Zhiyou, and of course, for herself. She didn¡¯t want to have a drunken mess barging in on her when she¡¯s bathing or sleeping at night. Naturally, she didn¡¯t want to see lipstick on him again, or smell perfume. And thest thing she wanted was him contracting some disease outside and transmitting it to her. But Qin Zhiyou¡¯s breath was too hot and he was too close, she was a bit unustomed to it and lowered her head slightly. However, as soon as she lowered her head, her delicate chin was pinched by his long finger, and as he lifted his finger, she waspelled to raise her head to face him. Her eyes suddenly shed with Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze. His frivolous manner was gone, reced with a serious expression. His soft lips tightly closed, his eyeballs shooting out sharp rays of light. It was like a judge, examining a criminal with the most severe stance, forcing her to have nowhere to hide. His voice was also very stern, asking with an irrefutable tone, ¡°Were you serious about what you just said?¡± Chapter 58 - 58 Are You Serious? (2) Chapter 58: Are You Serious? (2) Trantor: 549690339 She felt somewhat nervous, and under his intense gaze, she just wished to escape, blurting out without thinking, ¡°Of course I mean it. Drinking is only a minor issue, but constantly going out, where it¡¯s chaotic, could cause problems or even some diseases, which wouldn¡¯t benefit you, right?¡± After she finished her sentence, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fingers, which originally pinched her chin, gradually rxed. His hand supporting her back also slowly dropped. Upon his rxation, Lu Weixi quickly escaped from his containment, immediately sitting on the step stool beside her. Qin Zhiyou lowered his head, silent for quite a while. After a long, long time, she heard Qin Zhiyou¡¯s soft chuckle. Theughter began faintly but gradually grew louder and stronger. Just as she was about to say something, he suddenly lifted his head. The previously stern expression on his face instantaneously vanished. His eyebrows were raised, the corner of his eyes lifted and his lips curved into a great smile. He looked at her, eyes filled with joy, ¡°I¡¯m truly grateful to have such a ¡®attentive¡¯ wife! Being so concerned about my health¡­¡± As he finished this sentence, he abruptly stood up. His towering figure leaned forward, one arm propped against the back of the sofa, while the other gripped the edge of the sofa, heading straight towards her. She involuntarily tilted back, fell onto the sofa, and all his overpowering pressure was instantly transferred to her. Qin Zhiyou could be domineering, but very rarely like now. He wasn¡¯t angry, explosive, or drunkenly powerful, but his gaze is so deep, so quiet, so sharp and ruthless, like a ferocious beast staring at its struggling prey. He suddenly leaned down, his face just inches from hers. The proximity was too close; a mere nod from her head could touch his face. She subconsciously closed her eyes and turned her face away, avoiding his gaze, holding her breath. In the instant she closed her eyes and evaded him, the formerly aggressive Qin Zhiyou slowly halted his actions. Especially when he saw a hint of unmistakable resistance in her eyes besides evasion. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fingers gradually clenched into a fist. After quite a long time, Lu Weixi felt the breath teasing her face gradually moved away. Following that, the tall figure looming above her also seemed to slowly withdraw. Opening her eyes slightly, she saw Qin Zhiyou standing by the edge of the sofa, cold and solemn like a mountain yet gentle as breeze, his tone much calmer, ¡°Lu Weixi, it seems you have forgotten what you agreed to when we got married. My affairs do not concern you, nor is it your ce to discuss them. You¡¯ve known what kind of person I am from the start. Since you chose to marry me, you have no right toin.¡± Lu Weixi vaguely sensed something was off, and immediately responded, ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°Moreover,¡± Qin Zhiyou interrupted her words, revealing a faint smile, ¡°I have no other virtues apart from seeing things through. ¡®Divorce¡¯ is not an option in my dictionary. If you want to get rid of me, it can only happen if I go before you. Otherwise, let¡¯s just annoy each other for the rest of our lives.¡± He delivered thest sentence lightly, but to Lu Weixi¡¯s ears, it felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.. Chapter 59 - 59 Are You Serious? (3) Chapter 59: Are You Serious? (3) Trantor: 549690339 It wasn¡¯t until he hadpletely left the house, and as evening fell upon the West Mountain, when Mrs. Hao and the other servants who had waited outside for an hour finally gave up and entered, that she snapped out of her trance. She didn¡¯t even know how things hade to this. In the beginning, all she wanted was for him to drink less and party less. That would be beneficial to not just her, but also him. Setting aside cleanliness, hygiene, and health, a man burning himself out in his youth does no good to his body. She may have ulterior motives, but truth be told she genuinely wanted what was best for him. Her mum still needed his $50,000 monthly support, and she too needed the facade of being Mrs. Qin. Even though they hadn¡¯t nned to have children, she never thought of divorcing, let alone wishing ill health upon him. The only exnations could be that she pushed him away by overstepping her boundaries or men were highly sensitive about their virility and any slight questioning of it would trigger a fiery reaction. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s departure had thrown her into a muddle. She had nned to revise some designs on herputer in the evening. She sat there, her fingers hovering over the keyboard for a long time, her mind nk. Just then, Xue Feifei¡¯s timely call came to her rescue, ¡°Don¡¯t oversleep tomorrow morning, I¡¯ll pick you up. We might have to stay at Hot Spring Hotel, so pack in advance. Don¡¯t forget your swimsuit.¡± She added with a chuckle, ¡°But no worries if you forget, I¡¯ve got something more sensational for you.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± She hung up the phone, stretched, and let out a long sigh. However, thinking about what Qin Zhiyou had said, that he would not divorce her, was enough for her. They had no affection for each other to begin with. She couldn¡¯t stand ying the doting wife role and neither could Qin Zhiyou. Besides, he was a man of pride and standards. He wouldn¡¯t be careless when going out, she must have been overthinking. Once she figured it out, she rxed quite a bit. She wouldn¡¯t be home tomorrow night. Though she felt Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t care, she still kindly texted him, ¡°I¡¯m going out with Feifei tomorrow night and won¡¯t be home.¡± She sent the message, but there was no response for a long time. Maybe he was still upset or he might think this was another one of her check-ins or attempts at pleasing him. Anyway, it didn¡¯t matter, she had already informed him and could now go to have fun without worries. At the same moment, in the VIP room of STAR. When a WeChat message came in, Qin Zhiyou scanned it, his brows furrowed even deeper and he tossed his phone onto the couch. Yu Sixing, sitting next to him, swiftly grabbed the phone, unlocked it with face recognition and read out the message, ¡°¡®I¡¯m going out with Xue Feifei tomorrow night and won¡¯t be home.¡¯ Look at that, your wife is checking up on you, she wants you toe home and answer to her will.¡± Qin Zhiyou lowered his head, hisshes trembling slightly. He remained still, silent for a while, and then raised his ss and took a sip, not showing any interest in Lu Weixi¡¯s message. Seeing his indifferent demeanor, Yu Sixing jokingly slung his arm around his shoulder, ¡°Exactly, I always wondered how you could ever give up the forest for a single tree. By the way, who¡¯s this Xue Feifei? Her name rings a bell.¡± Just as they were chatting, the door was suddenly opened.. He Weiyou burst in, ¡°Guess who I just ran into! You guys would never believe it!¡± Chapter 60 - 60 Are You Serious? (4) Chapter 60: Are You Serious? (4) Trantor: 549690339 He Weiyou smiled mysteriously, ¡°It¡¯s Qin Zhizha, your aunty¡¯s son¡±. Qin Zhiyou only had one cousin, Qin Zhigu, from his Uncle. His Aunt, however, had twins ¨C a boy, Qin Zhizha and a girl, Qin Zhimei. The twins took their mother¡¯sst name. They were the same age as Lu Weixi, about half a year younger than Qin Zhigu, and were all in the same year level. Qin Zhizha was spoiled rotten by his mother. In terms of eating, drinking, gambling, and partying ¨C Qin Zhizha was no less disreputable than others. He didn¡¯t even get into any domestic university, so he got a degree from overseas. Just because Qin Zhiyou was so high-profile, absorbing all condemnation, Qin Zhizha managed to sneak under the radar. Qin Zhiyou responded with a nonchnt ¡°oh¡± and took a sip of wine. Yu Sixing chuckled and said, ¡°Hasn¡¯t Qin Zhizha only been back in the country for less than a month? And he¡¯s already out partying again?¡± ¡°Tonight is nothingpared to what¡¯sing. I just saw a familiar hostess who¡¯ll be at the ¡®Mystery Night¡¯ event at East Mountain Hot Springs tomorrow. Qin Zhizha will too. What do you guys say, should we¡­?¡± He Weiyou raised an eyebrow, wearing a mischievous grin, as he looked at the other two. Yu Sixing nodded enthusiastically, ¡°Such an interesting event, we can¡¯t let your good little brother handle everything alone. We should all enjoy ourselves. Right, Zhiyou?¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t respond. He just took another sip of his wine and casually rested his arm on the back of the sofa. He had no ns to go home tomorrow night, so why not attend? ¡°East Mountain Hot Springs, huh¡­¡± At eight o¡¯clock the next evening, East Mountain Hot Springs. Lu Weixi was lying by the edge of the hot spring, the warm water slowly covering her. The steam rose and she exhaled slowly, not wanting to move. The soft swish of water nearby announced the arrival of Xue Feifei, ¡°You really need to exercise more. The way you look right now, you could join the ¡®Sunset Club¡¯ with a red hat.¡± Lu Weixi turned her headzily in the other direction, uninterested in talking. Xue Feifei woke her up early in the morning, dragged her to the mall, and they shopped all day until the evening when they arrived at the Hot Spring Hotel. ording to her step-counting app on WeChat, she walked 20,000 steps that day. Wasn¡¯t it normal to be tired? In addition to working non-stop during the day and dealing with Qin Zhiyou¡¯s unexpected appearances at night, she finally had a moment to rx, thest thing she wanted was to burn calories. It was only when Xue Feifei approached that she noticed various marks on her body. The bruises were from when Qin Zhiyou drunkenly barged into her bathroom one night, also some scratches and bumps which contrasted visibly with her fair skin. Her first reaction was, ¡°Is Qin Zhiyou a pervert? Did he leave all these marks?¡± Lu Weixi turned to look at her with a speechless expression. Xue Feifei continued, ¡°I haven¡¯t heard any news about Qin Zhiyou being close with any woman recently, so has he decided to turn over a new leaf? What about you, what do you think?¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t say a word for a long time. Xue Feifei looked flustered and finally asked tentatively, ¡°You¡¯re not still thinking about Qin Zhigu, are you?¡± Finally, Lu Weixi looked up and pointed a finger at Xue Feifei, ¡°What are you thinking?¡± Xue Feifeiughed giddily, only now Lu Weixi noticed the silence around. It was the weekend, so there should be more people, ¡°Why is it so quiet today?¡± Xue Feifei was grinning from ear to ear, ¡°Today is¡­¡± Before she finished the sentence, a loudmotion erupted at the entrance.. Chapter 61 - 61: Thoughts on Living Separately (1) Chapter 61: Thoughts on Living Separately (1) Trantor: 549690339 Suddenly, the surrounding lights went dim and then different colored lights began to shot out, just like in a nightclub. The once calm hot spring pool, now rippled, like waves crashing against the shore. Xue Feifei exined, ¡°Tonight they¡¯re hosting a ¡®Mysterious Night¡¯ themed event here. Rumor has it that a lot of handsome guys will be attending. Just look at your current lifestyle, it¡¯s like you¡¯re a retired cadre at a nursing home. Why not seize this opportunity to let your hair down? A woman¡¯s youth gets extended by mingling and chatting with charming men.¡± To prove her point, many men and women dressed in bikinis began to flood into the hot spring. Many of them were indeed good-looking with attractive figures. No wonder earlier Xue Feifei shook her head in disapproval when she saw that Lu Weixi nned on wearing a conservative one-piece swimsuit with a small skirt. Feifei insisted that she wear a sexy bikini instead. As the deafening music started, Lu Weixi frowned and shook her headzily. ¡°Go and have fun. Leave me here to rest.¡± Xue Feifei was perplexed, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? You weren¡¯t like this before. Did Qin Zhiyou control you? This jerk is out there enjoying himself but still trying to interfere in your life. I remember when Qin Zhigu even agreed to apany you to the nightclub.¡± ¡°This has nothing to do with Qin Zhiyou, it¡¯s my choice.¡± Maybe it was maturity, or perhaps just fatigue. The days of spending nights in clubs, drinking, and dancing away were long gone. Looking back, she didn¡¯t think it was that enjoyable. It was just a way to kill time. These days, she was constantly thinking about how to work hard to make money, how to take care of her mother, and how to better her own life. She just didn¡¯t have the time or the energy to indulge in such frivolity. Moreover, isn¡¯t it too noisy in the club? Aren¡¯t there too many sleazy men trying to grope you? And don¡¯t they water down the drinks at clubs? Lu Weixi shifted her position, leaning against the edge of the pool facing the water. Her arms gently floated on the water surface, creating ripples. Her mood fluctuated with the waves. Not long after she married Qin Zhiyou, Qin Zhigu went abroad. Although he had been away for years, learning or avoiding gossip, he was always a member of Qin family. He woulde back one day, and they would inevitably meet again. She had already prepared for this emotionally. To say that she felt nothing when hearing his name was a lie. After all, he was her first love, and they had been together for three years from freshman to senior year. However, what she could never forget was his mistrust and betrayal. Xue Feifei asked her what she thought, and that¡¯s what she thought. From her parent¡¯s divorce, her best friend¡¯s betrayal, to the moment when Qin Zhigu broke up with her, she knew that she could not rely on men, friends, and sometimes even close rtives. The only thing she could rely on was herself, her work, and the money she earned. Compared to Qin Zhigu, she even felt morefortable with Qin Zhiyou now. They keep their mary transactions clear, and her status as Mrs. Qin was unshakeable. What else could she ask for? Love affairs were indeed a drain on finances. Xue Feifei turned around along with her, sitting shoulder to shoulder with her, and stared at the petals floating on the water that danced with the waves. ¡°But, I heard that Qin Zhigu might being back soon. What will you do if you guys meet?¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change, not even an eyebrow twitched. She gave a faintugh.. Chapter 62 - 62: Thoughts on Living Separately (2) Chapter 62: Thoughts on Living Separately (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°If hees back, he can call me ¡®sister-inw¡¯. When he gets married, I will go to have a drink, and give him a gift.¡± Xue Feifei was speechless. As they were talking, someone came into their pool. Lu Weixi frowned, unwilling to share the hot tub with others. She grabbed a towel and wrapped it around her body, ¡°I¡¯m going back first.¡± ¡°Hey, wait for me.¡± Xue Feifei did not bring a towel and turned to fetch one from a rack not far away. Before Lu Weixi could take a few steps, a person stopped her, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s a rare guest. Long time no see, sister-inw.¡± The voice was teasing with a slight frivolousness. Lu Weixi turned around and saw a tall, skinny man, whose narrow eyes brazenly scanned her slender arms and legs outside the towel, finallynding on her face which was slightly flushed from soaking in the hot spring. ¡°Oh, calling you ¡®sister-inw¡¯ might be ambiguous, as I¡¯ll have a second sister-inw in the future, right, big sister-inw?¡± Lu Weixi looked at Qin Zhizha. The Qin brothers all resembled each other: Qin Zhiyou was mboyant, Qin Zhigu was serene, and Qin Zhizha, despite the simr appearance, seemed to have an additional air of lewdness. She responded lightly, ¡°Regardless if I am the elder or the younger sister-inw, you¡¯re still a younger brother to me. There¡¯s no real difference.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Qin Zhizha¡¯s brow furrowed in an instant, his narrow eyes widened, appearing angrily outraged. Before Lu Weixi could say anything, a man rushed over, sounding a bit anxious, ¡°Young Master Zhizha, our girls have been taken by someone else!¡± Qin Zhizha¡¯splexion changed slightly and he suppressed his anger, ¡°Who dares to cross me by taking my girls!¡± This was his event, and someone dared to offend him. The man named a few people, ¡°Heard that it¡¯s Yu Sixing, the second son of the Yu Family, He Weiyou from Heshi Enterprises, and also¡­¡± When it came to thest name, the man quietly whispered something to Qin Zhizha. After hearing it, Qin Zhizha¡¯s face changed, he quickly turned around and left. Lu Weixi had no interest in the infighting of these young masters. She turned and walked away. Unexpectedly, after only a few steps, Qin Zhizha, who had hurriedly left before, suddenly stopped as if he remembered something. His face had an excited expression as if he was enjoying a good show. He started grinning, ¡°No wonder my sister-inw is bathing here. Big brother is also here. He¡¯s in the nearby VIP area. Want to go have a look? It¡¯s quite lively!¡± Lu Weixi indeed hadn¡¯t expected Qin Zhiyou to be here, let alone having a squabble with Qin Zhizha over a woman. After the initial surprise, she indeed felt humiliated, as if being pped in the face. She knew it was only a matter of time before Qin Zhiyou¡¯s licentious behavior caused a scene. With her position secure at home, and Qin Zhiyou having no n to divorce, they each kept to their own worlds which suited them perfectly. But causing a scene right in front of her was a different matter. However, even if she was not pleased, she couldn¡¯t let Qin Zhizha enjoy the show at her expense. She calmly retorted with augh. Her eyes slightly narrowed, and her smile was warm: ¡°I won¡¯t go. You two brothers should have fun. It¡¯s been a while; you should catch up on brotherly love.¡± Turning around ready to leave, she suddenly remembered something and turned back: Chapter 63 - 63: Thoughts on Living Separately (3) Chapter 63: Thoughts on Living Separately (3) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°I¡¯ve already reminded Zhiyou, when you¡¯re out having fun, you must remember to protect yourself. The same applies to you. It¡¯s no problem to have fun, but never catch something like HIV or any STD. Treating it would be the lesser issue, but imagine if you can¡¯t ever go out again because of it. Wouldn¡¯t that be a case of a small mistake leading to a big loss?¡± The smile on Qin Zhizha¡¯s face shattered instantly at her words. His eyes narrowed into slits as he spoke with chilling sarcasm: ¡°Sister-inw, you really are virtuous and tolerant!¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s lips curved up slightly: ¡°Your praise is too kind. I also hope that you¡¯ll find a wife like me¡ªno, one even more virtuous and more tolerant than I am. Then, we as sisters can share our thoughts and feelings from time to time. Oh, and¡­¡± Upon seeing Qin Zhizha¡¯s face contort with rage, Lu Weixi continued to taunt, ¡°I couldn¡¯t help but overhear your conversation with that man standing next to you. You¡¯re the one hosting this party, aren¡¯t you?¡± A forced smile appeared on Qin Zhizha¡¯s face as he clenched his teeth: ¡°What? You want me, your brother-inw, to find some young, strong men for you to join your husband and y?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant,¡± Lu Weixi added the final blow, ¡°As you know, I detest these noisy environments and despise anyone taking the opportunity to offend or harass me. Since you are the host of this event, I entrust my safety entirely to you. After all, if anything goes wrong for me here, people wouldugh at the host being unable to even protect their own family. It would disgrace the Qin family for nothing.¡± Although her words sounded like a request, they were filled with mockery. As she left, she turned and waved, ¡°I¡¯m just thinking about you, little brother.¡± Qin Zhizha¡¯s eyes fixed on Lu Weixi as she walked away, his face twisted in anger. It was only after she had left that his gang member cautiously spoke up: ¡°Um, young master Zhizha, what about Zhiyou snatching our babes, are we not doing anything about it?¡± Taking a deep breath, Qin Zhizha kept staring in the direction Lu Weixi had left, his face filled with cold amusement: ¡°Why not? Let¡¯s go and see what my dear brother¡¯s up to.¡± Meanwhile, as Lu Weixi was about to leave the hot spring area, Xue Feifei came running up to her, much angrier than the calm Lu Weixi. She grabbed Lu Weixi by the arm: ¡°Wei Hui,e with me.¡± Lu Weixi stood still: ¡°If you have something to say, say it.¡± Xue Feifei fumed, unable to hold back her anger: ¡°Do you know what I heard when I went to get a towel just now? I heard that Zhiyou is also here, and this party tonight was organized by the Qin family¡¯s son. ¡®Bikini Hot Spring PARTY¡¯ ¡ª so many bikini girls, is he nning to have a concubine selection? Come on, let¡¯s go smash his face and hopefully paralyze him, let¡¯s see if he can enjoy himself in future!¡± Lu Weixi just hummed in response, with no intention of moving. Xue Feifei was shocked: ¡°Aren¡¯t you angry?¡± Lu Weixi calmly replied: ¡°I am very angry.¡± She brushed off Xue Feifei¡¯s hand and her expression became serious. What Lu Weixi didn¡¯t know was while she was speaking ¨C there was movement in the shadows not far off, as if someone was approaching.. Chapter 64 - 64: Thoughts on Living Separately (4) Chapter 64: Thoughts on Living Separately (4) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°How is this supposed to look like anger? You don¡¯t even furrow your brows.¡± Lu Weixi crossed her arms, her face expressionless, ¡°You know that my union with him was a transaction, we didn¡¯t have any feelings for each other. So, all along, whatever he did was none of my concern, but he cannot disrespect me like this.¡± Xue Feifei nodded, ¡°I know, but no matter what, you are still married. His behavior is simply outrageous.¡± ¡°Married? You mean the kind of marriage where the ¡®couple are birds of the same forest, who fly apart when disaster strikes¡¯? ¡± Lu Weixi retorted, ¡°Even my father, a good man by everyone¡¯s standards, wasn¡¯t afraid to cheat. Qin Zhiyou was right in saying that I knew exactly what kind of person he was from the start. I¡¯ve never had any expectations for him or this marriage. I never thought he would change his ways and be a dutiful husband. But, he can y all he wants outside as long as he doesn¡¯t bring it back to me. I can¡¯t stand having his mess affecting me.¡± As she spoke, she recalled their argument from yesterday. Probably, Qin Zhiyou had deliberately surrounded himself with all those swimsuit-d beauties just because she had been too controlling. What¡¯s with that VIP room and the ¡°Mystery Night¡±? ying with water guns and throwing cakes while wearing bikinis in the hot spring? With the least bit of thought, anyone could tell what disgusting things he and his bunch of cronies were up to! She had known that he had been fooling around at STAR, but she could pretend not to notice as long as she didn¡¯t see it with her own eyes. But today, the thin veil that was barely covering her shame had been brutally ripped apart, and the sight was nauseating. The thought of Qin Zhiyou touching her after being with so many women made her skin crawl. She wished she could rip off her own skin! ¡°So, what are you nning to do now?¡± Xue Feifei must have also understood that their marriage was an arranged one that matched their respective family statuses. Given these circumstances, a lot of interests were intertwined and it is impossible to simply cut ties. ¡°What am I going to do? Nothing. He can live his life as he pleases, and I¡¯ll live mine. I just hope he never touches me again.¡± Indeed, she could not divorce Qin Zhiyou. Apart from her mother¡¯s medical bills, she did not want to show weakness in front of her father, ex-best friend, and Qin Zhigu, not to mention other certain agreements. But, there were still many other ways apart from getting a divorce, such as separation. Lu Weixi frowned, tapping her foot impatiently, ¡°Just thinking about it makes me ufortable. I am going home, and I will leave early in the morning.¡± After her figure disappeared from the hot spring area, a well-dressed and slender man emerged from behind the banana trees, it was none other than Qin Zhiyou. As soon as he found out that Qin Zhizha was hosting a ¡°Mystery Night¡± here yesterday, he rushed over to steal his thunder. With the help of He Weiyou and Yu Sixing, all of Qin Zhizha¡¯s girls swiftly flocked to his area. He was loungingfortably in a deck chair when Qin Zhizha and his squad of followers arrived. Seeing Qin Zhiyou chilling with a coconut drink, they weren¡¯t angry, simplymenting, ¡°Bro, your ce seems lively.¡± Qin Zhiyou gave a faint smile, crossing his legs leisurely. Qin Zhizha smiled, ¡°The fun is all here, while my area seems abandoned. But, I did see a beautiful woman just now. She¡¯s prettier than all the women herebined. The best part is her impressive background. She almost became my sister-inw.. What do you say, brother?¡± Chapter 65 - 65:1 Come to Find You (1) Chapter 65:1 Come to Find You (1) Trantor: 549690339 Then, in the next moment, the cream mousse cake on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s desk really ended up on the smiling face of Qin Zhizha. Qin Zhizha, apanied by arge group of people, had already attracted a lot of attention when he entered, especially from He Weiyou and Yu Sixing. However, they both knew that these two were still cousins, no matter how they fought internally, outsiders were best not to interfere, so they all stood aside, ready to mobilize at a moment¡¯s notice. Who would¡¯ve foreseen the sudden change of events? Qin Zhiyou directly smashed a cake onto Qin Zhizha¡¯s face. The small members behind Qin Zhizha, as well as Yu Sixing and He Weiyou from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side, all came rushing over. Two distinct groups stood their ground, waiting for instructions from the two protagonists. Qin Zhizha was enraged. He wiped the remaining cake off his face with one hand and deliberately raised his voice loud enough for everyone present to hear, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, what the hell are you trying to prove? You¡¯re rich. You can invite all the beautifuldies here, but your darling wife, my dear sister-inw, is now wearing a bikini, flirting with other men! What a wonderful couple you two make, each entertaining themselves at the same party. Your wife is having a grand time. The cuckold¡¯s cap on your head is even shining green. But it¡¯s no surprise. After she was done with my second brother, she moved on to you. She isn¡¯t really a decent woman¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Qin Zhiyou threw a punch,nding directly on Qin Zhizha¡¯s cream-covered face. Qin Zhizha was knocked off his feet and Qin Zhiyou, provoked to anger, instantly jumped next to him, throwing punches one after another. At first, Qin Zhizha managed to resist, but after a couple of punches from Qin Zhiyou, his eyes were ckened, his nose was bleeding, and the corner of his mouth was broken, gasping from the pain. Thanks to therge audience, Qin Zhiyou was quickly pulled away after throwing a couple of punches. Qin Zhizha, with a bruised face and covered in cream, was livid, roaring, ¡°Struck a nerve, have I? You¡¯re just picking up what my second brother discarded, be it a woman, or a family fortune! If my second brother hadn¡¯t left, where would you be right now? What do you think you are!¡± Qin Zhizha should really be grateful at this point because there were still other people around him, and on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side, He Weiyou and Yu Sixing were trying to keep him from further assault. Despite this, Qin Zhiyou managed to tear away from their restraints during the chaos, giving Qin Zhizha another fierce kick. Qin Zhizha, who had been living a dissolute life for years, was now depleted. After being kicked, he kneeled on the floor in agony, unable to move. Qin Zhiyou was not in the mood to continue arguing with him, and shook off Yu Sixing and He Weiyou¡¯s restraints, then strode out. With pursed lips, he scanned the room. He quickly spotted Lu Weixi in the corner, and immediately went straight to her. As he got closer, the first thing he noticed was that she wasn¡¯t surrounded by men, which gave him a sigh of relief. He softened his footsteps and stealthily approached, hiding behind a banana leaf. That¡¯s when he heard their conversation. ¡°You know that my union with him was a deal, and we don¡¯t have any feelings.¡± ¡°From the bottom of my heart, I have no expectations of him or this marriage.¡± ¡°Let him live his life, let me live mine, and preferably never touch me again.¡± ¡°Just thinking about it makes me ufortable.¡± We don¡¯t have any feelings¡­ Qin Zhiyou clenched his fist tightly and after they left, he punched the banana tree hard, so hard that his fingers bled.. Chapter 66 - 66:1 Come to Find You (2) Chapter 66:1 Come to Find You (2) Trantor: 549690339 No one knew how much time had passed when He Weiyou and Yu Sixing, who had gone to look for him, finally spotted him hiding behind the banana trees. They hurried over immediately. ¡°Zhiyou.¡± Qin Zhiyou remained still in his position. Yu Sixing and He Weiyou looked around and saw no one nearby, let alone Lu Weixi. Yu Sixing stepped forward and tried to console him. ¡°Zhiyou, why are you angry with Qin Zhizha? The man has always been full of nonsense. He just talks without thinking. Besides, we know what kind of person Lu Weixi is. She¡¯s not that type of woman, she couldn¡¯t possibly cuckold you.¡± Although Lu Weixi was proud and headstrong in her younger years and frequented nightclubs, she always brought arge group of people with her. Qin Zhigu always apanied her. Going to nightclubs with your boyfriend is clearly a sign of recreational indulgence, not a sign of hunting for a sugar daddy. Since marrying Qin Zhiyou, she¡¯s been living a reclusive life, rarely appearing in public. Thest time they ran into her negotiating business with Manager Liu at STAR, they were all surprised. Even if she dide today, they didn¡¯t think she would be looking for a man. Besides, if Lu Weixi had wanted to cuckold him, she would have done it long ago. Qin Zhiyou had been in this state for years, it didn¡¯t make sense for Lu Weixi to wait until now to cheat on him. ¡°Yes, exactly,¡± He Weiyou agreed, nodding his head. ¡°However, Qin Zhizha was beaten pretty badly inside, and he keeps shouting about taking revenge on you. He¡¯ll probably go tattling to his mother and uncle, so you should be careful.¡± As they spoke, Qin Zhiyou simply ignored them. All of a sudden he turned around; his handsome face was devoid of any expression, not even a wrinkle in his brow. ¡°Zhi, Zhiyou¡­¡± It was only then that they noticed that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand was covered in blood. Whether the blood belonged to Qin Zhizha, or whether it was his own, they weren¡¯t sure. ¡°Is your hand okay? Were you injured in the fight? Do you want to get it bandaged at the hospital? It¡¯s bleeding.¡± Without responding, Qin Zhiyou turned around abruptly and left. ¡°Hey, where are you going?¡± Yu Sixing and He Weiyou followed him, watching as he walked straight out of the hot spring area, heading towards the hotel lobby. Soon, they heard the deafening roar of an engine. It appeared that Qin Zhiyou had driven away. The two exchanged a nce, deciding to clean up the mess first before discussing anything else. When they returned to the VIP room, Qin Zhizha had already left. ording to the staff, he had left the hotel even earlier than Qin Zhiyou, likely humiliated and defeated, with an egged face. Shortly after the whopping, he drove off with his gang. With the main actors gone, the so-called ¡°night of mystery¡± simply turned into an ordinary hot spring trip. As the duration of the hot spring was not restricted, many people got bored, soaked for a bit, and left. After Yu Sixing and He Weiyou had paid the fee, the hot springs management did not give them any more trouble. With no girls around, the two men found little to y with. They finished soaking in the hot spring, got a steam in the sauna and were ready to leave when Qin Zhiyou called. ¡°You guys are still at Dongshan Hot Spring, right? Help me find Lu Weixi¡¯s room number. Of course, the room may not have been booked in her name, she might have used the name Xue Feifei.¡± His voice was as calm as a still pond.. Chapter 67 - 67:1 Come to Find You (3) Chapter 67:1 Come to Find You (3) Trantor: 549690339 Room 302 at the East Mountain Hot Spring Hotel. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t take a shower in the hot spring area¡¯s shower center, but returned to the hotel room instead. She had a shower, and surprisingly, instead of rxing, she used the hotel¡¯sputer to discuss work rted stuff with her subordinates. It was not until theputer turned off that she sat in front of the dressing table, opened her makeup bag, took out her skincare products, and started applying them with great care. Xue Feifei found this quite intriguing. As she sat beside her, she asked in a puzzled tone, ¡°Are you¡­okay?¡± Lu Weixi, having finished applying her skincare products, turned around calmly and said, ¡°What could be wrong with me?¡± Saying she wasn¡¯t angry would absolutely be a lie. Besides the disgust brought on by Qin Zhizha¡¯s sudden intervention, she was more upset with Qin Zhiyou. Even though her feelings for Qin Zhiyou weren¡¯t particrly deep, they were still a married couple and had been living together for five years. He was a bit of a yboy, asionally demanding, and often stingy, but if she really asked him for something, he would never refuse. Their marriage, though seemingly a trade of interests, was initially orchestrated by Lu Weixi. Had she not interfered, Qin Zhiyou might not have parted ways with his fiancee. Of course, his fiancee¡¯s family was notpletely innocent either; they had yed a part in inducing her parents¡¯ divorce. Whether out of revenge, money, or some other reason, they ended up getting married. Qin Zhiyou was innocent, but he was dragged into it by her. Despite being so, he sill gave her money, so she could somewhat ept his harsh treatment. But there was a limit to her eptance. ¡°What I was thinking about is how to get along with him in the future. What frightens me most is what if he wants to have a child with me.¡± Only when she calmed down did she realize her idea of separation was not practical. She still needed a minimum livelihood of 50,000 a month. As long as Qin Zhiyou was paying, he would definitely not stop sleeping with her given his personality. But that wasn¡¯t the point. The point was, what if Qin Zhiyou one day proposed to have a child with her? Qin Zhiyou had remained on high alert thest few years, killing all possibilities in the cradle. But she knew that her mother-inw, Mrs. Yang, was really looking forward to them having a child as soon as possible. It was not just Mrs. Yang, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s grandfather also often asked her about her pregnancy status when they visited his mansion. She had initially thought that if her mother passed away one day, she would refuse to carry this empty title and would file for divorce. But Qin Zhiyou categorically stated that he would never divorce. Given his nature, unless she cheated on him, divorce was out of the question. However, she would definitely not take such an action. What would be the difference between her and her father if she did? ¡°What do you mean ¡®how to get along¡¯? Of course, you should go back and question him! What if you¡¯re at a disadvantage right now?¡± Xue Feifei unhesitatingly supported her. ¡°You can¡¯t retreat limitlessly. You ought to have a bottom line. If he crosses it, what will you do? Just endure it?¡± ¡°No way.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head resolutely. ¡°I may not do anything else, but at least I won¡¯t greet him with a smile anymore.¡± She was still a proud Miss Bai at heart. She had already pushed her tolerance to its limit. She initially thought she could at least maintain a harmonious rtionship with him on the surface, but she seemingly failed in doing even that. She wouldn¡¯t even entertain the thought of having a child. As the two women continued to talk, the doorbell suddenly rang.. Chapter 68 - 68:1 Come to Find You (4) Chapter 68:1 Come to Find You (4) Trantor: 549690339 Xue Feifei called out to the door, ¡°Who is it?¡± A woman¡¯s voice responded from the entrance, ¡°Room service.¡± Without a second thought, Xue Feifei rejected, ¡°I didn¡¯t call for room service.¡± There was a slight pause outside the door then the woman spoke again, ¡°Excuse me, are you, Miss Xue? Our hotel has a ¡®Mystic Night¡¯ event happening this evening, and we are offering a mystery gift to each guest. However, it must be personally epted by the guest themselves, or it will be deducted from our wages.¡± Xue Feifei and Lu Weixi exchanged nces. Who asked her to carelessly sign up for this ¡°Mystic Night¡± event? And this plea sounded so sincere, she had no choice but to nod, ¡°Okay, wait a moment.¡± Lu Weixi turned around and quickly made a call to the hotel¡¯s front desk for confirmation. Once confirmed, Xue Feifei walked to the door. As soon as she opened the door, Yu Sixing and He Weiyou, who were waiting outside, rushed in. Xue Feifei was startled, and instinctively tried to block them. But how was she, a single woman, supposed to fend off two strong men? Especially Yu Sixing, who shamelessly wrapped his arms around her waist and began pulling her out when he saw an attractive woman opening the door. Xue Feifei grew up with Lu Weixi and they were also college ssmates. Even though they didn¡¯t get along at that time, she still recognized their basic social rtionships. Yu Sixing and He Weiyou were both Qin Zhiyou¡¯s close friends and ssmates, meaning they were her seniors. Yu Sixing and He Weiyou might not recognize the ugly duckling from those years ago, who is now the third-rate celebrity Xue Feifei, but she definitely remembers them. On top of it, Yu Sixing was holding her, which left her simultaneously surprised, embarrassed, and furious. ¡°Let go, you bastard!¡± But Xue Feifei wasn¡¯t one to be trifled with; sensing Yu Sixing¡¯s embrace, she lifted her foot and stomped on his. s, she was wearing slippers in the hotel and he had leather shoes, so it had no effect except causing him to hold onto her tighter. Realizing her escape was futile, she quickly turned her head towards the room: ¡°Weixi, you¡­¡± Before she could finish, the cold sound of leather shoes was heard and Qin Zhiyou strode over from the corridor and walked straight into the room. Then he mmed the door shut with a loud ¡°bang¡±. It was only when the door was closed that Yu Sixing let go of her. He and He Weiyou breathed a sigh of relief, finally having found the right person. But before they could say anything, Xue Feifei had kicked him hard in a very sensitive area. Xue Feifei, wearing slippers, might not pack much power in her foot-stomp, but her vicious kick was a different story. Yu Sixing immediately sped his legs together and slowly copsed onto the floor, beads of cold sweat breaking out on his forehead due to the pain. He Weiyou got scared and rushed over to help him up. Damn it! Dare to embrace your madam; not killing you, you turtle¡¯s grandson! Xue Feifei shot him a fierce re, turned around, and tried to knock on the door. But the door was already closed, she couldn¡¯t enter, and she didn¡¯t know what to do next. Inside the room. Seeing Qin Zhiyou, Lu Weixi was rtively calm. Since meeting Qin Zhizha and learning that Qin Zhiyou was also here, she knew this moment woulde. She just didn¡¯t know it woulde so soon. The soundproofing of the hotel was quite good, she hadn¡¯t heard themotion from the hot spring area, and didn¡¯t know that Qin Zhiyou had already heard her conversation. ¡°Do you need something? If not, could you leave? I need to rest.¡± Qin Zhiyou coldly looked at her, took in the hint of distaste in her eyes, and slowly began, ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I need something? I came here to bed you..¡± Chapter 69 - 69: Acting Like a Dog (1) Chapter 69: Acting Like a Dog (1) Trantor: 549690339 After a moment of surprise, Lu Weixi quickly calmed down. Thankfully, she had already considered the possibility and thought that separating would be immature. However, she really didn¡¯t want to put on a smiling face to receive Qin Zhiyou anymore. Qin Zhiyou had his principles. Did he think she would willingly wait at home all the time without meddling in his affairs? Qin Zhiyou watched as she turned around, went to the bar nearby to fetch a bottle of water and opened it. She carefully washed a ss until it was clean and filled it with water. During the entire process, she didn¡¯t nce at him or speak to him. Only after she had finished her water did she serenely turn her head, her expression indifferent, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m not in a good mood today.¡± Her expression remained cold, and her body unconsciously receded slightly ¨C not out of fear, but simply because she didn¡¯t want to be in contact with him. His Adam¡¯s apple bobbed up and down. He stopped when he was about thirty centimetres away from Lu Weixi. His feet didn¡¯t move forward anymore, but his upper body was slowly leaning in. His voice turned husky, just like the dim light, ¡°But what can I do, because I just¡­.¡± Chapter 70 - 70: Acting Like a Dog (2) Chapter 70: Acting Like a Dog (2) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou took advantage of his physique and height to restrain all her resistance, making her unable to move. Lu Weixi was somewhat out of breath. After struggling to regain herposure, she managed to say: ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you br¡ª¡± That¡¯s enough. The more she scolded him, the more spirited he became. What was most infuriating was that, after many years of marriage, Qin Zhiyou was well-acquainted with all her tiny reactions. The angrier she got, the more he seemed to take her on a dizzying, tumultuous ride. No matter what, he was able to instantly zero in on all her actions and disrupt her thoughts. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t want to speak or pay him any attention, turning her back to avoid looking at him. Just the thought of his fingers having caressed countless women, his lips having kissed countless women, made her feel a surge of nausea. She wished she could take a hundred, or even a hundred and eighty baths to wash his scent off of her. Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t help but turn around, frowning, her voice full of revulsion and rejection. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, have you had enough? Weren¡¯t you done with your inspection earlier? If you¡¯ve had your fun, just leave. I¡¯m tired, I want to sleep. I don¡¯t have time to indulge in your whims.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze was indifferent. Seeing her obvious disgust did not make him back off. His eyshes lowered slightly, and he slowly uttered, ¡°Not yet. I still want¡­¡± No matter what he wanted, she certainly didn¡¯t. Lu Weixi simply didn¡¯t want to carry on this entanglement with him. They were husband and wife, he paid for it, she had no options, but to be aspliant and obedient as before was out of the question. She had once wished that he would stop fooling around outside. Now, all she could think was that he should go out and mess around with anyone he wanted, just as long as he didn¡¯te back to torment her. Just as she was about to get up, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s armzily searched around the bedside table, actually pulling out a different style. With a lift of his eyelid, he said, ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you? I still want.¡± However, in the end, his hands were holding her slightly reddened face, intending to kiss her with some sort of reverence. But just as he was about to make contact, Lu Weixi frowned, closed her eyes, and turned her face away, refusing to face him. The kiss he intended for her lipsnded on her cheek instead.. Chapter 71 - 71: Acting Like a Dog (3) Chapter 71: Acting Like a Dog (3) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou noticed her obvious look of disgust, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbed, his gaze was dark, and not long after, he got up. When Lu Weixi opened her eyes, she saw Qin Zhiyou standing at the foot of the bed, raising his eyebrows, his lips slightly curled, an impish grin on his face. His head lowered, he added in a somewhat regretful tone, ¡°I really do like you ¨C as a person. You are the mostpatible woman I¡¯ve met in these years.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s temples throbbed. She could smack this shameless bastard with an ashtray if she had one! Qin Zhiyou waspletely unfazed, dressed immactely in a suit, with even his shirt buttons perfectly aligned. In contrast, she looked disheveled, with her hair all over the ce. He stood by the bed, his face was calm and dignified. Yet, the words that came out of his mouth were utterly shameless, ¡°I will seriously consider what you saidst night. You¡¯re right, the number of women is meaningless, quality is the key. In theing days, I¡¯ll continue to work hard, right, my dear wife.¡± Hisst few words were said with a yful tone, which almost drove Lu Weixi mad. Especially when he leaned down as if to kiss her, Lu Weixi swung at him. Qin Zhiyou easily blocked it, and when she tried to p him with her other hand, he caught that too. He held her hands, leaned in towards her with a smug expression, and pecked her on the cheek. As he was leaving, he cleared his throat, his lips curling into a smile. He straightens his clothes, stretcheszily, strolls to the door, and says cheerily before he opens it, ¡°Goodnight, hope you have sweet dreams.¡± A pillow flew towards him from Lu Weixi¡¯s direction. She clung onto the nket, shaking with anger. How could she have been so blind to provoke this insatiably greedy wolf! Especially when she was trying to get back at Qin Zhigu! However, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s smile vanished the moment he stepped outside the door. Outside, Xue Feifei was crouching in the corner, and even though Yu Sixing got kicked, he was leaning against the wall for support, with He Weiyou apanying them. Seeing Qin Zhiyou stepping out cheerfully after causing so muchmotion, they didn¡¯t need any exnations to understand what had happened. Xue Feifei¡¯s eyes turned red instantly, she red at Qin Zhiyou fiercely but knew better than to disturb her friend in there who needed peace to lick her wounds. Doing otherwise would only make things worse. Qin Zhiyou ignored her, striding away. Yu Sixing stood up too swiftly and grimaced in pain, asking, ¡°Hey, where are you going?¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t respond, walked towards the hotel lobby, and Yu Sixing hobbled after him with He Weiyou. Their silhouettes quickly vanished down the hotel hallway. Soon after, they heard the sound of a car engine. It seems they had already left. It was only half an hourter when Xue Feifei started to cautiously knock on the door.. Chapter 72 - 72: Acting Like a Dog (4) Chapter 72: Acting Like a Dog (4) Trantor: 549690339 After a brief moment of surprise, Lu Weixi quickly calmed down. Thankfully, she had already contemted the idea of living separately, which didn¡¯t seem very mature to her. But she was indeed tired of humoring Qin Zhiyou with a smiling face. Qin Zhiyou had his principles, not wanting her encroaching too far into his territory. Was she supposed to just wait around at home all the time? Qin Zhiyou watched as she turned away, went to the nearby bar, picked up a bottle of water, opened it, thoroughly cleaned a ss, and poured the water into it. Throughout the entire process, she didn¡¯t nce at him once, nor did she talk to him. Only after she finished her water did she turn her head, looking unperturbed, Sorry, I¡¯m not in the mood today.¡± Her expression was still cold, but her body had already unconsciously started to retreat slightly ¡ª not out of fear, but simply because she didn¡¯t wish to interact with him. He swallowed, halting at a distance of thirty centimeters from Lu Weixi. His feet didn¡¯t move forward, but his upper body slowly leaned in, his voice bing husky, resonating like the dim lights, ¡°But what can I do, I just¡­¡± Lu Weixi gave him a quick nce. Qin Zhiyou was dressed neatly and didn¡¯t have any hint of perfuming. Considering how quickly he had found her room and from what she knew about him, he was unlikely to have been engaging with those women at the party. However, even if that were the case, he might have simply lost interest because of Qin Zhizha¡¯s appearance. What had he been doing before? Lu Weixi slightly lowered her head, intentionally avoiding him, maintained herposed tone, ¡°If you¡¯re asking me why I¡¯m here, it¡¯s because I came out with Xue Feifei. I wasn¡¯t aware of this event earlier, nor have I been ying games with any other men. There¡¯s no need to inspect.¡± It was somewhat ironic. He could y around, but he couldn¡¯t tolerate the slightest hint of her potentially having an affair. Firstly, it was because of her higher moral standards; secondly, she didn¡¯t care much about that aspect of life; having no interest was also fine. The time was limited; she preferred to devote her energy to work, take care of her mother, and maintain her own well-being, no energy left to flirt with young boys. However, even after she spoke, Qin Zhiyou still didn¡¯t respond. His expression remained indifferent, standing in her way, preventing her from moving forward. Lu Weixi frowned, she thought she had already made herself clear. What more did he want from her? Surely he didn¡¯t want her to conduct an inspection? She turned her head slightly, rubbing her slightly swollen temples. She didn¡¯t want to bother with him anymore. It was rare for her to have a work-free weekend, she didn¡¯t want to deal with the man right in front of her, hindering her from enjoying it, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I really am tired today and not in the mood. Besides, Xue Feifei is also here, we are sharing a room, and I need to look after her.¡± She felt she had been forgiving enough, even suggesting, ¡°If you really want to, there are plenty of other women out there¡­¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s brain was slightly oxygen-deficient. She finally managed to adjust her mood and tried to put herself together, ¡°You bastard, Qi Zhiyou¡­¡± There was no need to continue cursing. The more she cursed, the more energy he seemed to have. The more agitated she became, the more enthusiastic he got. No matter what, he was always able to catch her off guard and disrupt her thoughts. The worst thing was, this bastard even evaluated her boundaries, ¡°This one is not very useful, switch to another one next time.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t want to talk, nor did she want to deal with him. She turned her back on him, not wanting to look at him. ¡°Have you had enough fun, Qin Zhiyou? If you¡¯re done, please leave. I¡¯m tired, I want to sleep. I don¡¯t have time to entertain your whims.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes remained indifferent. Seeing her obvious disgust didn¡¯t deter him, he lowered hisshes, slowly uttering a few words, ¡°I want to¡­¡± Don¡¯t care what you want, I certainly don¡¯t. Lu Weixi really didn¡¯t want to entangle with him any longer. They were married, he was providing for her, she really didn¡¯t have a choice. But being obedient like she used to be was out of the question. She previously wanted him to stop messing around outside. Now, all she could think of was, go out and be with whoever you want, just don¡¯te back and bother me. Just as she was about to get up, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s armnguidly reached for the bedside table, flipping out a different item. His eyes nced over, ¡°Didn¡¯t I just say, I want to¡­¡± However, in the end, he cupped her slightly flushed face with both hands, trying to kiss her with a sense of reverence. But just as he was about to do so, Lu Weixi frowned, shutting her eyes and turning her head away. She didn¡¯t want to face him, his kissnded on her cheek instead. After a long pause. Qin Zhiyou, witnessing her clearly disgusted expression, swallowed. His eyes buried in obscurity and without much dy, he got up. When Lu Weixi opened her eyes, she saw Qin Zhiyou standing beside the bed, eyebrows raised, lips slightly hooked into a sly grin. His head lowered in a bit of reflection, ¡°I really like you ¡ª as a person. You¡¯re the most ¨C harmonious woman I¡¯ve encountered all these years.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s temples pulsed with a rhythm, she really wanted to smash this shameless jerk¡¯s face with an ashtray! Qin Zhiyou, nonchnt, dressed in a neat suit, even his shirt button matched perfectly in ce with the seam. Contrasting with her dishevelled hair, she appeared to be quite a mess. He stood there, looking dignified and noble but what he said was utterly shameless, ¡°I¡¯ll give careful thought to what you saidst night. You¡¯re right. umting women in quantity serves no purpose; it¡¯s the quality that matters. In the days toe, I¡¯ll work harder, right my beloved wife?¡± Hisst few words were said yfully, which nearly drove Lu Weixi mad. Especially when he moved closer before leaving. Unwilling to let him get his way, she attempted to p him. Qin Zhiyou caught her hand mid-air, she sent another hand swinging towards him which he promptly caught as well. Holding both her hands, he moved closer with satisfaction and pecked lightly on her cheek. As he prepared to leave, he coughed lightly, adjusted his clothes, stretched leisurely, and walked to the door with graceful long strides. Before he left, he turned to her cheerily, ¡°Goodnight, sweet dreams.¡± Lu Weixi hurled a pillow after him. Holding a nket, she was quivering in frustration. How could she not have seen who he truly was? Even if it was about annoying Qin Zhigu, she shouldn¡¯t have provoked this big bad wolf that greedily devoured everything! Qin Zhiyou¡¯s smile faded the instant he stepped outside the door. Xue Feifei had been squatting outside in the corner. Despite being kicked, Yu Sixmg hadposed himself with the support of the wall, and He Weiyou had apanied him. It was clear to them without any exnation what had transpired. They saw Qin Zhiyou walking out cheerfully after quite a long time. Xue Feifei¡¯s eyes reddened instantly. She red fiercely at Qin Zhiyou, longing tofort her friend inside the room, but realized that the friend needed space to nurse her wounds in solitude. Ignoring her, Qin Zhiyou walked briskly away. Yu Sixing asked as he rose to his feet with some pain, ¡°Hey, Qin Zhiyou, where are you going?¡± Qin Zhiyou headed in the direction of the hotel lobby without responding. Yu Sixing, with a limp, and Hui Weiyou hurried to catch up with him. Not long after, the sound of a car engine revved up outside the door, implying that they had driven away. Only after another half-hour passed did Xue Feifei knock cautiously on the door. When Lu Weixi opened the door, she seemed tranquil, herplexion normal; she showed neither outrage nor utter destion. The room was fine as well, the bed was tidy, the pillows and nkets were properly arranged. It seemed that Lu Weixi had taken another bath, her entire being radiated with the scent of shower gel. Seeing her seeminglyposed, Xue Feifei hesitated, ¡°You¡­¡± ¡®Tm fine,¡± Lu Weixi shook her head. She wasn¡¯t the girl she used to be, who would wail and make a fuss about little things. As for the man she herself chose, she would even stick to him on her knees if she had to. She was hopeful that Qin Zhiyou had promised there wouldn¡¯t be unwanted scenarios in the future. Of course, although she hoped for the best, she still felt sickened. No matter what Qin Zhiyou did, sorry, she couldn¡¯t be as obedient and gentle towards him like she used to be, even with money offered. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m really fine,¡± Lu Weixi saw Xue Feifei¡¯s obvious worry and managed a smile, ¡°at any rate, I am Mrs. Qin, legally and rightfully married. I can still speak for myself in front of grandpa Qin. Plus, with me around, I will be like a thorn to Qin Zhigu, he has to treat me well on the surface.¡± ¡°¡­All right.¡± Although Xue Feifei didn¡¯t quite believe it, she didn¡¯t say anything more and they both tidied up and went to sleep. Despite having her mind full of thoughts, Lu Weixi slept almost immediately upon touching the bed. Both of them slept until daylight, only waking up when the hotel¡¯s breakfast time was almost over andzily got up. They had breakfast, took a leisurely walk, and drove back. On the way, Xue Feifei received a phone call. Lu Weixi turned the car around taking her directly to the ce she needed to be. As she got out of the car, her assistant and agent swiftly came over. It was some important audition she had to attend. Lu Weixi apanied her until she was in the makeup room before going downstairs. There weren¡¯t many people she valued, every single one was precious. When she got home, Aunt Hao came to greet her. As soon as she got out of the car, she noticed the garage. Good, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car wasn¡¯t there. Aunt Hao asked her, ¡°Madam, would you like anything to eat?¡± She didn¡¯t feel like eating since it was neither early norte, and since she had a substantial breakfast at the hotel. Knowing that Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t home, Lu Weixi felt like ordering something, ¡°Please make some millet soup for me tonight, served with some green vegetables, preserved eggs, and sauteed mushrooms will do. I want the millet soup to be thick, with lots of rice oil. I¡¯m going to rest now, you can call me when dinner is ready.¡± Aunt Hao agreed and went on to prepare. Lu Weixi walked upstairs lightly, she didn¡¯t feel tired at all, but once shey on the bed, she fell asleep immediately, sleeping deeply and soundly. When Aunt Hao woke her up, it was already dusk. Shezily got up, went to the bathroom to rinse her mouth and wash her face. As she was about to reach the stairs, she almost tripped and tumbled down. Why is Qin Zhiyou back again? Chapter 73 - 73; Multiple Choice Questions (1) Chapter 73:; Multiple Choice Questions (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Xue Feifei had been squatting in the corner outside the entire time. Although Yu Sixing had been kicked, he had been propped against the wall for quite a while to ease the pain, with He Weiyou apanying him. The three of them watched as Qin Zhiyou cheerfully stepped out of the door. Even without anyone saying a word, they all understood what had transpired despite the lengthy period that had passed. Xue Feifei¡¯s eyes reddened. She red at Qin Zhiyou but decided not tofort her friend inside the room, knowing that the best support for her friend at the moment was peace and solitude to nurse her wounds, any interference would be counter-productive. Qin Zhiyou paid no mind to her, and strode off. Yu Sixing shakily got up wincing in pain, and asked with a contorted face, ¡°Hey, Qin Zhiyou, where are you going?¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t reply, but walked towards the hotel lobby. Yu Sixing, limping along with He Weiyou, followed him. The silhouettes of the three men quickly disappeared into the hotel hallway. A short whileter, the sound of a revving car engine echoed from outside, indicating their departure. Half an hourter, Xue Feifei gently knocked on the door. When Lu Weixi answered, her face was calm, herplexion normal. There were no histrionics nor despair. The room was properly ventted, though slightly chilly because the window was open. Even the bed was tidily made, and Lu Weixi, smelling of shower gel, seemed to have taken a bath. Upon seeing herposed demeanor, Xue Feifei hesitated, ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Lu Weixi shook her head. She was no longer the immature girl that would fuss over trivialities. As for the man she¡¯d chosen, she would continue with their rtionship even if it meant metaphorically bowing down to him. She chose to think positively ¨C at least Qin Zhiyou promised there wouldn¡¯t be any more messy scenes like the one they¡¯d experienced. Of course, she felt revulsion for Qin Zhiyou despite her ostrich-like denial. As for ever treating him with warmth and gentleness like before, she knew she just couldn¡¯t ever do it again, irrespective of the circumstances. ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯m really okay.¡± Seeing Xue Feifei¡¯s evident worry, Lu Weixi chuckled. ¡°At the end of the day, I¡¯m still Qin Zhiyou¡¯swfully wedded wife, I still hold some sway over him in the eyes of his grandfather. Plus, my presence in his life is like a thorn in his side when ites to Qin Zhigu, so at the very least, he¡¯ll treat me well on the surface,¡± she reasoned. ¡°¡­Alright.¡± Even though she wasn¡¯t entirely convinced, Xue Feifei held her tongue as the two of them prepared themselves for bed. Despite Lu Weixi¡¯s tumultuous thoughts, she fell into a deep sleep after little hesitation. The two of them managed to sleep untilte morning, almost missing the hotel¡¯s breakfast. After a leisurely breakfast and stroll, they finally headed back. On the way back, Xue Feifei received a call. Lu Weixi made a detour to drop her off at her appointments. Xue Feifei¡¯s assistant and manager hurried over as soon as she got out of the car as she had an important audition to attend. Lu Weixi only left after she saw Xue Feifei off to her makeup room. She didn¡¯t have many people she cared about, so every one of them was precious to her. When they got home, Aunt Hao was there to greet them. As she got out of the car, Lu Weixi noticed the garage was empty. Great, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car wasn¡¯t there. Aunt Hao asked her, ¡°Madam, would you like something to eat?¡± It wasn¡¯t exactly meal-time, and she wasn¡¯t hungry having had a substantial breakfast earlier. Knowing that Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t home, Lu Weixi felt rxed enough to order: ¡°Make me some millet porridge tonight and pair it with some leafy greens, a slice of salted egg and some sauteed mushrooms. I prefer the porridge to be thick, with ayer of rice bran oil on top. I¡¯ll take a rest now, wake me when dinner is ready.¡± Aunt Hao agreed as Lu Weixi lightly made her way upstairs. She¡¯d thought she wouldn¡¯t be tired, but the moment she got into bed, she fell into a deep sleep. By the time Aunt Hao woke Lu Weixi up, evening had fallen. She sluggishly got out of bed, rinsed her mouth and went to wash her face. Just as she reached the top of the stairs, she almost missed a step when she saw who was at the bottom. Why was Qin Zhiyou back already? Seeing here down, Qin Zhiyou was indifferent, as if the dapper beast he¡¯d been the night before had been someone else. He nced at her then turned back to discussing work details with Secretary Wang. Seeing theck of attention Qin Zhiyou was giving her, Lu Weixi felt some of the pressure lessen. Though she knew Qin Zhiyou was back not out of love or care for her but simply because she was easy to conquer with her delicate body, she was still a beautiful woman whose figure was well-maintained. She even had ballet training in the past. If one was to enjoy her physical charms alone, she must be better than most women on Zhiyou¡¯s list. After speaking briefly with Secretary Wang, the dinner prepared by Aunt Hao arrived, along with a portion for Qin Zhiyou. When he was not in their bedroom, he yed the part of the perfect gentleman, a wealthy man¡¯s son, not uttering a word as he ate. Once he finished his dinner, he retreated back to his study. When Lu Weixi saw him head towards his study, she heaved a sigh of relief, she felt like letting off fireworks in celebration. If he went to his study, there was an 80% probability that he wouldn¡¯t return. She was already grateful that they could maintain their outward appearance of marital harmony, as it seemed unlikely that they would ever be congenial towards each other again. Yet, that night, Qin Zhiyou fell into the remaining 20% probability. Tomorrow was Monday, and after a two-day break, there was quite a bit of work waiting for her. Qin Zhiyou retreated to his study, and she went back to her bedroom in an orderly fashion. She opened herptop, drew a few diagrams, then picked up some relevant books to enrich her knowledge. With two luxury vi projects this month, her workload had been significantly lighter thanst month when she was overworked to the point of vomiting blood. She resolved to work diligently to increase her professional status, or design some well-known projects. Bing a famous designer would allow her to livefortably for several years off a single project rather than scrambling for more business as she currently did. After reading for several hours, Lu Weixi massaged her throbbing brows, turned out the tablemp, put down her books, and stretched. She warmed up a cup of milk and sipped it slowly. She then went to the restroom to wash and prepare for her bath. Just as she got halfway through her bath, the bathroom door was pushed open ¨C Qin Zhiyou hade again. As he had once burst in while she was showering, Lu Weixi immediately grabbed a towel to cover herself and then pulled the shower curtain close, confronting him warily, ¡°What do you want?¡± Why hadn¡¯t he used the bathroom in his study? Although Qin Zhiyou had entered, he didn¡¯t invade her solitude, instead, he went about brushing his teeth outside. After he finished brushing his teeth, he fetched after-shave and a razor and began to shave his slightly long stubble. Lu Weixi remained on guard under the shower, observing him from the gap in the shower curtain until he finished shaving and left the room. As Lu Weixi sighed in relief, she thought to herself: Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t overstep his boundaries in full consciousness. What happenedst night had to do with his fear that she would truly mess around with the swimwear men. Men, whether they love their wives or not, dislike being cuckolded by their spouses. It¡¯s not about jealousy, but rather their primal instinct as males to protect their territory and females. Before Lu Weixi could finish her train of thought, Qin Zhiyou returned. This time, he pulled back the shower curtain, wearing just a pair of pants. Lu Weixi looked at what he was holding and finally understood why he had left the bathroom earlier and then returned: he had gone to get a small ¡®barrier¡¯! Chapter 74 - 74 Multiple Choice (2) Chapter 74: Multiple Choice (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Qin Zhiyou, get out!¡± Lu Weixi was furious. They had been married for five years and had never shared a bath. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t get involved, he just wiggled a box he was holding, ¡°If it¡¯s in the bathroom, I¡¯d only need one. If it¡¯s outside, I¡¯d use all of them. You choose.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± In the past, they were always direct with each other, they never acted this twisted. She knew he was shameless, but she never expected he could be this shameless! She ground her teeth and spat out, ¡°Get lost!¡± Qin Zhiyou simply responded with an ¡°Oh,¡± Then, without getting angry, he slightly raised his peach blossom eyes, ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll wait for you outside.¡± You better not wait forever! Because of his instigation, Lu Weixi began to hope that she could bath until the end of time and nevere out. She took her bath very, very seriously, so much so that her fingers and toes became swollen. Discontent, she finally left the bathroom. Qin Zhiyou was alreadyid in bed. Seeing hering out he frowned in displeasure, ¡°Why did you take so long?¡± Not so much, you¡¯re still awake. To readers! our content is stolen.Please copy and se@rch this link " /39h6j " to support us She deliberately took her time blow drying her hair, taking care of her skin, while Qin Zhiyou was discussing work with his subordinates. The messages kepting one after the other, and even when she was finished with everything, he was still working. Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t just sit at the dressing table, so she reluctantly went to bed. She nced at Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phone, and it seemed he was texting in English. No wonder people were still discussing work with him even at thiste hour ¨C it turns out he was negotiating with his European department. It would be nice if they kept talking and he doesn¡¯t fall asleep ore over. As soon as Lu Weixiid down, Qin Zhiyou on the side turned off his phone and lights. Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t stand it, she turned around: ¡°Aren¡¯t you fond of going out? Why do you always¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fingers were cold and slightly damp, like a snake hissing, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I pay for it.¡± Last month she did hope that he coulde home more often so she could get the one hundred thousand yuan. Now she has got her own business, she really hoped that he would get far far away. ¡°Didn¡¯t you not want to pay?¡± At the end ofst month, she begged him. She was so pitiful, all just to make up for a few tens of thousands, but Qin Zhiyou just would note back. In the dark, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice was calm, and he logically exined, ¡°I¡¯ve done the math carefully. Coming home for a night only costs ten thousand yuan, whereas going out, opening a bottle of wine wouldn¡¯t even stop at ten thousand, not to mention other expenses. As you said, there are lots of things to enjoy outside, but it¡¯s all a mess. If something goes wrong, it¡¯s over. Plus, you¡¯re not ugly, and your figure isn¡¯t bad either. Even though your attitude is no good, and your techniques arecking, but given the current harsh economic environment and the downgraded consumption, I guess I can endure you¡­¡± Lu Weixi was so angry that she gritted her teeth. She really wanted to scratch his handsome face and tear his thin lips apart.. Chapter 75 - 75: Multiple Choice Questions (3) Chapter 75: Multiple Choice Questions (3) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you damn miser¡­¡± Before she could finish the word ¡°door¡±, he moved towards her. Only children make choices, adults choose to refuse them all. Lu Weixi was already extremely tired and was further exhausted by him. Struggling to speak, she said, ¡°Can¡¯t you note home?¡± Qin Zhiyou answered confidently, ¡°I can¡¯t, need to save money.¡± Lu Weixi refused: ¡°But I don¡¯t want to be with you.¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s temples throbbed painfully as she forced herself to sit up, her voice stern. ¡°You should know what I mean. I don¡¯t want to go on like this with you.¡± Qin Zhiyou also slowly sat up. Although the lights weren¡¯t on, she could feel the unconcerned brightness in his eyes and the careless tone of his voice. ¡°We¡¯ve been married for five years, we¡¯ve been together countless times. Isn¡¯t it a bitte for you to call the shots now? Even if you don¡¯t want to tomorrow, won¡¯t I still return once next monthes? What¡¯s the difference?¡± To readers! our content is stolen.Please copy and se@rch this link " /39h6j " to support us Lu Weixi suddenly had a feeling. Had he discovered something when they were at the hot springs? Did he know she wanted a separation, that she didn¡¯t want him toe back, so he deliberately acted out like this? The more she didn¡¯t want him to touch her, the more he made a scene. It had nothing to do with love, it was just the instinct of a male animal. But apart from Xue Feifei, there was no one else around her, and Xue Feifei was her best friend who hated Qin Zhiyou the most, so she definitely wouldn¡¯t betray her. He couldn¡¯t get a divorce, didn¡¯t want to go find someone else for the time being, so he came back to find her, and it was cheaper, too. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, I hate you.¡± In the darkness, Lu Weixi said these words through gritted teeth. Over there, Qin Zhiyou, who had just been speaking confidently, suddenly fell silent. Even though he was close, she couldn¡¯t see his face, but she could vaguely hear the sound of him swallowing. After a long moment, she heard a softugh, followed by his indifferent voice: ¡°I don¡¯t love you, either.¡± No need to say more after that, they bothy down, one turned left, one turned right, neither of them said anything, simply loathing each other. Lu Weixi had a nightmare. In her dream, she seemed to be back at the moment when her parents¡¯ home changed six years ago. Lu Xun once said, what is tragedy? A tragedy is showing the destruction of something valuable in life. In her senior year, it seemed as if all her happiness had shattered overnight, everything had changed. Her parents divorced, arguing all night, throwing things, silent. Then there was a new round of arguing with family and friends, throwing things, more silence. This cycle repeated a few times, from early autumn till winter, they no longer argued, only when they met again was at the Civil Affairs Bureau. She stood by her mother, and on her father¡¯s side was that woman, that woman¡¯s daughter, and a whole bunch of legal affairs, executives, teams from thepany. Snowkes drifted in the sky, highlighting the stubborn yet ridiculous figures of her and her mother, standing alone. She knew that her mother wanted to divorce yet didn¡¯t want to. She felt the same way¨Cshe loved her father, but hated him even more. The day after her parents divorced, she went to the police station and changed herst name from Bai to Lu. Not long after, during a physical examination, her mother was diagnosed with liver cancer. It wasn¡¯t untilter that she found out that her mother might have sensed her father¡¯s infidelity for a long time, just had been hiding it from her. Her mother didn¡¯t know at the time that her father¡¯s mistress was her own longtime friend, but she vaguely felt there was such a person. The stupidest thing her mother did was telling that friend about her suspicion of her father¡¯s infidelity. As a result, even though she had her doubts for the next few years, her father and her friend were on guard against her, hiding it so well that she was none the wiser. It might be this kind of long-term pressure that led her mother to develop liver cancer. However, at this time, Qin Zhigu broke up with her. Because of her ex-best friend. She could never forget the sight of Qin Zhigu looking determined as he stood silently in front of her. Nor could she forget her former best friend tearfully clinging to his arm, seemingly fragile and pitiful, but with a fleeting look of smug satisfaction in her eyes. Just like that snowy day when she and her mother stood in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau, severing all ties with her father. It was clearly a sunny day, clearly the peach blossoms were blooming in March, so why did it feel like it was snowing again? Then¡­ She also remembered the surprised expression on Qin Zhigu¡¯s face when she first appeared as a couple with Qin Zhiyou. Not just Qin Zhigu, but her ex-best friend, her father¡¯s mistress and her daughter, the Qin family, and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fiancee¡¯s family, as well as other rtives and friends. The expressions were varied and wonderful, a feast for the eyes. Soon, her father took his mistress and her daughter and went abroad. The Qin brothers, Zhigu and Zhizha, also went abroad to study. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fiancee and her family also left. With all the hustle and bustle gone, after their marriage, Qin Zhiyou continued to live a life of debauchery. She only needed to focus on her studies, work, and taking care of her sick mother. Life continued day by day, but now, Qin Zhiyou was challenging her bottom line. She wanted to fight, but it was hard. However, it was okay, at least she wasn¡¯t out of options. Luckily, she had no feelings for Qin Zhiyou. No matter how bad he could be, it was just a cycle of pushing and pulling. In her dream, Lu Weixi furrowed her brows, her lips moving lightly. She turned around, curling up as if she were a baby in her mother¡¯s womb, feeling so cold. But it seemed that suddenly, a warm stove tenderly surrounded her, and she couldn¡¯t help but move closer to its warmth. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes grew deeper, and his Adam¡¯s apple moved up and down. Slowly, he wrapped his arm around her, drawing her in. After a while, he lowered his head slightly, rubbing his chin gently on the top of her head. A momentter, noticing that Lu Weixi showed no sign of resistance, he smoothed the creases between her eyebrows with his fingers. Gently, delicately, as if fearing to wake her. In his restless state, he vaguely heard a broken sound. He slightly moved away, leaning in to listen closer. Lu Weixi in her dream seemed to feel the heat source moving away, she stretched out her arm, gently holding his neck, her voice was a soft murmur, ¡°Don¡¯t go¡­ don¡¯t leave me¡­. Zhi¡­¡± Chapter 76 - 76: Multiple Choice (4) Chapter 76: Multiple Choice (4) Trantor: 549690339 On the day after her parents¡¯ divorce, she ran to the police station and requested that herst name be changed from Bai to Lu. Not long after, her mother was diagnosed with liver cancer during a routine check-up. It was onlyter that she learned her mother may have noticed her father¡¯s odd behavior for some time but had kept it from her. Her mother didn¡¯t know that the other woman was her old friend, but she had a vague feeling about her existence. The most foolish thing her mother had done was to confide in that friend about her suspicions of her father¡¯s infidelity and, as a result, for the following years, although her mother had doubts, her father and the other woman had prepared defenses. The stress umted over time eventually led to her mother¡¯s liver cancer diagnosis. Then, at that stage, Qin Zhigu broke up with her. Because of that former best friend. She can never forget Qin Zhigu standing silently, yet determinedly in front of her, nor her former best friend clinging to his arm with tears glistening, seemingly weak and pitiful, but with a fleeting, victorious glint in her eyes. It all felt eerily simr to that snow-filled day when she and her mother stood before the Civil Affairs Bureau and said goodbye to her father. It was a sunny day, the peach blossoms were in full bloom, so why did it feel like it was snowing again? Then¡­ She could still recall the surprise written over Qin Zhigu¡¯s face when she appeared as a couple with Qin Zhiyou in front of everyone. Not just him, but her former best friend, the mistress¡¯s mother, her phndering father, the Qin family, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fiancee and her family, and their friends and rtives. The myriad expressions painted a colorful, fascinating tapestry. Shortly after, her father left the country with that woman and her daughter. Qin Zhigu and his brother, Qin Zhizha, went overseas to study. The family of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s previous fiancee also moved away. Once the grandeur faded and they got married, Qin Zhiyou continued to gallivant around, and she was left to study, work, and take care of her sick mother. She was even now dealing with more challenges from Qin Zhiyou. Though she was struggling, she understood that at least she still had options. Luckily, she was devoid of any emotions towards Qin Zhiyou. No matter how distasteful he was, it was just a matter of tit for tat. Dreaming, Lu Weixi was visibly distressed, her lips opening and closing. She turned over and curled up like a baby in a womb, feeling a cold chill. But suddenly, a warm stove seemed to epass her softly, she involuntarily moved closer to it. On the bed, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes darkened, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbed, and with a gentle movement, he gathered her into his embrace. After a moment, he tipped his head, lightly brushing his chin on the top of her head. After another while realizing she showed no resistance, he carefully smoothed out the crease between her eyebrows with his finger, as though afraid he¡¯d wake her. In her uneasy sleep, he heard fragmented soundsing from her lips. He pulled away slightly to listen more closely. In her dream, Lu Weixi seemed to feel the warmth moving away and reached out, lightly wrapping her arms around his neck, murmuring in a voice as soft as a kitten¡¯s mew, ¡°Don¡¯t go¡­ don¡¯t leave me¡­ Zhu¡­.¡± Chapter 77 - 77: Leaving or Staying (1) Chapter 77: Leaving or Staying (1) Trantor: 549690339 Thest word was so tiny, like a mosquito, no longer discernible. All the warmth on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face froze, his expression rapidly changing. Indeed, he didn¡¯t hear clearly what Lu Weixi saidst; he didn¡¯t want to. He even regretted that he had purposely leaned in to hear her sleep talk! Lu Weixi in her sleep was unaware of anything, just feeling cold and snuggled closer. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes darkened, and his brows furrowed deeper. He reached out, wanting to push this woman away, but when his palm touched her shoulder, he heard her pitiful voice, ¡°Don¡¯t leave¡­¡± His fingers clenched tightly into a fist, his entire body tensed up. God knows how long it took for him to rx again. He swallowed and pulled her back into his arms. He lowered his head, his lips slightly deep as they captured the tip of her hair, teeth grinding against it in resentment, ¡°Sometimes I really wish¡­¡± What he wished, he didn¡¯t say, just let out a long sigh after a long time. Lu Weixi was awakened by the rm clock. When she woke up, she was the only one in the room, the bed next to her was empty, Qin Zhiyou was already gone. She hadn¡¯t slept well the night before, mentally tired, waking up early this morning was a double attack of mental and physical exhaustion. She was even a bit worried that he might sneak back again tonight to repeat the scene. Fortunately, she had already done a part of today¡¯s work assignmentst night. After getting the basic work done, she then focused all her energy on the design of the two vis. Although the overall framework had been approved, there were still bits and pieces that needed to be filled, and the client kept adding requirements. But overall, as long as she finished within this week, it would be fine. But Lu Weixi was in a state where she was determined to pull an all-nighter at the office, and to get the first draft out as soon as possible. Xiaochen and Xiaoqian stayed with her until eight in the evening, but couldn¡¯t stay any longer. They weren¡¯t opposed to working overtime, when a project got intense overtime was inevitable. But this kind of pointless stalling¡­ Could it be that she was brainwashed by the much-chatter about ¡°996 work schedule¡± (work from nine in the morning until nine at night, six days a week), that she wanted to adopt it as a mantra? Xiaochen nudged Xiaoqian, who gathered up her courage to ask, ¡°Um, Manager Lu, I have something at home¡­¡± It was then that Lu Weixi raised her head from theputer. ¡°Oh, you guys can go home after working. Don¡¯t mind me.¡± When they heard her words, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian were relieved and immediately started packing up. Before leaving, Xiaochen kindly brewed Lu Weixi a cup of ck coffee. Lu Weixi worked until nine before stretching and standing up. The ck coffee had long since gotten cold, but she didn¡¯t mind, holding the cup and sipping slowly. It was just that she didn¡¯t want to go home early; she wanted to postpone facing Qin Zhiyou as long as possible. But even coffee would eventually run out, forcing her to pack up everything and slowly head home in her car. Dilly-dally, she didn¡¯t reach the foot of the vi until ten thirty. She hesitated for a long time before driving into the courtyard andzily nced at the garage¨C Huh, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car hasn¡¯te back? Her spirit instantly roused, she excitedly asked, ¡°Aunt Hao, where is Zhiyou?¡± Chapter 78 - 78: Leaving or Staying (2) Chapter 78: Leaving or Staying (2) Trantor: 549690339 As soon as she had said it, she regretted it. What if Qin Zhiyou was also workingte and woulde backter? Unexpectedly, Aunt Hao, with a worried look on her face, said: ¡°No, the young master won¡¯t being back tonight. There was an ident at thepany, and he flew out of town early in the morning.¡± Lu Weixi let out a sigh of relief, casually changed her shoes, put down her bag, and asked before going upstairs: ¡°What happened to him?¡± Before Aunt Hao could answer, the news on the television in the living room broadcasted a safety incident: ¡°A worker¡¯s dormitory of Hanhai Group¡¯s project in X City encountered andslide, burying twenty-five workers. All the trapped personnel have been rescued. Twenty-three were lightly injured, two were seriously injured, and the injured has all been sent to the hospital for treatment. One of them is still in critical condition. Qin Zhiyou, the President of Hanhai Group has personally arrived at the scene to coordinate the aftermath¡­¡± No matter what, she didn¡¯t like to hear about cases involving casualty. Lu Weixi¡¯s ease instantly disappeared. She went upstairs, changed her pajamas, picked up her phone, and nned to send a message, not tofort Qin Zhiyou, but to ask about those poor workers. Just then, Qin Zhiyou posted a few photos from the scene at his WeChat Moments, along with pictures of him visiting the injured in the hospital. She liked his post without a second thought. After liking the post, she put her phone aside and went into the bathroom to freshen up. Meanwhile, Qin Zhiyou was also working tillte at night. The patients with minor injuries were okay, and the two seriously injured ones were being treated at the hospital. The dormitory building suffered the most damage, but luckily it was still within controble limits. Even though he was ¡°stingy¡±, he wasn¡¯t a vampire. After the ident, he rushed to the spot immediately, with the rescue of people being his first priority. He paid what was needed for medical treatment andpensation. Afterwards, he¡¯d slowly pursue ountability. Because of the timely handling, there was no chaos, even though it had been reported in the media, it mostly portrayed a positive image. What he was worried about was whether his uncle and aunt would make a fuss about this. However, what happened had happened, there was no use in overthinking, he could only tackle things as they came. He had to post on his WeChat Moments and Weibo, but he had no time and let his secretary, Wang, handle it. It was not until one in the morning, after the surgery of thest severely injured patient was sessful and was out of danger, that he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Secretary Wang drove him back to the hotel, he sprawled on the backseat, too tired to move. Once the car reached the hotel, he immediately got up, adjusted his hair and clothes, and with a serious yetposed look, he got out of the car. He didn¡¯t know if there were reporters or other businesspetitors here, but he had to present himself properly. When he returned to his room, and after he hadpleted his bedtime routine, he finally had time to check his phone. He first checked Weibo where there were quite a few prayers and worriedments, as well as some criticisms, but it was still manageable. Then he checked his WeChat Moments and saw her like among a bunch of random friends. Qin Zhiyou almost immediately sat up in bed, it was two in the morning. He frowned, pursed his lips, and quickly got up to call his secretary, Wang, who was in the next room. Lu Weixi had gotten hometest night, and the night before, she hadn¡¯t had a good night¡¯s sleep, so she got upte today. Anyway, when she was ready to go out, it was already half past eight. As she was about to leave, she suddenly noticed Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car parked at the door.. Chapter 79 - 79: Leaving or Staying (3) Chapter 79: Leaving or Staying (3) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi rubbed her eyes. She couldn¡¯t be hallucinating fromck of sleep, could she? Qin Zhiyou was clearly out of town, and his social media statustest night had clearly shown him keeping vigil at the hospital. How could he be standing at her front door now? Taking another look, it was indeed him. The back seat of the car door opened, and Qin Zhiyou, dressed in a ck suit, got out. His hair was slightly disheveled, his eyes filled with dark circles. The sunlight spilled down from the top of his head, making his tall figure look like a sculpture made of jade. It was, without a doubt, the real Qin Zhiyou. After getting out of the car, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t really look at her but was continuously discussing post-event management with Secretary Wang. Soon the servants parked the car in the garage. He prepared to enter the house, his expression as calm as ever. Still, Lu Weixi went forward and asked: ¡°You¡¯re back? Are those people okay?¡± Hearing her question, Qin Zhiyou paused, raising his eyelids slightly and managed to squeeze out a grunt of affirmation. Wang, the secretary, added: ¡°Young Madam, everyone is fine, no one is in a life-threatening situation.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± At least there were no fatal incidents; she let out a sigh of relief. ¡°I¡¯m off to work now.¡± No sooner than she had taken a few steps, Qin Zhiyou grabbed her arm. Somewhat puzzled, she turned her head to look at him, only to see Qin Zhiyou silent for a moment, then uttering a few unclear words: ¡°Continue tonight.¡± At first, Lu Weixi was somewhat confused. Continue what? Then she suddenly remembered the multiple-choice question he had presented her with the night beforest. Did this man have any shame at all! He had just finished dealing with this matter and now he wanted to¡­ and in front of Secretary Wang and so many servants, too. Luckily, he hadn¡¯t spoken about the specifics, and the people around didn¡¯t understand what he was referring to, so she quickly shook off his hold on her and hurriedly took a few steps to her car, then drove off hastily, giving off the vibe of a hasty getaway. When she reached her office, a new task arrived, so she obediently took her ce and nodded along to whatever the client was saying without adding anyments of her own. When the client wanted to go for tea, Xiaochen nudged her and she only then realized, she should probably use the restroom. Looking at her somewhat unfocused reflection in the mirror, Lu Weixi knitted her brows. It wasn¡¯t that she was moved or shy, she was just uncertain about what Qin Zhiyou was up to. She sshed some water on her face to calm herself, then carefully dried the water droplets, changing her expression when she came out, facing her clients professionally and calmly: ¡°I¡¯m sorry about earlier. Let me exin some of the issues you were asking about.¡± By six in the afternoon, it was time to clock off. Xiaochen and Xiaoqian nced at each other, Lu Weixi still seated at her desk, looking as though she nned to stay the night again. Xiaochen hesitated for a moment, then timidly asked, ¡°Lu, are you workingte again tonight?¡± At this, Lu Weixi lifted her head from her desk, furrowing her brows slightly. Xiaochen, startled, was ready to say ¡°I¡¯ll stayte too¡±, but then saw Lu Weixi let out a long sigh, saying:¡±¡­ No need. Let¡¯s call it a day..¡± Chapter 80 - 80: Leaving or Staying (4) Chapter 80: Leaving or Staying (4) Trantor: 549690339 How long can she keep hiding? Eventually, she has to face it. It was just a typical day at work, tidying up and then heading home. On the way home, she conducted an internal dialogue. Take for example, Qin Zhiyou; he was rather good looking, with a nice physique and considerable skills. She didn¡¯t really lose out being with him, and he even paid her. Moreover, he didn¡¯t have any perverted hobbies, although he had tied her up once or twice, it was not the norm. He was considerate, always trying to take precautions, at least she didn¡¯t have to harm herself by taking pills. Since they couldn¡¯t divorce, it was better to make the rtionship less tense at home than continuously trying to push him away.¡± And then there was her mother¡¯s recent improvement in health; the cancer seemed to be shrinking. If the cancer could be controlled and kept from spreading, it would be really good. Who knows, perhaps her mother could be discharged from the hospital in a few months and spend a long, long time with her. Although she had money for the next couple of months, it was uncertain whether that would be the case in the future, so she had to n ahead. All these thoughts almost caused her to run a red light, but a quick brake saved her. Having waited at the traffic light, her mood stabilized somewhat and she dashed off in her car. But when she got home, Qin Zhiyou still wasn¡¯t there. She felt a bit uneasy but didn¡¯t want to ask, so after dinner, she decided to kill time by sitting in the living room and aimlessly watching TV. Not really paying attention, she had no idea what she had watched. It was time for her to sleep, without any choice, she headed upstairs. She woke up in the morning after a somewhat light sleep, and Qin Zhiyou still hadn¡¯t returned. Lu Weixi almost wanted to set off fireworks in celebration, but regretted the anxiety fromst night which disrupted her sleep. She had a nice breakfast, didn¡¯t go to the office, instead headed straight to a new client¡¯s ce to do a field survey. She first took the keys, measured the dimensions with Xiaochen and Xiaoqian, and the client arrivedte. As soon as he walked in, he apologized, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for beingte, work has been really busy.¡± As if to justify his excuse, his phone rang and he moved to the side to take the call. Lu Weixi naturally didn¡¯t mind, until she heard the words ¡°Hanhai¡±. It sounded like some stocks fell, he advised not to panic and clear the stocks yet. Lu Weixi waited for the client to finish his call, discussed some house design issues first, only after they finished working did she make a tentative enquiry, ¡°I overheard you mention something about Hanhai stock, did it fall a lot?¡± The client, who worked in stock trading, replied nonchntly, ¡°You must have heard the news recently, they had some safety issues, it wasn¡¯t really big. The stock did fall a bit, but it¡¯s within eptable levels.¡± Lu Weixi simply responded with an ¡°Oh¡±, despite herck of feelings for Qin Zhiyou and the Qin family, she didn¡¯t wish for him to be too miserable. No wonder Qin Zhiyou had been absent the past few days, it seemed that he indeed had some troubles. On her way back to the office after finishing the work, she was stopped at a red light next to an LED screen. It was shing news about the recent safety incident, showing Qin Zhiyou in a ck suit, with a stern expression. Xiaochen in the backseat reminded her, ¡°Lu, the light¡¯s green.¡± Lu Weixi nodded and continued driving When she got home that night, Qin Zhiyou still wasn¡¯t there. The next day, he hadn¡¯t returned either. By the third day, Lu Weixi had gotten used to Qin Zhiyou not being at home. Who knew¡­ (A new week has started and I¡¯m looking for rmendations. If there are more rmendations I¡¯ll try to write in a more rxed manner, after all I¡¯m not a devil..) Chapter 81 - 81 Accidental Encounter (1) Chapter 81: idental Encounter (1) Trantor: 549690339 Deep into the night, Lu Weixi had already fallen asleep. She thought she sensed something rustling nearby. Her sleep was light, and she struggled to sit fully awake, sure enough, there was a man beside her¡ªQin Zhiyou. He had been away from home for several days. Apparently, he¡¯d just taken a shower; beads of water still lingered in his hair. When he noticed her wake, he merely knitted his brows without speaking a word, continuing to dress in his pajamas and dry his hair. Lu Weixi turned to nce at the wall clock: two in the morning. Her voice, still groggy, croaked, ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Upon her speaking, hezily responded. He threw his towel into the dirtyundry basket, turned his head to look at her, with a hint of a smile on his lips and said, ¡°Why, did you miss meing back to do ¡®multiple-choice questions¡¯ with you?¡± Lu Weixi was sleepily disoriented. It took her a long while and some mental gymnastics to figure out the connotation of his euphemism¡ª¡¯multiple-choice questions¡¯, momentarily stupefied as she realized it. This man¡­ Bamboozled by his remark, she thought, does he feel difort if he doesn¡¯t allude to such things every few sentences? Before she could respond, Qin Zhiyou swiftly moved over to her. Still in a daze, Lu Weixi abruptly woke up from his advance and sat upright immediately, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you¡­¡± But her protest was cut short as Qin Zhiyou, with fast reflexes, grabbed hold of her arms. Lu Weixi initially resisted but, ultimately, it was to no avail. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, don¡¯t¡­¡± The color in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes shifted, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbed up and down, with the glint in his pupils flickering a few times. When Lu Weixi opened her eyes, Qin Zhiyou in front of her was slightly frowning. His lips were tightly sealed; when he noticed her gaze directly staring at him, he slightly turned his head, as if he didn¡¯t want to look at her. Although his face bore an unhappy expression, his bodynguage was markedly honest. She did not dare to move either. She was scheduled to meet with a client early the next morning. She had to be at their ce for arrangements by nine o¡¯clock. It was already past two, and she didn¡¯t have many hours left to sleep. She didn¡¯t want to upset her day¡¯s work due to this. After a while, Qinzhiyou¡¯s breathing gradually steadied, then, he turned back, his eyes still cool, but his face looked even worse. Finally, he released her, ¡°Lu Weixi, you really¡­.¡± Chapter 82 - 82 Accidental Encounter (2) Chapter 82: idental Encounter (2) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi turned her body indifferently, turned her head and closed her eyes. What kind of husband did she choose back then¡­ It was the end of the month. Several days had passed since Qin Zhiyou hade back in the middle of the night. He dide home asionally, but he either spent all his time in the study or he quickly left with some documents, often not even having time to eat. The safety incident wasn¡¯t big and they paid a lot, so it was quickly suppressed. But several minor incidents ured one after the other and were exposed. Although nothing was serious, the umtion of events did have some impact. The share price was unstable, and there seemed to be some movements within thepany. Lu Weixi never interfered in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s work, nor would she manage it. The same was true for her own work. It was another weekend, and she was having lunch with Xiaochen and Xiaoqian. Xiaochen, in high spirits, was talking about getting her sry next month and what she nned to buy. She also mentioned that there was a sale at Hanhai Shopping Center, and since she earned quite a bit this month, she could go shopping. Upon mentioning Hanhai Shopping Center, Lu Weixi¡¯s eyelid twitched at the thought of the text message she had forgotten. A third prize orange phone. Up to now, she didn¡¯t know whether Qin Zhiyou had rigged the raffle for her. Whether she took the phone worth thousands or not didn¡¯t matter to her. Today was thest day to im the prize. While they were talking, a travel program on TV was featuring a newly builtndmark in a certain Southern European country. It had be a hot vacation spot in Europe, attracting a lot of influencers. The pseudonymous designer of the newndmark, ¡°Simon White,¡± was from China. In the past year or two, Simon White had be a rising star in the international architectural design industry. Besides thendmark in Southern Europe, many of his architectural blueprints were also impressive. As an interior decorator who also did part-timendscape design, Lu Weixi naturally paid attention to architecture. If she could be a famous designer like Simon White, only taking a fewmissions a year and still making a fortune, she would be set for life. She sighed, knowing that progression takes time. After finishing lunch, she elegantly wiped her mouth, ¡°Let¡¯s go, back to work this afternoon.¡± At four o¡¯clock in the afternoon, her client was easy to deal with and they settled the n earlier than she had anticipated. Since she had finished her work, she wasn¡¯t hard on Xiaoqian and Xiaochen and let them off early. As she was driving home, she happened to pass by Hanhai Shopping Center. She hesitated for a moment, then made a turn and drove into the parking lot.. Chapter 83 - 83: Chance Encounter (3) Chapter 83: Chance Encounter (3) Trantor: 549690339 Why shouldn¡¯t she take it? Whether it¡¯s a gift from Qin Zhiyou or because she had a sudden stroke of good luck and won it herself, the prize belonged to her. If she didn¡¯t take it, it would just be to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s advantage. That penny-pincher had calcted everything so clearly with her, she wasn¡¯t going to let him get off lightly! After parking her car, she took the elevator up. Following the instructions, she ended up at the administrative service desk on the second floor to im her prize. After verifying her identity, she filled out some basic information and indeed, received her third ce prize. Holding the box in her hands, she was a bit bewildered, ¡°Um, did I really win this prize because of good luck?¡± ¡°Of course,¡± thedy at the service desk nodded, ¡°There were probably tens of thousands of people participating in the raffle that day, and only three could win a prize. You were really lucky.¡± ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, grabbing her phone. She had hardly taken a few steps when she heard a voice echo across the hall, ¡°The President is here.¡± Though the Hanhai Shopping Center in Yan City is the headquarters of the shopping mall, it doesn¡¯t represent the Hanhai Group¡¯s headquarters. Qin Zhiyou seldom visited this ce. How strange it was for him to be here today. Lu Weixi wouldn¡¯t delude herself into thinking that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s appearance was in any way rted to her iming her prize here. There were several days to im the prize, and it hadn¡¯t taken her more than half an hour from parking to epting the prize. It was practically impossible to travel from the Hanhai Group¡¯s headquarters to the shopping center in such a short time. But since he had arrived, and Lu Weixi had nothing else to do, she sauntered to the railing in the center of the second floor and looked down. At just one nce, she felt it would have been better if she hadn¡¯te at all. Staff were already busy paving the way and clearing up the area below. Then Qin Zhiyou appeared, walking in front, dressed in a crisp suit, his hair neatlybed, exuding a handsome and cool demeanor that was nevertheless steady andposed. Behind him, beside Secretary Wang, there was arge group of senior executives. It seemed they were shooting something. Only, the person interviewing him was Liu Yiyi. It¡¯s been almost two months since Liu Yiyi was brought down for being a diva. Her show was canceled, and the odds of her being a spokesperson were pretty much nonexistent. The television station had deliberately shelved her for a while, it was a surprise to see her being brought again by Qin Zhiyou. The situation below turned a bit chaotic as the course of the interview ran into a minor star being embraced by Qin Zhizha. He did not care about the interview at all, and came up smiling, ¡°Isn¡¯t this my brother who¡¯s really good at getting things? Hmm, is this our new sister-inw? How inattentive of me. I just saw my elder sister-inw a few days ago, and so soon I get to meet the younger sister-inw. Tsk, tsk, my brother is really having all the luck, being nked by beauties.¡± The camera was immediately switched off, fortunately it was not a live broadcast, so Qin Zhizha¡¯s ramblings would be edited out. Qin Zhiyou, knowing that he was just trying to embarrass him on purpose, gave him a casual nce and chose not to exin. As for Liu Yiyi, in the past, she would have lost her temper at these small-time actors, and might have gone teary-eyed facing wealthy yboys. Now, she just turned off her microphone, asked the cameraman to pause, and said seriously, ¡°Sorry, sir, we are in the middle of an interview. If you have any issue, can you please wait until we¡¯ve finished our work?¡± From above on the second floor, Lu Weixi watched and silently evaluated. Liu Yiyi seemed much more steady now, focused, her face devoid of any arrogance or frivolity. Even after being demoted from a main host to a small journalist, she seemed unfazed. She didn¡¯t get flustered in the face of embarrassment and responded logically.. Chapter 84 - 84: Chance Encounter (4) Chapter 84: Chance Encounter (4) Trantor: 549690339 And yet, Liu Yiyi is a television host after all ¨C quick-witted and with an impressive ability to adapt her interactions based on her audience. Right, she would learn from her mistakes after all. This isn¡¯t some brainless romance novel where the antagonist just causes mindless chaos with no sign of growth. Qin Zhizha didn¡¯t expect to be mocked by Lu Weixist time and once again got owned by Liu Yiyi. His face now bore an unpleasant expression, but he still smiled, ¡°Big brother really knows how to pick women. Regardless of how dirty they might be on the inside, they sure know how to sweet talk. It¡¯s the same with my sister-inw, and now this new sister-inw.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, clearly unhappy. Liu Yiyi, however, reacted quickly, holding the mic seriously in front of Qing Zhibai, ¡°I believe you¡¯re also one of the Hanhai Group¡¯s top executives. We¡¯re here to interview you about Hanhai Group¡¯s expansion developments. What are your opinions on the changes in Hanhai Group these past few years, such as the implementation of stock ownership reform, changes in the decision-making body, and its transition from diversification to specialisation?¡± Qin Zhizha, shamed and caught off guard by the business-rted questions, turned to Qin Zhiyou and shot him a resentful nce before he left the area hugging an actress. Upstairs, Lu Weixi was watching when Xue Feifei called her. She picked up, ¡°Feifei, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Did you hear that the bastard Qin Zhiyou cheated on you again with Liu Yiyi!¡± She just got to the dressing room when she heard assistant gossips. Immediately, she was all riled up. Lu Weixi nced downstairs, spotting the approving look Qin Zhiyou was giving Liu Yiyi, she replied, ¡°I know. I saw them. In fact, I¡¯m at the scene right now.¡± ¡°What? Why haven¡¯t you barged in there and beaten them to a pulp?¡± Xue Feifei¡¯s voice was full of outrage. If she could, she would have burst through the phone to confront that cheating duo. ¡°What does it matter? It¡¯s not the first time.¡± Lu Weixi was indifferent. Now she knew why Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t been hometely. After the ident, he moved on to dating girls. After all, Qin Zhiyou did say he was done fooling around at STAR and that he preferred quality over quantity. So, he specifically went after Liu Yiyi this time. Can¡¯t argue against that. ¡°But he¡¯s seeing a Mistress.¡± ¡°No matter how many he sees, none can be Mrs. Qin.¡± The prestigious Qin family would never ept an actress as a wife. Moreover, ¡°I don¡¯t even love him anyway.¡± She was relieved that she never had unrealistic fantasies about Qin Zhiyou. Meanwhile, the interview was still going on. Qin Zhiyou and the others took an express elevator to the second floor. Lu Weixi gave them a cold look, threw the phone she won in a lottery into a trash bin, and turned to take the elevator. Just as she was about to leave, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze swept over her way, seemingly catching sight of her retreating figure. Liu Yiyi held out the microphone to him, a lighting crew was setting up in the front, the camera crew set up behind him, and there was a bunch of executives present as well. But none of that mattered. He abruptly strode forward, leaving everyone in disarray, and made a beeline for Lu Weixi! With his sudden departure, the ce was thrown into chaos. Ignoring everything, Qin Zhiyou ran to the elevator lobbies. Lu Weixi had taken the one before; the next was still at the 7th floor, he couldn¡¯t wait.. He flung open the fire escape stairwell next to him and chased her down in haste! Chapter 85 - 85: Truth Comes Out After Drinking (1) Chapter 85: Truth Comes Out After Drinking (1) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou was tall and took big strides, making his way to the first floor in a hurry. The elevator opened, but it was empty. He pursed his lips as he realized something and bolted towards the main entrance. But there were so many peopleing in and out, and she wasn¡¯t any one of them. Qin Zhiyou immediately pulled out his phone and dialed Lu Weixi¡¯s number, but the line was busy. He tried again, and the line was still busy. Behind him, the secretary and others followed and asked, ¡°Mr. Qin, what happened?¡± Qin Zhiyou dialed repeatedly but she was still busy. He furrowed his brows and nced at the perplexed crowd. After a long silence, he said, ¡°Just continue with work.¡± The moment Qin Zhiyou turned to leave, Lu Weixi drove out from a different parking lot of the mall. She wasn¡¯t intentionally ignoring Qin Zhiyou¡¯s calls, nor had she blocked him. She had been talking to Xue Feifei. During the conversation, Xue Feifei seemed to have encountered some unfair treatment and needed to vent, so she proposed they meet for drinkster that evening. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t mind. After all, given the circumstances, even if she didn¡¯t have any feelings for Qin Zhiyou anymore, she still somehow felt a bit annoyed. She picked up Xue Feifei, during which Qin Zhiyou called again. Upon seeing this, Xue Feifei helped to dismiss the call then turned off the phone ¨C now it waspletely peaceful. After dinner, the two women first strolled around a bit before heading to STAR Bar, as they had initially nned. Qin Zhiyou tried to call but the phone was shut off, causing him to furrow his brows in concern. He intended to ask his secretary to try contacting her but was interrupted by lightughter. ¡°My, my, are you thinking about thedy host who just left?¡± Qin Zhiyou looked up indifferently at the speaker, his auntie Qin Weijia. A woman of fifty who looked well-maintained. She had a plump face and a slight droop at the corners of her mouth giving her a somewhat bitter expression. He ced his phone on the table and picked up his wine ss, spinning it as heughed softly: ¡°Liu Yiyi is nowhere near Zhizhi¡¯s girls. In terms of ying with women, I have a lot to learn from Zhizhi.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Qin Weijia was enraged, standing up immediately. ¡°Weijia, why are you arguing with him? Surely it¡¯s beneath you,¡± spoke his good uncle Qin Weijian. He sat at the head of the table, his stern expression was reminiscent of Jia Zheng, Jia Baoyu¡¯s fake and serious father in ¡®Dream of the Red Chamber¡¯. Today was the day that the television station conducted a special program. The three in charge of the Qin family were interviewed and then had dinner as usual. Qin Zhiyou reclined in his chair, his legsfortably crossed. One hand held the wine ss spinning it gently, the otherid on the table, fingers tapping rhythmically. asionally, he¡¯d check his phone, and upon seeing no new messages, he¡¯d return to his thoughts, frowning. The recent turmoil in theirpany was actually stirred by his uncle and aunt. Perhaps it had something to do with Qin Zhisu¡¯s return. On the aunt¡¯s side, Qin Zhizhi and Qin Zhimei also wanted a slice of the pie. He even found out that Liu Yiyi might be backed by his aunt, but feared exposure, so even Zhizhi was not told. A spy who knew the ins and outs was much more useful than a clueless woman. Hence, he had aided her along the way. His aunt and uncle were still arguing back and forth, and he had no interest to listen. As his patience was wearing thin, a call came in.. Chapter 86 - 86: Truths Revealed After Drinking Chapter 86: Truths Revealed After Drinking (2) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou immediately grabbed his phone to check the caller ID. Seeing it was He Weiyou, he instantly lost interest. He stood up with the phone in his hand. His aunt, Qin Weijia, who was enthusiastically talking next to him, was even more unhappy when she saw him leaving, ¡°What, don¡¯t you like to hear what your elders have to say anymore?¡± Qin Zhiyou tipped his chin up, with a smirk, ¡°I¡¯m going to the men¡¯s room. Aunt, are youing with me?¡± Qin Weijia didn¡¯t expect Qin Zhiyou to have such a shameless retort, her face suddenly turned gloomy, her expression very unpleasant. Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t be bothered by her. He stride towards the door, his smiling face instantly fading. He called over Secretary Wang, ¡°Make a call to Auntie Hao and ask if thedy has returned.¡± Secretary Wang nodded and immediately made a call, ¡°Has madam not returned yet? Did she mention where she went? When will she be back?¡± On the other end of the line, Auntie Hao knew nothing. Qin Zhiyou pressed his lips together for a while before saying, ¡°Then, ask Lulu.¡± At this time, even Lulu¡¯s gatekeeper was about to get off work, and naturally no one answered. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s lips tightened even more. He called Lu Weixi again, but her phone was off. He didn¡¯t have Xue Feifei¡¯s contact information. After thinking for a long time, he asked Secretary Wang again, ¡°Don¡¯t you have her assistant¡¯s WeChat? Ask her if she¡¯s still working overtime.¡± Secretary Wang hadn¡¯t even asked yet and had clicked onto Xiaochen¡¯s friends circle. No need to ask now. ¡°Orange Zhuqi¡¯s¡± friends circle showed she and her friends were waiting for a premiere at Hanhai Cinema half an hour ago. Lu Weixi was not in the photos. If she was not at work and hadn¡¯t returned home, where had she gone? Just as Qin Zhiyou was getting anxious, He Weiyou called again. He frowned and picked up, intending to snap at him, but the first thing He Weiyou said was, ¡°Yu Sixing got pped by a woman at STAR.¡± Qin Zhiyou frowned deeper. It was somon for Yu Sixing to be pped by a woman. He had so many girlfriends. Getting ready to hang up, He Weiyou followed up with, ¡°It was your wife¡¯s friend who pped him! Your wife is also there.¡± Half an hour ago. At the bar in Yan City¡¯s STAR Entertainment Centre, Lu Weixi held a ss of liquor. The music on the stage kept ying. She squinted her eyes. But Xue Feifei beside her drank all the liquor in her ss in one breath, mming the ss on the bar top, ¡°Damn it. Didn¡¯t I get a casting callst week? I¡¯ve been eyeing that drama and done all the background research. I fought so hard to arrive at the final round only for Yu Sixing to rece me with a girl who didn¡¯t even audition with one call. OK, his dad is the investor. He can rece whoever he wants. And this bastard has the audacity to brag about it in front of me. He deliberately dragged me all the way to the final round, only to cut me out! Isn¡¯t he just being an asshole? All because I kicked him once!¡± Xue Feifei poured herself another drink and filled up Lu Weixi¡¯s ss. Just as Lu Weixi was about to refuse, Xue Feifei red at her, ¡°Are you not my friend? I pour you a drink and you refuse? You must drink! My assistant is here, if you get drunk, she¡¯ll take you home. Tonight, we won¡¯t go home sober!¡± Lu Weixi just smiled without drinking, until Xue Feifei added, ¡°Qin Zhiyou¡¯s friend Yu Sixing is no good. Qin Zhiyou himself is even worse! He treated you like thatst week, and he has the nerve to find another woman now. If I were you, I¡¯d beat the hell out of him.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s smile faded slightly but she didn¡¯t say anything. She picked up her ss and took a sip of the liquor.. Chapter 87 - 87: Truth Comes Out After Drinking (3) Chapter 87: Truth Comes Out After Drinking (3) Trantor: 549690339 The two women drank one ss after another, quickly finishing a bottle of wine. Xue Feifei ordered another bottle. Lu Weixi sat there, cradling her ss, lost in thought. She clearly knew that when she saw Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi together that afternoon, she wasn¡¯t jealous, nor disappointed or angry. She just found it amusing how a man could be thoroughly engaged with you one moment, then be tender and caring towards another woman the next. Even though she had no expectations of him, it was funny that such a man was her husband. And she couldn¡¯t easily divorce him, she likely still had a long, shared journey ahead with him. The same goes for work. Her mother¡¯s medical expenses were substantial every month, and in a few months, whether she liked it or not, she would have to grovel before Qin Zhiyou. Unless she could seize an opportunity and rise to the top, she would be under his thumb for the rest of her life. Of course, she had to admit, a little annoyance still lingered. Just like when a toy she didn¡¯t particrly care for was taken away without her permission. Upon finishing her ss, she didn¡¯t wait for Xue Feifei to pour her another, she filled it herself. With the music continuously ying on the stage, she squinted her eyes, swirled the wine in the ss with her slender fingers and quickly drank it down. Without noticing, they had amassed quite the collection of empty wine bottles. Just as they finished another bottle and were about to order another,ughter echoed from a nearby table. It was Yu Sixing and He Weiyou. Without Qin Zhiyou around, they had to find their own amusement and stumbled upon the two sorrowful drinkingpanions. Xue Feifei, already brimming with anger, saw the root cause of her frustration and stormed over to Yu Sixing, swaying slightly. Yu Sixing greeted her, grin on his face, ¡°Well, if it isn¡¯t the failed, third-rate actress who was trashed? Drowning your sorrows in alcohol now, are you?¡± Xue Feifei didn¡¯t respond, just lifted her head and smiled. Her naturally radiant and seductive beauty, which usuallynded her the roles of the sultry temptress, seemed even more enchanting under STAR¡¯S neon lights. Her devastatingly captivating smile nearly blinded Yu Sixing. Then, in the next second, Yu Sixing felt a sharp pain in his groin as Xue Feifei violently kicked him. When Qin Zhiyou arrived at STAR, Yu Sixing was still clutching his stomach. When he tried to stand up upon seeing Qin Zhiyou, the pain made him grimace, and he crouched back down, gasping for air. Qin Zhiyou surveyed the chaotic scene, paying no heed to the agonised Yu Sixing or the fuming Xue Feifei, and his eyes fell on Lu Weixi, in a corner. Lu Weixi rarely drank after their marriage, let alone get drunk. Thest time he saw her drunk was before their wedding. She sat quietly at the bar, amid several empty bottles. When Qin Zhiyou approached, he was hit by the strong scent of alcohol. Yu Sixing tried to keep his poise as he looked up at Qin Zhiyou, but before he could utter aint, he found himself being used. ¡°How could you let her drink so much?¡± Yu Sixing was just about to retort, when Qin Zhiyou frowned and nudged Lu Weixi, ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡± Lu Weixi opened her eyes slightly and looked up. Recognising Qin Zhiyou, she snickered but ignored him,¡±Another bottle for me, please.¡± Then, before she knew it, she felt weightless as Qin Zhiyou swept her off in a bridal lift! Chapter 88 - 88: Truth Comes Out After Drinking (4) Chapter 88: Truth Comes Out After Drinking (4) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi was suddenly hoisted sideways by him, leaving her in a state of shock. Although she was drunk, her fundamental resentment towards Qin Zhiyou was deeply ingrained in her; being in his embrace triggered every cell in her body to scream rejection. She snapped out of her stupor and began to struggle fiercely. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, get your hands off me! Don¡¯t touch me, you bastard, just leave! Let me go! I hate you!¡± Normally, even when Lu Weixi is extremely angry, she would just grit her teeth and curse him calmly. However, her fierce reaction now was reminiscent of the proud young Miss Bai she used to be. Her little fists continuously pounded his chest. Even though they didn¡¯t possess much strength, the continuous barrage made it difficult for Qin Zhiyou to keep hisposure. Taking advantage of this, she slid out of his grip, her facial expression one of ¡°don¡¯t mess with me,¡± her little eyebrows furrowed. Seeing her break free, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face darkened further. He stepped forward, and when he saw her stepping back, he twisted and hoisted her over his shoulder in one swift movement. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s action startled not only the sober Yu Sixing and He Weiyou but also his secretary and others present. Lu Weixi herself was disoriented. Her body from her abdomen up to her waist was propped against his shoulder with her head pointing down. She already felt dizzy from the alcohol and her stomach was not feeling well. It was indeed unbearable. As she regained her senses, she immediately started to throw punches. Qin Zhiyou disregarded her punches, kept her legs tucked under his arm and one hand griped her waist. Looking back over his shoulder, he told his stunned secretary, ¡°Pack up all her belongings.¡± The secretary answered with a quick ¡°okay¡± and went to gather her things. But when Lu Weixi continued to struggle, he smacked her bum ¡ª eliciting an impatient ¡°Behave!¡± ¡ª before leaving his hand firmly on her rounded bottom. Qin Zhiyou carried Lu Weixi through the VIP passage, down the elevator, across the parking lot, and into his car. Even when Lu Weixi tried to escape, he held her in his arms, with her trotters trapped between his legs and her arms locked in his. The ride home was smooth and unimpeded. Upon reaching his vi at West Mountain, it was his home turf. He carried her out of the car and quickly took her inside before she could struggle. The ride was a little bumpy. Feeling the danger of the situation, Lu Weixi, despite being drunk, had enough of her sense of danger left to not struggle too much. The housekeeper and other maids jumped in shock at the scene. Qin Zhiyou, not bothering to change from his slippers, instructed, ¡°Prepare some hangover soup. Leave it by the bedroom door,¡± before hurrying inside with her. He wasted no time sprinting into the bedroom with Lu Weixi still in his arms, and tossing her onto the bed before mming the door behind them. After some thought, he locked the door from the inside. Thrown onto the bed by him, Lu Weixi¡¯s anger now took precedence even though she hadn¡¯t quite sobered up. Fueled by the alcohol, she red at the slowly approaching Qin Zhiyou and vented her pent-up fury, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, get out! I don¡¯t want to marry you or sleep with you!¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face darkened with rage as he moved closer. He knew she must be drunk because she wouldn¡¯t normally be so brave to say something like this. But as the saying goes, ¡°truthes out when one¡¯s drunk¡±! He gritted his teeth, ¡°If not me, then whom would you like? Qin Zhi Su?¡± (A new month has begun, please rmend) Chapter 89 - 89: You Can Only Have Me (1) Chapter 89: You Can Only Have Me (1) Trantor: 549690339 They had been married for five years, and yet, the name ¡°Qin Zhigu¡± seemed to have be taboo within their marriage. Lu Weixi never spoke of it, and naturally, neither did Qin Zhiyou. Lu Weixi wouldn¡¯t speak of him because she despised Qin Zhigu, loathed his mistrust and betrayal. She wouldn¡¯t have been as upset if Qin Zhigu had been with eight hundred other women, but it was his choice to be with that woman¡¯s daughter, her former best friend. As for Qin Zhiyou, apart from Lu Weixi¡¯s factor, to the Qins and everyone else, Qin Zhigu was the golden boy, whereas he was the shadowy Satan. Women, family business, status, all praises, everything had always belonged to Qin Zhigu, and he¡¯d never had a share. After five years of hard work, he had finally managed to revitalise the once crisis-ridden Hanhai Group. But all his efforts paled inparison to the mere three words ¡°Qin Zhigu¡±! Were it not for her drunkenness at this moment, Qin Zhiyou might never have uttered ¡°Qin Zhigu¡± in his life. Lu Weixi remained silent, her cheeks inted and her eyes ring at him, her expression full of anger. The more Lu Weixi didn¡¯t speak, the angrier Qin Zhiyou got. He walked over, gripped her chin with his fingers, his voice subtly menacing, ¡°Why won¡¯t you talk? You¡¯re fond of Qin Zhigu, aren¡¯t you? But you¡¯re my wife now, you¡¯re my woman, and you gave your first time to me. As for Qin Zhigu, he dumped you. He¡¯d rather be with that woman than you.¡± Lu Weixi shoved his hand away, trying to flee, only to find Qin Zhiyou gripping her arm tightly: ¡°Haven¡¯t I made it clear to you before? Since you¡¯ve chosen to marry me, don¡¯t even think about leaving. You only have me, and can only have me!¡± Furious to the point of explosion, in his most hateful moment, Qin Zhiyou had had the gloomy thought of making her have a child. But as the light in his eyes shifted, he clenched his fists, eventually abandoning the idea, and decided to punish her once more. He was brutal, but Lu Weixi was no pushover. She had been under a lot of pressure from her job recently, and her mother¡¯s illness weighed on her like a hanging de. All the while, Qin Zhiyou kept stirring up trouble at home, sometimes noting home at all, and sometimes showing up every day. Outsiders stirred things up, from Liu Yiyi to STAR, and then to the thermal swimsuit scandal. No matter how good her self-restraint or how calm her temperament, he would drive her to the brink. Adding in the alcohol she¡¯d consumed, her long-suppressed personality had alle surging back. The former Miss Lu wouldn¡¯t take one harsh word, let alone any grievances. She was used to being coddled and pampered, and would leave immediately if she were unhappy. Qin Zhiyou was a man, and there was a considerable difference in strength between men and women. Lu Weixi was also inebriated, so herbat power was greatly reduced. She couldn¡¯t stop Qin Zhiyou, but she could make things more difficult for him. The more she resisted, the more he became furious. They moved from the bedroom to the bathroom, then back to the bedroom again. In the end, there were few ces on Lu Weixi where you couldn¡¯t see red marks or bruises. Qin Zhiyou was no better off, with a handprint on his face, and bloody scratches from her nails on his back. Even the corners of his lips were stained with blood. They were really fighting like two furiously battling demons.. Chapter 90 - 90 You Can Only Have Me (2) Chapter 90: You Can Only Have Me (2) Trantor: 549690339 There was no telling how much time had passed. He looked down at her in his arms, and the Lu Weixi in his dream seemed to be filled with grievances, her little eyebrows scrunched up tightly. Despite his anger, Qin Zhiyou dared not truly hurt her. This woman, when calm, was like a block of ice, unmovable. But when she was arrogantly furious, she was like a spoiled, fierce kitten, scratching until she drew blood and refusing to stop. He lowered his head, pinching her perky nose lightly with his fingers. As expected, the dreamy Lu Weixi stretched out her w impatiently, so he just had to catch her hand, falling into her palm, not daring to apply any force, only gently caressing. Not knowing what the dreamy Lu Weixi was dreaming about, she muttered resentfully, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you big viin.¡± Upon hearing this, Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t help butugh. He lowered his head again to kiss away her tears until she scratched him in annoyance again. Only then did he let her go and hold her in his arms. The night passed without a word. The next day. Lu Weixi was awakened by a ringing phone. After fumbling about, she found her phone and answered it with her eyes still closed, ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Wei Hui, are you okay?¡± It was Xue Feifei who had called. She had drunk too much the previous night, stepping on Yu Sixing¡¯s weakness, and Lu Weixi also sided with her, throwing a few Tai Chi Fist punches to help her. After that, Xue Feifei passed out drunk. She only remembered that Qin Zhiyou came and took her away. Feifei had an assistant, though Yu Sixing intentionally failed her audition, he wasn¡¯t the type who would take extreme revenge. After everything, the assistant had brought her home safely. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Although Lu Weixi¡¯s head was still pounding, and the hangover along with the exhaustion fromst night was making her feel miserable. With her eyes still closed, her voice was hoarse, ¡°How about you, did your manager scold you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m okay, just put on restriction. I won¡¯t be able to hang out with you for a while.¡± Xue Feifei, being an artist, had to care more about her image. Although she was still low-ranked, who knew if something from her past might pop up once she became popr. ¡°As long as you¡¯re fine, I have a headache, I¡¯m going back to sleep.¡± Lu Weixi ended the call andid back down. After lying down for a while, she felt something was off and immediately opened her eyes. Once she opened her eyes, she realized she was lying in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms. Lu Weixi was more than just surprised, looking at herself and Qin Zhiyou, they both looked a mess, as if they had been in a fight, and the room was in shambles. Her memory nked out after being at STAR, only vaguely recalling being carried home by Qin Zhiyou, and then crying in the bathroom. She struggled to get up, but the slightest movement stirred the man next to her, who slowly opened his eyes.. Chapter 91 - 91: You Can Only Have Me (3) Chapter 91: You Can Only Have Me (3) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hair was in a mess, his eyebrows deeply furrowed, and his soft lips tightly pressed together, wearing an upset expression on his face from being awakened abruptly. It took him a while before his scattered gaze fell on Lu Weixi¡¯s face next to him. ¡°Mm¡­.¡± It took Lu Weixi a while to push him off her. Qin Zhiyou is such a freak! What on earth was he doing so early in the morning? Just as she was about to get up and leave, she felt a weakness in her body and was caught by the man behind her. Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, did he think they were outside, did he mistake her for Liu Yiyi? She turned her head and pushed his head away: ¡°Qin Zhiyou, see clearly where you are, and who I am.¡± Qin Zhiyou, who was pushed away, still looked sleepy and upset. After a long time, his gaze finally focused and when he saw the woman in front of him, he seemed even more displeased. She sat at one end of the bed, and he sat at the other end, both of them turned their backs to each other to change their clothes, and neither of them said a word. However, when getting up, Lu Weixi, who had straightened her back and stood up, did not expect to feel weak in her legs and sat back down. A lightugh came from above her head, it was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s. When she looked up, she saw Qin Zhiyou neatly dressed. Even though his hair was a bit messy, it was clear that he looked refreshed and smug. Seeing her sit back on the bed, he showed no intention of lending a hand, even stretching outzily in front of her. Then, without looking at her, he strode towards the bathroom and the sound of water sshing came from the bathroom. This made Lu Weixi very angry, men and women were certainly unequal by nature. Afterposing herself for a while, she managed to stand up and went to the bathroom. Looking in the mirror, she was startled. Was she abused? Thankfully, she couldn¡¯t remember much after drinking. Otherwise, she would definitely go up and scratch Qin Zhiyou again. Shezily went through her morning routine, and thankfully, today was Saturday, she didn¡¯t need to go to work. Otherwise, if someone saw the red marks on her neck, despite her high cor sweater, they could possibly misunderstand. After finishing up, she went downstairs to find Qin Zhiyou already sitting in the living room, his eyes on his phone while the TV was on. He had a cup of coffee in front of him and asionally lifted it to take a sip. Aunt Hao saw here down and asked her, ¡°Young Madam, would you like some tea or coffee?¡± Lu Weixi said, ¡°Just water will do, thank you.¡± Upon hearing her voice, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t show any reaction. He even propped up his leg, looking even morefortable. Aunt Hao soon brought her a cup of warm water, which she held and slowly sipped from. As breakfast was quickly served, Qin Zhiyou got up first and went seat himself at the dining table. The breakfast served this time was quite healthy: lemon grapefruit juice, a fruit sd cut from banana, grape and cherry tomatoes, with a small bowl of pumpkin porridge as the staple food. But didn¡¯t Qin Zhiyou not like these kind of sweet fruit dishes? Then she thought, these foods seemed to be good for relieving hangovers, probably Aunt Hao prepared them for her. The two of them finished breakfast in silence. After wiping the corner of his mouth, Qin Zhiyou still didn¡¯t leave, as if he had something to say.. Chapter 92 - 92: You Can Only Have Me (4) Chapter 92: You Can Only Have Me (4) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou looked at her calmly, contemting whether to tell her about Liu Yiyi. To be honest, although Lu Weixi gave him a thorough dressing down during her drunken rantst night, he couldn¡¯t help but suspect that she had begun drinking because she saw the interview he and Liu Yiyi did and misunderstood it. He had never previously mentioned his rumors to Lu Weixi, knowing that she didn¡¯t care. Still, despite being angry aboutst night¡¯s incident, he felt a slight thrill when he thought about it. Did Lu Weixi¡¯s drinking spree indicate that she was notpletely indifferent to him? After all, he was her first and only man, and her husband. They had lived together for five years. Could she really feel indifferent towards him, as she imed? He hesitated for a moment, frowning deeply, unsure of how to broach the topic. Meanwhile, Lu Weixi had no idea what Qin Zhiyou was plotting. She looked at him, his eyes deep one moment, restless the next, and thoughtful the next. She wasn¡¯t in the mood to y his guessing games and stood up to leave right after finishing her meal. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t expect her to stand up and walk into the bedroom. He followed her to the doorstep, but as he saw her standing by the door ready to close it, their eyes met. Qin Zhiyou opened his mouth, intending to say something, but instead choked on his words when he met her stony gaze. Lu Weixi was perfectly calm: ¡°I need to work.¡± Herposure contrasted starkly with his recent impulses, making them seem rather ridiculous. He looked down at her, his words stuck in his throat, his brows furrowed deeply. After a pause, he spat out, ¡°You better not get wasted and dishonor me in public again. Do you even know what you didst night? You were stripping and fighting on a table, making aplete fool out of me!¡± He wasn¡¯t wrong. Lu Weixi had indeed stripped and fought on a table¡ªbut it was a table in their home, not in public. The person she fought was him. After saying this, he turned and walked toward his study, mming the door behind him. The left-behind Lu Weixi was furious. She retaliated by mming the door as well. However, she regained her wits shortly after and dialed Xue Feifei¡¯s number: ¡°Hey, there¡¯s something I want to ask you¡­ did I undress and fight on a table after I got drunkst night?¡± But when Lu Weixi retreated to her bedroom, it wasn¡¯t just to avoid Qin Zhiyou. She genuinely had work to do. She heard that Siyi Company, a business giant in Yan City, was nning to build a new headquarters and wanted to get involved in the project. The head of Siyi Company, Mr. Liao, was unconventional and did not restrict the design process to famous studios. They were open to all proposals. Of course, she knew that the chances of her and Lulu being chosen as the main designers were slim. But she just hoped to be part of the process in some way. After working all morning, she finally unwinded a bit, tidied up, and changed her clothes. As she walked downstairs, she told Mrs. Hao, ¡°I¡¯m going out for lunch, so you don¡¯t have to¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, she saw Qin Zhiyou sitting in the hall, staring at her unfalteringly.. Chapter 93 - 93: Going on a Date (1) Chapter 93: Going on a Date (1) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou was slumped on the couch, holding a book¡ªquite the literary choice, ¡°The Snows of Kilimanjaro¡±. The pages were somewhat yellowed, clearly, it had been read more than once. Seeing here down, his eyes fell on her, his expression indifferent. After taking a quick nce, he lost interest and shifted his gaze back to the book. His slender fingers flipped to the next page as he casually asked, ¡°Where are you going?¡± Lu Weixi replied offhandedly, ¡°Going to buy shampoo.¡± Her shampoo and conditioner were of a special brand, Davines. The brand is known for its high-end products, arge bottle of shampoo could sell for up to a thousand yuan, with only a few high-end stores in Yan City carrying it. Online shopping for such high-priced items often proves risky due to counterfeit products, and even gship stores have trouble keeping them in stock. Ever since leaving the Bai family, her spending habits have downgraded. The once tens of thousands of yuan worth outfits are now reced by clothes costing just tens or hundreds of yuan during sale. However, the products she used on her hair and face were non-negotiable¡ªlower quality ones made her scalp itch. Qin Zhiyou grunted in acknowledgment and asked again, ¡°Where are you buying it?¡± As Lu Weixi was walking out, she answered, ¡°Just the closest Wanlou Shopping Center¡­¡± Before she could finish, Qin Zhiyou smacked his book onto the coffee table, standing up abruptly, ¡°What? Did Hanhai run out of stocks? You have to go buy on their turf, huh? Traitorous.¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was just buying a bottle of shampoo and conditioner, the total cost not exceeding two thousand. How was that traitorous? However, Qin Zhiyou stood up and said gravely, ¡°You wait here, I also need to go to Hanhai. I take a detour and give you a lift.¡± He goes his way, I go mine. Even if she was also going to Hanhai, there was no need to share the same route, was there? Ignoring her, Qin Zhiyou stood up, took his long strides up the stairs. Lu Weixi¡¯s expression was indifferent, she didn¡¯t wait around; she headed straight for the garage, digging her car keys out of her bag, and opened the car door. Just as she was about to get in, arge hand seized her wrist. She turned around to see Qin Zhiyou with a stern face and visible displeasure, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say that I would give you a ride?¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, ¡°No need. I can go by myself.¡± Moreover, when a woman goes shopping, even with a clear target, she is bound to wander around. If she took his car, she¡¯d have to catch a cab back home, she would be the one at a disadvantage! What¡¯s more important is that she had never even considered what it would be like to go shopping with Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyebrows were deeply furrowed, ¡°What ¡®no need¡¯? Do you realize how expensive gas is now? Plus, there and back, we¡¯ll have to pay the toll twice, and parking fees; that¡¯s a few dozens.¡± Lu Weixi was left speechless, Qin Zhiyou was truly¡­stingy to a fault. For the sake of saving a few dozens in gas, tolls and parking fees¡­did he even behave like the CEO of arge corporation? She quickly replied, ¡°I might do a little shopping, I will have to hail a cab back home either way. You have work to do, I won¡¯t hold you up.¡± ¡°Who said I¡¯m going to work?¡± Qin Zhiyou looked noticeably irritated, grabbing her hand and pulling her toward his car, ¡°I also need to buy something.¡± ¡°What do you need to buy?¡± As soon as Lu Weixi finished speaking, she regretted it, hastily adding, ¡°You could have the maid do the shopping for you.¡± Who would have thought, Qin Zhiyou looked back at her nonchntly, raising an eyebrow, ¡°I need to buy condoms. I¡¯ve been going out more than usualtely, ran out of my stash at home.. Are you sure these are the kinds of things you want the maid to buy for you?¡± Chapter 94 - 94: Going on a Date (2) Chapter 94: Going on a Date (2) Trantor: 549690339 Just then, one of the housemaids was watering the flowers in the small garden. Hearing themotion, she instinctively looked over. Lu Weixi was beyond mortified. She turned beet red when the maid cast a nce over. Did this man have no shame?! Qin Zhiyou, on the other hand, didn¡¯t even bat an eye, he just waved at the maid, beckoning her over: ¡°Could you go to Hanhai Shopping and buy for me¡­¡± Lu Weixi promptly shook off his hand, without a word, got into his car and dutifully settled herself in the passenger seat. ¡°Weren¡¯t we supposed to go shopping? Start the car.¡± Qin Zhiyou gave a mirthless chuckle, without any discussion, he made his way to the car to drive. The two of them rode in silence. Lu Weixi kept her head bowed, engrossed in her mobile phone. It wasn¡¯t that she was intentionally ignoring Qin Zhiyou, she was just preupied discussing a matter concerning the owner of Siyi Company with her colleagues. Thepany¡¯s owner was openly recruiting design cases from the public, and because there were virtually no barriers to entry, the response from designpanies who wanted to try their luck was overwhelming. Lu Weixi, having graduated with a master¡¯s degree in interior design and having worked for five years including her time as an assistant intern, had won awards before, but they were not significant ones. She simply wanted this opportunity to prove herself, even if it ended in failure, at least she would have tried. As they were having a lively chat, Qin Zhiyou drifted the car around a corner. Even though she had her seatbelt buckled, Lu Weixi¡¯s mobile phone slipped from her hands. She shot Qin Zhiyou a nce, but his expression was indifferent, his hands gripping the steering wheel as he focused on the road ahead,pletely ignoring her earlier actions. When they arrived at the parking lot and parked the car, Lu Weixi informed him, ¡°What you want to buy is on the basement floor, either in the supermarket or the pharmacy.¡± Her things were located on the first floor, so the two went their separate ways, each minding their own business, without any hassle. Qin Zhiyou hummed nonchntly, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m some clueless young master from a rich family like in the dramas?¡± This was his mall, how could he possibly not know where everything is located. Lu Weixi nodded, he was right. Though Qin Zhiyou was rather fickle in love affairs, he was far from a good-for-nothing rich kid. He was faultless when it came to work. Thus, the two of them went in separate directions, Lu Weixi took the esctor while Qin Zhiyou took the elevator. Neither of them paid any attention to the other. It took Lu Weixi a while to find the counter selling shampoo where a sales assistant was energetically introducing the different types of fragrances. Just as she was speaking, a man¡¯s voice drifted over from behind, ¡°The grapefruit and green tea scent, I like that one.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s scalp tingled, she recognized that voice ¨C it was Qin Zhiyou. As she turned her head, sure enough, it was him. And atop his head, he had a cap shading most of his face. He was dressed in a casual manner today, a hoodie with jeans and sneakers. Coupled with his cap, no one at Hanhai would recognize him. Immediately, Lu Weixi pointed at another fragrance which he hadn¡¯t mentioned, ¡°I¡¯ll take this one, and the matching conditioner set.¡± She then asked in a hushed voice, ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ncing at his hands, she noticed he wasn¡¯t carrying anything ¨C he must¡¯ve just been buying a hat, she thought. Qin Zhiyou responded indifferently, ¡°As a user, I believe your opinion should also be taken into consideration.¡± Who wanted to consider his opinion?! As they were conversing, the sales assistant had brought her the bill.. She was about to pay when Qin Zhiyou murmured, ¡°If it causes you difort when using it at night, it might affect our marital¡­¡± Chapter 95 - 95: Going on a Date (3) Chapter 95: Going on a Date (3) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi quickly dragged him away with a red face, thankful that he hadn¡¯t said anything more outrageous, otherwise she wouldn¡¯t be able to face anyone. Having paid, Lu Weixi went with him to the supermarket in the basement. When she got to the counter, she kept her head down, wanting nothing more than to keep her distance. Qin Zhiyou, on the other hand, was busy inspecting each item with a thoughtful hand on his chin. ¡°Could you¡­please be a bit quicker?¡± Lu Weixi really started to feel embarrassed when, after picking through various brands, Qin Zhiyou then started selecting different styles. Of course, the end result was that he bought everything, filling the shopping cart to the brim. At the checkout, the assistants treated him with obvious respect. He also nonchntly pulled on the quiet, head-down woman beside him and casually asked her, ¡°Do you have a supermarket membership card? I can earn you some points.¡± Lu Weixi wished she could burrow a hole and crawl in, gritting her teeth in annoyance. After buying the stuff, she bolted like a rabbit, not wanting to stay a moment longer. While waiting for the elevator, Lu Weixi thought Qin Zhiyou would press for the lower floor. However, he pressed for the top floor instead, where the most famous French restaurant in Yan City is located, also known as a prime dating spot. Lu Weixi looked at him in confusion, yet he only replied nonchntly, ¡°I¡¯m hungry.¡± By the time they got out, it was nearly noon. She had nned to eat out originally, but with Qin Zhiyou¡­ Looking at her watch, it was one o¡¯clock already. It would take nearly an hour to get home, even without traffic. So, why not eat when it¡¯s on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s dime? The elevator arrived at the floor and she straightened up and stepped out. It was the weekend and mealtime, so the revolving restaurant at the top floor should be packed. Nheless, Qin Zhiyou always had his reserved spot. The waiter led them to a window booth with a great view. Qin Zhiyou casually ordered some of his favorite dishes, followed by Lu Weixi. While waiting for their food, the waiter ced a rose on their table and lit a rose-scented candle. Lu Weixi was a bit surprised but Qin Zhiyou was simply gazing out of the window, paying no attention to it. She turned back and realized that every VIP booth had a flower as well ¨C though not necessarily a rose. She thought to herself, how would Qin Zhiyou ever prepare a rose symbolizing love for her? It must be a coincidence. As the food arrived, the famished Lu Weixi didn¡¯t care that she was sitting across Qin Zhiyou, she ate with zest. Despite her eating quickly, her elite upbringing was evident in her elegant manners. Across from her, the ever-flirty, yet refined Qin Zhiyou wasposed and leisurely. They quietly devoured the delicious food on their tes, and before long, only the final dessert course remained. Qin Zhiyou elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth with a dinner napkin, remarking casually, ¡°This ce is not bad.¡± Lu Weixi responded with a nomittal hum, casually adding, ¡°After all, it¡¯s an established ce. Compared to six years ago¡­¡± Before she finished her sentence, she shut up, and Qin Zhiyou also paused his napkin-wiping motion, his eyes squinting slightly. It was clear who she had been here with six years ago. The waiter brought the desserts. Lu Weixi¡¯s was a rose dessert, yet she didn¡¯t touch it, and neither did Qin Zhiyou.. Just as they were about to leave, a peal ofughter rang out: Chapter 96 - 96: Going on a Date (4) Chapter 96: Going on a Date (4) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t this Zhiyou? Long time no see.¡± The voice was melodious. The two turned around to see a beautiful womaning towards them, dressed in a vibrant red dress, her wavy long hair carelessly scattered about her shoulders. This woman was unfamiliar to Lu Weixi, but she had seen her before. How could she not, when her advertisements were stered all over the streets? She was the well-known film and TV actress Xiang Yirou. However, Xiang Yirou had another identity ¡ª Qin Zhiyou¡¯s ex-girfriend. Furthermore, she was Zhiyou¡¯s first girlfriend after their marriage, and among all his exes, she was the most sessful one. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t react much, not even bothering to nod or greet her. It made sense. Over the years, he had been with countless women but never looked back at the past ones. His rtionships with women typicallysted no more than six months and asionally, only a few days. This behavior ¡ª the tendency to shower his lover with attention and then abruptly pulling away when he fell out of love ¡ª was typical of a yboy. Xiang Yirou, on the other hand, waspletelyposed. Walking over leisurely with a permanent smile on her face, she said, ¡°I saw you in Europe recently, but unfortunately, my schedule was too tight to arrange a meal with you. I won¡¯t know if you¡¯re free anytime soon?¡± The scent of her perfume was intense. Lu Weixi unconsciously leaned back a little. Qin Zhiyou was apparently also unustomed to the strong scent ¨C his brow furrowed deeply. Only then did Xiang Yirou take notice of Lu Weixi sitting across from him, her eyes narrowed, and her smile took on a scrutinising look: ¡°And who might you be¡­¡± Lu Weixi found it amusing; she gracefully wiped the corner of her lips and slowly got up, raised an eyebrow and curled the corners of her lips into a smile, ¡°I won¡¯t bother you two any longer. The meal was delicious, thank you.¡± Although Lu was dressed casually in tracksuit today, her simplicity did not lose out to Xiang Yirou¡¯s heavy makeup and luxurious attire but instead gave off a fresh and serene vibe. As she picked up the wash and care kit and walked a few steps, her bag was intercepted by Qin Zhiyou, who quickly followed her and took the shopping bag from her. Lu didn¡¯t refuse and they walked shoulder to shoulder towards the elevator, before pressing the button for the ground floor. Just as Qin Zhiyou chased her, Xiang Yirou noticed the bag full of condoms he was carrying, and her smiles froze instantly. They rode the elevator down to the parking lot floor but neither of them said a word. Once in the car, with Lu Weixi buckled up, Qin Zhiyou also did not start the car. After a long silence, they both spoke at the same time: ¡°Actually I/Actually you¡­¡± They nced at each other, then simultaneously said again, ¡°You go first.¡± After a pause, it was Qin Zhiyou who eventually frowned: ¡°You go first.¡± Lu Weixi answered with a ¡°Mm¡±,ughed lightly. Her gaze waszily focused on the windshield in front: ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t need to care about me. It¡¯s just a woman, for fun. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s grip on the steering wheel tightened. Before he could exin, Lu Weixi continued, ¡°This does not just apply to Xiang Yirou, but all the women out there. As long as you take care of your hygiene and don¡¯t create chaos at home, you can do whatever you want. I won¡¯t mind.¡± I won¡¯t mind. These words, seemingly heavier than a thousand pounds, instantly silenced Qin Zhiyou. He drove home in silence. The minute they reached the garage, Lu Weixi got out of the car and briskly walked upstairs, mming the bedroom door behind her. Qin Zhiyou stood still watching her, his eyes changing, but eventually, he did not follow her upstairs. But by the time night fell, he pushed the bedroom door open to find something off about Lu Weixi.. Chapter 97 - 97 He’s back (1) Chapter 97: He¡¯s back (1) Trantor: 549690339 When Qin Zhiyou entered the door, he was carrying a bag of condoms he had bought that day. It wasn¡¯t that he really wanted to use them immediately, but Lu Weixi had stayed in her bedroom all afternoon and evening, even having dinner delivered to her by their housekeeper. Qin Zhiyou had wanted to ease the tension, but every time he thought about her unconcernedughter in the afternoon when she said, ¡°I don¡¯t mind¡±, his heart felt even more blocked. He reluctantly worked in his study until ten o¡¯clock and ordered the servants to prepare his bed. However, after taking a shower and lying in bed tossing and turning, he couldn¡¯t stand it and finally sat up. He had a wife, why did he have to suffer from pent-up frustration and sleep alone in his study? With anger, he took the bag of condoms and returned to the bedroom, and as soon as he opened the door, he noticed that something was wrong. It was already early summer, although the temperature wasn¡¯t very high, it was still quitefortable. But under these conditions, Lu Weixi had the air conditioner on. The warm air was blowing and she was still lying in bed, wriggling under the covers with a furrowed brow and a pained expression. Lu Weixi heard the noise and her frown deepened. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, I¡­ah¡­¡± she gasped. Before she could finish her words, she closed her mouth, her face full of pain. Qin Zhiyou put down the bag and walked over to her, his long legs taking him across the room in quick strides. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± After turning on the light, he finally noticed that Lu Weixi was pale, tightly swathed in nkets and clearly very ill. When he touched her forehead, it was cold. His voice was heavy, ¡°You¡¯re sick.¡± Tm not¡­ it¡¯s just¡­ my period. It hurts,¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, her teeth gritted. Her periods were usually a bit ufortable, but never like this. Theoretically, her period shouldn¡¯t havee yet. This time it was several days early and caught her off guard. The emergency contraceptive pills she had taken before had not only disrupted her cycle but caused her painful cramps. It could also possibly because they had fought too much the night before, even going so far as to brawl in the bathroom, possibly catching a chill. It hadn¡¯t felt like much at the time, butbined with her period, it hit her all at once. Her abdomen felt as if it was being stabbed with a knife, writhing and Churning, causing dull pain. Like a blunt knife being dragged along, rusty and painful, so much so that she couldn¡¯t even scream. Seeing her pale and constantly tossing and turning in pain, Qin Zhiyou said immediately, ¡°I¡¯m going to call an ambnce.¡± ¡°No,¡± LU Weixi immediately fought back, refusing. Because going to the hospital over this, she would be embarrassed to face anyone. ¡°Just bring me some warm water and some pain relief medication. I¡¯ll be okay soon.¡± Warm water was no problem, but how could she just randomly take ¡°pain relief medicine¡±? ¡®What does that matter? I¡¯ve taken emergency pills several times already, don¡¯t worry about this,¡± she said. It¡¯s true that people who¡¯ve never experienced such pain have no idea just how unbearable it can be. Lu Weixi, writhing in pain, wished that she could avoid bing a woman in her next life. She gritted her teeth, speaking with a natural ease even in her pleading, ¡°Zhiyou, hurry. Please.¡± Qin Zhiyou paled, his lips pursed, but he immediately went downstairs. When he came back, he brought her a cup of warm water and a pain relief pill. Lu Weixi took the water from him and swallowed the pill. After drinking the warm water, her pain slightly eased. She then waited silently for the painkillers to take effect. It was then that she noticed the bag that Qin Zhiyou had left by the bed. There was a mocking smile on her weak face as she said, ¡°Zhiyou, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to satisfy you for these few days. Maybe you should¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that type of person you described,¡± Qin Zhiyou had already freshened up in the study. Now, he lifted the nkets, stretched out his hand and turned off the light. In the darkness of the room, he reached out his arm and enveloped her. He put hisrge hand on her abdomen and spoke in a dull voice, ¡°If you are feeling ufortable, tell me at any moment and we¡¯ll go to the hospital.¡± Right now, Lu Weixi was very weak. Plus, the blood loss had made her feel somewhat dizzy. At this moment, Qin Zhiyou was like a giant furnace. His palm, especially, felt like a portable hot water bottle, providing her with infinite warmth as she faced a bitterly cold winter. Even though she detested it, she continued to move closer, then closer again. It seemed like Qin Zhiyou sensed her movement. He tightened his arms around her and gently kissed her on the forehead, telling her, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Go to sleep.¡± She nodded in his arms. Maybe it was the painkillers that were taking effect, or it was because he was by her side. Despite the chill and difort she should have felt, Lu Weixi had a very deep and stable sleep. The next day. When Qin Zhiyou woke up, the first thing he did was turn to look at her. Lu Weixi was still sleeping, her brows were slightly knitted, but she appeared better than the previous day. At least her face was no longer pale, and although her hands and feet still felt a bit cold, her body seemed to be much more rxed. Just as he was about to lean in, Lu Weixi¡¯s eyshes fluttered and she woke up. He immediately closed his eyes. When Lu Weixi was in the most painst night, she truly wished she could stab a knife into her own abdomen. If she died, the pain should stop, right? She used to be a spoiled, pain-averse girl. A stubbed toe would require half a day of pampering-her parents cajoling her when she was at home, andter it was from Qin Zhigu. Even though she knew it was Qin Zhiyou beside herst night, perhaps in her hazy state of mind, another man came to her fragmented thoughts. But the haziness was short and soon dissipated. She found it a bit humorous-she had never imagined that she would find warmth in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms one day. But in the biting cold, his embrace was the only source of warmth. Just like five years ago, it felt as if the whole world had forsaken her. Even though she knew Qin Zhiyou was a poisoned chalice, she wouldn¡¯t have survived her unbearable thirst without him. She opened her eyes and saw Qin Zhiyou right in front of her. He seemed to still be deep in sleep, lying quietly on his back, his evil aura dimmed, like a statue. To be fair, among the three Qin brothers, Qin Zhiyou was the most handsome. His side profile had clear, sharp lines, as if carved by a knife. He had a great body, which was clearly the result of good exercise. Even without his wealth, his looks and body alone would be enough to attract the attention of a majority of women. If it weren¡¯t for his wicked and fickle nature, perhaps she would¡¯ve fallen for him at first sight. However evil he might be, he was still her husband. He possibly could be the only man in her life. As much as she hated him, she had no choice but to move closer to him to absorb his warmth. As soon as she made a slight movement, Qin Zhiyou ¡°woke up¡±. His eyes blurred, as if he was not fully awake yet. He hugged her tighter and turned directly over towards her sleepily. PS: I¡¯m begging for votes and rmendations for this month.. Cheers! Chapter 98 - 98 He’s back (2) Chapter 98: He¡¯s back (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°I¡¯m not what you think I am.¡± Qin Zhiyou had already washed up in the study room, and now he directly lifted the quilt. Stretching out his arm and turning off the light, in the pitch-ck room, he put his arm around her shoulder. After a moment¡¯s thought, he put hisrge hand on her stomach, his muffled voice falling on her head, ¡°If you¡¯re not feeling well, tell me anytime, I¡¯ll take you to the hospital.¡± Lu Weixi was very weak at this time, and because of the blood loss, her head was also very heavy. At this moment, Qin Zhiyou was like a huge furnace, particrly his hand on her stomach, which felt like a moving hot water bottle, providing unlimited warmth for her, who was plunged into the harsh winter chill. Even if she was disgusted, at this moment, she couldn¡¯t help but draw closer, even closer. Qin Zhiyou seemed to sense it, pulling her even tighter into his embrace and gently kissing the top of her head, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, sleep.¡± She nodded in his arms. Perhaps it was because the painkillers were working, or perhaps it was because he was beside her. Although it should have been very cold and ufortable, Lu Weixi had a really solid and deep sleep. The next day. When Qin Zhiyou woke up, the first thing he did was turn his head to look at her. Lu Weixi was still sleeping, her eyebrows slightly knitted, but her appearance seemed much better than yesterday. At least herplexion wasn¡¯t entirely pale anymore, and although her hands and feet were still a bit cold, her body was a lot more rxed. Just as he was about to lean closer, Lu Weixi¡¯s eyshes fluttered and she too woke up. He promptly shut his eyes. Last night, in her most painful moment, Lu Weixi had really wished to stab herself in the abdomen, to erase life and thereby erase the pain. She used to be very delicate and afraid of pain, spoilt into expecting to beforted even for stubbing her toe. Back home it was her parents who soothed her,ter it was Qin Zhigu. Though she knew it was Qin Zhiyou by her side yesterday, perhaps in a state of confusion, another person appeared in the fragmented consciousness of her brain. But this confusion was short and quickly dismissed. She might even find it a little funny, after all, she never thought she would find warmth in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms. But in the extreme cold, only his embrace was warm. Just like five years ago when it seemed like the world had forsaken her, even though she knew Qin Zhiyou was like a cup of poison, if she hadn¡¯t taken that poison, she might have died of thirst. As she opened her eyes, Qin Zhiyou was right in front of her. He seemed to still be deep in sleep, lying quietly on his back, his evil demeanor dimmed, appearing like a statue. Objectively speaking, among the Qin brothers, Qin Zhiyou was the most handsome one. His profile was sharply defined, his features as if chiseled by a knife and polished by a brush. He had a good physique and the slight bulges on his body were well-defined muscles, the result of regr workouts. Even if he was penniless, his looks and physique alone would attract a lot of women¡¯s attention. If he wasn¡¯t so wicked and fickle, she might have been attracted to him after the first impression. But no matter how terrible he is, he is still her husband. For now, and possibly for the rest of her life, he will be the only man in her life. However much she hated it, she had no choice but to lean closer to him at this moment, to draw warmth from him. As soon as she moved slightly, Qin Zhiyou ¡°woke up¡±. His eyes were still vague, apparently not fully awake yet. First, he curled his arm around her tightly and then, bleary-eyed, turned his head toward her. ps: Seeking rmendation votes, seeking monthly votes! Sobbing emojis.. Chapter 99 - 99 He’s back (3) Chapter 99: He¡¯s back (3) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Um¡­¡± Lu Weixi might not fully understand Qin Zhiyou as a person after being married to him for so long, but she sure knows his body. His current actions were not sexually driven, it was clearly a hint of gentleness he picked up after messing around with women. No wonder those women outside were so infatuated with him. It¡¯s easy to be blinded when you¡¯re in love with someone, especially when there¡¯s a gentle approach involved. On a normal day, Lu Weixi would have calmly pushed him away, but she was too drained, both physically and mentally, to do so today. She just let him have his way. Perhaps herck of resistance made the still ¡°not sober¡± Qin Zhiyou more indulgent. Gentler, hotter, closer, until he heard her vaguely dissenting protest and immediately let go of her. Lu Weixi was a bit scared, understanding what kind of person this bastard was. If she were to rx a bit, he would take advantage and it would be her who would suffer. As expected, Qin Zhiyou seemed to have woken up, his brows furrowed heavily and lips pursed. Maybe realizing that the woman in front of him was her, his face showed evident displeasure. What was worse, his mood seemed to have shifted a bit. Qin Zhiyou adjusted his breathing with his brows furrowed, turning his head to look at her looked even more displeased than before. ¡°Lu Weixi, mark my words, you will double repay me forst night¡¯s and just now¡¯s¡­ once you get better!¡± He was calcting angrily, ¡°Next time, it has to be at least this much and it will be in the bathroom!¡± She knew it! This stingy bastard¡¯s gentleness came at a ¡°cost¡±. It was a shame she just thought he was warm. She must have been blind. Typically, the physiological pain is most intense the day before. After that night, Lu Weixi was already feeling much better, apart from a bit of lingering dizziness from the blood loss. Qin Zhiyou, dissatisfied by not getting what he wanted, huffed up, got up and got himself ready. After washing up, he directly left the house without paying her any attention. With him gone, she heaved a sigh of relief,zily got up, washed, and changed her sanitary pad. When she opened the door to leave, Qin Zhiyou emerged from his study with a file bag in his hand. She casually greeted him, but he either ignored it or acted as if he didn¡¯t see her, treating her like thin air as they both approached the stairway at the same time. Though she wasn¡¯t in much pain anymore, she was still weak. As she started descending the stairs, Lu Weixi stumbled and almost fell. She quickly reached out to the handrail for support, but was caught by Qin Zhiyou instead. She turned her head to see Qin Zhiyou, his eyebrows were furrowed, and he had an annoyed look on his face, ¡°You¡¯re deliberately falling in front of me to gain my pity, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­.¡± Before she could finish, Qin Zhiyou shoved the file bag into her hold. Her reflex was to catch it and the next moment, she found herself lifted horizontally by Qin Zhiyou. ¡°Put me down, I¡¯m fine.¡± Lu Weixi was startled, but she didn¡¯t have energy to struggle, nor was it appropriate to do so. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyebrows furrowed deeper: ¡°Do you think I want to hold you? If you were to roll down from here, die, that¡¯d be it. But if you ended up disabled, I¡¯ll have to take care of you for the rest of my life. Plus, the medical bills would be so expensive!¡± Such a tightwad! Lu Weixi gritted her teeth in anger, but she was too embarrassed to resist. Qin Zhiyou carried her all the way downstairs, tossed her onto the couch, then took back his file bag, treating her as if she were just an obstacle.. Chapter 100 - 100 He’s back (4) Chapter 100: He¡¯s back (4) Trantor: 549690339 Secretary Wang was already waiting outside for him. She took the briefcase and drove out. Once his car had left, Lu Weixi let out a sigh of relief, feeling as if she could breathe much easier. Aunt Hao made her a hearty pot of chicken soup, in which she reveled. After having a bowl, she felt much warmer. She walked upstairs and saw a bag of Durex Six Senses next to the bed. Despite her tiredness, her eyelids twitched at the sight. She was relieved that she wasn¡¯t feeling well, otherwise she couldn¡¯t imagine these things being used on her. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯te back until just before she went to sleep. He walked into the room just as she was about to fall asleep. As soon as he walked in, the alcohol on his breath hit her nose. He came directly to the bed, while Lu Weixi feared he might take advantage of her in his drunken state. Before she could refuse him, his cold hand touched her forehead saying, ¡°You seem to be fine.¡± He then turned and went into the bathroom. After cleaning himself and drying off, he got into bed, pulling her into his arms and putting his hand on her stomach. ¡°Get some sleep. Remember, you owe me three times today, in the bathroom.¡± His words made her want tough and cry, but she didn¡¯t have the energy to refute him. She was already tired but once he held her, she fell asleep almost immediately. Fortunately, he left early the next day. Thus, she was spared his passionate kisses first thing in the morning. She was going back to work the next day but thankfully was feeling much better and didn¡¯t have much work in the office. She rxed for the rest of her period. Se??ch ?ew?o?e?. o?g o? ?oo?l? Qin Zhiyou was also busy these days and often didn¡¯te back at night. Even though she wasn¡¯t into gossip, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian loved to gossip about thetest entertainment news. There had been no recent news of Qin Zhiyou, only that on Friday she saw that Liu Yiyi attended the recording of a live program and was to participate in other projects soon. As for this, Lu Weixi had no particr feelings. If Qin Zhiyou could reduce his number of partners in the future, that would be good ¨C it would simplify the social circle. She didn¡¯t want to bump into women who had slept with him every time she went out. It was Sunday again. Xue Feifei was grounded, she didn¡¯t have much interest in shopping, so she decided to work on design at home. She had been paying attention to the Siyi Company and had been gathering information over the past few days. She specialized in interior design and if she could get in touch with the architect of the new building and understand his concept, it would result in a better design. The rumor was that the boss, Liao, among the several designers he had been in talks with, preferred the newly risen Simon White and would almost certainly choose him as the architectural designer. After taking a casual bath, she was ready to lie down when Qin Zhiyou came back. When he noticed she had already bathed, he was immediately annoyed and stomped off to the bathroom. After he came out, he was on top of her. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you shouldn¡¯t¡­¡± She had been off her period for several days, and it waste, she had to work the next morning. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t what?¡± Qin Zhiyou had no interest in listening to her objections. He had waited for over a week, just for this moment. There was no way he was going to let her off easy. After their workout, Lu Weixi waspletely exhausted and copsed in his arms. Just as Qin Zhiyou leaned over to give her a kiss, his phone rang urgently. Qin Zhiyou reached for the phone: ¡°What happened?¡± The voice of Yu Sixing came from the other end of the line: ¡°Qin Zhigu is back..¡± Chapter 101 - 101: Fear of Gaining and Losing (1) Chapter 101: Fear of Gaining and Losing (1) Trantor: 549690339 What was initially a drowsy Qin Zhiyou instantly awakened from his state, sitting up almost immediately. Naked beside him, Lu Weixi seemed a bit disturbed, puckering her lips in dissatisfaction. He picked up his phone, gave her sleeping face a nce, tucked her in properly, casually picked up his robes, and walked to the hallway to whisper, ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± ¡°Check your friends¡¯ circle,¡± Yu Sixing replied. Without hesitation, Qin Zhiyou dived into his social media circles. As expected, Qin Zhigu, who had not updated his status for a long while, had posted a few photos of severalndscape paintings and pieces of ssical porcin. The caption was, ¡°Visiting a friend¡¯s house.¡± His own image and any group photos with friends were absent. That was not the main point. The point was his location¡ªupper-town China. Although not in Yan City, he was definitely back in the country, not on the far side of the distant ocean. Meanwhile, Yu Sixing continued, ¡°His return this time was secretive. Even my brother, who is closest to him, was not informed. Not sure if he ns to stay for good or just passing by. But regardless, you need to be cautious. Your uncle and aunt have long been displeased with you, Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei have long aimed to pull you down.¡± Qin Zhiyou waited for him to finish speaking, then slowly nodded, ¡°I understand.¡± He spent a moment more before returning, gently pushing open the bedroom door. In the bedroom, Lu Weixi was still resting, her eyes peacefully closed in sleep. He sat beside therge bed, watching her peaceful profile, his gaze never leaving her. He was not worried about hispany. Even if Qin Zhigu really returned topete with him, he would definitely not lose. Five years had passed, and he was no longer the hot-headed youth who lost to his aunt and uncle due to a moment of negligence. He was now stable, experienced, and every step he took was carefully considered. He would not allow others to easily outwit him. Qin Zhigu was capable, he admitted, but Qin Zhigu was a theoretical man. Top in technical abilities, but when it came to business management, he was nowhere near him. But her, only her. Se??ch ?ew?o?e?. o?g o? ?oo?l? No one knew better than him how much Lu Weixi loved Qin Zhigu back then. If Qin Zhigu hadn¡¯t been blinded by white lotus deceit, choosing to trust his ex-girlfriend and abandoned her. He believed even if he¡¯d gained her body, she would still have wholeheartedly loved Qin Zhigu and not looked back. Although she did hate Qin Zhigu enough to turn to him as soon as Qin Zhigu betrayed her. But without love, where does hatred stem from? For instance, even if he found a hundred and eighty women in front of her, she wouldn¡¯t bat an eye. Because she didn¡¯t love him, she didn¡¯t care about him at all, so no matter how many women he had, she never interfered or asked. His throat bobbed, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze darkened, his fingers tightly clenched and slowly rxed. He knew he was wrong, but he still sneakily unlocked her phone with her finger and silently logged into her WeChat. Her WeChat was empty, there was no trace of Qin Zhigu in her friends¡¯ circle, microblog, address book, or QQ. After they broke up, she immediately blocked and deleted all contact methods with Qin Zhigu, not giving herself any chance for hesitation, almost ruthlessly and immediately soughtfort in his arms. But now, Qin Zhigu was back. And he also learned, he and the ex-girlfriend broke up a few years ago. If he were to pursue Lu Weixi again¡­ Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face darkened quietly as he watched her. Lu Weixi, deep in sleep, was oblivious to his gaze; her lips moved slightly as she adjusted her sleeping position. Yet, she slept extremely peacefully. He stared at her, his eyes gradually softened. He also knew that Qin Zhigu would eventually return, there woulde such a day. He just didn¡¯t know how much of Qin Zhigu was still in Lu Weixi¡¯s heart today. Tonight seemed to be incredibly dark and long. Lu Weixi woke up amidst a haze of smoke. With heavy eyes, she saw that Qin Zhiyou was awake. He stood by the window in quiet contemtion, staring nkly at the view outside. Between his slender index and middle fingers, a cigarette clung¡ªnot smoked in a while¡ªthe ash collected long. The ss ashtray on the window sill was filled with cigarette butts. Qin Zhiyou rarely smoked, but often drank due to business reasons. She couldn¡¯t recall thest time she saw him smoking. Perhaps, it was five years ago, right after they got married. Shrouded in smoke, Qin Zhiyou, like a satan fallen into the mist, had distant, dull pupils and an incredibly ethereal expression. His aura secluded within the smoke. ¡°Zhiyou?¡± Confused, she called out. It was just past seven, wasn¡¯t it too early? Upon hearing her voice, he lowered his fingers, extinguishing the cigarette in the ashtray, and slowly walked towards her. Qin Zhiyou sat on the edge of the bed, his gaze fixated on her¡ªso deep and silent. His stare made Lu Weixi somewhat uneasy. Just when she was unsure what to say, he leant in, making her nearly breathless, before slowly backing away. Thankfully, he didn¡¯t persist afterward. He dressed and headed for the washroom straight away.. Chapter 102 - 103: Fear of Gaining and Losing (3) Chapter 102: Chapter 103: Fear of Gaining and Losing (3) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi stayed in bed until she regained her strength. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s early morning antics had caused her to wake up half an hourter than she usually did for work. If not for the fact that herpany didn¡¯t require clock-in times, she would have lost her perfect attendance long ago. After getting ready anding downstairs, she found that Qin Zhiyou was not there, and it looked like he had already left without having breakfast. She guessed thattely, Qin Zhiyou seemed to be applying the same techniques he used to pick up girls on her, treating her like any other woman. Like it said in ¡°Endearing Love¡±, Fan Liuyuan only reserved his flirty remarks for the women outside, and in doing so, he acknowledged Bai Liusu¡¯s unique ce in his heart. Otherwise, she was just another ything to him. She didn¡¯t bother worrying about Qin Zhiyou. He seemed to maintain this pattern ¨C sometimes spontaneous, at other times shallow. When he was happy, he¡¯de home daily, but when he wasn¡¯t, even asking him wouldn¡¯t bring him home for a month. Anyway, whether he was home or not, the money in her ount never ceased toe through. She had enough for this month, next month, and perhaps even the month after. Due to recent policy tightening, the advancement of the real estate industry has not been going too well. Fewer people were buying houses, and consequently, fewer were getting renovations. While Lu Weixi had umted many clients over her years working in designing, she was not immune to these effects. She saw a drop in the workload, but thanks to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s frequent homings, she didn¡¯t have as much trouble coping with this real estate winter, as most designers relying on quantity over fame would. With more time on her hands, she didn¡¯t find herself having topete for every job like before. Instead, she decided to focus on figuring out a n of attack for Owner Liao¡¯s new building project. The current issue was that not only could she note into contact with Owner Liao, but the mysterious architect of the new building, Simon White, was also elusive. Apart from hismand of multiplenguages, which might reveal his mixed heritage or that he was an American Born Chinese, not much else was known. So all she could do was study Simon White¡¯s past designs, hoping to discover elements of inspiration to incorporate into her own ideas. During her lunch break at thepany, she did some research and looked through various design diagrams by Simon White. Simon White became widely recognized when he designed andmark in Southern Europe about three years ago. Even though he wasn¡¯t renowned before, his remarkable designs quickly caught the attention of the event organizers. Since then, he had taken on multiple designing projects, each one creative and representative of the local style. Based on her knowledge of Owner Liao¡¯s preferences, she should be able to piece together a rough understanding of Simon White¡¯s design inspirations. She had also set up an appointment to meet with a new client that afternoon. The client had purchased a house at the city center of Yan City, not far from her alma mater, N University. Originally, the house was nned as a school district residence for their child, but due to its excellent location and surroundings, they decided to give it a decent renovation. She was able to finish early and head back. For a while, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian had constantly been running around with her, but since things had quieted down, she didn¡¯t see the need to insist they return to the office straight away. As she drove back alone, her car suddenly broke down right in front of the gate of N University. It was an embarrassing situation, as the studentsing in and out were all staring at her stranded vehicle.. As she was getting frustrated, a man stepped out of a taxi nearby, and called out to her ¡°Miss Lu?¡± Chapter 103 - 104: Fear of Gaining and Losing (4) Chapter 103: Chapter 104: Fear of Gaining and Losing (4) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi looked up and saw a man in a white casual suit with his warm smile peeking out from behind gold-rimmed sses. It was Zhao Zihao. Since work had been less busy recently, Lu Weixi had been frequently visiting her mother in the hospital. Maybe because of the awkwardness from the previous encounters, she deliberately timed her visits to coincide when Zhao Zihao was off-duty. But she never imagined running into him again in such an awkward situation. Zhao Zihao saw her awkward smile and noticed her car parked haphazardly at the gate. He saw warning signs around it, ¡°Is your car broken down?¡± Lu Weixi nodded and without any further hesitation sought his help: ¡°It won¡¯t start.¡± Zhao Zihao chuckled lightly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, let me take a look.¡± He opened up the hood like a pro, checked the wiring, borrowed a cleaning agent from her, cleaned the fuel injectors and added some to the fuel tank. ¡°Done, try starting it now.¡± Lu Weixi hurried back and tried. True to his words, it was effective. She parked the car on the curb. Observing his hands smeared with grime, she promptly (and apologetically) handed him tissues and wet wipes: ¡°Doctor Zhao, I can¡¯t thank you enough for helping me, and even getting your hands dirty.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all right. The air intake was just dirty, I cleaned it a bit; but you should still get it thoroughly cleaned.¡± Zhao Zihao smiled, not bothered in the least, ¡°When I was abroad, I used to drive a lot. And you know howbor is expensive there, so I ended up fixing minor issues myself.¡± Seeing him get off the taxi, Lu Weixi inquired: ¡°Are you here at N University for something?¡± Zhao Zihao nodded, ¡°Yeah, one of my college roommates works here, so I thought I¡¯d pay him a visit. But N University is so huge, I¡¯m not sure if I¡¯ll be able to find where he lives.¡± After hearing this, how could Lu Weixi just abandon him to his fate? ¡°I graduated from N University. Let me help you.¡± Zhao Zihao smiled warmly, ¡°Great. Thank you.¡± As vehicles aren¡¯t allowed inside the university premises, she parked the car in the parking lot and walked with Zhao Zihao to his destination. Throughout the walk they spoke about her mother¡¯s ailment¡ªmethods of treatment, care, precautions, but nothing personal. After about half an hour they finally reached the faculty dormitory where Zhao Zihao¡¯s friend resided. Lu Weixi walked with him up to the entrance, ¡°Dr. Zhao, this is the ce.¡± Zhao Zihao, with a beaming grin, thanked her and rang the bell. When no one answered even after a few minutes, he made a call. Lu Weixi could only catch bits of the conversation: ¡°So, you¡¯re on an unexpected shift? Which issue is causing such hassle? When will you be back?¡± After the call ended, he looked at Lu Weixi with an awkward smile. He had been stood up. Just as Lu Weixi was about to offer him a ride back, Zhao Zihao chimed in: ¡°I¡¯m a bit hungry. As a token of my gratitude for bringing me here, how about I treat you to dinner?¡± ¡°Oh, I couldn¡¯t. Besides, you¡¯ve helped me twice and I still owe you a meal. And since we¡¯re in my alma mater, any treating should be on me.¡± Lu Weixi thought of the meal she owed him fromst time and decided to settle the debt once and for all. Seeing her insistence, Zhao Zihao didn¡¯t decline. So, Lu Weixi took him to a high-end restaurant on N University campus where they could pay in cash. As soon as they had ordered their food in the main hall, they sensed something was off. Looking up, on the second floor balcony, Qin Zhiyou was casually leaning against the railing with his indifferent gaze fixed on her! Chapter 104 - 105: Swimming Pool (1) Chapter 104: Chapter 105: Swimming Pool (1) Trantor: 549690339 As Lu Weixi was taking a sip, their eyes met and she almost choked on her water, so intensely that she felt like she was going to cough out tears. She hurriedly covered her mouth with a tissue, but the coughing didn¡¯t stop. Seeing this, Zhao Zihao was startled and asked, ¡°Miss Lu, are you alright?¡± ¡°I¡¯m¡­ cough, cough, cough¡­¡± Lu Weixi was just about to respond when she breathed in, and the water seemed to choke her airway, making her cough even more intensely. Zhao Zihao stood up, hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked up to her and began patting her back to help ease her cough. But as soon as his palm touched her back, another hand grabbed it forcefully. Then the clearly articted, strong hand flung him backward. Zhao Zihao staggered back two steps, and saw a young man in a suit, his body slim and tall, his eyes indifferent. The man immediately went to Lu Weixi¡¯s side and patted her back for a while. When she could finally breathe properly he asked with unflustered voice, ¡°Didn¡¯t die, did you?¡± What kind of thing is that to say! Lu Weixi was so angry she turned to re at Qin Zhiyou. Her face was streaked with tears, flushed due to being out of breath, and her pouty, red lips showed her annoyance. Ironically, her disgruntled face was more lively than her usual cold demeanour. Qin Zhiyou found this amusing, so he added, ¡°So you didn¡¯t die.¡± ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Did he have a radar installed in him? She had not visited N University in ages, and the one time she did, she ran into him. ¡°Oh, my mentor¡¯s birthday, just came to see him.¡± When Qin Zhiyou was in university, he had studied business management. His mentor was a nationally renowned economics professor. Of course, he had no say over when or where his mentor¡¯s gathering would be. Even though Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t take his studies seriously, he had immense respect for his mentor, ¡°And you? What brings you here?¡± ¡°A client of mine is nearby, and my car broke down here. Doctor Zhao helped me fix it. By the way, this is Doctor Zhao, my mother¡¯s primary physician. His medical expertise saved my mother¡¯s life,¡± Lu Weixi said, introducing the forgotten Zhao Zihao. Qin Zhiyou hummed in response. After a long pause, he finally turned his gaze toward Zhao Zihao, giving him a casual once-over. He then lowered his eyes and slowly withdrew his gaze, saying, ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± Zhao Zihao nodded politely, ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± Just as they were speaking, someone from the upstairs pavilion called out to Qin Zhiyou, ¡°We¡¯re starting. We¡¯ve been waiting for you. Aren¡¯t youing up?¡± Qin Zhiyou responded and gave a nomittal nod, ¡°I have to go.¡± As Lu Weixi was about to say something, Qin Zhiyou suddenly moved his head to her ear and whispered in a low voice, ¡°Come home early tonight. I will be waiting for you in the bathroom.¡± What? It took Lu Weixi a moment to understand what he meant. Once she did, her face and neck turned bright red. You big pervert, Qin Zhiyou! You can drink yourself to death outside for all I care, just don¡¯te home! Seeing her flushed face and her mix of embarrassment and anger, Qin Zhiyou found it all amusing. If it weren¡¯t for his professor waiting upstairs, he surely would want to stay by her side and tease her more. But just as he was about to leave in the elevator, Qin Zhiyou nced at Zhao Zihao, who was still wearing a gentle smile. There was a hint of wariness and sharpness in his gaze. It was only when Qin Zhiyou waspletely out of sight that Lu Weixi managed to take a deep breath. Zhao Zihao handed her a cup of water which she thanked him for and took a sip.. Zhao Zihao was direct with his question: ¡°That was Qin Zhiyou, the president of Hanhai Group, wasn¡¯t it?¡± Chapter 105 - 106 Swimming Pool (2) Chapter 105: Chapter 106 Swimming Pool (2) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi looked up at him, recalling a time when she and Zhao Zihao watched a gossip segment about Qin Zhiyou in the hospital, and nodded. She knew what Zhao Zihao was thinking. Qin Zhiyou was a phnderer, probably known all over Yan City. Qin Zhiyou also had a wife, the daughter of the wealthy Bai family. And her surname was now Lu, not Bai. In other words, Zhao Zihao might be thinking that she was one of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s women on the side, one of his mistresses. Quite ironic to be mistaken as a mistress when one is the actual wife. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t really want to exin, as neither being the forgotten legal wife nor the chosen mistress was a particrly honorable status. However, she also didn¡¯t want to be the talk of the town at the hospital: ¡°Actually, Qin Zhiyou is my rtive, a very close rtive.¡± Well, isn¡¯t a husband a close rtive? Zhao Zihao smiled and nodded, not asking further. The dishes arrived, and they started to eat in silence. Until they left, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t bother them again. It was half an hour from the cafeteria to the parking lot. When they reached the teaching area, Zhao Zihao suddenly said, ¡°But Qin Zhiyou indeed has good luck with women. He must be quite charming, right?¡± Charming? Lu Weixi turned to look at him with a puzzled gaze, her eyesnded on the nearby swimming pool, and she gritted her teeth out of hatred. Qin Zhiyou, the big scoundrel, had been a scoundrel from college until now. He never changed, always being a scoundrel. Not only did she marry him, her first time was also with him, even her first kiss was stolen by him, exactly at this swimming pool. When she first entered university, after her first meeting with Qin Zhiyou under the osmanthus tree, she was indeed amazed by his appearance but also frightened by his phndering ways. Soon, the architecture college held a wee party for new students, where she first met Qin Zhigu. Qin Zhigu, gentlemanly and graceful, with a face simr to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s, but without Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phndering and wickedness, was the type that could generate a good impression at first sight. Even though they were in the same college, they had different majors. But inevitably, they would end up in elective courses together. During a fine arts appreciation ss, because the professor was very strict and there were very few students, she sat in the first row. Just as the ss was about to start, a figure peeped in through the entrance¡ªit was Qin Zhigu. Then, Qin Zhigu walked straight to her seat and asked, ¡°ssmate, may I sit with you?¡± Even though the ssroom was almost empty, with many vacant seats. But perhaps his youthful eyes were so warm, she blushed and nodded her head. They ran into each other in several sses, and every time, Qin Zhigu would sit with her. By the fourth shared ss, even she thought the coincidence was a bit too much. Qin Zhigu somewhat bashfully asked her, ¡°ssmate, why don¡¯t you add me on WeChat? Then you could help me reserve a seat.¡± Lu Weixi was taken aback, not thinking too much and let him scan her WeChat. The moment she added him, less than a secondter, she received his confession on her WeChat, ¡°I like you, would you be my girlfriend?¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s face turned red instantly, maybe because Qin Zhigu¡¯s gaze was too intense, she nodded her head quietly. The two officially started dating. The pretty boy and the pretty girl of the Architecture School were now together, both from good families, their rtionship progressed rapidly. Soon, taking advantage of the Bai family¡¯s visit to discuss cooperation, she also visited the Qin family mansion, where she met Qin Zhiyou for the second time.. Chapter 106 - 107: Swimming Pool (3) Chapter 106: Chapter 107: Swimming Pool (3) Trantor: 549690339 Technically, this could be seen as their second encounter, but if we¡¯re talking about a formal meeting, it was actually their first. Upon entering, they first met the parents. They had disdainful expressions on hearing that Qin Zhiyou wasing. Qin Zhigu took her for a stroll in the garden, where she heard Qin Zhiyou speaking on the phone. It had been almost two months since their first encounter. Aste autumn approached, the weather was turning cold. Qin Zhiyou was leaning against a maple tree in the yard, babbling on, his gaze slightly mncholy as he looked up at the red maple leaves. But when he heard them, he instantly turned around, his expression suddenly became cynical. When his gazended on her, she could tell that he was a bit surprised, but only for a moment. He immediately resumed his nonchnt demeanor. Then, Qin Zhigu introduced her, ¡°Bro, this is my girlfriend Bai Weixi. Weixi, this is my older brother Qin Zhiyou.¡± He put away his phone, hands tucked in his pockets, even toozy to shake hands. He quirked an eyebrow, ¡°Oh, your girlfriend, huh? She¡¯s pretty.¡± Perceiving the slight frivolity in his gaze, she felt a bit irritated, but didn¡¯t make a scene, politely calling him ¡®big brother¡¯. Just then, someone in the house called for Qin Zhigu, and he left to help. Lu Weixi was about to follow him, but Qin Zhiyou blocked her way. He leaned on a pole, an eyebrow arched in a mischievous smile, ¡°You¡¯re Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend, huh? How are things going with him? Are you two together yet?¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes widened in instant rage, but before she could explode, Qin Zhiyou immediately apologized,ughing. ¡°Sorry for being so blunt¡ª so have you two kissed yet?¡± Without thinking, Lu Weixi pped Qin Zhiyou across the face. She finally understood why those girls at Osmanthus Garden had hit him ¨C he definitely deserved it. Qin Zhigu was always so courteous and respectful to her since they started dating, the most they had done was hold hands and a quick peck on her cheek. Huffily stalking off in her high heels, Lu Weixiined to Qin Zhigu, ¡°What kind of person is your brother? He¡¯s super annoying!¡± Qin Zhiyou watched Qin Zhiguforting her from afar. Whatever he said quickly calmed her down. Feeling where she had just pped him, Qin Zhiyou curved his lips into a small smile. The very next day was a swimming ss. Wearing her swimsuit, Lu Weixi was diligently doing her stretches before entering the water, when a few senior students walked in, and Qin Zhiyou was amongst them. His arrival stirred up the girls in the room. His physique was excellent, from his broad shoulders to long legs, his muscr frame didn¡¯t have an ounce of extra fat. While conversing with a few ssmates, upon noticing Lu Weixi, a small smile spread across his face and he began walking towards her. Lu Weixi saw him and feigned ignorance by looking down. But Qin Zhiyou¡¯s attention was on her. He walked right up to her, grinning, ¡°Swimming sses, huh? Want me to teach you?¡± ¡°No need.¡± If she had known him to be there, she wouldn¡¯t havee. ¡°I see¡­¡± Just as Lu Weixi was about to leave, he stuck out a leg and tripped her. Pretending to catch her, they both fell into the swimming pool. Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t learnt swimming yet, so she waspletely taken aback. As she was at a loss, Qin Zhiyou came over, casually pulling her in the water. PS: Please vote, and thank you for the support! Chapter 107 - 108: Swimming Pool (4) Chapter 107: Chapter 108: Swimming Pool (4) Trantor: 549690339 No one on the sidelines could even see what was happening. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t know how to swim, and even though her mind was buzzing, knowing full well that this bastard did it on purpose, she was utterly helpless. In a survival instinct, she unconsciously reached out and hugged him tightly. At that moment, Qin Zhiyou was her only lifeline, and she couldn¡¯t let go. She held on tightly, while Qin Zhiyou maintained his cool. He let her cling to him, and only when her struggles weakened, did he slowly swim upwards with her. Most of the girls around them also couldn¡¯t swim, and seeing both of them fall, the lifeguards and other students and teachers who could swim all jumped into the water. But Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t give them a chance, sessfully reaching the edge of the pool whilst carrying Lu Weixi. Once they were safely onshore, Lu Weixi kneeled on the ground gasping for air, while Qin Zhiyou arrogantly stood by her side, ¡°No need for formalities, no need to thank me, it¡¯s just my nature to help others.¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi jumped up, her eyes burning with rage, her fists raining punches on him. Qin Zhiyou grabbed her wrists, and with a strong tug, she, already unsteady from the water, stumbled right into him. Qin Zhiyou immediately wrapped his arms around her waist, looking innocently at the surrounding crowd, ¡°You all saw that, I saved her and ended up being hit by her. You all have to be my witnesses.¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou! You bastard!¡± As fiery-tempered as always, she couldn¡¯t stand his offensive remarks. Moreover, it wasn¡¯t just a simple kiss in the water, he even took advantage of the chaos¡­ and even now, he still dared to hold her. She had never been so harassed by a man before, and in her rage, broke free and pped him again! After pping him, Lu Weixi furiously red at Qin Zhiyou and stormed off towards the changing rooms, ignoring the buzzing crowd behind her. Qin Zhiyou shrugged, showing a demeanor of ¡°No good deed goes unpunished¡±, and with a p on his face, he went off swimming with his buddies,ughing. Soon, Qin Zhigu also heard about it, where naturally, he stated that he simply saved her, and anyone in the swimming pool could back him up with their testimonies. However, the next time they met, he arrogantly ran his finger over his bottom lip, head tilted to one side, wearing a smirk, ¡°Your first kiss, is mine.¡± Lu Weixi averted her gaze, remembering those past events with a bit of emotion. She used to detest Qin Zhiyou so much, yet ironically, this man ended up bing her husband, possessing everything that was hers. She simply shook her head: ¡°Qin Zhiyou has never been a decent guy, he was like that before, and he¡¯s even worse now.¡± Zhao Zihuan stood next to her, watching the emotions ripple in her eyes but not saying much, just smiled. As the two walked to the parking lot, Lu Weixi felt a little embarrassed, ¡°Dr. Zhao, sorry for troubling you these past few days.¡± Zhao Zihuan smiled: ¡°Don¡¯t mention it, it was nothing. Just that¡ª¡± He said, taking a pause, and when Lu Weixi looked at him, he smiled, ¡°The next time youe to the hospital, you don¡¯t have to go out of your way to avoid me.¡± So, he knew everything. Lu Weixi smiled and nodded, and after bidding each other goodnight, she drove home. As soon as she got home, she found that Qin Zhiyou was already back. When she left the dining room, Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t made any move, so how did he get back before her? Chapter 108 - 109: Insecurity (1) Chapter 108: Chapter 109: Insecurity (1) Trantor: 549690339 When she left the restaurant, Qin Zhiyou was still nowhere to be found. How did Qin Zhiyou get home before her? Lu Weixi was a bit surprised, especially seeing Qin Zhiyou looking soposed, even having the time to brew some tea. When she left the restaurant at N University, Qin Zhiyou was still MIA. Wasn¡¯t he still having dinner with the others on the upper floor? How did he manage to get back before her? Although she had walked from the restaurant and taken a roundabout route to her parking spot. The restaurant also had a side door for vehicles, so Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car should have been parked directly at the restaurant¡¯s entrance. But this also indicated that not long after she left, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t stay much longer either and had hurriedly returned home. Was he always keeping an eye on her? Qin Zhiyou was sitting on the living room sofa, engrossed in his phone. Lu Weixi changed her shoes, put her bag aside, and asked, ¡°You got back pretty early.¡± Qin Zhiyou replied casually, ¡°Not early, just waited for you for about ten minutes.¡± As he said this, he put his phone in his pocket, stood up, walked over to her, suddenly squatted down, and hoisted her up sideways. Lu Weixi was startled. She had been held by him before, but he had always seemed reluctant. Even if he had had some drinks and was acting a bit out of character today, wasn¡¯t this a bit too exaggerated? There were still servants around, and she was somewhat ufortable. She whispered, ¡°Put me down.¡± ¡°No.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple bobbed. ¡°I haven¡¯t washed¡­¡± As soon as she said the word ¡°wash¡±, she immediately remembered without needing him to remind her. No wonder Qin Zhiyou was so keen today and had even waited for her downstairs on purpose. Was he thinking of¡­ Hearing her say those two words, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s pupils gradually darkened. He quickly left the room and returned with a condom in hand. That bastard even had the gall to choose different styles. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, can we not¡­¡± She shrank into a corner as she watched him turn on the bathtub faucet. Upon hearing her words, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s first reaction was to close and lock the door. Then he looked at her with a serious expression and shook his head, ¡°No.¡± She really wasn¡¯t used to this sort of thing. Wasn¡¯t this supposed to be done when mutual feelings were involved? ¡°This is what you owe me.¡± Lu Weixi frowned. She thought of the so-called ¡°repayment¡± from Qin Zhiyou for the past few days, but she had been repulsed by his actions of trying to get close to her during that time. She didn¡¯t love him and didn¡¯t want to continue to please him. Wouldn¡¯t just going through the motions suffice? Lu Weixi thought of something and retorted, ¡°But, didn¡¯t you¡­ on the night I was drunk?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand paused momentarily. If she remembered the night she got drunk, then how much more did she remember? Did she recall him bringing up Qin Zhigu¡¯s matters? Feigning calm, he said, ¡°Since you remember, then you have no reason to refuse.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, ¡°I was drunk then, I only remember choking on water in the bathroom.¡± Turns out she didn¡¯t remember him bringing up Qin Zhigu¡¯s matters, Qin Zhiyou sighed in relief, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I won¡¯t let you choke on water.¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t hold back her yell, especially after passing by the swimming pool at N University today, she recalled what this bastard had done back then. ps: Are there any friends with rmendation and monthly tickets? Seeking for rmendation and monthly tickets, throwing tantrums, and sobbing. Comments and book reviews are also wee.. Chapter 109 - 110: Insecurity (2) Chapter 109: Chapter 110: Insecurity (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t suppress her outburst anymore, especially after passing by the N University¡¯s swimming pool earlier today, when she recalled the incident from years ago. Just how shameless could a guy be to intentionally push someone into the water? And all just to cause her harm? Even more outrageous, he didn¡¯t do this because he liked her but just because she was his younger brother¡¯s girlfriend. Why do I say this? Because the day after he kissed her, she saw him walking hand-in-hand with another girl in the restaurant. Just a few dayster, she saw him in a nightclub with another girl, surrounded by his rabble of friends. When he saw her with Qin Zhigu, he dared to smirk at them while cuddling the girl. And back then, they weren¡¯t even familiar with each other. Upon thinking, they had only seen each other a handful of times and barely exchanged a few sentences. Yet he dared to treat her this way. This guy was simply disgraceful and hateful! The most outrageous part was, back then, she wasn¡¯t his girlfriend but now, he was herwful husband. Back in the day, she could hit him, piss him off, ignore him, and even run to Qin Zhigu for help. But facing Qin Zhiyou now, she was utterly defenseless. Who told herself to choose him as her husband? Who instructed her life to take so many turns only to end up marrying him? Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t a fool. She couldn¡¯t possibly fail to notice Qin Zhiyou¡¯s recent attempts to get close to her. But as Qin Zhiyou said, it seemed like he was only interested in her body. He showed no interest in her feelings or anything else. A woman may not ept a loveless marriage but a man certainly could, especially a man like Qin Zhiyou. They weren¡¯t a loving husband and wife to begin with, so pretending to be close to each other was unbearable for her. Qin Zhiyou moved closer to her, his voice a little hoarse: ¡°Don¡¯t worry¡­¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou. I remembered what happened in the swimming pool years ago.¡± Qin Zhiyou paused, recalling her visit to N University today. Was she speaking about the incident where she nearly drowned, or the time they kissed in the pool? ¡°That was your first kiss, right?¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi was slightly annoyed. Was that the main point? The key point was, they were never lovers from the beginning. If anything, this guy was just a male version of a mistress. He was even the worst type, stealing his own cousin¡¯s girlfriend! Now, he was acting so carefree and fearless! With his behaviors back then, he deserved to be beaten to death! ¡°Oh, don¡¯t worry, you won¡¯t choke on water again. I promise.¡± After many years of marriage, he had trained her from an innocent girl who became furious just from his single kiss, to a worldly woman who anticipated his return home for the living expenses. But, with or without love made a huge difference. He might be her husband, but he was not her lover. She didn¡¯t want to be so intimate with him. The sound of water pouring, the bathtub gradually filled and then lessened. With water flooding the bathroom, their slippers began to float in the makeshift sea. It took her a while to regain her strength, ¡°You can go first, I want to rest.¡± However, as soon as the water movement shifted, she looked back to meet his mischievous gaze. When everything finally settled, both she and Qin Zhiyou discovered that they had made a big mess. PS: Looking forward to rmendations, monthly tickets, book reviews, andments! Chapter 110 - ill: Insecurity (3) Chapter 110: Chapter ill: Insecurity (3) Trantor: 549690339 This shock was no small matter. If the barrier couldn¡¯t protect her, what if she really was pregnant? Even though her period had just ended and theoretically she should be absolutely safe. But what if, what if she was just that unlucky? She didn¡¯t want to gamble on that one in ten thousand chance! She and Qin Zhiyou looked at each other. Qin Zhiyou clearly didn¡¯t expect something like this to happen and seemed a bit surprised. Damn Qin Zhiyou for insisting on this, it¡¯s his fault she¡¯s in this mess. She loathed this asshole. Pills would harm her body, but an abortion would harm her even more! Even if someday she had to have a child, it shouldn¡¯t be now. She had taken pills frequently these past few months and hadn¡¯t had time to metabolize them yet. How could she possibly be pregnant now? Qin Zhiyou was clearly surprised too. When he saw the break, his mind went nk for a moment. He understood the biology behind it, knew that she was safe now, but what if, what if she really was pregnant? If even the chance of breaking the barrier had happened to him, what if she really was¡­ Of course, he only considered this for a moment. If Lu Weixi could think about how it would be bad for the baby¡¯s health to get pregnant right now, then he would know too. But how harmful the pill was for her body, he had personally experienced a few days ago. He was hesitating, but Lu Weixi didn¡¯t hesitate. She took a moment to calm down, then immediately got up and left the room. Qin Zhiyou realized something and quickly followed. As soon as he walked out, he saw her heading towards the bedside table still in her pajamas. She rummaged through the drawers and quickly found the pill bottle, pulled out a pill without thinking, and picked up a ss of water. Just as she was about to take the pill, Qin Zhiyou grabbed her hand. His brow furrowed, his lips pursed, and his eyes were very intense. He knew he shouldn¡¯t, but he couldn¡¯t help saying, ¡°Don¡¯t you havemon sense? You¡¯re safe now.¡± ¡°I know, but my cycle has been unstable these past few months because of the pill. What if? What if there really is a baby?¡± Lu Weixi was very calm. It was her body, and she must be more anxious than Qin Zhiyou. She¡¯d been in pain before and didn¡¯t know if there were anysting effects. After weighing the pros and cons, she decided that an abortion was even more harmful, and she didn¡¯t want to experience that. For a moment, Qin Zhiyou almost agreed with her. But before he could say anything, Lu Weixi said something that took him down a notch: ¡°Not to mention whether the child would be healthy, I know you don¡¯t want a child, and neither do I. Children are the fruits of love, and at the very least, they should be born healthily and peacefully into this world. We¡¯re not ready now.¡± After saying this, she put the pill into her mouth, took a sip of water, and swallowed it. The hand Qin Zhiyou had around her wrist loosened, bit by bit. After taking the pill, Lu Weixi looked calm. She continued to analyze with Qin Zhiyou, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, I know you¡¯ve been somewhat interested in me recently. But please note, I¡¯m unlike those women you fool around with outside. You cannot just discard me when you¡¯re not in the mood, and make me take pills without any regard. If you want toe back, OK, we are husband and wife, unless I¡¯m very ufortable, I won¡¯t refuse you. But please don¡¯t put me again in this untimely situation. It¡¯s ufortable let alone, what if we really end up having a child one day, what then?¡± Chapter 111 - 112: Insecurity (4) Chapter 111: Chapter 112: Insecurity (4) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°We as parents shouldn¡¯t wish for a child to be born under such circumstances, wouldn¡¯t that be too pitiful? Even if you don¡¯t consider me, at least think of your child. I also don¡¯t want to keep taking medication anymore. Whenever you want toe, please take proper precautions to avoid this kind of mess.¡± Qin Zhiyou stood in front of her, listening to her well-grounded analysis. She waspletely right, he couldn¡¯t deny it. However, he felt as if his heart had been torn open, and a cold wind was blowing straight into the gap. Her face was calm, her expression tranquil, showing no sign of ming him at all. She was only discussing an ordinary matter with him. He knew, he had always known. Lu Weixi¡¯s coldness was something he had experienced profoundly five years ago. He thought they had eased up a bit recently, and that Lu Weixi was no longer pushing him away. However, it was just his wishful thinking. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hands were tucked behind his back; thus she couldn¡¯t see his clenched fists. After she¡¯d finished speaking, it was a long while before he hummed a faintugh. He raised his eyebrows, a hint of shadow creeping into his gaze,¡± You¡¯re right, of course. It is pitiful for a child to be born from parents without feelings for each other. But remember, you still owe me three times, and I don¡¯t intend to let you off the hook.¡± With that said, he slowly moved forward. His whisper was husky and mesmerizing. He extended a finger, teased a lock of hair near her ear. The strands twisted around his fingertips, ¡°And isn¡¯t it better without a child? If you were pregnant, there would be almost a year when I can¡¯t touch you. I wouldn¡¯t be able to enjoy anything.¡± Lu Weixi frowned and took a step back, Qin Zhiyou withdrew his hand, lifting his chin, his eyes bing yful and vague again, ¡°So, take care of your health. Next time in the bathroom, please put in a little effort too. We need to ¡®interact¡¯ after all.¡± After saying that, he turned around slowly and left the room. It wasn¡¯t until the door of the study closed entirely that she copsed onto the chair as if granted a pardon. Looking tired already, the mental oppression exerted by Qin Zhiyou in the room even outweighed her physical fatigue, making it hard for her to breathe. The words she had just said were indeed her heartfelt thoughts. She could get close to Qin Zhiyou, but having a child was her bottom line. She had experienced how cruel it could be for a child to be born into a bad family, she would never let her child go through the same ordeal. Yet in truth, she hadpromised somewhat in her words, telling Qin Zhiyou that she might consider having a child with him in the future if he genuinely cut all ties with his other women and was willing to shoulder family responsibilities, even without love. Love cannot exist without passion, but marriage can, and so can a family. Economic entanglement, blood ties, all these bind tighter than any vow of eternal love. Shortly after she pulled herself together, it was alreadyte into the night. She quicklyy down, but just as she was about to rest, a call came in. It was from Xue Feifei. Lu Weixi answered the call, before she could even speak, Xue Feifei started, ¡°Qin Zhisu is back. I saw his post on social media, he¡¯s really back. Wei Hui, Wei Hui, are you listening?¡± Lu Weixi paused for several seconds before squinting her eyes, a hint of fierceness appeared on her face, ¡°And the woman? What about Bai Changyou? Is heing back too?¡± Chapter 112 - 113: Return to the Mansion (1) Chapter 112: Chapter 113: Return to the Mansion (1) Trantor: 549690339 Xue Feifei was taken aback. She shook her head, ¡°I don¡¯t know about this. As you know, ever since Qin Zhigu started dating Cai Yiren, I¡¯ve blocked both of them. The information about Qin Zhigu¡¯s return came from a student in another department. I¡¯ll show you the screenshot.¡± Qin Zhiyou was wary day and night, but he didn¡¯t expect Lu Weixi to find out, and it was from Xue Feifei¡¯s information that he did so. Soon, Lu Weixi¡¯s phone received the image Xue Feifei had sent. It was the same one Qin Zhiyou had seen, pinpointing Qin Zhigu at the Upper City of China in his friend circle. The scene only disyedndscape paintings and porcin, neither Qin Zhigu, nor Cai Yiren, much less any trace of Lu Weixi¡¯s father Bai Changyou In sight. ¡°You see, he¡¯s back. He¡¯s in the Upper City already. Isn¡¯t it just a matter of time before he returns to Yan City?¡± Xue Feifei was somewhat anxious. She was in confinement and didn¡¯t get her phone until bedtime. Otherwise, she would have alerted Lu Weixi much earlier, ¡°What are you going to do when that happens?¡± ¡°What do you mean, what will I do? I told you before, I broke up with him. It¡¯s over.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s expression was indifferent. For a few seconds, she indeed felt a white sh before her eyes, as though she couldn¡¯t hear or see anything. But she soon returned to normal. ¡°You can¡¯t possibly think that seeing him would make me want to die. I couldn¡¯t even do that five years ago, so it¡¯s even less likely now.¡± It suddenly dawned on Lu Weixi, no wonder Qin Zhiyou has been acting so unusualtely, alwaysing home, demanding this and that. And these softer tactics of his are certainly not things the old him could do. No wonder, even if Qin Zhiyou was stingy, he didn¡¯t need toe home on time every day to ¡®report¡¯. It turns out, it was all because of Qin Zhigu. Xue Feifei was still a bit worried, ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s no ¡®but¡¯s. If your friend receives any news from Cai Yiren, please make sure to let me know. Goodnight.¡± Lu Weixi yawned and hung up. Her head hurt a bit, maybe it was because she just spent time soaking in the bathroom. Her body was still fatigued. That good-for-nothing Qin Zhiyou might not have let her ¡®participate¡¯, but the deeds certainly demanded a lot of energy, especially in the tub. She really should thank Qin Zhiyou¡¯s ¡®audacity¡¯. Were it not for his causing such a big fuss, leaving her neither the mood nor energy to think, tonight would certainly be a sleepless one. Indeed, after hanging up, she turned off the lights,y on therge bed, and fell asleep till morning. But certain things still needed to be faced, even if she wanted to hide like an ostrich. When she woke up from a deep sleep, Qin Zhiyou has already left. Shezily ate breakfast and drove to the office. During break time, she sipped her coffee and read materials about Boss Liao, her mind drifting far away before she realized. She was already prepared to see Qin Zhigu again, but what about Bai Changyou, Cai Yiren, and Cai¡¯s mother? Five years have passed, and she didn¡¯t know if Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren were still together. Lu Weixi nced at the screenshot of Qin Zhigu¡¯s friend circle that Xue Feifei had sent on her phone. A sharp light shed across her eyes. If Qin Zhigu came back, then Bai Changyou and the rest of them would also return, right? She could let Qin Zhigu pass, but as for her stepmother and stepsister, and Bai Changyou, her loving father, how should she deal with them? Chapter 113 - 114: Return to the Mansion (2) Chapter 113: Chapter 114: Return to the Mansion (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Miss Lu, Miss Lu?¡± Xiaochen next to her called out several times, only then did she snap out of her thoughts. Xiaochen was a bit nervous: ¡°Miss Lu, did I do anything wrong recently? You looked pretty scary just now.¡± ¡°No.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, nced at Qin Zhigu¡¯s social feed before turning off her phone, then shifted her gaze to theputer screen. She saw a photo of Boss Liao being interviewed in his office. Behind him was andscape painting, and his room was furnished with mahogany furniture. Even the decorations in the room were ceramic antiques. Suddenly, she had an idea. She didn¡¯t know what Simon White¡¯s design would look like, but since he was a Chinese and was fond of incorporating local customs into his designs, it was likely that he would incorporate elements of ssical Chinese art, possibly ceramics, or bronzes. She searched for more information about Boss Liao, and indeed, found that he had been regrly attending auctions in recent years. He was particrly fond of porcin from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and bronzes from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. By corrting Boss Liao¡¯s preferences from his interviews, she gathered all the information and had a general direction in mind. But if she could find this out, other designers might as well. But that¡¯s okay, at this time, she should really thank Bai Changyou. Although the Bai family started with real estate and were nouveaux riche, Bai Changyou and her mother were genuine college students. She studied interior design, and although it didn¡¯t require as solid a foundation in fine arts as architectural design, aesthetics was important. She had also studied art since childhood. While the Bai family could not afford antiques at that time, she still saw many museum pieces and treasures, which built a solid foundation in traditional Chinese studies. This could be called failure in love but sess in the business. Now that she had a direction, it was time to work hard. Once she had a n, she even forgot about Bai Changyou and Qin Zhigu, immersing herselfpletely in her design. She had several tasks in the afternoon. She scribbled down her ideas and then hit the road, and by the time she finished and returned, it was already early evening. She drove tiredly back to her vi in West Mountain. By the time she got home, it was almost nine o¡¯clock. With work busying her, all these trivial little thoughts werepletely forgotten. Qin Zhiyou also came home, but he stayed in the study from the time she entered the door until she went to rest, without taking a single step outside. When she got up the next day, he had already left. It was the same in the evening, and even though they lived under the same roof, they didn¡¯t even see each other¡¯s faces once. Friday came again. She didn¡¯t have much work today, after running errands for the first client, she sent Xiaochen and Xiaoqian back to the office and took her car for maintenance. The previous sudden car stall had indeed given her a fright. It was a good opportunity to thoroughly clean it up over the weekend. After dropping off the car at the 4S shop, she didn¡¯t want to take a taxi back to thepany. She took the subway and then transferred to the bus two times. Walking and waiting at each stop, amidst the hustle and bustle. Initially, only in one¡¯s youth would onepose poems to express sorrow. Once you enter society, where each day you are as tired as a dog, it¡¯s already nice to have enough to eat, warm clothes, and a house to sleep in. Who has the energy to feel sad orment about nature? But when she got to thepany, she was genuinely gloomy, because she saw a Mercedes parked at thepany¡¯s entrance, with Qin Zhiyou leaning against the car door. As soon as he saw her, he fixed his eyes on her without blinking.. Chapter 114 - 115: Return to the Mansion (3) Chapter 114: Chapter 115: Return to the Mansion (3) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou must¡¯ve just arrived because she saw him on his phone, seemingly about to call her. Luckily, it wasn¡¯t end-of-work rush hour and there were few people around, so only a few colleagues saw him. Upon spotting him, she quickly walked over, looked around, and asked in a low voice, ¡°What are you doing here?¡± He neveres to her office; when he reluctantly dropped her off for work, he would stop a block away. Of course, she also feared that if Qin Zhiyou showed up, her colleagues would misinterpret his presence. His recognition would make exining the situation as troublesome as exining it to Zhao Zihao. Qin Zhiyou nced at her with furrowed brows. ¡°Grandpa tripped and has been sent to the nursing home.¡± Lu Weixi was stunned for a brief moment but quickly recovered. Just then, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian saw her from the second floor and called out, ¡°Lu!¡± Lu Weixi quickly replied, ¡°I¡¯m taking a leave of absence. There¡¯s an emergency at home.¡± She then hastily followed Qin Zhiyou into the car and they sped off to the nursing home. When they arrived at the nursing home, Grandpa Qin was still undergoing examination, with arge crowd gathered outside. Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia got the news and rushed over immediately. Soon after, meanwhile, Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha, sister and brother, also arrived. Qin Zhimei was in a suit and heavily made up, carrying countless shopping bags, clearly caught in the midst of a shopping spree when asked toe. Seeing Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi, the siblings looked surprised at first, then showed a hint of disdain. Especially Qin Zhimei, her narrow eyes ¨C so much like her mother¡¯s and brother¡¯s ¨C were so full of contempt, it was practically bursting out of the screen. Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t be bothered to engage them. The two of them silently waited outside. When the doctor emerged, the crowd quickly gathered around asking, ¡°How is he, how¡¯s the old man¡¯s condition?¡± The doctor barely replied, ¡°He¡¯s okay. Just had a fall, his bones and body are fine, he¡¯s conscious.¡± The crowd sighed with relief. This reassurance allowed them topletely rx. Their biggest fear was that the old man had suffered a serious injury before having made his will. With Qin Zhiyou being the current head of Hanhai, wouldn¡¯t most of his assets, in the absence of a will, go to him? The doctor wanted to say something else, but the crowd, no longer interested, shifted their attention to Grandpa Qin who was now being brought out in a wheelchair. Qin Zhizha was first to rush to him, hugging the old man¡¯s legs and crying, ¡°Grandpa, I was so scared something terrible might happen to you. Please be alright.¡± Then there was Qin Zhimei, who one moment was full of disdain and next, with a look of concern and a tear squeezed out, said, ¡°As long as you¡¯re alright, grandpa.¡± Meanwhile, Qin Weijia and Qin Weijian were not to be outdone, rushing up to disy their filial piety. Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou, who had arrived first, were pushed to the back of the crowd. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi didn¡¯t mind. He pulled the doctor over and asked, ¡°Is my grandpa really alright?¡± The doctor nodded, ¡°We just conducted a full body check-up on him. He¡¯s fine. But you know, for the elderly, a fall can be dangerous. After you take him home in the next couple of days, you need to keep a careful eye on him. Call me immediately if anything happens.¡± Only then did Lu Weixi breathe a sigh of relief. After all, Grandpa Qin had been very kind to her. As they were speaking, the crowd followed Grandpa Qin out the door. He turned around and said, ¡°Zhiyou, Weixi, you can go home now..¡± Chapter 115 - 116: Return to the Mansion (4) Chapter 115: Chapter 116: Return to the Mansion (4) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi was briefly startled before Qin Zhiyou supported her back with his palm and then nodded, ¡°Okay, we, of course, have to go home.¡± The car sped away. Along the way, Lu Weixi sat in the back seat, watching the scenes outside the window, silent. After she and Qin Zhiyou got married, they rarely returned to the Qin family mansion. When she initially broke up with Qin Zhigu, she managed to win Zhiyou from his ex-fiancee. She hated not returning to the mansion every day to show them off. But as Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren went abroad, she gradually stopped visiting the mansion. After all, she almost married Zhigu once, so Qin Weijian and his wife Kong Jie were nearly her inws. Now that her would-be inws have be her uncle and aunt, the servants who used to treat her as the uing second young madam now consider her as the eldest young madam. Even if nobody spoke of it, talks were inevitable behind closed doors. Plus, her grandfather often went out for treatment, thedy of the house, Mrs. Yang, spent most of her time abroad, and they had also bought a vi on West Mountain, all of which further detached her from the mansion. However, when she stepped out of the car and stood in front of the Qin family mansion, eyeing the familiar surroundings, she did feel a bit emotional. Qin Zhiyou got out of the car as well and stood beside her, watching her gaze at the flying eaves of the roof, lost in her thoughts. He squinted slightly, then quickly returned to his usual demeanor, clearing his throat softly. Startled, Lu Weixi turned to him, understanding his intentions from his faint gaze. She obediently slipped her hand into his arm, leaning against him, presenting a picture of a loving couple as they walked in together. They passed the front courtyard and entered the grand hall, where they saw that the whole family was gathered enthusiastically around Grandfather Qin, offering tea and serving water. Their entrance did not disturb anyone, all the attention was still on the grandfather. A servant greeted them, ¡°Eldest Young Master, Eldest Young Madam.¡± Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi nodded subtly and sat at the distant end of the sofa. The servant served tea, and Qin Zhiyou tasted it, even chatting with the servant, ¡°This isst year¡¯s Tie Guan Yin, isn¡¯t it?¡± The servant nodded, ¡°Young Master is very discerning. It¡¯sst autumn¡¯s tea. The master has tasted this year¡¯s tea and said it¡¯s not good, not as fragrant asst year¡¯s.¡± Qin Zhiyou then turned to Lu Weixi, ¡°What do you think?¡± Lu Weixi tasted it and nodded. Their conversation attracted their rtives¡¯ attention. Qin Zhimei was the first one toment, ¡°Grandfather is unwell, all you care about is tea.¡± Qin Zhizhi snorted contemptuously, ¡°Exactly, they haven¡¯t visited for months. Really devoted.¡± ¡°Zhimei, Zhizhi, say less.¡± Despite Qin Weijia¡¯s reprimand, the satisfaction on his face was clear. Ignoring them, Qin Zhiyou put down his teacup and quietly remarked, ¡°I¡¯m busy with work, unlike Zhimei, who is always busy with nightclubs and shopping. Or like Zhizhi, who changed another girlfriend already. His previous one came to our office two days ago demanding we return her boyfriend or else threatened with some photo scandal.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Both Zhizhi and Zhimei stood up abruptly, their faces furious. ¡°Stop it, you two,¡± Kong Jie calmed them and then turned to Grandfather Qin with a smile, ¡°Dad, Zhigu haspleted his studies abroad and has returned home. He¡¯lle to visit you as soon as he finishes his work.¡± Hearing Qin Zhigu¡¯s name, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes narrowed instantly and turned to Lu Weixi, waiting for her response. Chapter 116 - 117: Perfect Tonic Pill (1) Chapter 116: Chapter 117: Perfect Tonic Pill (1) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou felt a mix of nervousness and anger as the secret he¡¯d been hiding for so long was suddenly exposed in such an awkward situation. Not just Qin Zhiyou, but the rest of the Qin family cast their gaze upon him, evidently more interested in the drama that was unfolding. Amidst all the stares, Lu Weixi remained calm: ¡°He¡¯s been abroad for five years, right? And he hasn¡¯t returned since. Now that he¡¯s back, he¡¯s not even rushing home. What job could possibly be more important than his family?¡± At her words, the entire family fell silent. Everyone knew how intense the rtionship between Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu used to be ¨C she hated him so much for betraying her that she immediately ran to Qin Zhiyou. Although her approach was drastic, there is no hate without love. And hasn¡¯t her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou been rather poor these past few years, given how often he¡¯s been changing hisdy friends? So why is she talking like this now? It¡¯s not resentment forcing her to be nasty, it¡¯s more like Qin Zhigu¡¯s past with her was a nk te and she¡¯s just offering brotherly advice from a position of sisterly care. Qin Zhiyou was even more shocked. He knew it was inevitable that Lu Weixi would find out about Qin Zhigu¡¯s return, but he didn¡¯t expect her to react in this way. Even though he was aware she was partly putting on a show, he still felt a moment of joy in his heart. Just as Kong Jie was about to say something, Old Man Qin coughed to show his discontent. A servant quickly chimed in: ¡°The old master wants to rest now. We¡¯ll reconvene at dinnertime.¡± As everyone was leaving, with high hopes and tearful goodbyes on their faces, Qin Zhiyou dismissed them all, saying casually, ¡°I¡¯m going to rest, too. I was up all night working. I sure envy you guys who don¡¯t have to work yet still get paid.¡± As soon as he left, Lu Weixi naturally stood up as well. Qin Zhimei followed up with a challenge: ¡°If you don¡¯t want to work, make room for others. My mom, my second uncle, even my second brother, are all capable of taking your ce.¡± Qin Zhiyou paused and turned back to look at Qin Zhimei. She was taken aback by his gaze but mustered the courage to step forward, ¡°What? Did I say something wrong? You stole my second brother¡¯s job and his woman; you have absolutely no shame.¡± Qin Zhiyou gave a slight chuckle and a look of supremacy could be seen in his eyes. ¡°No, not whatsoever. It¡¯s just that Yu Sixing wanted me to tell you that he¡¯d rather be with a hundred and eighty other women than to be with you. You¡¯re just a nuisance. He doesn¡¯t like you. And as for Zhizha¡­¡± Seeing Qin Zhizha trying tofort his sister, Qin Zhiyou quickly cut in with a dismissive voice,¡±¡ª as far as I know, your ex-girlfriend who used to block your door, seems to have caught something nasty. You should get yourself checked out. If you catch something, my aunt will have one less son to depend on in her old age.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Qin Zhizha was angry, but he was more surprised. The woman Qin Zhiyou was referring to was one he had casually picked up somewhere. He began to worry she might indeed be sick. Having sessfully provoked everyone, Qin Zhiyou casually strolled up to his second-floor room with his hands in his pockets. Shortly after, Lu Weixi also entered. As soon as they stepped inside, she realised Qin Zhiyou was standing by the door. He pushed it closed, trapping her between the door and himself. He leaned in, ¡°You knew he came back?¡± Although he didn¡¯t specify who ¡°he¡± was, Lu Weixi knew he was referring to Qin Zhigu.. Chapter 117 - 118: Perfect Tonic Pills (2) Chapter 117: Chapter 118: Perfect Tonic Pills (2) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi nodded. ¡°I know, Xue Feifei sent me a screenshot.¡± Qin Zhiyou slightly tensed, damn Xue Feifei! He leaned a little closer, his eyes fixed on her without blinking. ¡°And you? Are you¡­?¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t notice the slight tremor in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice. She also understood why Qin Zhiyou was so concerned about her views of Qin Zhigu. Even without considering their past conflicts, she was now Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife. Regardless of how much she was valued, a man¡¯s wife is different from other women; she absolutely can not be the subject of scrutiny. She formally said, ¡°Zhiyou, I¡¯m your wife now. Whatever happened between him and me is in the past. Since I chose to marry you, I will naturally leave all the past behind. He will do the same.¡± Qin Zhiyou was very close to her, his arm resting on the door, his upper body nting over her. His eyes were so close to hers, only ten centimeters apart, and she could even smell his breath. He was looking at her as if he wanted to bore a hole through her with his gaze. ¡°Is what you said true?¡± His other arm also came up, his eyes so intense it seemed like he would devour her if she said a single word of disagreement. His gaze was too sharp, causing her to lower her head slightly and look towards his chest, only managing to hum a ¡°yes¡± after a while. Even though she could sense that Lu Weixi¡¯s nod had an element of passivity, when he saw her lowering her eyebrows and nodding, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s heart was filled with an overflowing joy as if a spring breeze had suddenly arrived, causing thousands of pear trees to bloom. Seeing her with her head lowered, he could not help but move closer, wanting to kiss her and hug her, to lift her up in his arms. Just as he was about to move closer, there was a knock on the door, followed by a servant¡¯s voice: ¡°Young Master, Young Madam, dinner is ready.¡± Both Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi were startled. He immediately pulled back his hand, concealing his intentions. As Lu Weixi looked up, she saw a man with a calm and elegant face, his eyes light. Qin Zhiyou casually replied, ¡°Okay, we¡¯reing down now.¡± Then, he looked at her, his eyes no longer as sharp as before, his voice gentle. ¡°Remember what you said earlier. Don¡¯t do anything dishonorable. Don¡¯t embarrass me.¡± Lu Weixi looked up, her face full of anger. What kind of person did this man take her for? Her moralpass was very high, unlike his! Seeing him extend his arm, seemingly expecting her to take his arm, she ignored him. In a huff, she opened the door and headed downstairs. Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t help but smile as he watched her walk away. After a while, he suppressed his smile and followed her downstairs. Downstairs, the lights were bright. Old Master Qin sat in the center of the main table, nked by Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia on either side. Next to them, respectively, were Kong Jie and the Qin siblings, Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi sat at the farthest end of the table. Qin Weijia¡¯s husband, Chang Zaigang, a university professor, was leading a team on a research trip, so he wasn¡¯t home. Despite the family¡¯s constant squabbling, they remained silent during meals. But as soon as they finished eating, a new round of battles began. Just as this new round of battles was starting, a new member joined. The sound of a car came from outside, and a servant reported, ¡°The Madam has returned..¡± Chapter 118 - 119: Ten Complete Great Supplement Pills (3) Chapter 118: Chapter 119: Ten Complete Great Supplement Pills (3) Trantor: 549690339 The First Wife, also known as the mother of Qin Zhiyou and mother-inw of Lu Weixi, is Madam Yang Mogui. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s father passed away when he was ten, and so nearly twenty years have passed. Although Yang Mogui has not remarried since, she lives a rich and colorful life. She lost a fortune in Las Vegas and asked her son for money, but Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t give her any. Yang Mogui eventually flew back to China to settle ounts with him, but on hearing that her father was ill, she immediately returned. Despite Madam Yang Mogui being fifty-five years old, she looked younger than Kong Jie and Qin Weijia due to herfortable life. As soon as she walked through the door, she dramatically asked her father, ¡°Dad, I heard you had a fall, are you okay?¡± She squeezed through the crowd, pushing Kong Jie aside, and turned to greet Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi who were sitting far away, ¡°Zhiyou, Weixi, hurry and say hello to your grandfather. Dad, I brought some excellent American ginseng back from America, especially for you to replenish your body. Your good health is our blessing.¡± Qin Zhiyou remained motionless, his gaze indifferent, showing no interest in the sycophancy of everyone around. Though Qin Zhiyou is currently the head of the Qin Family, he is assisted by his uncle and aunt, but the real power still rests in the hands of his grandfather. Unless the old man lets go of the reins, whoever takes over the family is irrelevant. A few shares won¡¯t be increased just by showing filial piety. Unless the old man wants the Hanhai Group to copse early, with the current people here, he wouldn¡¯t dare to give up the power, and they wouldn¡¯t dare to seize it. With Yang Mogui there, arguing with the other households, Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi gave way voluntarily. With the exception of Qin Weijian, who restrained himself due to his status, Kong Jie, Qin Weijia, and the sibling pair Zhizhi and Zhimei all released a volley of sarcasticments. Yang Mogui stood her ground against the four of them. Lu Weixi, ustomed to this scene, couldn¡¯t help but sigh. No wonder Qin Zhiyou¡¯s speech was so biting, looking at his mother and him, they were definitely of the same blood, no doubt about it. However, while they were talking, they couldn¡¯t help but get caught in the crossfire. It was the old man who asked, ¡°Weixi, aren¡¯t you and Zhiyou thinking about having a child yet?¡± Lu Weixi, named directly, raised her head somewhat taken aback, she tugged at Qin Zhiyou next to her, and Qin Zhiyou only smiled faintly in response, without answering. Not missing a beat, Yang Mogui quickly jumped in to rescue her son, ¡°Zhiyou and Weixi have been quite diligent recently, just wanting to give you a great-grandson as soon as possible.¡± Qin Zhimei immediately interjected, ¡°My elder brother has been very ¡®hardworking¡¯, except it¡¯s not at home. I heard my big brother has found some hostesstely, cherishing her very much. My sister-inw really has a good temper to tolerate this.¡± Qin Zhizha also nodded along, ¡°Yes. I would say to you, auntie, don¡¯t worry, perhaps if our sister-inw can¡¯t produce, elder brother might bring you one from outside?¡± These words were heart-wrenching, because back in the day, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s father almost fathered a child outside. After the siblings finished speaking, the color drained out of Yang Mogui¡¯s face. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s brows twitched slightly, lips pressed tightly together, but he did not speak a word. The old man¡¯s face darkened slightly. ¡°Zhiyou, mind your own business,¡± he warned. Yang Mogui quickly diverted the topic, joking that their daughter-inw was too thin, her son was too busy and had no time, that young people should pay attention to their health and so on. She had already ordered the kitchen to prepare a nourishing soup when she entered the door. They must take good care of their bodies in order to have a healthy and plump grandson as soon as possible.. Chapter 119 - 120: Perfect Tonic Pills (4) Chapter 119: Chapter 120: Perfect Tonic Pills (4) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou listened to their bickering with anguid interest, but before they had finished their argument, he stood up: ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m going to rest.¡± Without paying any further attention to the crowd, he rose to his feet and left. With him gone, Lu Weixi reluctantly followed suit: ¡°Grandpa, Mom, I¡¯m also going upstairs.¡± No sooner had the two walked through the door than Yang Mogui had the tonic soup they had prepared for them brought up. Although Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t close to his mother, when the soup was handed to him, he drank it, frowning. Seeing Qin Zhiyou drink it, Lu Weixi also didn¡¯t feel right to be the exception, so she drank hers as well. With nothing to say and nothing to do, the pair stayed inside the house. Lu Weixi simply used herptop to discuss work matters, while Qin Zhiyouy on the bed ying with his phone. They both held their peace and no disputes arose between them. Sure enough, the very next second, he jumped right in front of her, and Lu Weixi quickly moved to the side of the dressing table. The smell of the oolong tea he had drunk still lingered at the corner of his lips, both rich and refreshing. ¡°Zhiyou, it¡¯s not okay¡­¡± It seemed that Qin Zhiyou finally heard her, raising his head with a dark and unreadable expression: ¡°Why not?¡± His first reaction was that the surroundings reminded her of her past experience with Qin Zhigu, so she didn¡¯t want to let herself get close, right? His eyes hardened¡­. Chapter 120 - 121: The Distance of Rationality (1) Chapter 120: Chapter 121: The Distance of Rationality (1) Trantor: 549690339 It has been almost a week since theirst separation, But this won¡¯t do. Once medicinees to mind, even if Lu Weixi is feeble, she has to prohibit him froming any closer: ¡°This month is not good for me to have a child.¡± Only when she mentioned ¡°child¡± did Qin Zhiyou remember this matter. Biting his teeth, he worked hard to control himself. Once he let her go, Lu Weixi finally let out a sigh of relief, and even her breathing became a bit more brisk. Watching the mncholy retreat in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes as he retreated and retreated, then he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Wait for me.¡± Following that, he immediately turned around and stormed out of the room. Lu Weixi, who was left behind, heard his departing footsteps, the questioning voice of the servant, the sound of him opening the car door and starting the car. Subsequently, the car gradually getting fainter, and finally disappearing entirely from the scene. It was then that she finally let out a sigh of relief. Without Qin Zhiyou by her side, she wouldn¡¯t leave any dangers for herself and rushed into the bathroom. After thinking for a while, she also locked the bathroom door from the inside, turned on the shower, and intentionally turned the water temperature down a few degrees. The cool water helped alleviate a lot of Lu Weixi¡¯s emotions. Upon careful consideration, this indeed could be something that Yang Mogui would do. For Yang Mogui, she was just her son¡¯s wife, a perfect match, capable of lending a hand at crucial times, and would also be the mother of her grandson. The role for her at this moment was to have a child as soon as possible, to win the old man¡¯s favor, so that she can inherit more from the family business in the future. Yang Mogui and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s father, Qin Weizang, were wedded by an arranged marriage. They had no feelings for each other, and their marital rtionship was not harmonious. Her husband was out living a rambunctious life, and she had her own life. Because of this, she didn¡¯t care much about her son. From the day she recognized Qin Zhiyou, Yang Mogui implemented aissez-faire policy towards him, using him at most as a tool to win favor in front of the old man. After taking a bath, her body cooled down considerably, but her fatigue grew exponentially. But the moment she opened the door, Qin Zhiyou was standing right there! Chapter 121 - 122: The Distance of Rationality (2) Chapter 121: Chapter 122: The Distance of Rationality (2) Trantor: 549690339 But to her surprise, when she pushed open the door, there stood Qin Zhiyou! Turns out, the rascal Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t leave the house to reconcile, nor for any other reason, but to buy talismans! Lu Weixi, on the other hand, had a sound sleep. Perhaps because of the events of the previous night, she was now tired and sleepy. Her consciousness seemed to be trapped in a profound darkness, and even upon waking, she felt a severe headache. She opened her eyes to see the clock on the wall showing only half past six and then slowly squinted for a while. She didn¡¯t doze off for long before she vaguely felt something was off. Turning her head, she saw that the bed next to her was already empty. Lu Weixi was a bit dazed and somewhat envied Qin Zhiyou. If you think about it, although Qin Zhiyou doesn¡¯t spend little time at home each month, the amount of time he spends with her each month is merely a few days. Most of the time, he works in his study, and once he goes, he¡¯s there for the entire night. She rested for a while before she got out of bed. The Qin family mansion was built halfway up the hill. It was just past seven o¡¯clock, and mist still lingered between the mountains. The air was fresh, and the only sound was the chirping of the birds. Downstairs was quiet. Aside from her and Qin Zhiyou, no one in the Qin family would get up this early. They were ustomed to living a life of leisure. Today was Saturday, and she didn¡¯t need to hurry to go to work. She could take a walk around freely. When she was just about to leave the courtyard, a servant sweeping the floor lowered his head upon seeing her: ¡°Young Madam.¡± She nodded, ready to leave, when the servant reminded her, ¡°Young Madam, are you looking for Young Master? He went to the garden.¡± Lu Weixi originally wanted to say that it was unnecessary, but seeing the considerate look in the servant¡¯s eyes, she didn¡¯t want to show any marital discord in front of the Qin family. So she just smiled, nodded again, and headed towards the garden. The garden wasn¡¯t far from the mansion. It was here she and Qin Zhiyou had their first formal meeting. Years had passed, and things had changed, but the trees had only grown taller. Just as she walked over, she heard people talking. One of them was Qin Zhiyou. And the other person was his mother-inw, Ms. Yang Mogui. And judging by their voices, they were clearly arguing. It was so early in the day. She wondered what Qin Zhiyou was doing here. She saw him from afar, leaning casually against the tree where they had first met. There was a dense fog, making it impossible to see his expression. PS: Asking for votes, tickets, book reviews, any type! Wailing crying for you to see Chapter 122 - 123: The Distance of Rationality (3) Chapter 122: Chapter 123: The Distance of Rationality (3) Trantor: 549690339 Why would Qin Zhiyoue here so early? From afar, she saw Qin Zhiyou leaning casually against the tree where they usually meet. The mist was thick, and she couldn¡¯t make out his expression. But his nonchnt posture indicated a certain disdain. She was not sure why, perhaps due to some emotional turbulence, she quickly hid behind the tree and squatted down as soon as Qin Zhiyou looked her way. Her steps were light, and the morning mist was thick; Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t notice anyone was there. He was conversing with Ms. Yang Mogui. Even though they tried to keep their voices low, one could still hear the slight anger in Yang¡¯s voice, ¡°What did you say? I was doing this for your good.¡± ¡°You call sending medicine ¡®for my good¡¯. Tell me, what did you put in the medicine you gave usst night?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice rose slightly, clearly hinting at anger. Startled slightly, Yang Mogui spoke in a somewhat flustered tone,¡± What did I put in? I put nothing, only a little more herbs. Isn¡¯t it for your good too? I get it. You distance yourself from Lu Weixi because she was with Qin Zhigu before. You married her out of spite at the time. You don¡¯t like her, but now that you¡¯re married, she has to bear my grandson.¡± ¡°Mom, do you realize what you¡¯re saying?¡± The speaker was indeed Yang Mogui. Despite being ten meters away, she could still hear the displeasure in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s tone. Perhaps he was upset because his detest was exposed. Of course, no one can ept that his wife was once his brother¡¯s woman. Teasing someone else¡¯s girlfriend before marriage proves a man¡¯s charm, but when the said girlfriend bes his wife, any man will detest the past. ¡°What, am I wrong?¡± Yang Mogui was, after all, the mother, and she wouldn¡¯t be intimidated by her son. ¡°You heard it yesterday, too, your grandfather cares a lot about Lu Weixi¡¯s stomach. I¡¯m warning you, you can mess around with any woman you like, but don¡¯t take it seriously. When you find a woman you fancy, you can dote on her, but she can never bear your child.¡± As expected, the more Yang Mogui spoke, the angrier Qin Zhiyou became. He didn¡¯t want to deal with her, and he started walking toward the house. Yang Mogui was resolute, even blocking her son¡¯s path, ¡°Qin Zhigu is back. You saw how much your grandfather used to value Qin Zhigu. You are the only one married in the Qin¡¯s third generation. You need to seize the time! If Qin Zhigu has a child before you, you¡¯ll lose even more status. If you really don¡¯t like Lu Weixi, after you have a child, you can keep as many mistresses as you want. Your mom will turn a blind eye. But not now.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice raised, his tone held back fury, ¡°Do you think being born first matters? I¡¯m two years older than Qin Zhigu, what good has that done?¡± ¡°Maybe it won¡¯t work for you, but maybe your son can. You¡¯re not like yourte father. Hanhai is now in your hands! The old master is getting soft-hearted with age. As long as you make him happy, for the sake of his great-grandson, he will change his mind about you.¡± Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and started to walk away. But Yang Mogui intercepted him one step ahead, ¡°You¡¯d better remember to have a child with Lu Weixi as soon as possible. Don¡¯t think that just because you don¡¯t want to now means you¡¯ve gotten away with it. I¡¯ll remind you often..¡± Chapter 123 - 124: The Distance of Rationality (4) Chapter 123: Chapter 124: The Distance of Rationality (4) Trantor: 549690339 After saying that, Yang Mogui didn¡¯t say anything else, he turned around and left directly. Qin Zhiyou watched his mother leave, and he himself didn¡¯t move forward either. After a long time, she only heard him throwing a heavy punch at the tree trunk, causing the leaves to rustle. They were bound by a business marriage, feeling nothing for each other. It was already awkward enough for two people who didn¡¯t love each other to be tied together out of impulse, yet they were still expected to procreate and nurture a new generation. She crouched under the tree while he stood not too far behind her. Though they were not far apart, the distance between two people who had never opened up to each other was immeasurable. After an unknown amount of time, she heard Qin Zhiyou sigh heavily behind her, followed by the sound of his slow footsteps leaving in another direction. She slowly got up, her legs felt numb after crouching for so long, and it took her a while to regain strength leaning against the tree before she started her way back. After this incident, she didn¡¯t feel like taking walks anymore. She returned to her room dispiritedly and found that Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t returned yet. The dew was heavy in the early morning, leaving her clothes slightly damp and her hands and feet cold. As soon as she returned, she took off her coat, kicked off her shoes, and wrapped herself in the nket. Despite this, her hands and feet were still cold. It was an unknown length of time before Qin Zhiyou came back from outside. Upon returning, he saw Lu Weixi huddled at the head of the bed, tightly wrapped in a nket, her face slightly pale. He frowned, apparently wanting to say something, but held back upon seeing a hint of her resistive gaze. Qin Zhiyou gulped, unaware that she had overheard his conversation with his mother, mistakenly believing that she was angry about his ¡°violence¡±st night. In reality, the remedy given by Yang Mogui couldn¡¯t be that strong, he was simply using it as an excuse to get closer to her. Thanks to his mother¡¯s assistance, he didn¡¯t know how else he could get close to her after what happened in the bathroom the previous time. However, the annoying part was the persistent pressure from his mother and grandfather to have children, despite them not being ready yet. If the pressure became too great, who knows what Lu Weixi would do then. Lu Weixi saw him frowning, not saying a word, and heading straight to sit at the desk. He pulled out a book and started reading without looking at her. She breathed a slight sigh of relief, but soon, she lightly chuckled with a hint of amusement. He clearly didn¡¯t want children either, his approachst night was due to the drug. Once they sobered up, they were both aware of their emotional distance and established a mutual understanding. He read his book and she yed with her phone, neither of them uttered a word until there were noises from outside. Qin Zhiyou put down his book and got up, and she also sat up from the bed. They both freshened up and left the room together. At the door, Qin Zhiyou bent his arm for her. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t really want to walk out with him arm in arm, but after hesitating for a while, she followed him. The moment they stepped outside, they were thankful the mansion had good soundproofing. Otherwise, the whole family would know about their rowdy behavior the previous night. Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei, the two siblings, nced at them indifferently and turned away, yawning. Their uncle and aunt also ignored them. Somehow, the conversation turned to the maiden voyage of the Hanhai cruise ship next month. It was also the fiftieth anniversary of the Hanhai Group, an event of great significance. Qin Zhimei shouted that she wanted to book a dress early, wanting to attend the event looking beautiful. Yang Mogui said: ¡°Wei Hui will go with you, won¡¯t she?¡± If she did go, it would be her first public appearance as Mrs. Qin.. Chapter 124 - 125: First Come, Last Served (1) Chapter 124: Chapter 125: First Come, Last Served (1) Trantor: 549690339 In the past, Lu Weixi attended numerous events with her parents. After she began dating Qin Zhigu, even though they hadn¡¯t gotten engaged or married, she attended events but never posed for photos. As a result, everyone in their circle knew, but it was not widely spread. After marrying Qin Zhiyou, perhaps for fear of gossip or due to a change in mindset, she declined all such events without exception. When Yang Mogui casually mentioned this, the whole family turned to look at her, but she made no response. Qin Zhimei merely smiled, ¡°It¡¯s quite nice. Let¡¯s all go. After all, our sister-inw used to attend quite a lot of functions with our second brother. They are all familiar faces and miss you as well. Don¡¯t you agree, sister-inw?¡± With a sharp nce, Qin Zhiyou looked from Qin Zhimei to her. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, he heard Lu Weixi leisurely say, ¡°I won¡¯t be going.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyebrows knitted together instantly and his lips slightly pursed up. After a while, just as he was about to say something, he was interrupted by Lu Weixi again, ¡°The maiden voyage will take four days and three nights. I don¡¯t have so much annual leave and it¡¯s not beneficial to my job to reveal my identity publically. I hope Mother understands, and I wish you all a good trip.¡± She really took this matter very seriously. This wasn¡¯t just a spur-of-the-moment reaction or a particr rejection. Especially since the deadline set by Boss Liao fell during that period, shepletely couldn¡¯t go. For Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha, the idea of having to work was virtually absurd. Especially if they knew that a month of Lu Weixi¡¯s hard work couldn¡¯t even buy a pair of shoes they wear, they would probablyugh their heads off. Yang Mogui assumed that Lu Weixi, annoyed after hearing what Qin Zhimei just said and fearing gossip, was a bit disgruntled but chose not to say anything. As for Qin Zhiyou, he pursed his lips slightly, lowered his head for a moment before raising it with a faint smile, ¡°That¡¯s fine. I never intended for you to go in the first ce.¡± Qin Zhiyou lifted his head, a faint smile in his eyes, wearing an affectionate look, ¡°With your weak constitution and fear of the waves, what if something dangerous happens? Your mother only has one daughter, after all.¡± After saying this, he stood up, smiling radiantly at his mother, ¡°Mother, I¡¯ll leave her health to you then. I must get to work. Excuse me, everyone.¡± After saying that, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face turned cold, he got up and climbed the stairs, quickly disappearing from sight. After hearing his recentments, and in light of what she overheard this morning, Lu Weixi¡¯s body stiffened, her face turning somewhat pale. What did Qin Zhiyou mean, asking her to recuperate and then give birth to his child? He was probably angry just now, thinking that her refusal to appear beside him on such an asion was because she still cared about her identity as Qin Zhigu¡¯s ex-girlfriend. But that¡¯s not true. She just wanted to focus on her work and didn¡¯t have time to apany him to some cruise event. Especially since Boss Liao¡¯s deadline fell around the time of the maiden voyage, if she missed this opportunity because of the cruise, she would regret it forever. Yang Mogui, on the other hand, was overjoyed. It seemed her son had finallye to his senses. As she always said, having a child early would provide stability, which would be better than anything else.. In future events, Lu Weixi could stand beside Qin Zhiyou holding her grandchild, stifling any idle gossip! Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Chapter Trantor: 549690339 126: First Come, Last Served (2) With that in mind, the recent refusal of her daughter-inw didn¡¯t bother her anymore, and she said with a grin: ¡°Then Wei Hui, you must take care of your health, and try to bring a child with you for next year¡¯s activities.¡± Sitting ufortably as if on a bed of nails, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t rx until lunchtime when Qin Zhiyou joined them, his expression was still serene as if what had just been said had not affected him at all. After eating quietly he didn¡¯t sit for long before he got up: ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯ve got some work to attend to I m going upstairs. Call me if you need anything.¡± Lu Weixi, wanting to discuss the matter of having a child with him, also quickly stood up: ¡°Grandpa, mom, I¡¯m going to apany him.¡± Before she could even leave, Yang Mogulughed: ¡°Look at these two kids so in sync with each other. Dad, it looks like you will soon have a great-grandchild to hold.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s scalp prickled at the thought, and she quickly followed him upstairs without saying a word. Upon reaching the study, just as Qin Zhiyou was about to shut the door Lu weixi went ahead and held the door at thest moment. Qin Zhiyou looked at her impassively, ¡°You need something?¡± Lu Weixi shook her head then nodded, and seeing this Qin Zhiyou looked slightly concerned, ¡°If it¡¯s nothing urgent, please leave. I need to work.¡± After saying these words, he shut the door directly. Lu Weixi, who was shut out, wanted to continue to knock, but her hand dropped halfway. What should she say? She and Qin Zhiyou have been married for five years she is now twenty-seven, and Qin Zhiyou is approaching thirty. In theory, it¡¯s the perfect time to have a child, even if it¡¯s not something the Qin family ces importance on, it is still expected. She knew that her marriage with Qin Zhiyou was built without love. Even at the beginning, she was using his status and wealth more than anything else Although he often chased after women, he had always given her the money and status she was due each month. Nor had he ever fathered a child that threatened her, or showered a mistress with favor at her expense. She should be content with what she has. However, having a child is her bottom line. Regardless of how Qin Zhiyou treats her, it¡¯s a matter between the two of them. If a child gets involved she just can¡¯t ept it. As Lu Weixi pondered outside the door, Qin Zhiyou inside was also struggling. Despite having closed the door, he remained standing. His hand hanging mid-air, he intended to open the door, but in the end, he only managed to punch the air. The study¡¯s window was open, and the sea breeze gently blew, bringing refreshing bursts of air from the outside. He turned around and realized the window of the study overlooked the garden There stood arge maple tree in the distance. He remembered that when Lu Weixi first set foot in the Qin Family home, it was at that maple tree where they met for the first time. After having caught a glimpse of Lu Weixi at Osmanthus Garden, little did he know that he would soon be involved in a short-term international exchange program, leaving after just few days to join his instructor for a month¡¯s time Coincidently, the ce where they went for the exchange program was Vancouver, a city filled with maple leaves, and also the ce where his father had died in a car ident. Before he returned, he even offered a bunch of flowers at the spot where his father died. Upon his return, he threw himself into his studies; singing and dancing consumed his early nights, and the second part of his nights were for catching up on homework. asionally he would hear from Yu Sixing and He Weiyou that his brother, Qin Zhisu, had found a girlfriend who was also from the architectural college; they were equally matched in social status, and she was also the heiress of the Bai Family. That time, he had no idea that Bai Weixi, as mentioned by Yu Sixing, was the same girl he saw at Osmanthus Garden. Upon hearing the news, he just went ¡°Oh¡±, until their next encounter. During his first face-to-face meeting with Lu Weixi, he was a bit surprised, but t e surprise was fleeting, and he quickly put two and two together as Lu Weixi greeted him distantly with a formal ¡°Big brother¡±. After Qin Zhisu left, he stopped her in her tracks, teasing her with a cocky grin ¡°How are things going with him, have you guys done ¡®it¡¯ yet?¡± Excuse his question, but he knew many people around him had already done it including Yu Sixing, He Weiyou, even Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei. Avoiding his ¡¯ eyes as her face turned red from both embarrassment and anger, Qin Zhiyou instantly understood the situation. He asked again, ¡°So, have you guys kissed This time, he was met with the full wrath of the girl in front of him, resulting in a fierce p across his face. Seeing the furious Bai family¡¯s miss stomping away,ining as she crossed paths with Qin Zhisu, left Qin Zhiyou sporting a pped face and a smile. He again had to admit, while he had a slight fancy for Lu Weixi at that time, the fact that she was Qin Zhisu¡¯s girlfriend had made him think twice about his feelings. But regardless, teasing her was still fun; she was beautiful, with a fiery temper, yet still innocent. She was interested in Qin Zhisu, and out of spite, he was determined to steal her first kiss. Unexpectedly, the opportunity came sooner than he had anticipated. The next day at the swimming pool, he ran into her during her swimming lessons Lu Weixi was boisterous back then, wearing a sexy swimsuit. The bright red swimsuit entuated her fairplexion and beauty. As she was still warming up before the start of the lessons, her long ck hair was casually resting on her shoulders, swaying rhythmically with her movements. It was mesmerizing to him and his friends ¨C Yu Sixing and He Weiyou, who were present. Seeing an opportunity to get her attention, he did not back down. He proceeded to walk to her with a smirk: ¡°Learning to swim, huh? Let me teach you.¡± Lu Weixi, with her head lowered and showing no inclination of acknowledging him, said coldly, ¡°No need.¡± Qin Zhiyou stood in front of her and, just like a famous ancient poem described, he had her under his watchful eyes ¨C just like endless towering peaks reaching the sky with a pavilion located atop, and a precipice right beneath. Because he was so close to her, he caught a whiff of a mysterious fragrance, unsure whether it was from her shampoo or just her natural scent but it was very enchanting. When he didn¡¯t leave, Lu Weixi tried to avoid him by walking to the side. But no sooner had she stepped away, he stretched his long legs to trip her and then pretended to stumble; both of them fell into the water. Lu Weixi doesn¡¯t know how to swim, and he swam over at just the right time. The fear of drowning instinctively made Lu Weixi hold him very tight. At the moment she held him, he was briefly intoxicated. If not for the people watching, he would have wished to stay that way. He then swam back to the shore with her. Unsurprisingly, he received another fierce p. Getting pped by her didn¡¯t anger him. Her reaction only confirmed that it was her first kiss. That night, when Qin Zhisu came seeking an exnation he verbally shrugged it off. From the conversation, it appeared that Qin Zhisu was oblivious to his older brother¡¯s interest in his girlfriend¡­. Chapter 125 - 126: First Come, Last Served (2) Chapter 125: Chapter Trantor: 549690339 126: First Come, Last Served (2) With that in mind, the recent refusal of her daughter-inw didn¡¯t bother her anymore, and she said with a grin: ¡°Then Wei Hui, you must take care of your health, and try to bring a child with you for next year¡¯s activities.¡± Sitting ufortably as if on a bed of nails, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t rx until lunchtime when Qin Zhiyou joined them, his expression was still serene as if what had just been said had not affected him at all. After eating quietly he didn¡¯t sit for long before he got up: ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯ve got some work to attend to I m going upstairs. Call me if you need anything.¡± Lu Weixi, wanting to discuss the matter of having a child with him, also quickly stood up: ¡°Grandpa, mom, I¡¯m going to apany him.¡± Before she could even leave, Yang Mogulughed: ¡°Look at these two kids so in sync with each other. Dad, it looks like you will soon have a great-grandchild to hold.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s scalp prickled at the thought, and she quickly followed him upstairs without saying a word. Upon reaching the study, just as Qin Zhiyou was about to shut the door Lu weixi went ahead and held the door at thest moment. Qin Zhiyou looked at her impassively, ¡°You need something?¡± Lu Weixi shook her head then nodded, and seeing this Qin Zhiyou looked slightly concerned, ¡°If it¡¯s nothing urgent, please leave. I need to work.¡± After saying these words, he shut the door directly. Lu Weixi, who was shut out, wanted to continue to knock, but her hand dropped halfway. What should she say? She and Qin Zhiyou have been married for five years she is now twenty-seven, and Qin Zhiyou is approaching thirty. In theory, it¡¯s the perfect time to have a child, even if it¡¯s not something the Qin family ces importance on, it is still expected. She knew that her marriage with Qin Zhiyou was built without love. Even at the beginning, she was using his status and wealth more than anything else Although he often chased after women, he had always given her the money and status she was due each month. Nor had he ever fathered a child that threatened her, or showered a mistress with favor at her expense. She should be content with what she has. However, having a child is her bottom line. Regardless of how Qin Zhiyou treats her, it¡¯s a matter between the two of them. If a child gets involved she just can¡¯t ept it. As Lu Weixi pondered outside the door, Qin Zhiyou inside was also struggling. Despite having closed the door, he remained standing. His hand hanging mid-air, he intended to open the door, but in the end, he only managed to punch the air. The study¡¯s window was open, and the sea breeze gently blew, bringing refreshing bursts of air from the outside. He turned around and realized the window of the study overlooked the garden There stood arge maple tree in the distance. He remembered that when Lu Weixi first set foot in the Qin Family home, it was at that maple tree where they met for the first time. After having caught a glimpse of Lu Weixi at Osmanthus Garden, little did he know that he would soon be involved in a short-term international exchange program, leaving after just few days to join his instructor for a month¡¯s time Coincidently, the ce where they went for the exchange program was Vancouver, a city filled with maple leaves, and also the ce where his father had died in a car ident. Before he returned, he even offered a bunch of flowers at the spot where his father died. Upon his return, he threw himself into his studies; singing and dancing consumed his early nights, and the second part of his nights were for catching up on homework. asionally he would hear from Yu Sixing and He Weiyou that his brother, Qin Zhisu, had found a girlfriend who was also from the architectural college; they were equally matched in social status, and she was also the heiress of the Bai Family. That time, he had no idea that Bai Weixi, as mentioned by Yu Sixing, was the same girl he saw at Osmanthus Garden. Upon hearing the news, he just went ¡°Oh¡±, until their next encounter. During his first face-to-face meeting with Lu Weixi, he was a bit surprised, but t e surprise was fleeting, and he quickly put two and two together as Lu Weixi greeted him distantly with a formal ¡°Big brother¡±. After Qin Zhisu left, he stopped her in her tracks, teasing her with a cocky grin ¡°How are things going with him, have you guys done ¡®it¡¯ yet?¡± Excuse his question, but he knew many people around him had already done it including Yu Sixing, He Weiyou, even Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei. Avoiding his ¡¯ eyes as her face turned red from both embarrassment and anger, Qin Zhiyou instantly understood the situation. He asked again, ¡°So, have you guys kissed This time, he was met with the full wrath of the girl in front of him, resulting in a fierce p across his face. Seeing the furious Bai family¡¯s miss stomping away,ining as she crossed paths with Qin Zhisu, left Qin Zhiyou sporting a pped face and a smile. He again had to admit, while he had a slight fancy for Lu Weixi at that time, the fact that she was Qin Zhisu¡¯s girlfriend had made him think twice about his feelings. But regardless, teasing her was still fun; she was beautiful, with a fiery temper, yet still innocent. She was interested in Qin Zhisu, and out of spite, he was determined to steal her first kiss. Unexpectedly, the opportunity came sooner than he had anticipated. The next day at the swimming pool, he ran into her during her swimming lessons Lu Weixi was boisterous back then, wearing a sexy swimsuit. The bright red swimsuit entuated her fairplexion and beauty. As she was still warming up before the start of the lessons, her long ck hair was casually resting on her shoulders, swaying rhythmically with her movements. It was mesmerizing to him and his friends ¨C Yu Sixing and He Weiyou, who were present. Seeing an opportunity to get her attention, he did not back down. He proceeded to walk to her with a smirk: ¡°Learning to swim, huh? Let me teach you.¡± Lu Weixi, with her head lowered and showing no inclination of acknowledging him, said coldly, ¡°No need.¡± Qin Zhiyou stood in front of her and, just like a famous ancient poem described, he had her under his watchful eyes ¨C just like endless towering peaks reaching the sky with a pavilion located atop, and a precipice right beneath. Because he was so close to her, he caught a whiff of a mysterious fragrance, unsure whether it was from her shampoo or just her natural scent but it was very enchanting. When he didn¡¯t leave, Lu Weixi tried to avoid him by walking to the side. But no sooner had she stepped away, he stretched his long legs to trip her and then pretended to stumble; both of them fell into the water. Lu Weixi doesn¡¯t know how to swim, and he swam over at just the right time. The fear of drowning instinctively made Lu Weixi hold him very tight. At the moment she held him, he was briefly intoxicated. If not for the people watching, he would have wished to stay that way. He then swam back to the shore with her. Unsurprisingly, he received another fierce p. Getting pped by her didn¡¯t anger him. Her reaction only confirmed that it was her first kiss. That night, when Qin Zhisu came seeking an exnation he verbally shrugged it off. From the conversation, it appeared that Qin Zhisu was oblivious to his older brother¡¯s interest in his girlfriend¡­. Chapter 126 - 127: First Come, Last Served (3) Chapter 126: Chapter 127: First Come, Last Served (3) Trantor: 549690339 Upon first meeting Lu Weixi, he was a bit startled, but the surprise was just a fleeting moment and he soon responded to Lu Weixi¡¯s polite yet distant address of him as ¡°big brother¡±. As Qin Zhigu was leaving, he stopped her in her tracks, smirked and asked her, ¡°How are things going with him? Have you¡­you know?¡± Don¡¯t me him for asking as many around him were like Yu Sixing, He Weiyou, and even Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei, had all had their experiences. Lu Weixi ring for an instant and her face turning red with a mix of embarrassment and anger told Qin Zhiyou everything. He then asked, ¡°So, did you guys kiss?¡± This time around, what he received was the rage of the girl in front of him and a p on his face. The Miss stomped away angrily,ining non-stop to Qin Zhigu. Qin Zhiyou bore the p with a smile at the corner of his mouth as he was now certain. Moreover, he found it amusing that the Miss, though bristling with anger, didn¡¯t tell Qin Zhigu about his offensive words just now. This woman had high moral standards deep down and was still so pure, interesting, really interesting. He had to admit, he did fancy Lu Weixi a bit back then, but it was just a bit and didn¡¯t outweigh her status as Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend. Moreover, it was so fun to tease her as she was not only beautiful but also hot-tempered and pure. She loved Qin Zhigu, didn¡¯t she? So he just had to steal her first kiss. Who could imagine that the opportunity would present itself so soon? The next day he went to the swimming pool, he ran into her taking a swimming lesson. Lu Weixi was vivacious and was dressed quite provocatively. The bright red swimsuit entuated herrge bust and thin waist, her beauty was further embellished by her fairplexion and long legs. As she hadn¡¯t put on her swimming cap yet while warming up, her long ck hair was freely spread around her neck, swaying with her figure. Not just him, even Yu Sixing and He Weiyou who stood by him were left dumbfounded. As he had intended to find an opportunity to flirt with her, he wouldn¡¯t naturally miss out on this one. So he confidently walked over to her with a beaming smile, ¡°Learning swimming, huh? Let me teach you.¡± Lu Weixi hung her head, showing her disinterest in him as she responded coldly, ¡°No need.¡± Qin Zhiyou stood just in front of her with a clear view of her petite figure. He could best describe her with these poetic phrases: ¡°Green peaks rising high, stretching out to touch the garments of the heavens. Blood-red eaves soaring overhead, the world ends just beneath.¡± Being very close to her, he smelled a tantalizing fragrance, it was unclear whether it was the scent of her shampoo or the inherent scent of a girl, but it was captivating. Seeing him just standing there and refusing to leave, Lu Wei Xi turned to sidestep him. No sooner had she taken two steps that his long leg came extending, tripping her, then with a pretended pull, they both fell into the water. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t know how to swim at all. He seized the right moment, swam to her and sealed her lips with his. Due to the fear of drowning, her soft body leaned against him, clinging tightly to him. At the moment she leaned onto him, he was, for some short while, indeed intoxicated. If it weren¡¯t for the onlookers, he would have wished this moment tost forever. He then dragged her ashore, unsurprisingly receiving another p from her. Despite being hit, he wasn¡¯t angry. Her intense reaction confirmed his suspicion; it was indeed her first kiss. When Qin Zhigu asked about it that night, he shrugged it off with a few words. In their conversation, it seemed Qin Zhigu was unaware of his big brother¡¯s advances towards his girlfriend¡­ Request for rmendation votes, monthly votes, book reviews, andments. If not given, I will throw a temper tantrum, sob sob sob.. Chapter 127 - 128: First Come, Last Served (4) Chapter 127: Chapter 128: First Come, Last Served (4) Trantor: 549690339 She pped him, but he wasn¡¯t mad. Her reaction confirmed that it was her first kiss. That night, Qin Zhigu asked him about it, but he evaded the questions with casual remarks. In their conversation, it seemed that Qin Zhigu was unaware of what he had done to her, and that he took her first kiss. Just as he guessed, Miss Bai cared about her reputation. She didn¡¯t want to tell others, especially her boyfriend, that she had been taken advantage of by a rogue. However, whenever he closed his eyes, she appeared before him. Thinking about their time together today, and the incident at the swimming pool¡­ That night, Qin Zhiyou tossed and turned, unable to sleep. From a young age, due to his looks or his status as the young master of the Qin family, countless women threw themselves at him. Qin Zhiyou had high standards and had no interest in those who were only infatuated with him or those with ulterior motives. His father¡¯s death was not honorable¡ªhe died while fooling around abroad. Therefore, although he seemed like a yboy on the outside, he never truly cared about those women, nor got close to them. But after yesterday, he found himself thinking. When one girl threw herself at him, he agreed to have dinner with her to see what was really going on with him. Upon arriving at the restaurant, he ran into Lu Weixi and his brother. Qin Zhigu was polite enough, but Lu Weixi looked as if she was about to breathe fire. If her boyfriend wasn¡¯t next to her, she would¡¯ve definitely rushed up and scratched his face until it was bloody. But the girl beside him didn¡¯t feel right, either. Maybe her looks weren¡¯t up to scratch, or maybe she didn¡¯t smell nice. Either way, he refused her advances, earning himself the title of ¡°jerk¡± once again, and dumped another girl who was chasing after him. Yu Sixing and He Weiyou called him to party at a nightclub, promising to introduce him to beautiful girls. He went for several days in a row, but none of the girls caught his eye. On Saturday, a heavily made-up woman with artificially enhanced features was sitting next to him. Just as he was about to reject her, he saw Qin Zhigu and Lu Weixiing over. Grabbing the woman beside him, he provocatively raised an eyebrow and smiled at them. He wasn¡¯t sure when his feelings for her changed. At first, it was out of boredom that he teased his brother, then he started to desire her, andter, he himself became entangled in this mysterious swamp, unable to escape. So, when they met aler, he couldn¡¯t control himself. He knew he had been a scoundrel back then, upsetting her and earning her dislike. But he couldn¡¯t turn back. Even if heter admitted to Lu WeiXi that he liked her, what good would it do? She was already Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend, and they loved each other. He met her first, yet Qin Zhigu was the one who took the lead. Their cold war continued until after dinner. In front of their grandfather and the Qin family, Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi appeared fairly cordial. They didn¡¯t feed each other or pass dishes around, but at least they seemed to be in sync. After dinner, one retreated to the bedroom, the other to the study. But this was, after all, arge house, and Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t stay in the study all night. He had to share a room with her. So, that night, they were together again, barely moving, yet so close to each other. PS: Please, vote!! Chapter 128 - 129: The Fog Clears (1) Chapter 128: Chapter 129: The Fog Clears (1) Trantor: 549690339 | The window was tightly shut, resulting in an eerily tranquil environment within the enclosed space, where the only audible sounds were their breathing. Qin Zhiyou knew she wasn¡¯t sleeping, and neither was he. Even though his mind resisted, his body yearned intensely. Agitation rising once more, he couldn¡¯t help but get up and head towards the bathroom. After Qin Zhiyou left, Lu Weixi, who was lying on her side, let out a long sigh. The reason she couldn¡¯t sleep wasn¡¯t due to these thoughts. She had her own dilemmas, such as the proposal from Boss Liao, the child, and Qin Zhigu. Setting work-rted issues aside, she really didn¡¯t know how to handle the prospect of having a child. Qin Zhiyou had always staunchly opposed it, leaving her with no choice but toply. Although taking contraception could harm her health, she was even less willing to have a child without careful consideration. Now he had loosened up, and while he didn¡¯t ask her to have a baby immediately, the moment this thought emerged, she truly didn¡¯t know what to do about it in the future. And then there was Qin Zhigu ¨C she didn¡¯t think much of him when she was working alone at the West Mountain vi. But each time she returned to the Qin Family home, even if she didn¡¯t mention him, people around her would underline his existence like poking at her old wound. And what about Bai Changyou and Cai Yiren? She had no idea when they would be back either. As she was lost in her thoughts, she rolled over, just as Qin Zhiyou emerged from the bathroom. Their eyes met. Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t disregard her and could only resort to the bathroom for relief. Frustrations cleared, he returned looking indifferent and serious, contrasting with Lu Weixi¡¯s troubled and restless expression. He quietlyy down beside her under the covers, eyes casting a serene look. Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t find words, and could only stare at the ceiling. For a long while. Lu Weixi turned her head to sneak a nce at him. His handsy t, resting peacefully with his eyes closed. Everything else aside, the matter of the child was pressing. If he wanted a child, it wasn¡¯t impossible. But first, he had to cut off all his extramarital affairs, and at least guarantee for the one or two years of her preparation, there would be no upsetting incidents to disrupt her mental calm. Once the child was born, whatever he wanted to do was up to him, but absolutely nothing could happen in those years. Secondly, he needed to quit smoking and drinking and maintain a certain diet whilst she adjusted her health. With all these requirements, the process would take two to three years, and she could wait, but she wasn¡¯t sure about him. However, she really didn¡¯t know how to express all this, and the thought of doing so only frustrated her more. Unexpectedly, she turned over too abruptly and instantly met his gaze. Under the faint moonlight streaming into the room, she saw Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes. Sometimes, she truly admired him for his ability to be in the mood every day. However, this time she was wrong. Qin Zhiyou swallowed, and once again, got up and headed toward the bathroom.. Chapter 129 - 130 Dispelling the Gloom (2) Chapter 129: Chapter 130 Dispelling the Gloom (2) Trantor: 549690339 | When he got back to bed, he didn¡¯t pay her any mind, he just pulled back the covers, turned over, and went to sleep. Lu Weixi was quite surprised, after regaining herposure, she thought about it, Qin Zhiyou had plenty of options out there. He just came back to her more often recently and she let her imagination run wild, assuming he was really all that into her body. Even if he did want a kid, that didn¡¯t mean anything. It was perfectly normal for a nearly thirty-year-old man, married for five years, to want his own offspring. After all, many families that were hell-bent on the Double Ie, No Kids lifestyle eventually start nning to conceive when they reach their thirties. However, she would absolutely not bear a child if it did not meet her standards. Having thought this, she felt much better. It waste, she closed her eyes, slowly drifting off into sleep. After she fell asleep, Qin Zhiyou next to her carefully shifted his body. The scent of her body wash wafted towards him, every breath he took was filled with her essence, as enchanting as ever. While his physical desire was appeased, his mood was more agitated than ever. He didn¡¯t know how to get closer without knowing how to back off, he waited for a long time before standing up. This time he didn¡¯t go to the restroom, he just poured himself a cup of tea and silently finished it. The night was still long, and he remained in his personal hell. The second day. For once, Lu Weixi was the first to wake up. The man beside her looked worn-out and was still in a deep sleep. She carefully got out of bed and finished washing up, surprisingly, Qin Zhiyou was still asleep. It was still early, and it was Sunday. She got bored sitting alone in the room and decided to get up and take a walk. As soon as she reached downstairs, she saw Grandpa Qin below. He was dressedfortably, in slippers, obviously ready to go out and exercise. ¡°Grandpa,¡± Lu Weixi immediately went to help him but Grandpa Qin pulled back his arm: ¡°Do you think I¡¯m too old, or do you think I¡¯m an invalid because I fell over a few days ago?¡± ¡°Of course not, grandpa, you¡¯re always youthful.¡± Grandpa Qin was eighty yet still very lively. You could see traces of his youthful charm in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows. Truth be told, among all the grandchildren, Qin Zhiyou was the most like him. They both had the same way of raising their eyebrows and lifting their chins when they smiled. ¡°You,¡± Grandpa Qin pinched her nose with a smile, ¡°those good-for-nothing grandsons of mine only know how to sleep in, you are the only one who gets up this early. Do you have time to apany this old man for a walk?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Lu Weixi nodded with a smile. Once, Miss Bai was hot-tempered and cheerful, always full ofughter. The first time she stepped into the Qin Family¡¯s home nine years ago, Grandpa Qin took a liking to her. Later, when she broke up with Qin Zhisu and married Qin Zhiyou, Grandpa Qin didn¡¯t object. And Yang Mogui, he agreed to the marriage knowing that she was favored by the old man. Over the years she became much more calm, too tired topete for favoritism with Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei, but her respect and love for Grandpa Qin was ingrained in her bones. He was the only elder who had treated her selflessly apart from her mother. The mountain air was filled with a hazy mist, Grandpa Qin chatted casually about her work. She of course only picked the good parts to share. When she talked about her design work, she was very animated. Although every project was a small one, Grandpa Qin found them interesting and even said, ¡°If only Zhimei could be as hardworking as you.¡± ¡°Zhimei is different.¡± Having a good family was really different, they didn¡¯t need to work hard and still had heaps of money. Grandpa Qin looked at her for a while, and finally asked, ¡°How have things been between you and Zhiyoutely?¡± Chapter 130 - 131: The Fog Clears (3) Chapter 130: Chapter 131: The Fog Clears (3) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi hesitated for a moment before nodding: ¡°It¡¯s pretty good.¡± Grandfather Qin rarely asked her this kind of question, as she used to be Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend. Her identity was rather awkward. Perhaps it was due to the news about Qin Zhiyou spreading too widely recently that he thought sounded bad. Or maybe it was her obvious reluctance when he mentioned having children the night beforest. After a brief pause, she said, ¡°I¡¯ve discussed Zhiyou¡¯s outside affairs with him, and he promised not to bring any trouble to my doorstep or cause any chaos. As for the child, I n to take better care of my health, and hopefully, once he¡¯s settled down, we¡¯ll naturally conceive. We are a married couple, after all, we¡¯ll share the same fate.¡± Waiting until Lu Weixi had finished speaking, Grandfather Qin finally said, ¡°I am not in a position to interfere with you young people¡¯s feelings. Since you chose marriage, you should be more understanding in everything.¡± Lu Weixi responded, ¡°Alright. I understand, Grandfather. Zhiyou and I know our limits.¡± Grandfather Qin nodded, then sighed with resignation, ¡°If only Zhizhi and Zhimei were more like you. They¡¯re still immature and always causing me trouble.¡± They arrived at the entrance of the house as they spoke. The fog that surrounded them on their walk was now almost gone, and their home was still quiet. Grandfather Qin shook his head; his butler seemed to need him for something. As Lu Weixi didn¡¯t want to keep him, she bid farewell politely: ¡°Then, Grandfather, I¡¯ll go upstairs first.¡± After bidding him farewell, Lu Weixi went straight upstairs. As soon as she opened the door to her bedroom, she saw Qin Zhiyou, his hair a mess, hastilying out in a robe as if something had happened. When he saw her, his expression turned instantly cold. It seemed that his phone was ringing, and he immediately answered: ¡°Speaking. Go ahead.¡± It must be something urgent, so Lu Weixi left him alone. She watched as he urgently took his phone and left, presumably to his office. As Lu Weixi was changing her clothes, she felt that something was off. Suddenly, she turned around and saw Qin Zhiyou standing not far from her, looking at his phone. The screen disyed WeChat, which she took to mean he must be discussing work. She breathed a sigh of relief and inwardlyughed at herself for being suspicious again. When she was finished changing, she turned around and wanted to talk about having a child, but she remembered how she had tried to dissuade him from going outst time, which had made him angry and storm out. The first condition for her agreeing to get pregnant was for him to stay home for two years, which she knew he would never tolerate. Nevermind, she¡¯ll deal with it when ites to that. After all, he mentioned to Mrs. Yang Mogui that she should prioritize her health first, which will take several months, time that she can utilize to do her own thing. Just as she was in the midst of her dilemma, Qin Zhiyou truly stood up. He indeed had something requiring his attention, a call from Secretary Wang: ¡°Mr. Qin, I¡¯ve found the information you requested about the primary doctor of thatdy¡¯s mother, Zhao Zihao.¡± Qin Zhiyou went to his study and closed the door: ¡°Proceed..1 Chapter 131 - 132: The Fog Clears (4) Chapter 131: Chapter 132: The Fog Clears (4) Trantor: 549690339 | ¡°Zhao Zihao is a German student, twenty-eight years old this year. He is an orphan, adopted by his current German parents at the age of eleven. I heard he was previously adopted by another couple, but the woman had some psychological problems, so he ran away. He studied at Heidelberg University Medical School with exceptional results, and was hired three years ago by the N University affiliated hospital, where my mother-inw was being treated. His medical skills are highly respected. This Dr. Zhao doesn¡¯t have a girlfriend and tends to keep to himself, but he is very popr among the nurses and doctors in the hospital. Quite a few have confessed their feelings to him, but he rejected them all.¡± After hearing this, Qin Zhiyou nodded indifferently, ¡°You go, keep an eye on that doctor for me. Report to me immediately if anything is wrong.¡± Secretary Wang agreed and left. Qin Zhiyou held his phone to his chin, pondering. He wasn¡¯t blind. Although he only met Zhao Zihao once, he could see that the doctor clearly had a soft spot for Lu Weixi. At present, it is not clear whether this guy¡¯s feelings were innocent or if he had other intentions. Either way, he had to keep a close eye on any male who appeared within 1 meter of Lu Weixi. It took a while before Qin Zhiyou picked up his phone again. When he got back to the bedroom, Lu Weixi looked at him, wanting to say something but holding back. Qin Zhiyou slightly furrowed his eyebrows, wondering why she was hesitating. Then he noticed a bowl of medicinal soup on the table. He was certain now; it was the doing of Mrs. Yang Mogui. ¡°Can I not drink the medicine¡­?¡± Lu Weixi was afraid that after drinking the medicine, it wouldter make her indiscreet. She then exined, ¡°I don¡¯t want to waste my mother¡¯s goodwill, but every medicine has a side effect. I should consider my own actual physical condition.¡± Qin Zhiyou hummed and nodded, ¡°Yes, you can. But you do need conditioning, otherwise it would be frustrating when you can¡¯tpletely enjoy our intimate moments. I always have to clean up the mess.¡± Although the words were shameless, Lu Weixi was actually pleased to hear it. What? He said that the conditioning of her body was just for better conjugal rtions, and made no mention of having children? Thinking about it carefully, he hasn¡¯t mentioned the childbearing issue at all yesterday. She had over-thought it. She tentatively asked, ¡°Is it enough just to have a healthy body?¡± What about having a child? Qin Zhiyou frowned at her, a perplexed look on his face. Isn¡¯t it good enough to have a healthy body? What else does she want, does she not want to be with him? As expected, Lu Weixi was delighted. The gloominess of the past two days disappeared instantly. She nodded her head, poured out the soup medicine, and turned around with a joyful expression, which left Qin Zhiyou somewhat baffled. Because they had to work the next day, they took their leave in the afternoon. Lu Weixi asked Secretary Wang to drop her off at the 4S store, where she picked up her little Benz and drove home. Qin Zhiyou went to thepany that night and hadn¡¯t returned by bedtime. Lu Weixi had the king-sized bed all to herself and enjoyed a good night¡¯s sleep. The next morning she woke up refreshed. She happily drove to work, in great spirits because of the good news. As soon as she arrived, she signed a contract, and secured two deals in the morning. Considering the current real estate market, it was a decent volume of business. Just as she was discussing design ns with Xiaochen and Xiaoqian, an internal call came through, ¡°Ms. Lu, someone is looking for you. From Qin Family.¡± Lu Weixi was puzzled. Was it Qin Zhiyou? Had he forgotten something again? Just as she was about to reply, the voice continued, ¡°It¡¯s a woman..¡± Chapter 132 - 133: Preparing for Pregnancy (1) Chapter 132: Chapter 133: Preparing for Pregnancy (1) Trantor: 549690339 A woman, that¡¯s even more puzzling. Could it be Qin Zhimei, Kong Jie, or her mother-inw? As she hurried downstairs, she barely reached the lobby when she saw a middle-aged woman sitting on a couch, wearing thetest Kou Yi suit, basking under her sunsses, and exuding dominance with crossed legs. Standing next to her was a bodyguard in a ck suit. It was indeed her mother-inw, Mrs. Yang Mogui. Lu Weixi had never expected to see Mrs. Yang here. After collecting herself, she went up to greet her, ¡°You¡¯ve arrived.¡± Yang Mogui took a sip of the green tea on the table, from a famous brand of teabag, ¡°Is it something bought from the supermarket for twenty yuan a pound? How could this be served to guests?¡± Xiaochen even dared to correct her, ¡°It¡¯s twenty yuan a box.¡± Lu Weixi immediately dismissed Xiaochen and approached, ¡°Did youe to see me because something important hase up?¡± Yang Mogui nced back at her daughter-inw, dressed in a white suit with a pair of white shoes, nothing from a famous brand, just straightforward mall merchandise. With such an inconspicuous outfit, she could be easily lost in the crowd. No wonder her son didn¡¯t like her. She frowned slightly but didn¡¯tment, standing straight away, ¡°Come with me.¡± Lu Weixi was a bit stunned. She was still at work, she couldn¡¯t just leave. She hesitated, but was aware of Mrs. Yang Mogui¡¯s assertive personality, ¡°Can you wait for a moment? I need to ask for leave from my boss.¡± Yang Mogui turned around, her eyes showed mild annoyance but she said nothing, just nodded then took the lead to walk out. Lu Weixi immediately ran up to inform her boss about the situation, luckily the project she was working on permitted her a few days to deliver. If any orders came inter, she would ask Xiaochen to make appointments for her, she would be back soon. Xiaochen looked puzzled, ¡°That woman is so fierce. Just like the wicked mother-inw who oppresses the daughter-inw in TV dramas.¡± Isn¡¯t she just like the stereotypical wealthy wife who would pay the innocent heroine to leave her precious son? Fortunately, she came from a decent background, so even though her parents had divorced and she fell into hardships, at least she was not from an anonymous family. Otherwise, she could have been the first one to be dismissed. Lu Weixi said nothing, immediately packed up and left. When Lu Weixi reached the car, Yang Mogui was already in the backseat. Seeing her slow pace, she seemed a bit annoyed. But when Lu Weixi met her gaze, shepared it subconsciously, they really were mother and son, the expressions of disdain were identical. To be honest, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t interact much with Yang Mogui. Before their marriage, she was Qin Zhisu¡¯s girlfriend and spent more time with Kong Jie. Kong Jie was quite proud of his prestigious background, and was gentler. Meanwhile, Yang Mogui was not often in the country for most of the year, and initially saw her as an enemy, thenter just as an indifferent daughter-inw. Her personality was a lot like Qin Zhiyou¡¯s, who, apart from currying favor with their patriarch, generally disliked talking and looked disdainful. Fortunately, they didn¡¯t interact much and she meddled less in her and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s affairs. Both of them were in the backseat, Yang Moguiying back with her eyes closed, and she was head down chatting with a client, neither spoke a word. It was only when the driver parked the car and announced, ¡°We¡¯ve arrived¡±, that they emerged from their silence. Lu Weixi looked up, a bit confused, ¡°Where are we?¡± ¡°The hospital, for your body to get some therapy, to help you get pregnant sooner..¡± Chapter 133 - 134: Preparing for Pregnancy (2) Chapter 133: Chapter 134: Preparing for Pregnancy (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi¡¯s scalp tightened a bit. Ms. Yang¡¯s action power was too strong. The day before yesterday, Qin Zhiyou had just asked her to take care of her daughter-inw¡¯s body, and she had brought her to the hospital today. She immediately came out and said, ¡°Mom, I have a physical check-up every year, my body is in good shape, there¡¯s no problem.¡± ¡°Whether there is a problem will only be known after the doctor has taken the pulse.¡± Yang Mogul replied calmly, ¡°This is not for your body check-up. This is a traditional Chinese medicine hospital. I know an old Chinese medicine doctor here, a gynecologist. Let him look at you.¡± If the person in front of her was Qin Zhiyou, she still had room to struggle. But this person was her mother-inw. She was a junior and felt awkward to reject too thoroughly. Besides, she had been physically disordered recently and her periods were also extremely painful, so she should really shoulde for treatment. Without saying anything else, she just followed behind her. Yang Mogui led her through the internal passage, no need to line up, and directly brought her to a closed ward on the top floor. Pushing the door in, there was a sixty-something old Chinese medicine doctor with a kindly face inside. ¡°This is your daughter-inw? Come,e over here.¡± Lu Weixi had no choice but to sit down. The old Chinese medicine doctor was chatting while taking her pulse. After the pulse diagnosis was over, Yang Mogui asked directly, ¡°Is there a problem?¡± ¡°Just minor troubles, no big issues. I¡¯ll give you a prescription, take it for half a month, thene back in half a month. After two or three months of continuous treatment, there should be no big problems.¡± Yang Mogui let out a breath of relief and asked again, ¡°Are there anything I should pay attention to?¡± ¡°During the treatment period, avoid smoking and drinking, spicy food, seafood, and if possible, avoid drinking coffee and tea. Have a normal diet and maintain a regr schedule.¡± Lu Weixi was a little anxious. If Yang Mogui meant that she should try to have a baby with Qin Zhiyou after two or three months, she hastily added: ¡°But I just took an emergency birth control pill.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Mogui¡¯s face changed, and she immediately added another sentence: ¡°Zhiyou knows about it too, so I guess I can¡¯t in two or three months either.¡± The old Chinese medicine doctor was not surprised either, ¡°Then just wait a few more months and take half a year. First, get your body in good shape, and don¡¯t take any medicine during this period. You shouldn¡¯t take this kind of thing more than two or three times a year, as it can harm your body.¡± Lu Weixi sighed in relief. Anyway, she would be able to put it off a bit longer. After taking the traditional Chinese medicine and stepping out of the hospital, Lu Weixi exhaled. Her schedule for today should be finished, right? She should be able to go to thepany by herself, right? But as soon as Yang Mogui got into the back seat of the car, the car didn¡¯t move. Instead, she turned and looked at her with a puzzled face, ¡°Get in the car.¡± Laughing, Lu Weixi said, ¡°Mom, you must have matters to attend to. I will take the medicine on time, so you don¡¯t have to worry about me.¡± ¡°Yes, I do.¡± Yang Mogui nodded, ¡°You being pregnant is a top priority. Get in the car.¡± After being urged once again, Lu Weixi could only get in the car hopelessly. The car sped along, and quickly arrived home. Upon arriving at the West Mountain vi, the servants were all taken aback when they saw Yang Mogui getting out of the car, ¡°Ma¡¯am.¡± Yang Mogui didn¡¯t look at anyone, she walked straight into the house with her bag. As soon as she sat down in the hall, she called the housekeeper Mrs. Hao over: ¡°Mrs. Hao, this is the traditional Chinese medicine. Remember to cook it for Weixi every day and make her drink it up. Don¡¯t let her eat any spicy seafood, and don¡¯t let her drink alcohol or tea.¡± Mrs. Hao nodded, and Yang Mogui added: ¡°Go clean up my room. Starting today, I will be staying here..¡± Chapter 134 - 135 Preparing for Pregnancy (3) Chapter 134: Chapter 135 Preparing for Pregnancy (3) Trantor: 549690339 | ¡°Mom.¡± Lu Weixi was a little anxious, ¡°This isn¡¯t necessary, I¡¯ll take my medicine properly.¡± Yang Mogui is just like Qin Zhiyou, but an upgraded version. Unfortunately, she¡¯s younger and can¡¯t outright refuse what Yang Mogui requests. If she has to stay at home every day and wait for Qin Zhiyou toe back and sleep with her, how is she supposed to live? Yang Mogui looked at her with an indifferent expression: ¡°What do you mean ¡®it¡¯s not necessary¡¯? I wasn¡¯t around to supervise you for five years, and there¡¯s still no grandchild. Now that time is crucial, if you don¡¯t hurry and have a child, what will be of us? I¡¯ll make a sacrifice and not go abroad for half a year to properly apany you at home.¡± By the sound of it, it seemed like Yang Mogui was the one being wronged. Lu Weixi actually wished for Yang Mogui to go abroad and stay there for a while. After Yang Mogui had spoken, she got up and walked upstairs to their bedroom. She was quite tactful, standing outside the room instead of marching in: ¡°Go in, throw away all the contraceptives, not a single one should be left.¡± Before Lu Weixi had a chance to respond, Yang Mogui nced at her attire and frowned in disgust: ¡°Do you usually wear this when facing my son?¡± Lu Weixi nodded, seeing nothing wrong with it. If she wore shy clothing at work, it would give people the wrong idea. Especially in their industry with its proximity to real estate. If she dressed more provocatively, she would be seen as getting ahead by using her body, just like what happened with Manager Liu before. She was a professional about her work and didn¡¯t want people to think she relied only on her looks, let alone use her beauty to charm others. Yang Mogui didn¡¯t say anything else either, opening the closet in the room and inspecting the clothes inside, her frown deepened. Lu Weixi had once been mboyant, but even so, the clothes she wore were mostly conservative. Even the bikini she wore for swimming was a basic, not-so-shy style. Having looked through her wardrobe, Yang Mogui turned to her daughter-inw, her disdain was even more apparent. She went straight outside, and called, ¡°Come with me.¡± Lu Weixi followed her out, down the stairs. Yang Mogui got directly into the car. Lu Weixi thought she was finally leaving, a sigh of relief almost escaped from her, an ¡°goodbye¡± almost slipping out before Yang Mogui said, ¡°What are you waiting for, get in.¡± Lu Weixi was puzzled. What this woman, Yang Mogui, was up to was even more confusing than her son. She didn¡¯t say a word, just got into the car, and once again they drove off. This time, Yang Mogui took her directly to the Hanhai Shopping Center. Lu Weixi was puzzled, what was Mrs. Yang doing, asking her to go shopping? Exactly! Mrs. Yang was leading the way, wearing sunsses and strutting in her heels. The tall and imposing bodyguards followed from close behind. Seeing her hesitating for a while, Yang Mogui sneered, ¡°Come over.¡± Lu Weixi followed suit and apanied Yang Mogui into a shop. Then she sat on one of the shop¡¯s sofas and ordered the store staff bluntly, ¡°Pick out a few outfits for her, something daring.¡± Store staff, with a beaming smile, rushed to her service: ¡°Alright, Miss, this way, please.¡± Is she asking her to buy clothes? She used to shop here often. The clothes were sensual and mature, although not as expensive as luxury brands, but still a few thousand per outfit. Yet with her mother-inw watching, she couldn¡¯t very well refuse. She had no choice but to try on a few pieces.. Chapter 135 - 136: Preparing for Pregnancy (4) Chapter 135: Chapter 136: Preparing for Pregnancy (4) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi had a fabulous figure and often worked out, so the new clothes looked especially dazzling on her. The store clerkplimented her genuinely, ¡°You look so beautiful in this outfit. We had a celebrity who came to our store a while ago, but she didn¡¯t look as good as you do in that. Yours is the perfect figure¡ª a slim waist and well-defined legs, and of course, your beautiful face adds to it.¡± Yang Mogui looked up, surveyed her for a moment, and nodded, ¡°Quite nice. Choose a few more sets just like this one for her.¡± She had no issue trying a few different outfits; a greatplexion coupled with a perfect figure meant that she could carry any look. But it got a bit too expensive. After she finished trying, Yang Mogui promptly said, ¡°Good, we¡¯ll take everything. Please pack them for me.¡± Lu Weixi felt her temples throbbing. It wasn¡¯t her first rodeo; during her time at the Bai Family, let alone when she went to events at the Qin Family, she dressed quite well. But the clothes for those asions were mostly provided by Qin Zhiyou, so she never had to spend her own money. Of course, Yang Mogui was far from needing money, and she never thought that Lu Weixi would be in such a dire financial situation. These few outfits came out to forty thousand yuan, and although she was too embarrassed to let Yang Mogui pay, she wondered if she could ask Qin Zhiyou to cover it? After buying the clothes, Yang Mogui led her to buy a few pairs of high heels. For men, sometimes a pair of clean white feet, encased in high heels, those beautiful and fine ankles, made for an even more exciting vision than the clothes worn. Of course, beauty came with a price tag; when Lu Weixi swiped her card, another thirty thousand was gone. Yang Mogui even matched stockings for her, selecting several pairs of ck ones. Not only was Lu Weixi¡¯s mind about to explode, but her bank card was about to do so as well. Though she had bodyguards to help her carry the shopping bags, her smile turned a bit twisted, ¡°Mom, is that enough?¡± ¡°There¡¯s onest store.¡± Yang Mogui directly went upstairs. She followed, thinking to herself that it was just onest store and then she could be set free. But when she saw the name of the store, she seriously considered running away. Because, it was a lingerie shop! The salesdy enthusiastically weed Yang Mogui and then turned towards Lu Weixi, ¡°Please select a few sets for her, the only requirement being¡ªthey must be what men like.¡± The salesdy immediately understood and stepped forward, ¡°Miss, over here. Our new ¡®SECRET¡¯ series is extremely popr. The customer feedback has been excellent.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s feet felt as though they had been filled with lead, but with Madame Yang applying pressure from behind, she reluctantly got dragged around, trying on several sets of clothes and finally buying five of them. How much she had actually spent by card was already something she wasn¡¯t concerned about. She wasn¡¯t on the verge of tears, her heart was simply deste. Yang Mogui finally let her off the hook after everything was bought and they took the elevator downstairs. Once in the car, noticing that Lu Weixi¡¯s expression was off, she scolded, ¡°With that kind of face, why would my son like you? Smile more cheerfully.¡± Lu Weixi tried squeezing out a smile, but she genuinely couldn¡¯t muster one. Upon returning home, Qin Zhiyou rushed back hearing news from the housemaid. Seeing his mother sitting calmly on the sofa, sipping her tea, he furrowed his brows. Regardless of the strained mother-son rtionship, she was, after all, his own mother. It was right for her toe and stay over, and he couldn¡¯t prevent that. Before sleep, Qin Zhiyou noticed his mom hadn¡¯t left and could not help but frown, ¡°Mom, when are you nning on leaving?¡± ¡°No rush,¡± Yang Mogui lifted her eyelids, ¡°I n to stay here until Wei Hui is pregnant. My son, you need to put in some efforts tonight.¡± (Please vote for this chapter seeing as Madame Yang is doing her best to assist them!) Chapter 136 - 137: Trying on Clothes (1) Chapter 136: Chapter 137: Trying on Clothes (1) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Mom.¡± Before Qin Zhiyou could say anything, Lu Weixi¡¯s temples were throbbing, making it hard for her to restrain herself. Upon hearing her call, something jolted Yang Mogui¡¯s memory, and she turned to leave, ¡°Look at my memory, I would have forgotten if you hadn¡¯t reminded me.¡± Just when Lu Weixi thought she had finally departed, Yang Mogui returned swiftly. This time she was apanied by Aunt Hao, who was holding a tray with a bowl of dark medicine. At a nce, Lu Weixi knew what the medicine was and was too stunned for words. Yang Mogui calmly said, ¡°I had this body-toning medicine prescribed for you at the hospital today, and asked someone to prepare it for you. Once your health is well-regted, you can give birth to a healthy son sooner.¡± Embarrassed and ufortable, Lu Weixi would not be so easily led by Qin Zhiyou if it were him, to carry out puppet-like actions. However, this person was her elder, and that kind of elder with whom she had less contact, but held a lot of authority. Even in the face of Grandfather Qin, she dared to speak. But facing Yang Mogui, she dared not. Lu Weixi had no idea what to say and nced at Qin Zhiyou for help. Qin Zhiyou, on the other hand, showed no strong reaction and simply said, ¡°Mom, you don¡¯t need to worry so much.¡± ¡°How can I not worry? You two have been married for five years and still no kids!¡± Yang Mogui raised an eyebrow. Previously, she had been toozy to intervene, but now with Qin Zhigu¡¯s return, who knew what the old man was thinking and what would happen if he asked his son to abdicate his marital position. ¡°Look at yourselves, buying so many contraceptive pills. If you¡¯d taken a few less, my grandson would¡¯ve been born by now. Now we¡¯ll need to invest another half year in your health care.¡± Yang Mogui was upset recalling the bottle of medicine she¡¯d found while cleaning in the afternoon, ¡°We¡¯re not an ordinary family. If you have a child, it¡¯s not like you¡¯ll spend a lot of time raising it. Even if you wish to have a world for just the two of you, it¡¯s no problem; worst case scenario, send him to the big house, and I¡¯ll help you watch.¡± And then there¡¯s Lu Weixi, it¡¯s not that she looks down on her. When she saw her dating Qin Zhigu, the girl was quite brightly dressed. But after a few years of marriage with Zhiyou, her clothing started to resemble a nun¡¯s. Look at all the clothes in the closet, not a single piece looks good. No wonder her son tends to stray, unwilling to spend the night with her. At their age, it¡¯s up to her as the mother to teach them how to hold on to their husbands, eptable or not? It was clear to Lu Weixi that Yang Mogui was looking at her with disdain. It was almost visible on screen. Yang Mogui continued, ¡°Today, I took Weixi shopping, she bought several beautiful outfits, and she¡¯ll wear them for you.¡± Upon hearing this, Lu Weixi was ready to melt down, on the verge of tears, ¡°Mom¡­¡± Finally, Qin Zhiyou reacted. He had been standing by, and only now did he nod lightly, ¡°Weixi and I will handle our matters appropriately.¡± ¡°What is ¡®appropriately¡¯? I¡¯m warning you; you better treat her right. Even if you can¡¯t have a child in the next six months, you still need to cultivate your rtionship.. Come home every night, understand?¡± Chapter 137 - 138: Trying on Clothes (2) Chapter 137: Chapter 138: Trying on Clothes (2) Trantor: 549690339 After Yang Mogui finished speaking, she stood aside and watched Lu Weixi drink the bowl of medicinal soup before instructing Aunt Hao to clear it away. Before she left she said, ¡°From now on, you¡¯re not allowed to take contraceptives, it¡¯s harmful to the body. Although the now goal is to have a child, it¡¯s inevitable that you¡¯ll want a second er on, so better to prepare early.¡± What? They don¡¯t just want one child? They want a second one? It¡¯s a relief that Mrs. Yang doesn¡¯t demand a son or daughter, otherwise, it would be even more annoying. Lu Weixi took a step forward intending to say something, but Qin Zhiyou pulled her back by the wrist, ced himself in front of her, and gently said, ¡°Mom, it¡¯ste, you should rest. You wouldn¡¯t want to disturb our maritalmunication, right?¡± Yang Mogui took a nce at her son before leaving for her room. Qin Zhiyou waited for his mother to close her door before calmly leading Lu Weixi back to their room. Once the door was closed, Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t help but burst out, ¡°Zhiyou, isn¡¯t your mother being a bit too aggressive?¡± Qin Zhiyou did not expect Mrs. Yang Mogui to act so swiftly. When he was at his mansion, he had only mentioned once that he wanted Lu Weixi¡¯s body to be taken care of. In no time, she had everything arranged. Not only did she prepare the medicine, but she also moved into their West Mountain vi and reportedly bought new clothes for Weixi? You see, after Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi moved to the West Mountain vi, although they prepared a bedroom for Yang Mogui, she only stayed for a day pertaining it was too far away from the city, inconvenient for traveling, and had no friends around, so she left promptly. Yang Mogui and Lu Weixi didn¡¯t share any emotional bond. Back when Lu Weixi was dating Qin Zhigu, her rtionship with Kong Jie was good. As a result, it undoubtedly soured her rtions with Mrs. Yang. Later, even when she became Mrs. Yang¡¯s daughter-inw, the negative first impression persisted with neither party able to change it. In addition, Yang Mogui often spent a majority of the year outside the country ying around. When she was in the country, she was mostly wandering around. Their rtionship remain strained as neither Qin Zhiyou nor Mrs. Yang were outgoing or fond of forming strong rtionships with others. Same was the cause with Lu Weixi, her personality had significantly changed following her family feud. She used to be an extroverted and cheerful person, but everything changed after she had experienced her parents¡¯ divorce and a breakup. Her mother¡¯s illness made her grow up overnight. The heartyugh that once painted her face was gone. At the same time, she no longer trusted people easily. It was the same for Qin Zhiyou. His parents always quarreled when they met since he was a child. The situation worsened when his father had an affair. Yang Mogui had a stubborn temperament, and her husband was neglecting her. Although she would not vent her dissatisfaction on her son, she naturally distanced herself emotionally from a son that looked a lot like her husband. This resentmentsted until his father¡¯s death. His father died during his phndering spree overseas, turning Qin Zhiyou and Yang Mogui into aughingstock among Yan City¡¯s upper ss. Both Mrs. Yang and he had strong self-esteem, so they couldn¡¯t stand being made fun of. However, look at it now, this mother isn¡¯tpletely useless. She can create opportunities for her son, which is rather nice.. Chapter 138 - 139: Trying on Clothes (3) Chapter 138: Chapter 139: Trying on Clothes (3) Trantor: 549690339 At the moment, his face was calm, ¡°You know what kind of a person my mother is. She¡¯s like a gust of wind, doing whateveres to mind immediately, and she prefers to see immediate results. If you dampen her enthusiasm now, it might just spur her on to other ideas. You wouldn¡¯t want her to get angry and actually be present when us ¡®dealing with issues¡¯ at night, would you?¡± ¡°But¡­¡± Lu Weixi said in a low voice, ¡°She won¡¯t really stay here until after I get pregnant, will she? I just took contraceptive pills; it¡¯s impossible for me to get pregnant in the next half year. And even if it¡¯s possible, pregnancy isn¡¯t something that happens the day after you decide you want it. If she really stays here all this time, wouldn¡¯t we¡­¡± Perhaps because it seemed a bit indelicate to voice such a thought, both she and Qin Zhiyou knew what she meant. If Yang Mogui stayed, given her personality, it was unlikely she would skulk in corners every night, but she would certainly lean on Qin Zhiyou to spend all his nights there. She had been married to Qin Zhiyou for five years, and they had spent quite a few nights together; they even showered together regrly. But considering his nightly energy, if he came back every day, not to mention Qin Zhiyou, she felt she would be drained just thinking about it. Qin Zhiyou watched her voice be smaller and smaller, her gaze lower and lower. Although he couldn¡¯t see her expression, he could see her toe tapping the ground, a bit shy. This shy look of hers reminded him of the former Miss Bai somehow, who appeared feisty and intimidating at first nce but was full of bluster, inwardly shy and awkward, and would blush and explode with anger when teased. He sighed with an exaggerated air, ¡°But the more you want my mother to leave now, given her character, she¡¯ll likely get angrier. Ms. Yang is a person who won¡¯t rest until she¡¯s achieved her goal.¡± Lu Weixi looked up at him, seeing him frown, his gaze wandering to the side, an expression of worry on his face. Does this mean he¡¯ll really have toe back everyday? She had envisioned, after Qin Zhiyou cut off contacts with other women and stabilized, to consider getting pregnant. But she never expected things to move so fast, to storm in like a cyclone. Yang Mogui practically dragged him back home the very next day. This¡­ this is moving too fast. Does this mean she would be pregnant by the end of the year at the earliest? And for the next half year, Qin Zhiyou might even have toe back every day. ¡°How about this,¡± Qin Zhiyou tried to soften the situation, ¡°Although my mother is very proactive and extremely stubborn, she also has very little patience. Since you are still recuperating, and even if your health is restored, it¡¯s better not to conceive within the next half year anyway. Even after half a year, it¡¯s not like we can seed on the first try. This dy would easily carry into the next seven or eight months. I don¡¯t believe my mother can stick around for so long. She¡¯d most likely want to go to Northern Europe during summer and Australia in winter, traveling all over the world. At most, I think she would only stick around for two to three months. During this time, let¡¯s put on a show of affection to reassure her. Once she feels everything is okay, she won¡¯t keep hanging around here. After she leaves, things can go back to how they were.¡± After much consideration, Lu Weixi could only agree. Seeing how quickly she agreed, he wished he had suggested four or five months instead. With this petty regret in his heart, Qin Zhiyou asked another question, ¡°My mom mentioned that she went shopping with you and you bought some nice clothes. What do they look like? Wear them so I can see..¡± Chapter 139 - 140: Trying on Clothes (4) Chapter 139: Chapter 140: Trying on Clothes (4) Trantor: 549690339 Speaking of clothes, Lu Weixi¡¯s face instantly turned crimson! The clothes that Yang Mogui had got her to buy were one thing ¨C whether it was the top with a deep V-neck, the extremely short hemline, the form-fitting cut, or the revealing backless designs, they were all beyond bold. The high heels and dark stockings were passable, but the lingerie¡­ Yang Mogui had the saleswoman pick them out, adding up to various items that were scandalously improper. And the damn clothes were so expensive they could kill. The total was nearly thirty thousand for a few sets,parable to the price of her high heels. Having her parading around in these clothes in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s presence¡­ well, maybe he¡¯s used to seeing such sights, but she was genuinely struggling to ept it. She robotically dered, ¡°I¡¯m going to shower.¡± Before she could make her leave, Qin Zhiyou caught her wrist, ¡°Let me see. After all, they¡¯ve been purchased.¡± Lu Weixi instantly turned around with an angry look, but he was too close, and their faces were almost about to collide. Qin Zhiyou had always been handsome. Now, his expression was calm and there was not an ounce of mischievousness about him, which caught her off guard. She knew she wasn¡¯t smitten, merely feeling awkward and startled by their close proximity, but for a moment, she was astonished. Lu Weixi quickly averted her face and refused to look at him, ¡°I¡¯m not wearing it.¡± ¡°No way.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s refusal was so swift that she was a bit puzzled. He didn¡¯t look at her, seemingly pondering, ¡°If you don¡¯t wear it and mom asks tomorrow, I won¡¯t know what to say. That would be even worse. Don¡¯t forget, we have to act like a ¡®loving couple¡¯. Only by convincing mom as soon as possible that we¡¯re working hard on ¡®making babies¡¯ will she leave in peace.¡± Lu Weixi bit her lower lip, considering the feasibility of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words. After a while, she finally made up her mind, ¡°Fine, I will take them out, but I¡¯m not wearing them. You can just have a look.¡± Then she turned around, opened the wardrobe, took out the coats and stockings she had bought, and exined, ¡°The shoes are at the bottom, I won¡¯t take them out.¡± She cunningly didn¡¯t take out the lingerie, only showing him the outerwear. Qin Zhiyou took a nce, recognizing that the clothes clearly demonstrated Ms. Yang¡¯s taste. He wouldn¡¯t be pleased if she wore them outside, but if she wore them at home in front of him¡­! His Adam¡¯s apple bobbed as he murmured an ¡°hmm¡±, suppressing the urge to ask her to change immediately and asked, ¡°Is that all?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Lu Weixi stiffened slightly and then nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± Qin Zhiyou, who had been married to her for years, sensed something was off about her response, so he cut in, ¡°Are you sure? If tomorrow my mom asks about the specifics and I can¡¯t provide an answer, our earlier preparations will all go in vain.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s face turned an even deeper shade of red. Tired of her fumbling, Qin Zhiyou simply opened the wardrobe himself. His gaze was immediately drawn to several pieces of tiny clothing¡­ [We¡¯ve got a ¡®Vote for Rmendations in Exchange for Book Coins¡¯ event]
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    • See the pinned post in the book review section for more details- Chapter 140 - 141: Offsetting (1) Chapter 140: Chapter 141: Offsetting (1) Trantor: 549690339 Hidden in the lingerie section were several particrly distinct outfits ¨C fis,ce, leopard print¡­ Just at the sight of these dazzling designs, his Adam¡¯s apple involuntarily bobbed up and down. Thankfully, Lu Weixi deemed the transparent ensemble too embarrassing, not cing it amongst these, but stowing it deeper in the wardrobe; otherwise, seeing it would have been¡­ really¡­ something. For a moment, Qin Zhiyou wanted to praise God. He picked up some clothes, turned around to look at Lu Weixi, purposely choosing the most exaggerated styles, ¡°Did your mom buy these for you today?¡± Lu Weixi nced at them and didn¡¯t respond, instead tilting her head to the side. ¡°My goodness¡­¡± Oh how no man could resist seeing his woman in these kinds of clothes. Ms. Yang really did amendable job! He took several deep breaths, striving to control his emotions,ying out the clothes by the bed. ¡°Did your mom buy all of these for you?¡± Do you think I would buy these kinds of clothes? Lu Weixi grumbled internally but still held her silence. Qin Zhiyou nced at the lingerie once more. If it weren¡¯t for the need to maintain an unaffected facade in front of Lu Weixi, he would have fallen in love with them immediately. But then his eyes fell onto the price tags and his brows furrowed slightly. Suddenly, he brought up a surprising query, ¡°Did you buy these clothes, or were they bought using your mother¡¯s money?¡± His question was spot on. The whole batch of clothes that Lu Weixi bought this time added up to a whopping hundred thousand yuan. This price was nearly enough to cover her mom¡¯s medical expenses for a month. Back when she was still a pampered young mistress, she used to buy skirts worth two to three hundred thousand yuan. But even when she was spending back then, she¡¯d buy clothes she could and liked to wear. As for these items, she guessed she would never wear them again in her lifetime. So buying them was purely wasteful. Although Qin Zhiyou always came back recently, providing a lot of living expenses, she still needed to save something up. She sighed a little, ¡°Of course, it was me.¡± What broke her heart was that she spent so much money on a bunch of clothes she couldn¡¯t actually wear. Now, Qin Zhiyou had a clue, yet he asked deliberately again, ¡°These clothes shouldn¡¯t be expensive, right?¡± He casually picked up a leopard-print piece, looking at the price, even gesturing nonchntly, ¡°Just a few thousand yuan.¡± Please remove the word ¡°just¡±. Back in the day, she had no idea about the cost of living. As a spoiled youngdy, she only knew how to spend money, having no concept of how hard it was to earn money. Her most typical business, from design to supervision, could take more than a month toplete, and she would only earn a few thousand yuan at the least. Qin Zhiyou turned to see her mildly indignant expression and knew that she had taken the bait. He purposely put on a calm face, ced the leopard-print piece back neatly, and said nonchntly, ¡°Put the clothes away.¡± Lu Weixi turned to look at him, his face as calm and undisturbed as always. Her legs carried her before the nearby sofa where she sat down. Qin Zhiyou, who had been with many women, probably had seen even more outrageous garments, she reckoned. But a hundred thousand really was arge sum for her at the moment. She looked at the pile of clothes on the bed, distressed, she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Can you reimburse me for these clothes?¡± Qin Zhiyou slightly lifted his head. His face remained as always, utterly unppable, even disying a hint of surprise, ¡°Why should I reimburse you? I¡¯m not the one wearing these clothes.¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi was furious, yes, he wasn¡¯t the one wearing the clothes, but they were bought to please him. ¡°Your mother wanted me to buy these..¡± Chapter 141 - 142: Offsetting (2) Chapter 141: Chapter 142: Offsetting (2) Trantor: 549690339 | ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for your mother, I wouldn¡¯t have spent this money.¡± Qin Zhiyou, with his legs crossed and hands spread out, seemed to be giving her a serious ounting, ¡°My mom only took you to buy clothes. Even if you didn¡¯t spend any money, she couldn¡¯t have forced you.¡± ¡°Come on, she¡¯s your mother and she asked, how could I refuse?¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded, leaning back in his chair, ¡°I¡¯m beingpletely logical. First of all, these clothes are for you to wear. Moreover, my mom didn¡¯t force you to pay. Even though it¡¯s a lot of money, it¡¯s your personal choice. You¡¯ve got no right to demand reimbursement from me. Otherwise, you should ask Ms. Yang and see if she¡¯s willing to foot the bill.¡± Lu Weixi was at a loss for words. She knew this wasn¡¯t right, but she didn¡¯t know how to argue back. She red at the pile of stuff on the bed, the more she looked at it, the angrier she got. She grabbed them and began to head towards the trash can. She¡¯d hardly taken two steps when a casual voice echoed, ¡°If you insist on me paying, I¡¯m not against it.¡± Lu Weixi stopped in her tracks. She turned back to see Qin Zhiyou sitting on the couch, toying with his fingers and not even looking at her. He wore an indifferent expression, ¡°How about this, I¡¯ll give you ten thousand each time you wear them.¡± Lu Weixi was a little stunned. For a moment, she couldn¡¯t make out what Qin Zhiyou truly meant. His tone was so casual, his expression so detached, he didn¡¯t even nce at her. His words could easily lead to misunderstanding. She put the clothes down and furrowed her brows, ¡°What do you mean?¡± Qin Zhiyou, still without looking up and leaning against the couch with his legs straightened, settled into a morefortable position, ¡°Don¡¯t get me wrong, I¡¯m not interested in you. I¡¯d rather reject my mother staying here long-term since it¡¯d mess up my ns.¡± He seemed sincere in that. If Yang Mogui¡¯s around, she would definitely make him return home. How could someone like Qin Zhiyou stand for that? ¡°Like I said before, we should pretend to be affectionate over the next two months to alleviate her worries sooner. The more affectionate we appear on the outside, the less you¡¯ve worn these clothes she bought specifically for me to see. She might check the room, you know, and if she opens the door and sees you never changed clothes, what is she going to think?¡± He did make sense, and Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t refute this. But the idea of her donning these clothes¡­ce, transparent, leopard print, it made her scalp tingle thinking about it. She instantly shook her head, ¡°How am I supposed to wear these clothes. These¡­ these undergarments¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou pursed his lips. He knew it would be hard to convince her to wear a sexy bra, but those revealing dresses on top could work. He purposefully frowned, a look of ¡°why are you so dumb¡± on his face, ¡°I¡¯m not telling you to wear all of them. asionally wear one of the outer garments at home just to appease my mom, don¡¯t wear the inner ones. It¡¯s not like she¡¯s going to strip your clothes off to see your underwear.¡± Lu Weixi slightly knitted her eyebrows. She felt like something was off¡­ Could it have been a trick by Qin Zhiyou? Was he tricking her into wearing these clothes? Sensing her resistance, Qin Zhiyou casually added, ¡°This isn¡¯t the first time I¡¯ve seen a woman in these clothes. Besides, I¡¯ve seen you without clothes countless times.. What¡¯s there to be shy about?¡± Chapter 142 - 143: Offsetting (3) Chapter 142: Chapter 143: Offsetting (3) Trantor: 549690339 When Qin Zhiyou saw that her brows were deeply furrowed, her face reflecting a struggle akin to an internal battle, he couldn¡¯t resist adding fuel to the fire, ¡°You better think carefully, my patience has its limits. If you still can¡¯t give me an answer after I¡¯ve taken a bath, don¡¯t expect me to foot the bill for these garments in the future. Each outfit costs ten thousand yuan, and just to appease my mother, I¡¯ve already spent a fortune.¡± After having said this, he adopted a nonchntly weary demeanor, his voice muted, ¡°I¡¯m off to shower, remember, you only have this much time to think it over.¡± With that, he strode to the bathroom and closed the door. Lu Weixi stood outside, her brows knitted as she looked at the closed bathroom door. After a while, she nced at the pile of clothes on the bed, her eyes reflecting the turmoil in her mind. She was hesitating, as was Qin Zhiyou in the bathroom. He had no idea how much of his previous words she had taken to heart, nor whether she would act ording to his ns. Even if she didn¡¯t wear the outfit, Mrs. Yang would still ask him toe back more often. However, even if she agreed, she wouldn¡¯t wear the clothes inside. Thinking about the leopard print and patterns, he found his body reacting involuntarily. Qin Zhiyou shook his head, casting away his mischievous thoughts, and quickly turned on the shower, adjusting the water temperature slightly lower. After his mind was cleared by the shower, he pushed the bathroom door open only to be greeted by her, already changed into a new outfit. The outfits she picked were neatly sorted, those revealing pieces undoubtedly hidden deep in the wardrobe, kept only to appease any potential inspections from Mrs. Yang. Out of the stack, she had picked the most conservative outfit. But even then, it was still a deep V-neck, reaching down to her chest. With every slight movement, the concealed parts would veer to peek out, adding a tantalizing air of mystery, making it even more appealing than a full reveal. Wearing it, she felt awkward. Qin Zhiyou gave her a casual nce, especially at the neckline, before abruptly shutting the bathroom door, looking totally indifferent. When Lu Weixi saw his reaction, she finally exhaled in relief. She was scared that Qin Zhiyou woulde over aggressively, which she could not ward off. His indifference now confirmed his earlier statement of beingfortable seeing women in such attire, seeing a wider world indeed had its perks. Unbeknownst to her, Qin Zhiyou stood behind the door of the bathroom, beneath his bathrobe¡­ Today was only the beginning, he had to control himself. The more he wanted to preserve his benefits, the more he needed to feign indifference. This way, he could continuously enjoy the sight of Lu Weixi changing her clothes and maybe even catch her wearing those enticing little numbers. After adjusting his emotions and waiting for his calm to return, he opened the bathroom door with an indifferent demeanor. To Lu Weixi, he appeared as innocent as if he¡¯d been purified, his gaze as pure as when seeing a puppy, stone, or tree. Far from approaching her with any intentions, even his gaze seemed as inconsequential as air. Seeing his reaction, Lu Weixi finally rxedpletely, no longer feeling coy or evasive. After all, a guy who started mixing with all kinds of women in nightclubs at the age of eighteen could hardly be unfamiliar with such a scene. She had overestimated her allure and underestimated his experiences.. Chapter 143 - 144: Offsetting (4) Chapter 143: Chapter 144: Offsetting (4) Trantor: 549690339 | It was now ten o¡¯clock at night. For Qin Zhiyou, who often worked until one or two in the morning, it was still early. On this first night, he had to appear measured, no matter how restless he was feeling, he had to keep calm. But sheer willpower couldn¡¯t do much good, and he couldn¡¯t go to the study; opening and closing doors would make too much noise. He could only turn on hisputer and get to work. At the same time, he asked Aunt Hao to bring up a cup of tea over the internal line. He specifically requested arge cup of strong and bitter raw Pu¡¯er tea, which could help cool down his ardor. Upon hearing that he wanted tea and that he had turned on hisputer, Lu Weixi realized he was preparing to get down to work. Trusting himpletely, she quietly cleaned up and started getting ready for bed in the background. As Aunt Hao arrived, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even nce at her, just reaching out to take the cup as she opened the door. As soon as he ced the cup on his desk, there was another knock; it was Mrs. Yang. Looking bewildered, Mrs. Yang asked, ¡°Why are you having Aunt Hao deliver things up here sote at night?¡± Fortunately, the tea cup brought by Aunt Hao had a lid, and Yang Mogui couldn¡¯t smell the fragrance of the tea, or else she would have grown even more suspicious. As she was wondering, Lu Weixi walked over, wearing her deep V-neck attire, ¡°Mom, do you need anything?¡± Yang Mogui nced at what she was wearing, instantly understood, said nothing more, but just left a word, ¡°It¡¯ste. Don¡¯t have things delivered up and down in the middle of the night. It disturbs people¡¯s sleep.¡± Lu Weixi sighed in relief and looked at herself. Indeed, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s advice was correct. Thankfully she wore that attire, which spared aplicated exnation. Qin Zhiyou was relieved initially, but seeing Lu Weixi narrowly dodge the bullet, he felt somewhat aggravated. He coldly told her, ¡°I have work to do, don¡¯t disturb me,¡± and without giving her another look, he turned and went back to his desk, turning on hisputer. The next day. Lu Weixi had no idea when he went to bed, neither did she know when he left. When she woke up, the bed was empty again. If not for his presence in the roomst night, she would have doubted whether Qin Zhiyou ever got into bed. His side of the bed was neatly arranged as if it hadn¡¯t been used at all. She usually woke up at this hour to go to work, but it was needless to say that Mrs. Yang Mogui would not get up so early. The worst part was that she had left her car at thepany when she returned home with Mrs. Yang the day before. If not for secretary Wang who drove back to get some documents and gave her a lift on the way, she didn¡¯t know whose car she should take to work. When she arrived at thepany, as expected, her car had a ticket on it. She had gone through so much trouble just to win that outfit and the ten thousand yuan treatment from Qin Zhiyoust night, and now this two hundred yuan fine was probably going to be her responsibility. Due to her leave of absence yesterday, a pile of work awaited her ¨C site visits, client meetings, she was so busy she couldn¡¯t even leave until half past eight. It was Xiaochen who persuaded her to finally, if reluctantly, get up. It wasn¡¯t really her workload that kept her at the office, she just didn¡¯t feel right about going home to face Mrs. Yang and him. Driving home and parking the car, she checked left and right like a thief. Aunt Hao replied, ¡°Young Madam, thedy of the house is not at home.¡± Almost cheering, she heard the sound of a car engine right behind her. PS: The lucky winnerst night was ¡°Heart¡¯s Desire¡±. Please pick up your prize of 666 book coins with your winning screenshot. To enter for tomorrow¡¯s draw, leave 3 rmendation votes, 3 book reviews, and ament after this chapter. Also, if you¡¯ve left three or more votes and three book reviews consecutively for 30 days, you can join our group and get 2333 book coins. Starting from today, we¡¯ll look back over the voting records of the past month. If you meet the conditions, you can join the group with a screenshot of your voting record.. Chapter 144 - 145: To Return or Not to Return (1) Chapter 144: Chapter 145: To Return or Not to Return (1) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi turned her head, indeed seeing a white Porsche parked at the front door, afterwards, Yang Mogui descended from the backseat of the car. Walking tall and alone at the front, her bodyguard parked the car and followed her, holding a series of packagesrge and small. Yang Mogui walked to the door, seeing Lu Weixi waiting for her there, still in the clothes she hade home in, clearly having just returned. She furrowed her brow: ¡°You just got back?¡± You¡¯re the one who¡¯se back eventer, aren¡¯t you? Lu Weixi nodded, but before she could greet her, Yang Mogui ignored her, looking directly at Aunt Hao: ¡°Where¡¯s my son? Hasn¡¯t hee back yet?¡± Aunt Hao replied: ¡°Secretary Wang called earlier, the young master is too busy with work today, he won¡¯t be back.¡± Lu Weixi breathed a small sigh of relief, which exins why Yang Mogui wasn¡¯t pressuring her. On the other side, Yang Mogui frowned and turned to look at Lu Weixi: ¡°Call Zhiyou.¡± ¡°Mom,¡± Lu Weixi said quickly, ¡°Zhiyou is busy with work, he doesn¡¯t like to be disturbed. Besides, didn¡¯t Secretary Wang just say he isn¡¯ting home?¡± ¡°When I tell you to call, you call, no more questions.¡± With Yang Mogul¡¯s high-pressure tactics, there was nothing Lu Weixi could do. She thought about it, fearing that if she called Qin Zhiyou directly, he would be unhappy, he disliked her controlling ways the most. He had been so angry when she had merely mentioned STAR in passingst time. As a result, she eventually decided to call Secretary Wang instead. While making the call, she followed Yang Mogui into the hall. Yang Mogui changed her shoes, handed her coat to Aunt Hao, and sat on the sofa. Lu Weixi stood to one side. To show that she had made a call, she put it on speaker. The phone soon connected with a ¡°beep beep¡±, but temporarily no one answered. Hanhai Group¡¯s conference room. The conference room was silent. Qin Zhiyou was pressuring a group of executives, demanding theyplete their work before the meeting at two o¡¯clock the next afternoon. Upon entering the conference room, all the executives were forced to silence or turn off their phones. If they needed to make a call, they¡¯d have to step out of the room when they were using the restroom. The conference room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop, just as Secretary Wang¡¯s phone vibrated. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s thin lip tightened, and a disappointed re was reflected in his eye, as if he were ming Secretary Wang for the noise. Upon seeing the name shing on his phone, Secretary Wang knew right away, and immediately said, ¡°Mr. Qin, it¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°What ¡®it¡¯s?¡¯ I set my phone to do not disturb, and yet your phone is still vibrating. Do you want to report to the Africa project department?¡± Secretary Wang promptly shrunk, ¡°I was wrong¡±. He instantly hung up the phone, and then promptly set it to do not disturb. On the other end, Lu Weixi¡¯s call was disconnected, she looked helplessly towards Yang Mogui: ¡°Mom, it seems he really is busy.¡± Mrs. Yang gave her a sidelong nce, what kind of daughter-inw was she, her call had been hung up. She took out her own phone to call Qin Zhiyou, but he didn¡¯t answer for a while. She coughed: ¡°I¡¯m going to rest. Remember to take the Chinese medicine I cooked yesterday. You muste home early tomorrow. Also, you should care more about him. Having your call to your husband hung up, my son must really dislike you.¡± Lu Weixi did not argue, she watched Mrs. Yang go back to her room, after a slight pause, she also returned to her room. It¡¯s better when Qin Zhiyou isn¡¯t here, when he was, Ms. Yang kept trying to get the two of them to bond. Eleven o¡¯clock. Qin Zhiyou gave them a ten-minute break, the executives scattered for some fresh air, and he asked Secretary Wang to brew a cup of coffee.. After a sip, he casually asked: ¡°Who just called you?¡± Chapter 145 - 146: To Return or Not to Return (2) Chapter 145: Chapter 146: To Return or Not to Return (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Secretary Wang promptly responded, ¡°It¡¯s from the Young Madam.¡± Qin Zhiyou had been leisurely lounging on his swivel chair, fingers picking at the button on his shirt cor. Upon hearing the sentence, he immediately sat up, a hint of sharpness appearing in his eyes, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say so earlier?¡± Secretary Wang looked wronged, ¡°I wanted to say, but didn¡¯t you stop me?¡± Qin Zhiyou ignored his exnation, pursed his lips and checked his phone again. Other than a call from his mother, there was no other message from her. He asked, ¡°Did she send you any other messages?¡± Secretary Wang shook his head, ¡°No.¡± Qin Zhiyou lightly tapped his fingers on the table, and without much hesitation, stood up and grabbed his coat. As he buttoned it up and walked out, the executives were startled seeing him abruptly heading towards the door, signalling the end of their break time. With an impassive look, Qin Zhiyou said, ¡°In your capacity, it¡¯s a waste of time to keep you here any longer. My demands were made clear during the meeting. By twelve noon tomorrow, I need to see the results, or else there will be no year-end bonuses for any of you. Now, do as you please, you can also leave.¡± Having said that, he left the executives behind and walked out. Downstairs, Qin Zhiyou sat in his car, clutching his phone. His gaze shifted several times, contemting whether to make a call. Realizing theteness of the hour and considering her light sleep, he figured a call would surely wake her up. He fiddled with his phone for a while before he finally put it back in his pocket, tilting his head slightly, ¡°Drive faster. I want to get home and sleep.¡± Secretary Wang murmured, ¡°I¡¯m already driving as fast as I can. Going any faster would mean speeding.¡± He saw Qin Zhiyou¡¯s unsatisfied expression in the rear-view mirror, his lips pressed together in dissatisfaction and his head slightly lowered. Without saying another word, he just focused on driving. West Mountain Vi. Lu Weixi had managed to sort through all of the work that had piled up from yesterday, busy until eleven o¡¯clock. After closing herputer and washing up, shezily did her skincare routine and prepared for rest. Fortunately, Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯ting home and Yang Mogui wasn¡¯t pushing her to do this and that. Just as she turned off the light, the sound of car engine rumbled outside, sending a jolt through her temples. She got up and looked outside the window, indeed she saw an exhausted looking Qin Zhiyou alighting from the car. Didn¡¯t he say he wasn¡¯ting back? Plus, he didn¡¯t pick up any of her calls, what was going on? Before she got a chance to go out and inquire, someone beat her to it, it was Yang Mogui. Even before Yang Mogui had a chance to say something, Qin Zhiyou preemptively furrowed his brows, ¡°Mom, did you need me urgently?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I look for you without an emergency?¡± His tone was too harsh, and it provoked Yang Mogui¡¯s sense of elder dignity and made her a bit unhappy. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m working, and I have an important meeting tomorrow. Didn¡¯t I already say I wasn¡¯ting home?¡± Qin Zhiyou changed his shoes and walked in, ¡°Or you can go y a round with my aunts and uncles, and if you win, I can skip work tomorrow.¡± Upon hearing about her siblings, Yang Mogui stopped speaking, but she was still a bit unhappy inside, ¡°Isn¡¯t all of this for your own good? Mixing work with rest helps you work better. I only have you as a son, what if you copse from exhaustion¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t pay any attention to her nagging, heading straight upstairs.. As he opened the door, Lu Weixi, dressed in her sleepwear, was at the doorway, ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± Chapter 146 - 147: To Return or Not to Return (3) Chapter 146: Chapter 147: To Return or Not to Return (3) Trantor: 549690339 | ¡°Hmm.¡± Qin Zhiyou nced at her indifferently. When he wasn¡¯t at home, she definitely wouldn¡¯t be wearing the clothes that Mrs. Yang bought for her. His gaze shifted downwards to see her getting out of bed barefoot, instantly furrowing his brows. ¡°What, don¡¯t want to see me? Go back to bed.¡± His tone was slightly annoyed, evidently suppressing anger. Lu Weixi returned to the bed, pulled up the covers and sat on the edge. After some thought, she got up to prepare his change of clothes and towel. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t acknowledge her, removing his coat and heading directly for the bathroom. He emerged after a short shower, sitting on the bed with his back turned to her. After drying himself and changing into his pajamas, he turned off the lights, pulled back the covers and slipped in. The room quickly reverted back to silence. Lu Weixi wasying on the bed staring at the crystal chandelier on the ceiling, wanting to speak with him but couldn¡¯t find a way to start the conversation. She had a client meeting the next morning and tasks in the afternoon. It was gettingte, and she sincerely hoped that no more issues would arise. Qin Zhiyou was lying right next to her, quiet for now. The steam from his recent shower mixed with his body heat and the scent of his shower gel flowed into her nose. She didn¡¯t dare move, fearing that any movement would provoke him. Lu Weixi was already nervously wound up and couldn¡¯t fall asleep. After staying motionless for a while, she felt difort in her arm and legs. There wasn¡¯t a single part of her that felt rxed, and after what felt like an eternity, she figured Qin Zhiyou must be asleep by now. She carefully adjusted her arm, straightened her leg, and was just about to roll over when she heard a rustling sound. Lu Weixi, with her body at a forty-five-degree angle, froze in mid-air upon hearing the noise, like she had been struck by a paralyzing spell. She didn¡¯t move, but Qin Zhiyou did. He turned his back to her, took arge portion of the covers and went back to sleep. Lu Weixi held her unusual posture for a while longer and only rxed after hearing no movement from behind. But once she rxed, she realized that most of the nket on her side had been rolled away. Although summer was nearly here, having the covers too loose might cause a cold. In order to cover herself, she had to move a little closer to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side. Given a choice between waking him up and catching a cold, Lu Weixi hesitated briefly before deciding to avoid thetter. She had to slowly inch backward like a snail, trying her best not to make any noise, wishing only for more of the covers. However, Just before she reached Qin Zhiyou, still a few centimeters away, the man behind her suddenly turned around and bluntly asked, ¡°Lu Weixi, what are you doing?¡± He was truly awake now, leaving Lu Weixi confused: ¡°Nothing, I was just¡­¡± Although Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice was a little hoarse, she could still hear the anger and annoyance. ¡°You¡¯re doing this on purpose, aren¡¯t you? You¡¯re not letting me sleep, do you realize how noisy you are?¡± She had been very gentle in her movements and didn¡¯t touch him, how did he wake up? Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice, blunt and cold, rang in her ears, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to sleep, go to the next room. I have an important meeting tomorrow. It was already annoying enough to rush back tonight.¡± Lu Weixi immediately stopped moving, settling back tly onto the bed and dering, ¡°Going to sleep.¡± However, the man beside her reached out his arm, pulled her into his embrace and locked her arms and legs in ce.. Chapter 147 - 148: To Return or Not to Return (4) Chapter 147: Chapter 148: To Return or Not to Return (4) Trantor: 549690339 As Lu Weixi was about to resist, the man beside her grumbled disdainfully in his throat: ¡°To stop you from moving around so much, it¡¯s keeping me awake. Okay, go to sleep.¡± Even though he was holding her and it was slightly ufortable for her, perhaps his body was warm, and though he was wrapping her, he neverpletely immobilized her, as she could still adjust her position. Maybe because it was alreadyte and her usual sleeping time. Anyway, it was a bit awkward, but leaning on his arm and her back against his chest, she quickly fell asleep. The next day. When Lu Weixi woke up, the bed next to her was once again empty. She was used to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s morning disappearances and didn¡¯t think too much of it. She washed up, packed her bag, and walked downstairs, ¡°Aunt Hao, I don¡¯t want breakfast¡­¡± Before she could even finish the word ¡°want¡±, she saw Qin Zhiyou and Aunt Hao turning their heads towards her. Qin Zhiyou nced at her once and then turned away, uninterested, and sipped his soup. Aunt Hao said: ¡°Young Madam, thedy of the house instructedst night that you must drink this soup made for you this morning. She said you¡¯re too thin and weak, and need to boost your body.¡± There¡¯s no way Mrs. Yang was awake at this time. But just because she can¡¯t get up doesn¡¯t mean she can¡¯t give orders. As Qin Zhiyou was there, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t dare to disregard the order, so both sat in the dining room in silence, having breakfast. After finishing his meal first, Qin Zhiyou elegantly wiped his mouth with a napkin, drank tea to cleanse his mouth, and then said, ¡°I will be very busy for the next few days. If I don¡¯t ask Secretary Wang to call back in the evening, it means I won¡¯t be home, so don¡¯t cook my dinner.¡± Though these words were directed to Aunt Hao, Lu Weixi, who was drinking soup, knew that they were actually meant for her. She figured he was upset because she had called himst night. She didn¡¯t say anything and just kept drinking her soup. Even after Qin Zhiyou finished eating, he remained sitting in the dining room, one hand resting on the dining table, the other idly scrolling through his phone. It was not until Lu Weixi finished eating, cleansed her mouth and got up, that the car outside started roaring ¨C it was Secretary Wang. Only then did Qin Zhiyou slowly stand up, his face calm. As Lu Weixi walked to his side, he nudged her with his body, causing her to stagger a few steps aside. Qin Zhiyou turned around, held her by the elbow, and said ndly, ¡°You can¡¯t even walk properly. Can¡¯t help but think you¡¯re doing this on purpose for me to hold you.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t bother to argue with him, she walked to the garage and started the car. Meanwhile, Qin Zhiyou also got into a car, deliberately blocking the driveway, and only left after turning the car around roughly. In the car, Qin Zhiyou was flipping through his phone in one hand and rested the other on his knee, his fingers moving up and down. Secretary Wang had been reporting to him for a while now, and he hadn¡¯t said a single word. After a long while, Qin Zhiyou suddenly asked, ¡°Does the Young Madam contact you often?¡± It took Secretary Wang quite a while to recall the phone callst night from Lu Weixi. No wonder he had arrived early this morning, but Qin Zhiyou had asked him not to enter themunity too early and to wait for his orders before driving to the front door. So, he had wanted to leave with the Young Madam. Desperate to survive, he responded: ¡°Almost never.¡± After answering, he sneakily watched Qin Zhiyou in the rear-view mirror. The more he answered, the deeper Qin Zhiyou furrowed his brow, seeming even more unhappy. Secretary Wang immediately shrank into himself, making himself as unnoticeable as a speck of dust to avoid getting involved. However, on this end, Lu Weixi also ran into trouble at work. PS: The lucky readerst night was ¡°Kaibao is mine¡±, please provide a screenshot of your winnings to im 666 book coins. Vote for 3 rmendations, add 3 bookments, leave ament in this chapter to enter. Thepetition continues tomorrow- Remember,menting in this chapter alone won¡¯t work, you must also vote for three rmendations and give three bookments.. Chapter 148 - 149 Breach of Contract (1) Chapter 148: Chapter 149 Breach of Contract (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Saying it¡¯s a hassle isn¡¯t exactly right. A new client from yesterday decided on her design, and this morning she had arranged to go to the client¡¯s room. The client is a man in his thirties, not very demanding, but quite generous with payment. The only thing is, every time he looked at her, there was always a sleazy vibe in his eyes, as if he was trying to take advantage of her. Ever since Lu Weixi joined the workforce, she encountered all kinds of characters, including many men who¡¯d look at her with special intentions. As long as they didn¡¯t act upon them like Manager Liu, she managed to shrug them off with a smile. This man chose high-end residential quarters, a duplex for a hundred thousand per square meter. He kept bragging about his sess, but he alsoined about the troubles of the affluent, such as the absence of a confidant. Then asked Lu Weixi subtly if she was single. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t answer any of his personal questions. Xiaochen, who couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, blurted, ¡°Weixi is pursued by many, for instance, the one who drives a Mercedes.¡± Lu Weixi was stunned. Quite a few people in her circle drove a Mercedes, but the one Xiaochen probably knew was¡ªQin Zhiyou. Could she have seen Zhiyou picking her up when her grandfather was ill? Just as she puzzled over it, Xiaochen looked at her with a knowing gaze, ¡°It¡¯s the one who dresses in white, with a surname Qin or Wang or something. Also a doctor, quite a handsome one.¡± Lu Weixi immediately realized she had mistaken Secretary Wang for Qin Zhiyou and even believed Secretary Wang was pursuing her. As for Zhao Zihuan, it¡¯s a non-starter. She didn¡¯t want to start a debate about this in front of the male client and simply replied, ¡°I will tell you more when we get back.¡± She then directly asked the client, ¡°Do you have any other requirements for the design? If you don¡¯t, I can list down your ideas, make the design drawings as soon as possible. It usually takes seven business days toplete the drawings.¡± The male client quickly responded, ¡°I do have some ideas, but I can¡¯t think of them off the top of my head. It¡¯s now lunchtime, it¡¯s been a long morning, how about we go somewhere to chat over lunch?¡± Lu Weixi immediately shook her head, ¡°That¡¯s okay, just let us know your thoughts on WeChat. All the designs can be modified before thepletion of the project.¡± With that said, she turned to Xiaochen and instructed, ¡°Let¡¯s pack up.¡± Xiaochen cheerfully agreed, quickly packed her stuff and slung her bag over her shoulder. She looked at Lu Weixi earnestly and said, ¡°Lu, let¡¯s go.¡± Lu Weixi nodded slightly, ¡°We¡¯ll be in touch.¡± The two basically ignored the client and took the elevator downstairs. The man chased after them to the lobby and tugged at Lu Weixi¡¯s arm. Just as she was about to shake him off, a woman sprang out from nowhere, swinging her bag at the man¡± ¡°Good for you, Wei Jui. I knew you were up to no good when you left the house. Be caught with a vixen, huh?¡± After a few hits, the woman lowered her bag, looked at Lu Weixi in astonishment, ¡°Weixi?¡± Inside a nearby cafe, the man had already left, leaving the woman, Huang Caiwei, who seemed rather pleased talking to Lu Weixi, ¡°We haven¡¯t seen each other in a while, right? Ever since I went abroad during my sophomore year.¡± Lu Weixi chuckled and sipped her coffee, Huang Caiweiughed, ¡°It seems I¡¯m running into old acquaintances more frequently. Just a month ago, I bumped into Cai Yiren too..¡± Chapter 149 - 150 Breach of Contract (2) Chapter 149: Chapter 150 Breach of Contract (2) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi¡¯s coffee cup was brought up to his lips abruptly paused for a moment. A beatter, she sipped it slowly: ¡°Oh, really?¡± Huang Caiwei smiled, ¡°Yes, I still remember you had the best rtionship with her back then. Every time I saw her, I knew you must be nearby. I remember that she was timid, very gentle back then, she didn¡¯t dare to protest when bullied, you always defended her. But now, it seems like both of your personalities have changedpletely.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s expression remained unaffected, and she did not respond to Huang¡¯s remark. Next to her, Xiaochen was busy eating spaghetti, eating so fast that he almost choked. She pushed the lemon water towards him, and Xiaochen quickly took a sip before continuing to eat. Huang Caiwei continued, ¡°At an international conference in Melbourne a month ago, I saw Cai Yiren. She¡¯s so different now, full of confidence, and she looked radiant as she gave a presentation in her white dress. After the conference, I found out she is now the manager of their subsidiary in South Australia. Although she is not the top leader, it¡¯s quite impressive considering her age.¡± Lu Weixi bowed her head slightly. Of course, she advanced quickly since Bai Changyou¡¯spany is in Australia, and working in her family business would naturally secure her a good position. It seems like Bai Changyou really put the effort into cultivating his step-daughter, even paving her path for promotion. If it were not for the fact that Bai Changyou and Cai¡¯s mother were not acquainted in the past, she would definitely suspect that Cai Yiren might be her half-sister. As for confidence, that will naturallye with more participation in events. Huang Caiwei then asked, ¡°So, Weixi, are you working as a designer now? How¡­?¡± She nced at Xiaochen, who was still eating, had something in her throat that she was too ufortable to say, but Lu Weixi knew. She was once the rich Miss Bai, how could she end up in a small Lulu design institute as an ordinary designer? Looking at Huang Caiwei¡¯s expression, she was probably not too familiar with her old feud with Cai Yiren. That makes sense. She went abroad in her second year of high school, first to Australia, andter reportedly to South America. She has been abroad for almost ten years, and she has long lost contact with her old friends. As for her past rtionship with Qin Zhigu, intertwined with her and Cai Yiren¡¯s, she did not want to mention it at all. But her rtionship with Huang Caiwei was merely as ordinary ssmates, after this deal, there was probably no need for further contact. Sheughed and pulled out her phone, deleted her husband¡¯s phone number and WeChat in front of her: ¡°Caiwei, since this deal is with your family, I¡¯ll contact you directly after this. If you have any needs, just let me know directly.¡± Seeing her so decisive, Huang Caiwei didn¡¯t have any suspicions. Even though her husband was adies¡¯ man, whoever he flirted with, it would never be Lu Weixi. Lu Weixi was very confident back then, the lineup of boys chasing her could stretch from the ssroom door to the school gate; she was a precious little princess. With a rich family and great looks, working at Lulu now, perhaps her parents wanted her to gain some experience? The two chatted idly for a while longer before asking for the bill and leaving. When it was time to part ways, Huang Caiwei adds with a smile, ¡°Oh, right, when I was leaving Cai Yiren, she asked about you. She even mentioned that she might be returning to the country soon..¡± Chapter 150 - 151 Breach of Contract (3) Chapter 150: Chapter 151 Breach of Contract (3) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi paused slightly. Although she suspected she might encounter Cai Yiren when she found out that Qin Zhigu was back, their back to back return suggested they might indeed be together. She simplyughed in response. ¡°Good. If she returns, I will certainly treat her well.¡± Herughter was so warm, just like the spring sunshine, it dazzled one¡¯s eyes. However, on the way back, Xiaochen, sitting at the co-pilot seat, asked her, ¡°Lu, don¡¯t mistake my intentions, but can I ask you something?¡± While steering the wheel, Lu Weixi simply asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± After pondering, Xiaochen asked, ¡°Do you hold a grudge against that Yiren girl?¡± As the traffic light changed from yellow to red, Lu Weixi hit the brakes abruptly and turned to look at Xiaochen, ¡°Why would you ask that?¡± Xiaochen scratched his head, finally saying, ¡°I¡¯m not sure. Although you seem calm, for a moment, your eyes were scary. Did she do something to upset you?¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t answer, but as the light changed again, she pressed on the gas, ¡°That¡¯s not your business. And, for the record, I have no intimate rtionship with Mr. Wang, the man who drives a Mercedes. Please don¡¯t spread rumors. As for Dr. Zhao, we are clear as well, so stop the gossip.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± Lu Weixi disregarded him, ¡°There¡¯s no ¡®but¡¯. Remember, our industry values reputation most. If you keep saying that many men chase after me, then clients like the one today and Manager Liu from before wille smelling the scent.¡± Upon hearing that, Xiaochen surrendered to Lu Weixi¡¯s pressure. The two drove back to thepany to handle an afternoon task: apanying a client to select kitchenware and building materials. The client was a cement factory owner¡¯s wife who was buying a mansion. The woman, in her forties and slightly overweight, was all uncovered pitch as she described how young girls shamelessly throw themselves at her husband andmented on corrupt business practices. Lu Weixi listened with indifference, understanding that this woman was talking for her benefit. Adhering to the service industry belief that the customer is always right, she couldn¡¯t bother to argue with her. Still, since she was so knowledgeable, there was no need to haggle over the prices of the materials for her. However, while at one of the sofa stores, the woman, who had been carrying herself with pride, suddenly appeared crestfallen. She sprung up from the sofa, almost rabbit-like, and approached two young women who had just entered the store, ¡°Miss Qin, long time no see. My husband is the owner of a cement factory. We met you and your mother at a dinner party half a year ago.¡± Seeing the direction the woman had left, Lu Weixi lifted her gaze to two fashionable, tall, and slender young women entering. One of them was Yu Sixing¡¯s sister, Yu Sihua. And the woman holding her hand was none other than Qin Zhimei, whom she had had a dispute with in the Qin household just a few days ago. Qin Zhimei seemed to ignore the middle-aged woman¡¯s fawningpletely. However, as she noticed Lu Weixi standing behind them, her eyes instantly sharpened.. Chapter 151 - 152 Breach of Contract (4) Chapter 151: Chapter 152 Breach of Contract (4) Trantor: 549690339 The middle-aged woman was just the wife of a minor cement factory director, asionally coborating with Hanhai. Naturally, Qin Zhimei wouldn¡¯t recall her. However, she could tell that this middle-aged woman, showing up with Lu Weixi, must be rted to her somehow. Qin Zhimei stood her ground, slightly tilting her chin towards Lu Weixi¡¯s direction, ¡°How did you meet her?¡± The middle-aged woman turned her head to nce at Lu Weixi, then at Qin Zhimei who obviously didn¡¯t like Lu Weixi very much. Even just to please her, she would badmouth Lu Weixi, ¡°Oh, her. She is the designer my husband hired for our new house. She is so young and inexperienced, I wonder what methods she used to make my husband happy and score this deal.¡± Yu Sihua chuckled at the woman¡¯s words. Did she even know who Lu Weixi was? Dare to insinuate Lu Weixi used unconventional means to seduce a mere cement factory director! Over there, Lu Weixi was unperturbed, it was Xiaochen who looked incensed. She now understood why Lu Weixi was so concerned about people gossiping about her personal life. The current workce was too unfriendly to women, especially beautiful women. Even if you won contracts by skill, you would still be subjected to gossip behind your back. However the individual is a client. The team from Lu already upset Liu Yiyi before, they were fined thirty thousand and the boss gave them a warning. Even though she was angry, she couldn¡¯t afford to cause a scene. While they were all talking, a staff from the store served water to each of them. Qin Zhimei, with her high spirits, naturally wouldn¡¯t ept. Yu Sihua also didn¡¯t take it. Seeing them refusing, the director¡¯s wife didn¡¯t think it was proper to ept it either, even though she was thirsty. Over there, Lu Weixi had no such qualms; she took the water and even said, ¡°Thank you.¡± Qin Zhimei was here to apany Yu Sihua today. Yu Sihua was getting married soon. Her fiancee had bought a house that had not been decorated, so they came to take a look. Qin Zhimei would not please anyone, except for the Yu Family¡ªfor Sixing¡¯s sake. Within Qin Zhimei¡¯s narrow and arrogant eyes, there was a touch of sarcastic provocation. She looked Lu Weixi up and down, and finally left her with a sentence, ¡°Since she is serving you, you can fire her.¡± Forget about pleasing Qin Zhimei, the middle-aged woman didn¡¯t even want such a beautiful designering near her husband. Hearing this, her response was quick, ¡°I have long had my doubts about her. I¡¯ll dismiss her now.¡± She quickly dialed thepany, requesting to cancel the contract. Lu Weixi responded indifferently, ¡°Fine with me. There¡¯s a cancetion fee of thirty percent, remittance within three working days, an additional five percent overdue fee.¡± This vi decor contract would award her a hundred thousand, and she could pocket thirty thousand from the cancetion. She only guided them around a furniture mall for a bit and would get thirty thousand in return. She wished she could have more of such blessings of wealth. As expected, when the topic shifted to money, the middle-aged woman couldn¡¯t sit still. She came over and stood directly in their way, ¡°Why are you taking my money?¡± Since the contract was no longer being fulfilled, Lu Weixi naturally would not need to be courteous, ¡°Are you blind? Can¡¯t you read the contract? Bring any dissatisfactions to yourwyer. It has nothing to do with me.¡± As she said this, it seemed like something suddenly urred to her. She twisted her high heels and casually turned her head, ¡°I almost forgot something.¡± Then, in the next second, the water in the disposable stic cup she was holding was sshed right onto Qin Zhimei¡¯s face! PS: Last night¡¯s lucky reader was ¡°Dazzling Beauty¡±. Please bring your winning screenshot to get 666 book coins.. Cast 3 rmendation votes, add three book reviews,ment in this chapter to register, more toe tomorrow- Chapter 152 - 153: Complicated Feelings (1) Chapter 152: Chapter 153: Complicated Feelings (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Just a moment ago, Qin Zhimei was standing there, reveling in her triumph over Lu Weixi¡¯s ruined business deal. But then, the next second, a pail of cold water was sshed unexpectedly over her head. Qin Zhimei always dressed meticulously before going out. Skin care and makeup were just standard procedure for her, and she even had a professional hairstylist from her family to fix her hair. Lu Weixi¡¯s bucket of water ruined her makeup instantly, and her artificially curled bangs fell t. Her eye makeup was not water-resistant, and as a result, the dark eyeliner smeared down her face alongside the water droplets. It was an utterly embarrassing mess. This time, even Yu Sihua, who was standing next to Qin Zhimei, was caught in the crossfire and got sshed with water droplets. She nced at Qin Zhimei and then at Lu Weixi, taking a step back in silence. She decided not to get involved in the feud between her sister-inw and her husband¡¯s sister. ¡°So, feeling awake yet?¡± Lu Weixi said, giving her a nce and speaking slowly. The rivalry between her and Qin Zhimei did not start after she married Qin Zhiyou. From the moment she set foot in the Qin Family¡¯s mansion, Qin Zhimei had exhibited a subtle antagonism towards her. They were of the same age and even ssmates, which madeparisons between them inevitable. Although Qin Zhimei was a member of the Qin family, she judged that everything about her ¨C her looks, the academics, or capabilities, fell miserably short whenpared to Lu Weixi. The fact which made it even worse was that the Qin¡¯s grandfather was extremely fond of Lu Weixi, a preference that didn¡¯t change even after she broke up with Qin Zhisu and married Qin Zhiyou. How could Qin Zhimei possibly ept this? The moment Lu Weixi started dating Qin Zhiyou, Qin Zhimei¡¯s attacks became unescapably frequent and aggressive. ¡°Lu, Wei, Xi!¡± Qin Zhimei screamed. She had been treated like a princess all her life. Her parents had never dared to hit her or speak to her harshly. But now, Lu Weixi dared to ssh a bucket of water right on her face! Lu Weixi, with her calm, impassive expression, shook her head at Qin Zhimei¡¯s raging outburst. ¡°Still not awake, I see.¡± Then she turned to Xiaochen, ¡°Are you still thirsty?¡± Xiaochen gave a puzzled twirl of his head. At that moment, Lu Weixi took the ss from her hands and with a swift toss, the contents of the ss hit squarely onto Qin Zhimei¡¯s face, again! Qin Zhimei¡¯s exquisite makeup was absolutely ruined. Her colorful makeup scattered across her face ¡ª eyeshadow, eyeliner, blush, lipstick, everything was a mess, looking like a sprawling palette of colors. The false eyshes were about to drop off and her beautifully styled wavy hair hung in wet clumps after being soaked by the two water sshes. Her silk dress also clung wrinkly to her body. ¡°Lu Weixi!¡± Qin Zhimei was fuming with rage, all prepared to pay her back. She took an aggressive step forward, but there was water on the ground, her high heels slipped, and with a ¡°whooping¡± sound, she fell to the ground, spraining her ankle, and just ended up in a split. Moreover, her dress got torn in all the ruckus. Lu Weixi looked down at her from a high position, then strolled casually in her high heels to face her. ¡°Looks like you¡¯re finally wide awake now.¡± Qin Zhimei¡¯s embarrassing fall was a pitiful sight. Her legs were throbbing with pain. Just as she was about to say something, she drew in a breath through her teeth in pain. Seeing that Qin Zhimei was about tosh out again, Lu Weixi decided to strike first. She threw the two stic cups she had in her hand at Qin Zhimei. Then with a flick of her chin and an indifferent expression, she warned, ¡°Next time you¡¯re out of your senses, stay at home. If you run into me, remember, I am not your mother. I won¡¯t put up with your bad behavior. For each time I see you, I¡¯ll sort you out once..¡± Chapter 153 - 154: Complicated Feelings (2) Chapter 153: Chapter 154: Complicated Feelings (2) Trantor: 549690339 After those words, she looked calmly at Xiaochen, then spun her high heels around, and headed directly to the elevator. Xiaochen reacted in an instant, following her immediately. Yu Sihua and the middle-aged woman were stunned for several seconds, quickly helping Qin Zhimei to her feet. As they turned back, Lu Weixi and Xiaochen had already left the store and arrived at the elevator. Qin Zhimei stubbornly got up, ¡°You stop right there! Hiss ¡± Lu Weixi perfectly timed her entrance to the elevator, and just before the doors closed, she waved goodbye to them with a smile. As soon as the elevator doors closed, the smile disappeared from Lu Weixi¡¯s face. She was in a bad mood today, and it was all because Qin Zhimei had unfortunately crossed her path. Xiaochen waspletely in awe, ¡°Lu, you¡¯re amazing!¡± As for that idiot, if not for the fact they were in the service industry and had to maintain a good image with customers, she would have pped her already. Still, she was worried, ¡°Lu, what if the female customerins about you?¡± ¡°No problem, she was the one who called to cancel the order first,¡± Lu Weixi responded. Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t just reckless and impulsive. She only acted after watching the middle-aged woman personally make the call andplete the cancetion procedure. If the middle-aged woman didin, Lu Weixi would only lose a little, but the main responsibility was no longer on her. Even if her boss was angry, she wouldn¡¯t have to pay. She would still get the cancetion penalty fee ording to the contract. Xiaochen¡¯s worry lingered, ¡°But I see that Ms. Qin, the one you sshed water on, seems to have powerful connections. What if she targets you¡­¡± Lu Weixi seemed nonchnt, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, your boss Lu will shoulder anything thates.¡± Thest thing she was afraid of was Qin Zhimei. Qin Zhimei was so humiliated by her that she would never utter a word about it, too embarrassing! If Qin Zhimei dared to retaliate, Lu Weixi wouldn¡¯t be afraid. She was Qin Zhimei¡¯s proper sister-inw. If anything serious happened, Qin Zhimei would lose face as well. Of course, although Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t afraid of trouble, she was still very upset because of Cai Yiren and Qin Zhimei¡¯s incident. She had not fully recovered even by the time she returned home in the evening. Lu Weixi drove onto the highway, but her mind wasn¡¯t focused. When she passed a rest stop, she decided to simply pull over. While she couldn¡¯t have much coffee since she was taking herbal medicine, if she didn¡¯t clear her head soon, she was going to implode. On paper, her current status was as Simon White¡¯s wife in name only and mid-level designer at Lulu Design Studio. This was nothingpared to Qin Zhisu or Bai Changyou. Even Cai Yiren was currently a regional deputy. And Qin Zhimei had Qin Weijia behind her. If she wanted to win against them, she had to be a famous designer, like Simon White, earning international renown. Only then could she stand tall in front of them. So, she must get her hands on Boss Liao¡¯s order, no matter what it takes. After finishing her coffee, she tossed the empty can into the trash and drove home. Just likest night, Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯te back. Afterst night¡¯s events, Yang Mogui didn¡¯t feel right about calling Qin Zhiyou either. As she was about to have dinner, a car engine sound suddenly came from outside. Lu Weixi, holding her chopsticks, paused as she was about to pick up some food.. She was surprised ¨C didn¡¯t Qin Zhiyou emphasize at breakfast that if he didn¡¯t call, he wouldn¡¯te back? Chapter 154 - 155: Complicated Feelings (3) Chapter 154: Chapter 155: Complicated Feelings (3) Trantor: 549690339 | Because of Cai Yiren and Qin Zhimei¡¯s conflict, Lu Weixin was not in spirited, and in no mood to deal with Qin Zhiyou. It was Yang Mogui who gently admonished him, ¡°Go greet him.¡± Lu Weixin sighed, setting down his chopsticks to approach the door. He lifted his eyes and said coolly, ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Qin Zhiyou had just got out of his car, looking utterly weary. Yet his afternoon meeting, under his painstaking arrangement, ended up as anotherplete victory. His uncles and aunts were left chocked with resentment. It seemed they were only a step away from resorting to violence. Well, if he hadn¡¯t been so aggressive, how could Liu Yiyi, the spy, have shown her value? He reasoned that his aunt must have orchestrated a scheme involving Liu Yiyi, who would be deployed soon. When that happened, he could use this information to confound them instead. Despite his heavy workload, as soon as he finished handling the most urgent matters, his first instinct was to hurry home. He drove all the way home and as soon as he got out of the car, he saw Lu Weixin waiting for him at the doorstep, a sight which astonished him. Qin Zhiyou made a nonmittal hum, just as his secretary Wang also got off, saying, ¡°CEO Qin, after today¡¯s meeting, I will make haste to carry out all work rted matters. Tomorrow morning, in line with your request, I¡¯lle by earlier to pick you up.¡± Qin Zhiyou shifted his gaze back to Secretary Wang, gave him a slight nod, and instructed him on a few work-rted matters before striding into the house. As soon as he entered, Aunt Hao approached. He efficiently changed his shoes, handed his bag and coat to Aunt Hao, and then, with one stretch of his arm, he wrapped it around Lu Weixin¡¯s waist, and, straight away, gave her a kiss. This sudden kiss startled Lu Weixin, especially with Aunt Hao close by and Yang Mogui watching them. She didn¡¯t resist, simply allowing him to kiss her. Just moments ago, she had noticed Qin Zhiyou¡¯s indifferent gaze and calm demeanor, indicating that he wasn¡¯t particrly eager to see her. Why was he all affectionate now? After the kiss, Qin Zhiyou hugged her waist and whispered into her ear, ¡°My mom is watching; let¡¯s act affectionate.¡± After hearing this, Lu Weixin, although she still felt a bit stiff, at least didn¡¯t resist him anymore. As expected, Yang Mogui, upon seeing the couple¡¯s intimacy, asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you weren¡¯ting back?¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded. ¡°I am indeed very busy, but knowing that you and Weixin are here, I would certainly try my best toe home.¡± Truth be told, even though they were putting on a show in front of Yang Mogui, Lu Weixin was indeed feeling a bit queasy. This unease pervaded their quiet dinner. She hardly had an appetite, which Qin Zhiyou quickly noticed. ¡°Don¡¯t like the dishes today?¡± He asked. Before Lu Weixin could shake her head, she saw Qin Zhiyou reach into her bowl with his chopsticks, grab some food, and calmly chew and swallow it in front of a surprised Yang Mogui and astonished her. ¡°It¡¯s delicious,¡± he said nonchntly. Lu Weixin furrowed her brows, utterly perplexed. In order to hasten his mom¡¯s departure, Qin Zhiyou took the extreme measure of eating from her bowl! She lost her appetite for food and just wanted to finish her meal hastily. However, Qin Zhiyou noticing that she was only eating rice and not the dishes, served her some vegetables saying, ¡°Eat quickly.¡± Lu Weixin did not feel like touching her chopsticks, but Qin Zhiyou¡¯s expression made it clear that she had no choice but toply. Eating without relish and wolfing down her food, together with her bad mood, made her want nothing more than to get away from it all. And then it was time for bed.. Chapter 155 - 156: Complicated Feelings (4) Chapter 155: Chapter 156: Complicated Feelings (4) Trantor: 549690339 When Qin Zhiyou entered the bedroom drying his hair, Lu Weixi was taking a bath. As soon as he stepped in, Lu Weixi¡¯s phone started ringing. Perhaps because the sound of water in the bathroom muted it, she hadn¡¯t heard. Qin Zhiyou paused his hair drying for a second but then approached the phone. Seeing ¡°Customer X Madame¡± disyed on the screen, he decided to answer it for her. Before he could speak, a middle-aged woman¡¯s voice was already pouring invectives on him from the other end of the line. Qin Zhiyou frowned slightly, just about to say something when she threw another punch: ¡°Don¡¯t think you can still get paid even if I cancel my order. You¡¯re merely a small-time designer. Do you think you can oppose me? You¡¯ve even offended Qin Zhimei, Hanhai Group¡¯s princess, even if Miss Qin doesn¡¯t take this to heart, my husband is the factory head of XX Cement Factory, and he¡¯s sure to ensure you end up in trouble!¡± Qin Zhiyou ended the call immediately, eyes squinting slightly whilst holding the phone. It was evident why Lu Weixi was in a bad mood today. He went to his study and immediately made a call to Secretary Wang, ¡°Look up this XX Cement Factory for me.¡± Secretary Wang responded right away and found the information within minutes, ¡°It¡¯s a medium-sized cement factory. They¡¯ve cooperated with Hanhai before, but their production is too small and they don¡¯t usually do major business with us.¡¯ But it was odd, why would President Qin suddenly care about this business? Taking his phone, Qin Zhiyou pondered a while before saying, ¡°Didn¡¯t you add her assistant on WeChat? Message her and see what happened today.¡± It took Secretary Wang a while to realise who Qin Zhiyou was referring to, ¡°The Young Madam?¡± Qin Zhiyou added, ¡°Remember not to reveal any of my information while chatting with her assistant.¡± Secretary Wang immediately nodded and ended the call to start seeking information. Soon enough, he reported back, ¡°Yes, the Young Madam¡¯s assistant said that they encountered Miss Zhimei when they were with a client today. That client, in order to curry favour with Miss Zhimei, cancelled Young Madam¡¯s order. However, the Young Madam didn¡¯t suffer any loss. She doused Miss Zhimei with two cups of water and charged her a penalty of 30,000 RMB. That client is the wife of the owner of the XX Cement Factory.¡± Of course, Secretary Wang did not tell Qin Zhiyou about Xiaochen suspecting him of courting Lu Weixi as he seemed to care so much about her. Qin Zhiyou simply grunted, ¡°You know what to do.¡± Secretary Wang nodded, ¡°Yes, President Qin, I understand.¡± The cement factory was in trouble. In just a few days, they faced sudden enforcement by several regtory bodies includingmerce, quality control, environmental protection, and fire departments. They were found to have multiple issues such as substandard quality, expired certificates, failure to meet fire safety standards, and rampant disorderly management, which resulted in shut down for rectification. By this time, Lu Weixi had already received the penalty and moved on to the next business deal. Who cared whether her previous client prospered or perished. But that¡¯s a story forter. When Lu Weixi came out of the bathroom, she didn¡¯t know that Qin Zhiyou had answered her call. Just as she finished her skincare routine, there was a knock at the door. It was Yang Mogui punctually sending her tonic clear soup, which she drank and then carefully rinsed her mouth in the bathroom. When she stepped out, she found Qin Zhiyou, wearing only a bath towel around his waist. PS: The winnerst night was ¡°Zhang Qianqian¡±. Please bring a screenshot of your win to im your 666 book coins. Vote with 3 rmendation tickets, add three book reviews, and leave ament after this chapter to sign up.. The draw continues tomorrow- Chapter 156 - 157: Between Advancement and Retreat (1) Chapter 156: Chapter 157: Between Advancement and Retreat (1) Trantor: 549690339 It seemed like he had just taken a shower and was now absentmindedly using his phone, engaging in a conversation with someone. Lu Weixi was startled by his appearance and furrowed her brow slightly, ¡°Zhiyou, you¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou nced at her indifferently, ¡°My mother is at the door, you¡¯d better change into the nightgown we bought the other day.¡± Lu Weixi understood. Mrs Yang was here for inspection again. No wonder Qin Zhiyou hade rushing over wrapped just in a bath towel. He probably hadn¡¯t nned on sleeping in the bedroom at all initially. Having had time to calm down and after having a bath, Lu Weixi was feeling better. The current pressing matter was to get Mrs. Yang to leave as soon as possible, so she needed to put on an affectionate act with Qin Zhiyou. She turned around to get the V-neck garment they had bought earlier, but Qin Zhiyou immediately shook his head, ¡°Wearing the same outfit every time? My mother is very observant, she¡¯ll know something¡¯s up. You have to pull out all the stops when you¡¯re putting on a show. If we¡¯re going to make it look like we¡¯re in love, we have to do it convincingly.¡± Lu Weixi hesitated, but Qin Zhiyou dropped anotherment, ¡°Change into something else this time, or I won¡¯t give you the money.¡± ¡°Or I won¡¯t give you the money¡± was the clincher. Lu Weixi mulled it over, and went back to pick out a long dress from the pile of clothes. The dress was fine from the front and side, the problematic area was the back, where the slit ran dangerously low. Looking at it from the front, Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t find any issues and even thought it was overly formal. If Mrs. Yang¡¯s idea of clothes for her to buy were all like this, she¡¯d change into them one by one right away. Changing into a new outfit for ten thousand yuan each time. She could keep changing until Qin Zhiyou went bankrupt. Qin Zhiyou hurriedly swallowed, drawing in a deep breath, desperately averting his gaze and closing his eyes. If it weren¡¯t for Mrs. Yang¡¯s impending arrival, he would absolutely let her stay in this dress. There would be no need to undress. He could just go over to her. Mrs. Yang and her were not here to rescue him. It was clear they were here to torture him and test his willpower. Sure enough, someone knocked on the door shortly after. It was Aunt Haoing to collect the bowl from her finished medicine. However, Yang Mogui also ¡°just happened¡± toe over with her. She didn¡¯t think much when she saw her daughter-inw in the dress, until Qin Zhiyou walked over only wrapped in a bath towel. ¡°There is nothing wrong, right?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face remained indifferent, but there was a hint of annoyance in his voice. Yang Mogui replied, ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong, it¡¯s just¡­¡± Before she could finish speaking, the door was mmed shut. If there was nothing wrong, why was she babbling on? It was clear that Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t be bothered any longer to listen to her prattle, so he closed the door. Yang Mogui was left bbergasted by her son. Her face instantly darkened. If Qin Zhiyou had dared to treat her like this normally, she would have kicked up a fuss. She wanted her son and daughter-inw to get closer, but not at the expense of her son disrespecting her, especially in front of Aunt Hao and her daughter-inw. She initially wanted to demand an exnation, but considering that Aunt Hao was still there, she swallowed her anger, turned on her heel, and left. Inside the room.. When the door was closed just now, Lu Weixi was standing by the door and Qin Zhiyou was behind her, his long arm stretching out to shut the door. Once the door was closed, she was boxed in a cramped space between the door and Qin Zhiyou.. Chapter 157 - 158: Between Advancement and Retreat (2) Chapter 157: Chapter 158: Between Advancement and Retreat (2) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t speak nor moved, maintaining the position of his arm propping the door. Lu Weixi waited for a long time, but the man behind her remained motionless, not uttering a single word as if he were frozen in ce. The two were close though not touching. Yet, she could still feel his presence right behind her, his warm breath in each exhale. His breathing fanned gently on the back of her neck, causing her whisps of hair to sway slightly. Feeling a tad restless, she turned around and said, ¡°Can we leave? I need to change clothes.¡± As she turned, the movement seemed to lightly brush against his chin. She could even feel the prickliness of his stubbly chin. This sudden physical contact momentarily stunned both Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s stance shifted a bit, leaning back slightly as if to avoid the unforeseen collision. Yet he only leaned back a smidge, his arm still propping the door, ensuring he moved not an inch. Lu Weixi had a simr reaction. An outright, face-to-face confrontation did not faze her, yet this unexpected little bump was surprisingly unsettling and awkward. Especially as they were standing so close, she looked at him to find his eyes fixated on her unblinkingly beneath his long eyshes. She could even see her reflection in his eyes. ¡°Q.-,¡± she started but cut herself off as she realised that every time she spoke, Qin Zhiyou seemed to inch a bit closer. And yet, she softened the single syble. Sweet as sugar, the soft ¡®q¡¯ sounding tantalisingly simr to the word for ¡®affection,¡¯ making it even more intimate. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t say anything, but his eyshes fluttered slightly, leaned close a bit more. Initially, she was standing facing the door, her back to him. But after turning, she was with her back against the door. Unable to do anything but step back as he advanced, her back pressed against the door. He was so close that if he were to lean in just a bit more, he would brush her lips. Neither spoke nor moved, both maintaining this position, creating a quietness that filled the room. After a while, Lu Weixi recover from this subtle awkwardness. She didn¡¯t have the time to engage in their coy game of cat-and-mouse. Today¡¯s return of Cai Yiren was a wakeup call for her to climb higher. Although she still had a penalty of thirty thousand for the deal Qin Zhimei messed up, it wasn¡¯t enough, she had to share it with thepany. When Qin Zhiyou showed no signs of moving, she hesitated, then swiftly lowered her head and slipped away, swiftly like a fish, sliding along the door frame. She quickly moved a few steps away to change her clothes. The dress she was wearing had arge opening at the back, allowing her to change into her conservative pyjamas swiftly. After she finished and turned to look, although Qin Zhiyou had withdrawn his arm, he was still standing by the door with furrowed brows, seemingly lost in thought. But soon, Qin Zhiyou strode over to the desk and turned on theputer. After that, the room was filled with the sound of clicking keyboard keys. She didn¡¯t think too much and started her skincare routine. When the lights were off and they both were resting, she sensed no movement from the man next to her. Only after she fell asleep did Qin Zhiyou gently move closer, watching her for a while before finally raising his hand. That¡¯s when Lu Weixi awoke¡­ Chapter 158 - 159: Between Advancement and Retreat(3) Chapter 158: Chapter 159: Between Advancement and Retreat(3) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°I¡¯m here, Zhiyou.¡± she quickly spoke up, the phone was on speaker, and Yang Mogui was listening next to her. After a pause on the other end, he responded with a calm ¡°Hmm¡±, as if he were listening to a piece of societal news that had nothing to do with him. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t mind, and asked first: ¡°Are youing back tonight?¡± There was a slight pause in his breathing on the other end, but through the phone, she couldn¡¯t see if his expression was a frown or a pursed lip. After a while, she heard him ask with a bit of seriousness: ¡°Why are you asking like this. Is it because you want me toe back?¡± Lu Weixi naturally nodded: ¡°Yes, I do.¡± However, there was a long silence on the other end. Lu Weixi waited for a bit, Yang Mogui next to her was getting impatient, and the person on the other end seemed to be a little shaky in his voice. She figured that Qin Zhiyou was about to lose his cool, so she brought up Yang Mogui in a hurry, ¡°Of course, mom misses you too.¡± As expected, after she said this, the slightly unstable breathing sound from the other end of the phone stopped a little. Then Qin Zhiyou¡¯s tone softened: ¡°Hand the phone to mom if she¡¯s by your side.¡± Lu Weixi was startled; she didn¡¯t expect Qin Zhiyou to figure it out so quickly. The phone was on speaker; she looked back at Mrs. Yang, and Yang Mogui naturally took the phone from her hand: ¡°When are youing back?¡ª- Do you disregard your health in the midst of your work every day?¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª- When will your work be done?? Where are you now?¡± After hanging up the phone, Yang Mogui handed the phone back to Lu Weixi. Perhaps Qin Zhiyou said something to her, she seemed to calm down significantly. She just said: ¡°You take the soup to himter.¡± Lu Weixi was shocked, wasn¡¯t Qin Zhiyou just calming her down? Why is she still saying this? Yang Mogui said nonchntly: ¡°Zhiyou is very busy. He went to the shipyard a few days ago, so he couldn¡¯te back. His flight arrives in Yan City at three this afternoon, you go to the airport and wait for him. Even if my son is back in Yan City today, he has a lot of work to do and maybe won¡¯t return home for the next couple of days.¡± Lu Weixi finally understood, no wonder Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t beening back, he was out of town. The uing 50th anniversary of the Hanhai Group, and the maiden voyage of the Hanhai Group¡¯s cruise ship, are being nned. Hanhai Group shows no interest in expanding into tourism or maritime industries. But an enterprise¡¯s growth always needs to discover new points of growth. This cruisepany is an arm of an established European entity. Qin Zhiyou infused this near-bankruptpany with capital a year ago, buying up 10 percent of the shares. Therefore, when thispany wanted to open up routes to China, they would prioritize Hanhai Group¡¯s interests. The new ship built by the shipyard was named ¡°Hanhai¡±. Purchasing the cruise ship served a dual purpose: it provided a venue for their events. Also, the cruise ship traveling into international waters wouldck cell signals and general Inte, only satellite transmission was possible. Moreover, international waters arewless territories, only subject to internationalw. To ensure the safety of some contracts, it¡¯s best to negotiate them out at sea. Yang Mogui furrowed her brow: ¡°I¡¯ll have my assistant drive you thereter, you¡¯ll carry the soup. She¡¯ll tell you his flight detailster.¡± Asking her assistant to drive meant she had to be sent to the airport. By not letting her drive back, she was hoping that Lu Weixi would ride back with Qin Zhiyou to improve their rtionship. It could be said that Mrs. Yang was really going all out to foster a good rtionship between the two.. Chapter 159 - 160: Between Advancement and Retreat (4) Chapter 159: Chapter 160: Between Advancement and Retreat (4) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou turned over and mumbled, ¡°Sleep.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t breathe a sigh of relief until she heard Qin Zhiyou¡¯s steady breathing. After a while, she finally fell asleep. With Lu Weixi asleep, Qin Zhiyou found himself wide awake again. He turned to look at the sleeping woman¡¯s face and felt a fresh surge of anger. The next day. When Lu Weixi woke up, Qin Zhiyou had just gotten up and was sitting on the edge of the bed changing his clothes. He didn¡¯t turn to acknowledge her when he heard her stirring. Once he was dressed, he left to wash up in the bathroom. She did the same, quietly dressing herself. When she headed to the bathroom after dressing, Qin Zhiyou was justing out. They met face-to-face once more, yet there was no sense of the closeness from the night before. In the cold gaze of Qin Zhiyou, she felt as if she was nothing more than a stranger. He really was good at pretending only when faced with outsiders, and only seemed eager when he wanted to sleep with her at night. Other times, he treated her as if she were air. The two of them were getting ready to leave. As they opened the door, Qin Zhiyou stepped up beside her and casually wrapped his arm around her waist. Qin Zhiyou never usually put his arm around her waist. Typically, he would either put his arm around her shoulders or give her support from behind when they went out. Otherwise, she would be the one holding onto his arm. She wasn¡¯t used to it, and plus she was ticklish, so she was preparing to reject him when Qin Zhiyou casually whispered in her ear, ¡°My mom might be outside.¡± After considering his words, Lu Weixi quietly moved his hand to rest on her shoulder instead. What she didn¡¯t realize was that, after she moved his hand to her shoulder, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s initially smiling lips straightened out, but by the time she turned to look at him, he had already rearranged his face into a yful smile. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Shortly after the pair of them came downstairs, while Madam Yang wasn¡¯t up yet, Secretary Wang was already present. As per usual, he was busy reporting to them while they ate their breakfast. But before he could even get a few words in, Qin Zhiyou knit his brows in dissatisfaction, set down his chopsticks, and his face fell. ¡°Can¡¯t you wait until I¡¯m finished eating?¡± Secretary Wang was taken aback; he had always given his reports during meal times. Hoping for support, he turned to Lu Weixi, who was just as confused. She spected that it was probably because Yang Mogui wasn¡¯t there that he didn¡¯t need to keep up the charade of affectionate couple and his true colors emerged instead. They finished their meal in silence. It wasn¡¯t until after he had cleared his mouth with his napkin that Qin Zhiyou promptly stood up to leave without sparing a single nce at Lu Weixi. Secretary Wang quickly followed, and they left the vi without uttering a single word. Only after he had left did Lu Weixi breathe a sigh of relief. She was used to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s cold demeanor and while it was a bit odd, she could handle it. She drove to work and continued dealing with Huang Caiwei. Since the client had switched from her husband to her, many designs needed to be revised. With Huang Caiwei¡¯s numerous demands, Lu Weixi was still busy at work until seven in the evening when she received a call from the vi. PS: The lucky winner yesterday was ¡°Neighbor¡¯s Nakara,¡± please screenshot your victory and collect your 666 book coins. Vote 3 rmendation tickets, add three book reviews, and leave ament after this chapter to register.. The draw will continue tomorrow- Chapter 160 - 16o: Chapter 161: Delivering Soup (1) Chapter 16o: Chapter 161: Delivering Soup (1) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi stood up, ¡°Sorry, I need to take a call.¡± It was the voice of Housekeeper Hao on the other end: ¡°Secretary Wang said, young master won¡¯t being home for the next few days. He asked you not to disturb him with unnecessary calls.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°Understood.¡± After hanging up the call, she didn¡¯t immediately return. Instead, she went to the pantry and poured a cup of coffee for herself and Huang Caiwei. ¡°What, your boyfriend called?¡± Huang Caiwei teased with augh. Lu Weixi shook her head, Qin Zhiyou was not her boyfriend. He was her husband. However, Lu Weixi never wore her wedding ring and never talked about her marital status. Everyone in thepany assumed she was single. While drinking coffee, Huang Caiwei also realized it was gettingte: ¡°I can¡¯t thank you enough for today, working sote.¡± Lu Weixi responded lightly: ¡°It¡¯s my duty.¡± They said their goodbyes, and Lu Weixi went home. As predicted, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯te home that day. With their son not around, Yang Mogui ignored her and didn¡¯te back untilte. The next day, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t return home either. The third day was a Saturday, and Lu Weixi didn¡¯t need to work. She got up exceptionallyte, just in time to align with Mrs. Yang Mogui¡¯s waking time. After lunch, Yang Mogui couldn¡¯t help but ask: ¡°Zhiyou doesn¡¯te home, don¡¯t you take the initiative to find him? Come to thepany with meter.¡± ¡°Mom, there¡¯s no need, right?¡± Lu Weixi was taken aback. She had been married for five years and had never visited the Hanhai Group. She knew Qin Zhiyou hated it when she pried into his private affairs. She also understood that Qin Zhiyou took his work very seriously. He had fought for his position from Qin Zhigu and Qin Weijian, so he valued it greatly. He would be angry if she engaged in his personal matters, not to mention visiting hispany. ¡°Why is there no need? You¡¯re his wife. I know you want to avoid suspicion, but you¡¯re just going to deliver some soup for your husband, why not?¡± Yang Mogui really looked down on Lu Weixi¡¯s attitude. She and Qin Weizang used to be a contentious couple, but even when he treated her poorly, she still caused a scene. Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t a doormat. She wasn¡¯t one to quietly endure. But her current demeanor seemed very indifferent, as if she didn¡¯t care at all. A wife shouldn¡¯t be disinterested in her husband, unless ¨C she really didn¡¯t care about Qin Zhiyou at all. Yang Mogui started to suspect: ¡°Your rtionship with Zhiyou¡­ isn¡¯t good, is it?¡± Although for the past few years, Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi¡¯s rtionship could best be described as ¡°icy¡±. Buttely, her rtionship with her son seemed to be improving. She didn¡¯t know Lu Weixi, but she knew her son. If he genuinely disliked a woman, he wouldn¡¯t be remotely close to her. Based on the current situation, even if he held it against Lu Weixi being Qin Zhigu¡¯s ex-girlfriend and possibly being infatuated with someone else, at least he was willing to touch her, which was not terrible. Lu Weixi was drinking water when she heard Yang Mogui¡¯s words, she almost choked. She remembered what Qin Zhiyou said, wanting Mrs. Yang to leave sooner, they would have to act more affectionate in front of her. She immediately said: ¡°Then I¡¯ll call Zhiyou first.¡± Lu Weixi grabbed her phone and immediately called Qin Zhiyou. After a while, the call was indeed answered. On the other end was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s calm voice: ¡°Hello..¡± Chapter 162 - 163: Delivering Soup (3) Chapter 162: Chapter 163: Delivering Soup (3) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi¡¯s temples throbbed, she wanted to say something, but Young Madam Yang wavedzily, ¡°It¡¯s settled then. I have things to do today, and I might note back to rest tonight.¡± Since Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t be back tonight, there was no need for her to stay here. Young Madam Yang usually flits around the world, and the West Mountain vi was quite remote, making shopping in the city inconvenient. Staying here for a week was nearly stifling her. ¡°But mom¡­¡± Lu Weixi wanted to say something, but Yang Mogui yawnedzily, not paying any attention to her words, then went upstairs to take a nap. Even though Yang Mogui went upstairs, her assistant quickly followed her instructions and came inside: ¡°Young Madam, could you pack up your things, so we can go?¡± With a frown on her brow, Lu Weixi watched Yang Mogui¡¯s retreating figure and reluctantly nodded. She went downstairs after changing her clothes, and Aunt Hao had served her soup in a thermos cup. Lu Weixi got into Yang Mogui¡¯s car with the thermos cup. The drive from West Mountain vi to the airport took about an hour, and the whole journey was quiet, with nobody speaking. On the way, Lu Weixi received a message from Huang Caiwei, expressing a desire for changes in the design. While she was replying and passing the time, she arrived at the airport without realizing it. After getting out of the car, the assistant who had been silent all the way finally spoke, saying that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s flight number. Then his phone rang; it was a call from Yang Mogui. After answering the call, he immediately excused himself: ¡°Well, madam, I¡¯ll be leaving first. Call me if you need anything.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, and the assistant drove off. There were still half an hour before Qin Zhiyou¡¯s flight arrived. Thankfully, the flight was on time. She found a coffee shop to continue discussing matters with Huang Caiwei. Huang Caiwei listed a lot of requirements and sent several pictures exining the desired style. Normally, Lu Weixi would probably be toozy to deal with such a troublesome customer, but now she was idle, simply passing the time. Eventually, Huang Caiwei made a direct request: ¡°It would be best if the ns could be produced within three days, so that the construction team can start next week.¡± Lu Weixi massaged her temples. Usually, design drafts werepleted seven working days after site investigation. Designs for vis and duplex residences might even take longer. However, there is no reason for Huang Caiwei to be in such a hurry. Just as she was about to exin the situation, the airport broadcast announced that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s flight hadnded. She quickly typed ¡°I¡¯ll do my best¡± and immediately got up. It was a few minutes between the coffee shop and the arrival gate. As she strolled over, she noticed movement at the exit. Soon, nked by executives and bodyguards, Qin Zhiyou emerged from the gate. Holding the thermos, Lu Weixi felt a bit silly, but she hade all this way, the least she could do was deliver the nurturing soup that Yang Mogui had prepared for him. As she hurried forward, after no more than a few steps, she suddenly spotted another familiar figure. The person was tall and skinny, with a duck-tongue cap low on his head, wearing Gi sportswear. He was surrounded by several people, obviously assistants or bodyguards. As Qin Zhiyou appeared from the left of the exit, she turned and walked to the right, sticking close to the wall as if she did not want to be noticed.. Chapter 163 - 164: Delivering Soup (4) Chapter 163: Chapter 164: Delivering Soup (4) Trantor: 549690339 | In fact, if it hadn¡¯t been for their previous encounter, where she ended up losing thirty thousand yuan because of her, Lu Weixi wouldn¡¯t have been so impressed by Liu Yiyi. But the fact was that she recognized Liu Yiyi the moment she looked down and walked out. As Lu Weixi nced at Liu Yiyi, her steps momentarily faltered. Lu Weixi was already standing behind the crowd, as there were many people disembarking anding to pick up passengers. Her hesitation was instantly obscured by the rush of departing individuals. Qin Zhiyou, surrounded by a swarm of people, wasn¡¯t aware of her presence at all and proceeded directly towards the parking lot. Lu Weixi cast a nce at Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi¡¯s receding figures, a cold smirk tugging at the corner of her lips. With a wave of her hand, she threw the thermos and the soup inside into the garbage bin. Then, she turned and walked in another direction. The taxi stand where she was waiting happened to be just across the street from the parking lot. From her vantage point, she could clearly see Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi meeting up in the parking lot, just as she had anticipated. Of course, the two just had a brief conversation without any intimate gestures. Afterwards, they each went their separate ways, one in a Mercedes, the other in a chauffeured car, heading in opposite directions. If Lu Weixi didn¡¯t know them personally, she might easily have mistaken them for casual friends or colleagues, certainly not intimates. As she was quietly standing in the queue for taxies, she received a text message. Looking down, she saw it was from Huang Caiwei: ¡°That¡¯s great. I didn¡¯t think Mr. Wei would be upied next week, he has to negotiate business with Mr. Liao and might even go on a cruise.¡± Reading the key terms ¡®Mr. Liao¡¯ and ¡®Cruise¡¯, Lu Weixi¡¯s heart stirred. Immediately, she texted back, asking, ¡°Are you talking about Mr. Liao from the Siyi Company and the uing maiden voyage of the Hanhai Group¡¯s cruise?¡± Huang Caiwei replied promptly: ¡°Yes, are you invited too? Will you join us?¡± A hint of a bitter smile appeared at the corners of Lu Weixi¡¯s mouth. She hadn¡¯t had this kind of feeling even when she saw Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi. But at this moment, she couldn¡¯t help but give a helpless smile. If she had known earlier that Mr. Liao would also be participating in this maiden voyage event, she would have done everything she could to secure an opportunity to board the ship with Qin Zhiyou during their meeting at the Qin¡¯s mansion. Now it seemed that Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi¡¯s affection was deep, and they had learned to keep a low profile. It was clear that they were nning for a long-term rtionship. The reason they didn¡¯t disclose it was probably due to the pressure from Mr. Qin and Yang Mogui. Secondly, Qin Zhiyou was probably afraid that Liu Yiyi, only recently recovering, couldn¡¯t withstand any rumors or gossip at this stage. Perhaps Liu Yiyi would also have a ticket for this maiden voyage. Just as she was deep in thought, it was her turn in the taxi queue. Upon boarding the taxi, the driver asked her, ¡°Where to?¡± Without thinking, Lu Weixi blurted out, ¡°West Mountain¡­no, let¡¯s go to Yuechun Apartments.¡± Yuechun Apartments was where Xue Feifei lived. Xue Feifei was held under detention; she wasn¡¯t allowed to go out freely except for the schedule arranged by thepany. Nevertheless, it was no big deal; though Xue Feifei couldn¡¯te out, Lu Weixi could still go visit her. Last time, didn¡¯t Xue Feifei say she could get a scalped ticket for the maiden voyage? Lu Weixi was determined to get her hands on it! PS: It¡¯s the start of a new week. Please rmend this story. If you vote for it three times and leave three book reviews, you can enter a lottery draw by leaving a message in thement section under this chapter- The lucky winnerst night was, ¡°MR.Y¡±. Please bring your winning screenshot to collect your reward of 666 book coins.. Chapter 164 - 165 Boat Ticket (1) Chapter 164: Chapter 165 Boat Ticket (1) Trantor: 549690339 She dialed the number, and at that moment, Xue Feifei was at the dance academy, about to finish her ss and hurry back to the apartment. She estimated that Lu Weixi¡¯s taxi would arrive around the same time, perfect for a meet-up. Surprisingly, the taxi ride was smooth and uneventful. She had anticipated a long traffic jam, yet they arrived earlier than nned. Unable to enter the apartment, she was left standing at Xue Feifei¡¯s door, waiting. Corridor lighting was motion-sensor activated. She had stood still for a while, causing the lights to automatically switch off. pping her hands would reactivate them; the cycle repeated several times until she tired of the game. Finally, she stood enveloped in darkness. Alone in the darkness, her senses became sharpened, her thoughts crystalline. She could long figure out the undercurrent between Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi. His frequent homeward journeys weren¡¯t for rebuilding their rtionship, but for maintaining appearances in front of Old Mr. Qin and Yang Mogui. With Ms. Yang at home, he had to be discreet, taking advantage of business trips to get close to Liu Yiyi. Then there was Yang Mogui; although junior to her, she shouldn¡¯t be expected to ept every overbearing demand Yang Mogui made. More concerning to her were the cruise ship tickets. This time, Ms. Yang took her shopping and spent a whopping hundred grand, the scalped tickets for the inaugural cruise also cost the same much. Despite Qin Zhiyou having spent a bit more time at home and promising the additional pay per outfit worn, it still only amounted to twenty thousand so far. Deducting the expenses, she would have enough for her mother¡¯s medical expenses for the next two months, but what about after? Although she was adamant about winning over Boss Liao¡¯s deal, she knew the odds were against her, even with her capabilities. With Bai Changyou and Cai Yiren¡¯s imminent return, her hopes of breaking free from their dominion seemed impossible. The window at the end of the corridor was open, an asional chilly breeze reminding her of the cold; yet it helped keep her alert. After an indeterminate wait, Xue Feifei finally returned. Although she had been inactive for a short period, her daily routines kept her exceptionally busy ¡ª acting sses in the morning, dancing in the afternoon, and continuous practice throughout the night. She was utterly exhausted by the time Lu Weixi arrived and had barely any energy left to entertain her. Seeing how run-down Xue Feifei was, Lu Weixi exined the situation quickly and left without further ado. On the swaying ride back, she had an epiphany ¡ª times of great peril, her potential seemed infinite. Upon arrival at home, as expected, Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t back, neither was Yang Mogui. Having the house all to herself was better, giving her plenty of time to work on the design. To her surprise, her thoughts were remarkably lucid in the solitary space. Using the information at her disposal, she quickly drafted a preliminary design for Siyi Company. But as the deadline drew closer, countless design submissions from rivals snowballed into Siyi Company. She was confident about her work but feared it might get buried under the pile of entries without reaching Boss Liao¡¯s desk. She direly needed that cruise ship ticket. Unexpectedly, for the next few days, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯te back home, and neither did Yang Mogui bother to show up. On Friday, she received a call from Xue Feifei: ¡°I have good news and bad news..¡± Chapter 165 - 166 Boat Ticket (2) Chapter 165: Chapter 166 Boat Ticket (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Without hesitation, Lu Weixi replied, ¡°Tell me the good news first.¡± Xue Feifei said, ¡°The maiden voyage ticket for the Hanhai Group¡¯s cruise you asked me to look into, I asked around and found some.¡± On hearing that she had a way to get the ticket, Lu Weixi heaved a sigh of relief. In recent days, she had agonized over whether to ask Qin Zhiyou for a ticket. After all, a ticket cost a hundred thousand yuan! It¡¯s not a small sum. However, he hasn¡¯t been home, and it is awkward to ask him over the phone. These tickets aren¡¯t sold to the public, so they are tricky to get. Having a ticket is enough, having a ticket is enough. ¡°What¡¯s the bad news then?¡± ¡°The bad news is that the ticket price has increased, it¡¯s now two hundred thousand for one ticket.¡± Before the words had fully left Xue Feifei¡¯s lips, Lu Weixi almost smashed her phone. Two hundred thousand! The total money she had was only three hundred thousand ¨C if she buys this ticket, what will she use to afford her mother¡¯s medical treatment? Almost reflexively, she blurted out: ¡°Two hundred thousand, is this a robbery?¡± If the value of the ticket was only considered for its face price, it should be no more than twenty thousand. This was an outrageous mark-up! ¡°I also think it¡¯s too expensive, so I told him I would first ask you. The scalper said that plenty of people outside are desperate for this ticket, if you don¡¯t want it, others will.¡± ¡°I see, thank you for asking for me, let me consider it.¡± Lu Weixi hung up the phone, her eyebrows furrowed, biting her lower lip. The trip on the cruise naturally does not justify this price. What those people truly value are the guests attending this cruise event. Everyone who was invited is influential, it¡¯s a perfect asion to extend one¡¯swork, like Boss Liao who could go¡ªit was certainly worth this price. Moreover, she needs this opportunity. Perhaps, she¡¯s paying two hundred thousand for just a cruise trip; she may not even meet Boss Liao; even if she meets him, he might not appreciate her designs. Or, even if he does appreciate her work, she might still lose to other more established designers because shecks fame and Lulu¡¯s foundation is too thin. But if she can¡¯t get this ticket, she may never have the opportunity to turn her life around in this lifetime. But, this price is too high¡ªshe really can¡¯t afford it. Lu Weixi¡¯s head was buzzing. Unconsciously, she walked to the bottom of the stairs, phone pressed against her chin, after some deliberation, she decided to call Qin Zhiyou. After all, Hanhai Group is controlled by him, getting a ticket shouldn¡¯t be a problem. Just as she was about to dial his number, she noticed several servants in the living room below pointing at the TV and whispering among themselves. They jumped when they heard her voice, their faces slightly embarrassed. After a quick greeting of ¡°Young Madam¡±, they hurriedly retreated. With a puzzled look on her face, Lu Weixi turned towards the TV. At that nce, it became instantly clear why the servants had reacted that way. The television was broadcasting yesterday¡¯s International Economic Forum. Qin Zhiyou was one of the guest speakers on stage, and among the seated journalists below, one was Liu Yiyi. Of course, in such a formal economic forum, Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi had no interaction at all throughout the event. During the journalist Q&A session, Liu Yiyi stood up to ask a question, but she didn¡¯t ask Qin Zhiyou. However, their simultaneous appearance in an event, an important one, was very telling. This meeting was likely the chance they got to meet again. And because it was such a formal event, Yang Mogui would, undoubtedly, not question it.. Chapter 166 - 167 Boat Ticket (3) Chapter 166: Chapter 167 Boat Ticket (3) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi casually scanned Qin Zhiyou on the television screen, then took out her phone and went upstairs, ¡°Feifei, I¡¯m sorry, could you arrange a meeting with that scalper for me?¡± Although Xue Feifei had no idea why she was so insistent on getting that maiden voyage ticket or why she didn¡¯t just ask Qin Zhiyou for it. But if she was willing to spend a lot of money on a ticket, she must have a good reason. ¡°Alright. I understand, I¡¯ll arrange it for you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± She hung up the phone, her expression calm. With Qin Zhiyou¡¯s personality, the fact that she refused to go with himst time at the Qin mansion had already angered him a little. It wouldn¡¯t be so easy to ask for a favor this time. Of course, if she insisted, he wouldn¡¯t not give it to her. But Qin Zhiyou has never been one to do business at a loss. If she was going to ask for the ticket, she would have to pay a price. Doesn¡¯t she know about repayment based on her experiences in these five years? She didn¡¯t love Qin Zhiyou. She had already reached her limit struggling with their emotionless interactions. She didn¡¯t want to beg him every time she had a problem, offering her body in desperation for his agreement. Moreover, while the scalper was asking for two hundred thousand, there was room for negotiation. She aimed to decrease the price as much as possible. Xue Feifei quickly arranged a meeting for her; it would be the next evening at eight. She nodded in agreement. Though she had anticipated that she might spend arge sum of money, she still felt a bit uneasy, especially when going to the hospital to see her mother. Her mother¡¯s health had truly improved a lot recently. Not only was her mental state much better, but her previously almost immobile lower limbs were also gradually responsive. Her eyesight was still blurry, but when Lu Weixi visited her, she recognized her daughter almost immediately and even spoke to her a few sentences. Her mother¡¯s condition was improving, which reassured her that all her hard work was worthy. If she had given up treating her mother¡¯s serious illness, she might never forgive herself. She had a good ie this month, and Qin Zhiyou had also frequently returned, so with that two hundred thousand, she had a total of three hundred thousand. Even if she bought the boat ticket, her mother¡¯s medical expenses for next month would still be covered. But her job was unstable, and Qin Zhiyou might note back for a month. Should she use this money to buy the expensive boat ticket or save it in case of sudden financial instability? Lu Weixi was lost in these thoughts. Leaving the ward, Lu Weixi barely took a few steps when she saw Zhao Zihao. They hadn¡¯t seen each other for a while after theirst meeting at N University. Zhao Zihao had been away on a business trip and was gone for over half a month. Upon seeing him, she greeted, ¡°Dr. Zhao.¡± ¡°Miss Lu.¡± Zhao Zihao had visibly darkened. He had always looked gentle and elegant in his white coat, but now he had a somewhat honest aura. Zhao Zihao had helped her twice, they were acquaintances, so Lu Weixi greeted him again: ¡°Dr. Zhao, you look tanned.¡± Zhao Zihao smiled and nodded, ¡°I went to the mountains for volunteer work, so I probably got tanned from being outside all the time.¡± Upon hearing that Zhao Zihao went down to the countryside to do charity work, Lu Weixi was somewhat surprised: ¡°Dr. Zhao, you went to the mountains to do charity work?¡± Zhao Zihao nodded, ¡°Yes, though I grew up in Germany, China is my roots. Both my parentse from here, so naturally, there¡¯s a sense of kinship..¡± Chapter 167 - 168 Boat Ticket (4) Chapter 167: Chapter 168 Boat Ticket (4) Trantor: 549690339 Even though it is often said that ¡°doctors are like parents with a heart of gold¡± and are indeed angels in white, it is still truly noble for someone to give up their job in the city to provide their services in the countryside. After all, if Zhao Zihao truly wanted to make money, his medical skills would certainly allow him to earn more by bing an appointment-based doctor in any private hospital in Europe. His willingness to return surely means he holds a deep affection for China. ¡°Miss Lu, you don¡¯t seem to be in a very good mood. Have you encountered any difficulties?¡± Zhao Zihao asked, noticing her furrowed brow and low spirits. He quickly added, smiling, ¡°Of course, if you¡¯re notfortable answering, you can pretend I didn¡¯t ask.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, ¡°No, it¡¯s fine. It¡¯s just¡­¡± She paused, choosing to rephrase her question, ¡°Dr. Zhao, considering your qualifications, wouldn¡¯t you have earned more and livedfortably if you had stayed in Europe? To my knowledge, doctors in China may be the most hardworking in the world due to therge poption and frequent medical disputes.¡± Zhao Zihaoughed lightly, ¡°Indeed, but therge poption also provides doctors with numerous clinical opportunities. In Europe and America, a doctor might only see ten patients a day, but here it exceeds ten patients per hour. Furthermore, in recent years, China¡¯s medical conditions have significantly improved. As someone with a clinical focus, I naturally hope for more practical experience.¡± With a spirited smile, he continued, ¡°Regarding money, my parents are well-off, and I have other siblings to take care of them. I don¡¯t need to provide for them. I don¡¯t have any other rtives, so you could say that I¡¯m fine as long as my needs are met. As a young person, does earning more or less truly matter? How could it seem wasteful when chasing your dreams?¡± Zhao Zihao¡¯sst words hit a nerve with Lu Weixi, who quickly looked up and asked, ¡°Dr. Zhao, purely hypothetically, what if you were given an opportunity that requires a lot of money? You don¡¯t know what you could gain from the opportunity, but you really want to participate. What would you do?¡± Zhao Zihao considered for a moment before answering calmly, ¡°If it were me, the opportunity would have to be extremely significant. As long as my adoptive parents could still maintain their basic lifestyle, other considerations would not matter to me. I¡¯m still young, and I have endless possibilities. Even if I were to lose a fortune, it could always be earned back.¡± Without expressing any opinions of her own, Lu Weixi looked up at the peak of the hospital¡¯s tower for a long while, squinting her eyes. She finally turned back several momentster, ¡°Dr. Zhao, thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Zhao Zihao lifted his arm to check his watch, ¡°I have a pre-operation meeting to attend. I won¡¯t hold you back from visiting your mother. I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, watching Zhao Zihao¡¯s retreating figure. She even found it amusing, wondering why she originally assumed that he Closer held ulterior motives? He was naturally just a kind-hearted and gentle individual. It must have been her who misjudged him. Even though her conversation with Zhao Zihao strengthened her resolution to buy the ship ticket, it still pained her to part with two hundred thousand, no, at least one hundred thousand. It was indeed arge sum of money. To part with it now would undoubtedly hurt. Just as she began worrying about the loss, an opportunity to earn money presented itself. She hadn¡¯t even driven out of the hospital before she received a call from Xiaochen, ¡°Lu, please get to the office quickly. There are two tough customers here, and they¡¯re specifically asking for you!¡± PS: The lucky little darling who wonst night is ¡°Fickle¡±. Please show the winning screenshot to im 666 book coins.. Leaving 3 rmendation votes and three book reviews in ament after this chapter will give readers a chance to enter tomorrow¡¯s draw- Chapter 168 - 169: The Moving ATM Machine (1) Chapter 168: Chapter 169: The Moving ATM Machine (1) Trantor: 549690339 It¡¯s Sunday, theoretically the day off. But they are in the service industry, which operates 365 days a year. In case of an emergency, she would have to return to work. Lu Weixi was exiting the underground parking lot, her hands on the steering wheel and her expression nonchnt: ¡°Who is the customer? What is their name? Ask them to leave contact details, I¡¯ll call them personally afterwards.¡± Xiaochen quickly replied: ¡°I don¡¯t know their names, they are the same two from the furniture cityst time, the ones who made the cement nt owner withdraw his order.¡± Lu Weixi understood. It was Qin Zhimei and Yu Sihua. She nodded: ¡°I see. You and Xiaoqian stay in thepany, try to avoid conflict with them for now, see what they want, and deal with them ordingly.¡± Xiaochen nodded immediately: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Lu.¡± Lu Weixi hung up the phone, drove the car out of the parking lot, and headed straight for thepany. She had a good idea why Qin Zhimei and Yu Sihua were looking for her. They had been humiliated by her before, so they were probably back for revenge. From Xiaochen and Xiaoqian¡¯s recent call, it seemed that Qin Zhimei didn¡¯t use the Hanhai Group to press them, otherwise, the one to call her would have been their boss, not Xiaochen. After all,st time she personally dealt with the boss of Yan Chang¡¯spany, and Qin Zhimei¡¯s status was far higher than his. Nevertheless, Qin Zhimei was her cash cow. She needed to make good use of whatever might arise from her, perhaps she could pry arge sum of money out of her hands. Maybe her trip would be secured then! When she finally reached the office, she hadn¡¯t even stepped through the main entrance, when she heard Qin Zhimei¡¯s domineering voice from inside: ¡°What kind of tea is this? And what are these tea cakes; did you buy them from a supermarket for ten yuan a kilo?¡± Lu Weixi stood at the door, heard the ten yuan per kilo remark, and thought to herself, at least Miss Yang Mogui knows the true value, she ought to have said twenty yuan. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to eat or drink, you can turn left at the door, where there¡¯s a KFC. It should be able to satisfy your desire for a hundred yuan afternoon tea.¡± Lu Weixi pushed open the door, her expression indifferent. Qin Zhimei and Yu Sihua were sitting on a couch in the lobby, with Xiaochen and Xiaoqian next to them. Seeing here in, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian greeted her: ¡°Miss Lu.¡± Lu Weixi nodded slightly, she stood there, looking down at the two seated: ¡°Nice to meet you, I am the designer of Lulu. How can I assist you today?¡± Her statement caused everyone¡¯s temples to throb. ¡®Nice to meet you¡¯, what a tant lie. Although Yu Sihua was close with Qin Zhimei, she didn¡¯t have any conflicts with Lu Weixi, and she was dragged here today by Qin. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, she whispered to Qin Zhimei: ¡°Zhimei, why don¡¯t we leave?¡± But Qin Zhimei ignored her, her eyes fixed on Lu Weixi. ¡°So, is this the kind of attitude you have towards your guests?¡± Lu Weixi gave her a cursory nce before breaking into a smirk: ¡°Very well, your makeup today is waterproof.¡± These words made Qin Zhimei¡¯splexion change instantly, and she nced down at her untouched cup of tea. After observing for a while, Lu Weixi concluded that Qin Zhimei was here for personal revenge and hadn¡¯t informed her family or Zhiyou, thus she was not worried. Lu Weixi put on a warm smile: ¡°As you are customers, I assume you¡¯re here to discuss decoration? Come here, I have a five million decoration n here.. Do you two have any interest?¡± Chapter 169 - 170: The Moving ATM Machine (2) Chapter 169: Chapter 170: The Moving ATM Machine (2) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhimei did indeed bring Yu Sihua today as Yu Sihua truly had intentions of renovating her new house. Indeed, Yu Sihua had always had ns, having previously contacted a globally renowned designer. Even if she were to seek revenge, she couldn¡¯t possibly gamble with her own nuptial house. But Qin Zhimei did not allow it. She tilted her chin up, ¡°With what you have, you wish to take on a 5 million deal? Do you think you can match up?¡± Lu Weixi subtly retracted his smile, ¡°I am an intermediate interior designer, who has won a domestic gold award. Of course, I¡¯m no match for internationally-awarded senior designers. But I have dealt with interior design projects worth a few million. Not to mention,st time, that cement factory¡¯s manager¡¯s wifemissioned a vi renovation project worth over a million. If you don¡¯t have the money, why bother wasting my time?¡± As soon as she finished speaking, Xiaoqian surprisingly asked Xiaochen in a low voice, ¡°Do these two really not have money?¡± Xiaochen nodded, ¡°Of course! True wealthy peoplee here, and they directly order the most expensive package without bargaining. You see them.¡± It was these two who ruined Lu¡¯s cement factory deal. Even though they still received 30,000 yuan in liquidated damages, it was significantly lesspared to the previous total amount of 100,000 yuan. Her and Xiaoqian¡¯s performance was linked to Lu¡¯s business, naturally, they shared the same resentment. ¡°But I see them dressed in expensive clothes and driving very expensive cars.¡± ¡°Who knows if those are knock-offs, or if the car is rented? Nowadays, renting a Rolls-Royce for one day only costs 3,000 yuan.¡± The two discussed back and forth, leaving Qin Zhimei and Yu Sihua feeling extremely awkward. Qin Zhimei raged, ¡°Look carefully, the dress I¡¯m wearing is Chanel¡¯stest long dress, worth 250,000 yuan per set! The Hermes crocodile bag in my hand, over 4.00,000! You dare say it¡¯s a knock-off?¡± Xiaochen merely responded ¡°oh,¡± and lowered her eyshes, ¡°So you¡¯re wealthy? Having money doesn¡¯t prevent one from being stingy. Able to buy a bag worth half a million, but reluctant to spend five million on renovation.¡± Her voice was low, but clearly audible to Qin Zhimei and Yu Sihua. Yu Sihua felt extremely ufortable, but Qin Zhimei was even angrier. Lu Weixi then pretentiously attempted to mediate, ¡°Xiaochen, what are you talking about? Even if it¡¯s true, you can¡¯t just say things that might upset the customer.¡± He immediately turned to the two women with a smile, ¡°Please don¡¯t mind her. My assistant is straightforward and speaks her mind, she meant no harm. If you can¡¯t afford a 5 million yuan renovation, you can also do one for 500,000 yuan. Want to do a simple job for a rental property? That¡¯s fine too. The price is lower, it¡¯s the same price as your crocodile bag.¡± Qin Zhimei was furious, especially as Lu Weixi¡¯s words, spoken with a smiling face, were clearly mocking her for pretending to be rich and being poor. Furthermore, the two onlookers joined in to ridicule her. She mmed her hand on the table, ¡°What did you say? We can¡¯t afford it? I want to do a renovation, and I open with a budget of 10 million, do you reckon you can do it?¡± Upon hearing her words, even Yu Sihua was shocked. The renovation would be for her new house, so she didn¡¯t want it to happen at all. But it was clear that Qin Zhimei lost her temper, even if it¡¯s not Yu Sihua¡¯s house, she could purchase a new one and have Lu Weixi do the renovation! Lu Weixi was overjoyed.. Who said Qin Zhimei was bad? She was essentially a wealth god, a treasure child, a portable ATM! As long as she dared to sign a renovation agreement of 10 million yuan with him, even if she withdrew in the end, he would get at least 300,000 yuan from her! Chapter 170 - 171: The Moving ATM Machine (3) Chapter 170: Chapter 171: The Moving ATM Machine (3) Trantor: 549690339 Immediately, Lu Weixi put on a sycophantic smile: ¡°I can, I really can. As long as you sign this agreement with us, I can surely make you and your family feel just like home, with a constant stream of visitors,pletely satisfied! Xiaochen and Xiaoqian, hurry up, bring the contract here and let Miss Qin and Miss Yu take a good look at it.¡± Xiaochen and Xiaoqian let out a cheerful ¡°hey¡± in response, and before Yu Sihua could stop them, they scampered upstairs to fetch the contract. Still smiling, Lu Weixi turned around and began to serve them tea and water, recing it with coffee and desserts that she¡¯d paid for out of her own pocket: ¡°I see the two of you don¡¯t like tea, or these sweets. Then how about some coffee? Freshly delivered charcoal roasted Mandheling, quite strong in taste. I drink it often and it¡¯s excellent. This chocte brownie is also an online sensation, had to queue for an hour to get it.¡± Yu Sihua was in no mood for coffee or afternoon tea, she said in a low voice: ¡°Weixi, stop teasing me. This house is mine, and I¡¯ve already contacted a designer.¡± Just as she was speaking, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian came downstairs with the contract. Lu Weixi, utterly without concern for face, immediately let her smile drop: ¡°Oh, I see. Xiaochen, Xiaoqian, put the contract away. These two customers are just passing by, they don¡¯t want to spend five hundred thousand on renovations.¡± Why should she save face for Yu Sihua? It served her right,ing over to make trouble with Qin Zhimei in tow. Xiaochen let out an ¡°oh¡±, showing no disappointment, only mockery, ¡°I knew they were cheapskates, you didn¡¯t believe me.¡± Qin Zhimei was furious, ¡°What kind of attitude is this, can¡¯t we juste to check things out? So, you¡¯re saying we have to sign a contract whenever wee to your store? You guys are very domineering.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the point. The customer is always the king. But some are real kings, others are stepkings, the ck-hearted kind at that.¡± Lu Weixi said with a smile, and seeing that Qin Zhimei was reaching for the Mandheling, Lu Weixi beat her to it, raising the cup and also picked up the te of brownies, calling to Xiaochen: ¡°Here, take away these VIP treats. Since it¡¯s just a regr consultation, let¡¯s follow the usual procedure. You two can ask whatever you like.¡± Qin Zhimei was exasperated. Back when Lu Weixi was Qin Zhisu¡¯s girlfriend, she was arrogant and willful, but always managed to outdo Qin Zhimei. After her marriage to Qin Zhiyou, she changed considerably and became more low-profile. During confrontations at the mansion, it was always Yang Mogui and Qin Zhiyou who spoke out. She remained silent. She had even forgotten how the former Miss Bai could talk incessantly, a stinging straight-talk who left you fuming for days with a single sentence. The Lu Weixi of today, with each cut more precise and a slight twist of mockery, leaves you wanting to retort but at a loss of where to start. She even took a sip of the Mandheling Qin Zhimei was just about to drink. Lu Weixi, tall and standing, unconsciously exerted a sense of dominance over her. Through gritted teeth, Qin Zhimei said: ¡°Who said I wasn¡¯t signing the contract, I will sign! Give me the contract!¡± Lu Weixi raised her eyebrows, immediately snatched the contract from Xiaoqian, and grabbed the brownie that Xiaochen had taken away: ¡°Take your time to read the contract, ask me if you don¡¯t understand anything, the ce to sign is here.¡± Before Yu Sihua could prevent it, Qin Zhimei had already signed her name under the Party A side.. Chapter 171 - 172: The Moving ATM Machine (4) Chapter 171: Chapter 172: The Moving ATM Machine (4) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi immediately signed for himself and asked with a smile: ¡°Do you need more coffee? I tried this coffee, and it is really good.¡± Qin Zhimei raised her eyebrows in anger: ¡°What kind of lousy coffee is this? I only drink top-grade civet coffee!¡± Lu Weixi ¡°oh¡± a sound, they must be the first one in history to sign the contract without discussing what decoration price they wanted to customize, and the house owner was not Qin Zhimei. But that¡¯s okay, as long as Qin Zhimei puts her name on it, she doesn¡¯t believe she can¡¯t get the money! She asked happily, ¡°I don¡¯t know where the two of you bought your house, what type of home it is, and what¡¯s your budget n for the decor?¡± Qin Zhimei turned her head and asked, ¡°How big is your house again? Is it that 300 square meters row house?¡± Yu Sihua was almost going insane. Upon hearing this, she finally couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°Zhimei, that¡¯s my bridal home.¡± ¡°I know, but how else can I deal with her?¡± Qin Zhimei got regretful after her impulsive action. However, with her, Miss Qin¡¯s personality, she never apologizes, never ever. ¡°Worst case scenario, I¡¯ll cover your decor costs.¡± ¡°Is this about decor cost?¡± This was her new house! The house she was going to use after getting married! Even if she would buy other housester, this new house wasn¡¯t something you could just casually decorate. Yu Sihua became a little anxious: ¡°Weixi, the house is mine, I didn¡¯t sign, so this contract¡­¡± ¡°Want to cancel the contract, right? No problem.¡± Lu Weixi answered smilingly, ¡°If you want to cancel, just pay 30% of the design cost. Since we haven¡¯t discussed the decoration cost yet, I¡¯ve used the five-million contract as a reference, the design cost has been reduced to the minimum for you guys, if you want to cancel the contract, give me 150,000. It¡¯s very cheap, cheaper than the dresses you guys wear.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± All in vain, a signed contract cost 150,000 just like that, who could be happy about this? Yu Sihua begged her, ¡°Weixi, can you, on behalf of my brother¡­¡± It was okay not to mention Yu Sixing, but her anger was piqued. She heard, Xue Feifei had been ced under confinement because she offended Yu Sixing, it was him who requested her agency to confine her for a month. She just hadn¡¯t expected her to use this time to learn acting and dance. Lu Weixiughed, ¡°That¡¯s even better, if you¡¯re short on money and can¡¯t afford it, I¡¯ll go find Yu Sixing. I¡¯m sure he will sponsor his dear sister.¡± ¡°Who wants to cancel the contract, I want this!¡± Qin Zhimei had no choice but to continue with the contract held at her throat. Anyway, the contract was signed and ording to the rules, they could keep messing with Lu Weixi indefinitely. They are the first party! ¡°Great, then Mrs. Qin!¡± Lu Weixi was genuinely happy this time, as long as Qin Zhimei had signed, even if Yu Sihua didn¡¯t pay, she could rightfully and legitimately ask Qin Zhimei. 150,000! Just a few sentences and she earned 150,000! She has the ticket! Qin Zhimei was more generous than Qin Zhiyou! She loved this kind of generous sister-inw! Lu Weixi struck while the iron was hot, asking them to supplement the house address and other details. With this, the contract could be considered to be established. Before leaving, Yu Sihua looked hopeless, while Qin Zhimei held her head high, held her bag, walked out proudly like a medieval knight with a shield. ¡°So, it¡¯s done?¡± Xiaochen and Xiaoqian were surprised with a face full of smiles. At the same time, Lu Weixi was happily thinking that she could finally buy the ticket without feeling the pinch. Suddenly, a call came from Xue Feifei, ¡°The tickets are sold out.¡± PS: The little treasure who won the lotteryst night is named ¡°Tang Nuan¡±, please bring your winning screenshot to im 666 book coins.. Give 3 rmendation tickets, add three book reviews, leave a message after this chapter to sign up, and the lottery will continue tomorrow- Chapter 172 - 173: Great Ups and Downs (1) Chapter 172: Chapter 173: Great Ups and Downs (1) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi¡¯s mood was like a rollercoaster ¨C she had just reached the top, but before she could feel the excitement of the high, she suddenly fell down. She was so stunned that it took her several seconds to respond, ¡°What do you mean it¡¯s gone?¡± ¡°The cruise tickets, for the inaugural journey of Hanhai Group¡¯s ship,¡± Xue Feifei answered sourly. ¡°How is that possible? Weren¡¯t we supposed to meet at eight in the evening?¡± Lu Weixi, having recovered from the shock, spoke in an almost harsh tone, ¡°I¡¯ve already prepared the money. He can¡¯t just go back on his word.¡± ¡°I know, I said the same thing to him. But the scalper said someone already beat us to it and paid 200,000. The tickets are gone. I¡¯ll try contacting others.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s eyelids twitched. After a long pause, she finally nodded, ¡°Alright.¡± After the call, Lu Weixi wore a solemn expression. She was trying to console herself that even if she got on the ship and met with Boss Liao, her chances of being selected would only increase from 1% to 10%, and there was still a 90% chance of missing out. It could end up being just an expensive trip. But this feeling, it was like saving money for a long time to buy a beautiful dress or a pair of shoes you liked, only to find out the products were sold out once your money was ready, and you went eagerly to the store. If she hadn¡¯t wanted to go from the beginning, she would have just grumbled a bit. But she had tried hard to get there, and now that she was so close, this sudden snag was driving her nuts. Lu Weixi stayed at thepany all day, maintaining a grave expression and sitting in a stoic manner even after dinner. Xiaochen and Xiaoqian regretted asking Lu toe to the office. With Lu still there on a Sunday, they couldn¡¯t leave either. As they were about to say something, a call came. Seeing the caller, Lu immediately clenched her lips, stood up, and quickly drove out in her car. Lu Weixi went to meet Xue Feifei. Her period of confinement was about to end. On one hand, the scripts thepany was handing her wouldn¡¯t start production for another month, so she had time. On the other hand, she received no formal training in acting. Even though she had studied intermittently over the past five years, she still felt it insufficient. She nned to use this time to learn acting and dancing. Lu Weixi headed to a SPA center close to Yuechun Apartments. The apartments were quite near the CBD of Yan City, surrounded by numerous film and TVpanies, and not far from Yan City Television Building. That¡¯s why many beauty and leisure centers for celebrities were set up here. Xue Feifei had been training in dance and acting for an entire month, and her muscles ached terribly. Lu Weixi was feeling down, so Feifei thought to take her out to rx. After a bath, the two had a full-body oil SPA. Xue Feifei kept prattling about her month-long training. Though it was tiresome, it was better than blindly performing in front of a camera like she used to. Lu Weixi, lying on the massage bed, didn¡¯t say a word in response. Even when the SPA was over, she maintained her position, lying there in silence. Xue Feifei leaned in and asked, ¡°Do you really want to participate in the inaugural voyage that much?¡± Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°Of course, there¡¯s a client onboard whom I desperately want to get close to.¡± Xue Feifei remained silent for a while before saying, ¡°But you know, these tickets aren¡¯t publicly avable for purchase. You just can¡¯t buy them. If you really want to board, there¡¯s a simpler way.¡± Without Feifei saying, Lu Weixi already knew what it was ¨C she could ask Qin Zhiyou! Chapter 173 - 174: Great Ups and Downs (2) Chapter 173: Chapter 174: Great Ups and Downs (2) Trantor: 549690339 Since Hanhai Group was his, a little boat ticket was nothing inparison. Lu Weixi took a long breath, knowing that in the end, she had no choice but to ask Qin Zhiyou for help. It didn¡¯t help that she had initially refused him in the mansion. But now she had to ask, and Qin Zhiyou was undoubtedly going to make this difficult for her. He would surely demand some sort of ¡°payment¡±. She had intentionally avoided Qin Zhiyou¡¯s assistance because she didn¡¯t want him to ¡°charge¡± a fee. But now, every other possible path was blocked. Apart from Qin Zhiyou, she couldn¡¯t even think of another way to board that ship. ¡°Fine.¡± She nodded. Now that this was settled, she didn¡¯t want to worry about it anymore. Asking Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t a bad thing ¨C not only would she save the money, but he might actually give her some. After the massage, she felt entirely rxed yet even more exhausted. She stood up: ¡°I need to go to the restroom.¡± Xue Feifei nodded: ¡°I¡¯lle with you.¡± The spa center was filled with the aroma of sandalwood and the soft melodies of Thai folk songs under dim lighting. As the two of them walked along the corridor, Lu Weixi pricked up her ears when she heard a few words outside a partially opened door. ¡°Yiyi, did you really get a ticket from Qin to be by his side on the inaugural voyage of Hanhai Group?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Liu Yiyi¡¯s gentle voice came from inside, ¡°He did mention it to me and even prepared my clothes and ticket.¡± ¡°Wow, I am so envious of you. This inaugural voyage is said to host many social celebrities. And it¡¯s also the 50th anniversary of Hanhai Group and it¡¯s a grand event. It seems that Qin really likes you, even giving you this opportunity. He wouldn¡¯t be thinking of marrying you, would he¡­¡± Laughter echoed from the room. Xue Feifei was incensed and rolled up her sleeves to burst in when Lu Weixi grabbed hold of her arm. Xue Feifei was furious and looked at Lu Weixi¡¯s sharp gaze, suppressing her anger: ¡°Let me go in.¡± But Lu Weixi held on tightly and even increased the grip. They stood there, frozen in the doorway. Down the hallway, a masseuse noticed them and greeted: ¡°Good evening.¡± Lu Weixi tugged Feifei away with force. They didn¡¯t go to the restroom, and instead went straight back to the room to change and leave. Just outside the spa, Xue Feifei was still fuming: ¡°Why didn¡¯t you let me go in? I¡¯m so angry! What ghost is Liu Yiyi, and how can she be so shameless!¡± Lu Weixi said nothing and waited for her to vent out, then handed Xue Feifei a bottle of water: ¡°Want some?¡± ¡°No!¡± Xue Feifei¡¯s anger switched to Lu Weixi: ¡°And you, why are you so cowardly? You don¡¯t dare to yell at Qin Zhiyou, but you can at least yell at Liu Yiyi, right? It¡¯s like the saying ¡®sad for its misfortunate but angry for its inability to fight back.¡¯ You are exactly that. If you don¡¯t want a divorce, then at least clean out these mistresses one by one and show them that you, Mrs. Qin, are not a pushover!¡± Lu Weixi said lightly: ¡°So, this is why I don¡¯t want to find Qin Zhiyou.¡± She didn¡¯t want to divorce. She had also considered it. But on one hand, she was in dire need of money, she wouldn¡¯t be able to afford her mother¡¯s medical expenses. On the other hand, how could she face Bai Changyou, Qin Zhigu¡¯s betrayal and Cai Yiren after divorcing? Unless on her own she could climb to the top of the designer¡¯s world,ugh proudly without relying on Qin Zhiyou, only then would she confidently put forward a divorce.. Chapter 174 - 175: Great Ups and Downs (3) Chapter 174: Chapter 175: Great Ups and Downs (3) Trantor: 549690339 | ¡°Therefore, I must strive to rise, and no matter how many difficulties I encounter along the way, I will pretend they¡¯re invisible.¡± Lu Weixi looked at Xue Feifei, who¡¯s anger had yet to dissipate, and spoke calmly, ¡°Let¡¯s go. Would you like to have a drink? I¡¯ll apany you.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t it be me apanying you?¡± After her outburst, Xue Feifei gradually regained herposure. Although her confinement was over, it would be best to stay close to her apartment, so her manager wouldn¡¯t find her missing. Therefore, Lu Weixi drove her back to Yuechun Apartments and they found a nearby bar to sit down. What Lu Weixi didn¡¯t know was that as soon as they left the SPA, Liu Yiyi received a call from Secretary Wang. In a calm voice, the secretary instructed, ¡°Mr. Qin said, Ms. Liu, you don¡¯t need to participate in the inaugural event. You can arrange your schedule freely.¡± Before Liu Yiyi could say anything, Secretary Wang hung up the phone. After hanging up, he looked in the rearview mirror. Qin Zhiyou was sitting in the back seat of the car, motionless, as though he hadn¡¯t heard anything. Their car was in thepany¡¯s parking lot, and after Qin Zhiyou got in, he only asked to make the call and was silent ever since. Secretary Wang hesitated for a moment before reporting, ¡°Mr. Qin, regarding the lottery event at Hanhai Shopping¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, he saw a sharp glint in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes in the rearview mirror, a look he was all too familiar with. It meant: Can¡¯t you see I¡¯m thinking, stop babbling! So, Secretary Wang decided to shut up and replied via WeChat that they would follow their procedures and there was no need for further reports. The inside of the car once again fell silent. The reason Qin Zhiyou summoned Liu Yiyi was, of course, because his aunt had some movement. He would naturally have to utilize the spy he had paid, Liu Yiyi. Some vague interactions would make his aunt believe his favor towards Liu Yiyi even more. Furthermore, he did need a femalepanion for the inaugural event. Of course, it would be best if Lu Weixi coulde, but she firmly refused. He initially wanted to use this opportunity to add some chips to Liu Yiyi¡¯s side, but he was afraid it would reach Lu Weixi¡¯s ears¡ªdespite the fact she may not care about it, he still refused. In the past week, he was indeed very busy. He had visited the shipyard a few days ago, and spent the following days preparing for an economic forum. He was swamped and had no time to go home. But when he didn¡¯t go home, Lu Weixi really didn¡¯t make any calls or send a single WeChat message. The only call made was under Ms. Yang¡¯s coercion. Sometimes, he really wanted to take off for a year and a half and wait until she was poor and had no money left, which would presumably get her to frantically summon him back home, right? However, after venting his frustrations, he still opened his mouth and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Secretary Wang asked, ¡°Where to?¡± Looking in the rearview mirror, he saw Qin Zhiyou¡¯s serious face. Secretary Wang instantly interpreted the look and immediately turned the steering wheel, ¡°I understand, back home.¡± The car sped along the road towards the West Mountain vi. As soon as the car arrived at the entrance, before it even stopped, Qin Zhiyou quickly opened the car door and got out. Upon entering, Aunt Hao came to greet him. He handed over his jacket with an indifferent expression, bent down to change shoes, and asked with a calm and serene tone, as if he were making casual conversation, ¡°Where is she?¡± Without specifying who ¡°she¡± referred to, Aunt Hao had no choice but to reply, ¡°Young Madam has gone out. Your mother isn¡¯t here either.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded, given that today was Sunday, her going out was normal.. Feigning disinterest, he asked, ¡°Where did she go to?¡± Chapter 175 - 176: Great Ups and Downs (4) Chapter 175: Chapter 176: Great Ups and Downs (4) Trantor: 549690339 Aunt Hao said, ¡°Young Madam went to the hospital this afternoon.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s brow furrowed at this. She had gone to the hospital in the afternoon, it was nearly nine o¡¯clock now, shouldn¡¯t she be back? Just as he was puzzled, a call came through the housendline. Aunt Hao went to answer it. After barely speaking two sentences, she covered the mouthpiece and looked confused. Qin Zhiyou nced at her casually, ¡°Who called?¡± Aunt Hao said, ¡°The call wasn¡¯t from Young Madam, but it does rte to her.¡± As soon as he heard the words ¡°Young Madam¡±, Qin Zhiyou immediately walked over and picked up the phone. The background was noisy, the music was loud, and the speaker was slurring; it was not Lu Weixi¡¯s voice. ¡°Hello, is this Qin Zhiyou? Wei Hui won¡¯t being home tonight. She¡¯s staying with me. Hahaha, burp.¡± Qin Zhiyou frowned, recognizing the voice as Xue Feifei¡¯s, and she was clearly drunk. He patiently asked, ¡°Where are you?¡± ¡°Where, I won¡¯t tell you, hahaha.¡± After that, Xue Feifei hung up the call directly. This has been one of the rare instances that Qin Zhiyou has been hung up on in his life, his eyelids twitched involuntarily. Thankfully, he had experienced Xue Feifei¡¯s drunken antics before. He immediately called his assistant Wang: ¡°Call Xue Feifei¡¯s assistant.¡± Assistant Wang quickly fetched Xue Feifei¡¯s assistant¡¯s number, which was added during the previous STAR drunken episode. After a quick chat, they got her location. He ryed it to Qin Zhiyou who immediately walked out, leaving assistant Wang surprised as he was only wearing his slippers. Qin Zhiyou got straightaway into the car, his expression nonchnt: ¡°Are we leaving, or would you like me to drive there myself?¡± Assistant Wang quickly jogged to keep up, driving straight to Yuechun Apartments. Throughout the journey, Qin Zhiyou continued to frown, looking out the car window, he had no interest in making conversation with assistant Wang, who didn¡¯t dare to ask. They soon arrived at a bar near Yuechun Apartments. The bar was quaint,cking the shiness of a nightclub. A live acoustic band was performing above, while in a corner of the lower space, three women sat on a sofa. There was the talkative Xue Feifei, showing off her ws after having her drink. Then, there was Xue Feifei¡¯s assistant, who was trying to stop her from talking and had shared their location with them. Lastly, there was their family¡¯s Lu Weixi, quietly lying on the table asleep. Upon seeing the array of empty bottles on the table, Qin Zhiyou knew these two girls could really hold their liquor. They had been drinking vodka and other strong drinks that could knock out even grown men, no wonder they were so drunk. Seeing Qin Zhiyou arrive, the drunk Xue Feifei used her slurred speech to attack him: ¡°Qin Zhiyou you bastard, you and Yu Sixing are both rotten¡­ uh uh¡­¡± The assistant, aware of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s status, was scared into quickly covering Xue Feifei¡¯s mouth. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t bother responding, he walked straight to Lu Weixi¡¯s side: ¡°Get up.¡± Lu Weixi remained still. He moved his hand to lightly y with her hair, his voice softening: ¡°Get up.¡± Lu Weixi stayed still. Qin Zhiyou gently shoved her shoulder. This time, Lu Weixi moved, but only to tilt her head in another direction, shifting her position to continue sleeping. It seems she was really drunk. Unwilling to wait any longer, Qin Zhiyou scooped her up in his arms and headed for the exit. PS: The lucky winner fromst night¡¯s draw is ¡°CN.¡± Please present your winning screenshot to im your 666 book coins. Cast a vote of three stars, add three reviews, andment in this chapter to enter.. The draw continues tomorrow- Chapter 176 - 177: Gift (1) Chapter 176: Chapter 177: Gift (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Secretary Wang, who was familiar with the routine, opened the door for him, allowing Qin Zhiyou to sessfully carry her to the back seat of the car, before he drove straight home. As long as nobody deliberately disturbed her, Lu Weixi, who was drunk, was still rtively well-behaved. At least she wasn¡¯t like Xue Feifei, who would start cursing and jumping around when she was happy from drinking. He brought her home quietly, put her on the big bed in the bedroom, and turned around to instruct Auntie Hao: ¡°Prepare a bowl of hangover soup for her.¡± No sooner had he finished speaking than there was a rustle from behind him. He closed the door and turned around immediately, only to see Lu Weixi shaking as she sat up from the head of the bed. His face returned to its usual calm expression, and he walked over at a steady pace, his face tranquil. Lu Weixi sat at the head of the bed, her body still swaying a bit. It took her a few tries to focus her eyes to barely recognize the man in front of her. She red at him, seeing three Qin Zhiyou¡¯s in front of her. Regardless of how many heads he had, it was still Qin Zhiyou. As a result, she unhappily snorted and turned her head away from him: ¡°Hmph.¡± Qin Zhiyou walked to her side, noticing her constant swaying head, and understood that she was seriously drunk: ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you not to drink alcohol?¡± Lu Weixi ignored him, not wanting to say anything, especially since she had drunk too much. She pointed into thin air, sneering with a disgust: ¡°Dirty.¡± Qin Zhiyou casually nced at her, nudging her w-like hand away: ¡°You dare to say I¡¯m dirty? Look at yourself. What a state you are in. Go take a bath.¡± She smelled strongly of alcohol, her clothing wrinkled, and her hair a mess, it was unsightly. As Qin Zhiyou took a couple of steps forward, Lu Weixi reached out abruptly. With half-closed eyes and a raised chin, she acted like a spoiled youngdy, giving him a look as if she was asking for his service but at the same time expressing dissatisfaction with hisck of zeal. It seemed like she was expecting him to help her bathe. If it weren¡¯t for the hup she let out afterward, her stare would have been even more lethal. ¡°Wait here, I¡¯ll go draw the bath.¡± Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t help but find the situation amusing, he turned and headed towards the bathroom, rolling up his sleeves and testing the water temperature. Only then did he realize that he was still wearing his suit pants and shirt, and he had even worn slippers out. As the bathtub was filling with water, he turned and went to change into pajamas. Just as he was entering the bedroom, he saw Lu Weixi maintain the same pose, staring at him with her arm still extended, and her body stiffly tipped over sideways like a domino. Qin Zhiyou broke into a helpless smile as, thankfully, she drifted off into sleep without another word. After changing into his pajamas, and preparing a towel and fresh nightwear, he turned to help Lu Weixi undress. To make it easier for her to move about, she had worn a T-shirt and jeans today. The T-shirt was easy enough but the jeans¡­they were a bit tricky to remove. Especially since she was asleep and lying on her side. After undoing the buttons and zipper, he had to slowly peel the jeans off her. Use a little too much force, and she would grumble in dissatisfaction in her sleep. Finally, when she waspletely disentangled, he felt as though he¡¯d just run a race, even breaking out in a sweat. After sessfully undressing her, he saw that the bathtub was about ready as well, so he quickly brought her over. He applied shampoo, then body wash. She was quiet throughout, leaning against the edge of the bathtub. When it came to the final rinse, perhaps because she¡¯d choked on a bit of water, Lu Weixi blinked, waking up.. Chapter 177 - 178: Gift (2) Chapter 177: Chapter 178: Gift (2) Trantor: 549690339 He was awake, but still in a drunken stupor. Qin Zhiyou initially had no intentions, but maybe after she had taken a bath, her body was fragrant and soft. Although Lu Weixi was not very well off financially, her car was a Changan BenBen worth 30,000 yuan, and her clothes were pure cotton T-shirts bought from a department store on a big sale. However, everything she used for her face and hair was excellent, and she took great care of herself. She was inherently gorgeous with a good figure. Her lengthy hair fluttered in the water, wrapping him up like seaweed. There was a hint of alcohol on her body, but as Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t eaten much in the evening, there was no other smell apart from alcohol. Under the warmth and soft humidity of the bathroom and the dim light, she was very enchanting. Most importantly, this was the bathroom, and they had just taken a bath, and she was right in front of him. ¡°Lu Weixi.¡± He coughed, deliberately suppressing his voice to exim. The woman beside him hummed indistinctly, without replying. When he was busy with work, he worked 24. hours a day, spending at least 16 hours on work, with no mood to think about anything else. But now, feeling well-fed, clean and rxed, he naturally had other thoughts. ¡°Xixi, Xixi.¡± He dared not call her nickname if she wasn¡¯t truly drunk. His arm stretched out, bringing her a tad closer to him. Hearing her nickname, Lu Weixi struggled to open her eyes, and with all her effort could only see a blurry figure beside her. Her brain, numb from alcohol, could barely muster any response. Thest time they were intimate, it traced back to the distant Qin family mansion. During the two weeks Lady Yang Mogui was visiting, her clothes changed over and over again, but for one reason or another they hadn¡¯t been intimate. She just squinted at him. Her bewildered and unknowing look, like a nk snowy field, made him yearn to leave a few more footprints. He was about to make his move when he discovered something was wrong. In front of him, Lu Weixi suddenly puffed her lips, exhibiting an expression of nausea.. Knowing she had drunk too much, Qin Zhiyou reacted almost instantaneously: ¡°Don¡¯t do it!!!¡± Chapter 178 - 179: Gift (3) Chapter 178: Chapter 179: Gift (3) Trantor: 549690339 When the preset rm woke Lu Weixi up, she was alone again in therge bed. Her head throbbed with a painful ache, and her lips were dry. The hangover effect made her feel incredibly ufortable. She struggled for a while before finally managing to prop herself up on her arms and sit up. After looking dully at the bedside for a moment, she was about to get up when she just put on her shoes, she suddenly stopped. Did she remember seeing Qin Zhiyoust night? When she looked to the side, his side of the bed was untouched and the nkets and pillows did not look used. A nce around showed nothing amiss, except the slightly open window and a clean trash can. Was it just her imagination ying tricks on her? She got out of bed and sluggishly washed up. As she was brushing her teeth in front of the mirror, she noticed something unusual about her reflection. Thest memory she had was of drinking with Xue Feifei. How did she get back? Then, shing snippets in her mind showed Qin Zhiyou was there! Furthermore, was it just because she drank too much or did someone keep calling her nickname ¡°Xixi¡±st night? Frightened, she still had the toothbrush in her mouth when she bolted out of the room. Just as she turned around the corner, she saw Qin Zhiyou sitting in the living room sofa looking up at her with contempt. Realizing her unattractive state with messy hair, a toothbrush in her mouth, and an unwashed face, she hurried back into her room. She finished brushing her teeth and freshening up at record speed, then casually walked out. Aunty Hao had already prepared breakfast, and Qin Zhiyou had moved to the dining room. Lu Weixi just sat down when Aunty Hao served her a bowl of soup. She recognized its vour immediately, hangover soup. She thanked her and started sipping silently. Across from her, Qin Zhiyou was slowly enjoying his breakfast, not even sparing a nce at her. She started having her breakfast only after finishing the soup, her head lowered. Actually, she had many questions to ask. How did he get back? And how did he get her back from the bar? Also, she really needed a boat ticket although she hated the idea of Liu Yiyi and him together. While she was eating, Qin Zhiyou put down his chopsticks and stared at her coldly, ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Lu Weixi was startled and almost choked on her porridge. She quickly covered her mouth with a napkin. Thankfully, she didn¡¯t cause a mess. She looked up to see Qin Zhiyou looking even more disgusted, ¡°So dirty.¡± It was as if she had vomited before. After finally finishing breakfast, Qin Zhiyou gracefully wiped his mouth and headed to the garage. Lu Weixi rinsed her mouth and just as she was about to leave the house, she remembered something. Qin Zhiyou had brought her back from the barst night, which means they didn¡¯t take her Chang¡¯an. That¡¯s why she had to rely on his car to get to work. Seeing the Mercedes-Benz pulled out from the garage, she sprinted over and opened the car door, ¡°Give me a ride to work.¡± Upon seeing her open the door, Qin Zhiyou, sitting in the backseat, frowned and coldly retorted, ¡°It¡¯s not convenient.¡± Work was important. She really didn¡¯t want to bother Qin Zhiyou. However, perhaps it was due to the remains of the alcohol, she swallowed her pride, pushed herself in and rebutted, ¡°It¡¯s convenient. It¡¯s on the way from here to the office and then to Hanhai..¡± Chapter 179 - 180: Gift (4) Chapter 179: Chapter 180: Gift (4) Trantor: 549690339 Although she squeezed herself into the car, Qin Zhiyou refused to move as a sign of resistance. He was sitting in the center, leaving Lu Weixi to sit by the door, their arms pressed against each other, knee to knee. Lu Weixi knew he was her boss, and she had no right to ask him to move since she was the one who pushed her way into the car. Throughout the drive, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t move away, but, on the contrary, leaned closer to her during turns, making her feel more cramped. Finally, they arrived at thepany. Just as Lu Weixi got out of the car, Qin Zhiyou, with an expressionless face, said, ¡°Wait.¡± Lu Weixi turned back without a word. Qin Zhiyou rolled down the car window, his eyes subtly fixed on her. Having waited for a while without him saying anything, after a long silence, he finally, calmly, said, ¡°Take some days off in a few days.¡± ¡°???¡± Lu Weixi was confused for a moment, then Qin Zhiyou, quietly and without emotion, responded, ¡°You will attend Hanhai Group¡¯s maiden voyage. After all, you are my wife.¡± ¡°!!!¡± Lu Weixi was surprised that the problem that had troubled her for days was instantly solved by Qin Zhiyou. It was true, being in control of the Hanhai Group, he could conveniently obtain what others couldn¡¯t no matter how much they were willing to pay. H j ii Her joy was so sudden that she could hardly believe her ears! When Qin Zhiyou noticed Lu Weixi faltering with her words, he clenched his fist where she couldn¡¯t see. She had firmly refused him at the Qin Family¡¯s estate once before and he was worried she might do it again. He quickly spoke, ¡°You can think about it. There¡¯s still some time. I¡¯ll wait for your answer. Let¡¯s go.¡± Even before Lu Weixi could respond, Qin Zhiyou had already instructed his secretary to drive off. This situation was exactly what she had hoped for. Now, not only did she get a ticket for free, but she would also receive $150,000 from Qin Zhimei, leaving her with $300,000 after deducting her mother¡¯s monthly medical expenses. The $300,000 sum, which used to be merely enough for a Hermes bag to the former heiress, now made her feel as if she had struck it rich overnight. She needed to save the money for future uncertainties such as potential changes in her mother¡¯s condition. Since Qin Zhiyou had mentioned she had days to give her decision, there was no rush. With that, Lu Weixi headed straight to work. With thepletion of Qin Zhimei¡¯s orders yesterday, she had fulfilled her monthly targets. Her newly acquired wealth did not distract her from her goals. She knew her drafted ns needed to stand out among the rest to gain the favor of Boss Liao. Almost at the end of work, she had just finished a team discussion when she received an inter-office call. A courier was here to deliver a package for her. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t think much of it and directed Xiaochen to sign for the delivery and bring it up. Xiaochen carried a big, beautifully decorated gift box tied with a ribbon andbeled with a renowned luxurious clothing brand¡¯s logo. A dress from this brand could easily cost over $100,000. As the box was delivered, all the women in the office screamed, ¡°Wow, who sent you this, Lu?¡± Lu Weixi was taken aback. Before she could say anything, a text chimed in from Qin Zhiyou: ¡°Did you receive the package?¡± PS: Last night¡¯s lucky winner was ¡°Wang Xiaobao Little Friend¡±. Please bring your screenshot of the winning to im 666 book coins. Drop 3 rmend votes, leave 3ments, and register at the end of this chapter. The draw continues tomorrow.. Toodles- Chapter 180 - 181: Bright Prospect Ahead (1) Chapter 180: Chapter 181: Bright Prospect Ahead (1) Trantor: 549690339 Only then did she find out that he had sent the gift box. Come to think of it, although Qin Zhiyou had also supplied her with the necessary clothes and shoes for the Qin Family mansion, they were all directly ced in the closet for her to wear whenever she needed to. This time, having a courier deliver to the office,plete with packaging and a sudden surprise, was definitely a first. Xiaochen and Xiaoqian were moring to open it, their excited voices rising and ebbing in waves. She nodded nonchntly and replied on her phone: ¡°Received.¡± On this end, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian opened the box, and it indeed contained a beautiful long dress. It was white with an irregrly cut hem and adorned with pearlce, very eye-catching. There was also a greeting card inside, sprinkled with perfume, the fragrance hitting her nostrils. It seemed to contain a message, which was immediately picked up by the eager onlookers. A message came in from Qin Zhiyou on the other end: ¡°How have you considered my proposal this morning?¡± So it was for the inaugural voyage she was going to attend. Lu Weixi had typed ¡°Alright, I ept¡± and was about to send it, when Xiaochen began reading the greeting card out loud: ¡°May you be more beautiful with each wear, MIS Liu¡­¡± She stopped abruptly at this point. Total silence ensued. The entire office was so quiet that the sound of a pin drop could be heard. Lu Weixi deleted the drafted message one character at a time, extended her hand indifferently: ¡°Let me see.¡± Immediately, Xiaochen handed her the card as if it were a ticking bomb. Then, everybody scattered: those who were doing drawings, interacting with clients, or going to the restroom, all scattered, as if they were avoiding the st radius. Lu Weixi took the card and squinted her eyes to read it. Hmm, no mistake, it indeed read ¡°Liu¡±, and even written in cursive. She remembered what she overheard at the SPAst night, Liu Yiyi mentioned that Qin Zhiyou was taking her on the inaugural voyage of Hanhai and had prepared a dress for her. Maybe Qin Zhiyou decidedter that it would be inconvenient for Liu Yiyi to attend such an important event, after all, she, Lu Weixi, was openly recognized as Mrs. Qin. However doting a man might be towards his mistress, he couldn¡¯t put her on disy at such arge-scale event. Therefore, he reced Liu Yiyi¡¯s ce with his own. However, although the person and address changed, the gift did not. This gift box, this dress, and that ticket, shouldn¡¯t have belonged to her or even be here. Seeing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s message saying ¡°How have you considered¡±, she calmly replied: ¡°The dress is beautiful, but it¡¯s inconvenient for me.¡± After sending the message, she exited WeChat. She really needed that ticket, and she was pleased that Qin Zhiyou agreed to give it to her. But she, Lu Weixi, was not someone who picks up other people¡¯s leftovers. If what others discarded was then given to her, sorry, but she would not ept! Even if she couldn¡¯t get on that ship, she would neverpromise, nor would she substitute for Liu Yiyi¡¯s position, standing by his side. She put her phone in her pocket, not angry or upset, just nced indifferently at the box, and called Xiaochen over: ¡°Xiaochen.¡± Xiaochen approached with a worried face and admitted her mistake in a low voice: ¡°Lu, it¡¯s all my fault.¡± She was too anxious, causing such a huge misunderstanding and making Lu lose face. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t me her, waved her hand dismissively, and spoke directly: ¡°Clean up the stuff and throw it in the trash. Then get back to work..¡± Chapter 181 - 182: Bright Prospect Ahead (2) Chapter 181: Chapter 182: Bright Prospect Ahead (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Xiaochen ¡°eh¡±ed, and quickly clutched the gift box as if flying towards the garbage can downstairs. She nced at the dress, which was indeed beautiful and expensive, but after biting her lip, she still stuffed it into the garbage can. What Lu Weixi didn¡¯t know was that the dress that Qin Zhiyou ordered was for her, and it was in her size. The one for Liu Yiyi, he just bought randomly, its price wasn¡¯t even a tenth of this one. The shop had sent the wrong one. Xiaochen and Xiaoqian thought Lu Weixi would work tillte, but to their surprise, she left right on time, took a taxi to Yuechun, drove her car back home, and also checked on Xue Feifei. She did not tell Xue Feifei about Qin Zhiyou sending the wrong dress and her refusal to board the ship. Fortunately, the entertainmentpany didn¡¯t punish her with another month of confinement for getting drunk yesterday. Xue Feifei could leave smoothly in a few days. Of course, the course she booked was not over, she had to continue studying for another month. Lu Weixi stayed there until ten o¡¯clock, then drove home. Upon arrival, Qin Zhiyou, as usual, was not there, he didn¡¯t even call her. She gave a coldugh. She knew it. Today she had rejected Qin Zhiyou again. Given his character, he must be burning with anger. Maybe he really let Liu Yiyi on the ship this time. With him not around, she felt morefortable. After washing and skincare, she fell asleep on the spacious bed alone, which was simply too cozy. Anyhow, after experiencing so much, she was very calm about whether she would board the ship or not. Anyway, the money was already in her hands. There would always be opportunities without Boss Liao and others. The key was whether she could seize them. A day, two days passed, Qin Zhiyou did note back. He did not call again and there was no more discussion about the maiden voyage. After signing the contract with Qin Zhimei and Yu Sihua, they never sought her out again. They didn¡¯t mention the decoration, nor talking about terminating the contract. But it was not a big deal. She had a contract. After a while, if they don¡¯t pay, she¡¯d go and collect the debt personally. She wouldn¡¯t let them off lightly since it was put on paper. Several more days passed. There were still a few days before the maiden voyage, and Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯te back. Hanhai chose to hold its 50th-anniversary celebration on a cruise ship to keep it as low-profile as possible. Although many business big shots were invited, the media and outsiders were banned from boarding the ship. They did not invite any entertainers and strictly limited the quota. So, in their daily chats, King of Gossip¡¯s Xiaochen and Xiaoqian did not regard the maiden voyage of Hanhai as a topic of after-dinner conversation. Her mentality was already pretty Zen. If Liao¡¯s deal didn¡¯t work out, there would be other opportunities. She was only 27 and as long as she didn¡¯t lose the mindset to work hard, she could make it anytime. Perhaps she would, like Xue Feifei, go to university to get a Ph.D. someday. She would have nearly forgotten about the ticket if it were not for a call that came in. When the call came, Lu Weixi was busy. She rolled up her sleeves, wearing a safety helmet, watching the progress of the construction outdoors. Her construction site was near Xue Feifei¡¯s college. After ss, Xue Feifei came straight over. Xue Feifei was a celebrity after all. Although she starred in a low-budget web drama, she was pretty, acted well, and caused quite amotion when she came over. She gave autographs to those who asked, took photos with those who wanted, and when she finished and came over to Lu Weixi who was still busy working, her phone rang.. As soon as she picked it up, she heard: Chapter 182 - 183: Bright Prospect Ahead (3) Chapter 182: Chapter 183: Bright Prospect Ahead (3) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Excuse me, are you Miss Lu Weixi? We are Hanhai Shopping Centre, you won a prize in ourpany a month ago. Now you have the opportunity to join the maiden voyage of our Hanhai Group¡­¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s first reaction was, are scammers nowadays so up-to-date? Or did her personal information get leaked, which is why the scammer knew so much detail about her? She was busy at work and toozy to listen to someone babble on, so she hung up the phone directly. On this side, Xue Feifei was finally released from her conversation with colleagues at Lulu. Noticing that she had hung up the phone, she casually asked: ¡°Who was that?¡± ¡°Oh, it was a scammer.¡± As Lu Weixi directed the decorators, she responded, ¡°They said something about a lottery activity by the Hanhai Group, and I could go on a maiden cruise.¡± As she was saying this, she startedughing, ¡°Are scammers now keeping up with the times? I¡¯ve already collected my prize, and I only got third prize. Why would I go on a maiden voyage?¡± Xue Feifei frowned. This maiden cruise is not for sale to the public. How did the scammer know so much detail? She took the phone from Lu Weixi and checked the call log. The phone number that called was indeed the one who sent the winning text message earlier. She then posed as Lu Weixi and called back: ¡°I¡¯m Lu Weixi. What¡¯s this about a maiden voyage, can you exin it clearly?¡± The person on the other end immediately replied: ¡°The situation is like this, Miss Lu is the winner of our third prize. However, the first prize winner recently had a car ident, and the second prize winner is abroad and couldn¡¯t be contacted. So we wanted to ask if Miss Lu has time to participate in the maiden voyage of the Hanhai Group, which is this weekend.¡± Xue Feifei quickly responded: ¡°Can you hold on a moment?¡± Then she muted the phone, and turned to ask, ¡°Could he be behind this?¡± ¡°He¡± was someone instantly understood by Lu Weixi, Qin Zhiyou. Lu Weixi slightly frowned. It couldn¡¯t be him. Qin Zhiyou was too prideful. She had rejected him twice, once at the Qin family mansion and once after Liu Yiyi. Given his personality, he definitely wouldn¡¯te back a third time. Moreover, even if he really wanted her on board, he wouldn¡¯t be roundabout and use a lottery as a method. What he wanted was adypanion standing beside him, not a guest won through a lottery. In reality, it was indeed so. Her winning the third prize was at the behest of Qin Zhiyou. He instructed his secretary to pass on a message during the shopping lottery event that if there was someone named ¡°Lu Weixi¡± participating, give her the third prize. The first prize was a maiden voyage with Hanhai, he believed she didn¡¯t need a lottery to qualify for the boat. The second prize was a gold bracelet, gifting jewelry is a very borate affair for men, obviously, he couldn¡¯t just give it away. There was only the third prize left. But this time, the first-prize winner¡¯s car ident and the second-prize winner¡¯s abroad trip was beyond his control. His secretary wanted to report it to him earlier, but he didn¡¯t listen, so he naturally didn¡¯t know about it. She shook her head, and Xue Feifei immediately responded: ¡°It¡¯s like this. Things are a bit urgent, and I might need to discuss it with my boss.¡± The person on the other end politely responded: ¡°That¡¯s fine, but please make sure to give us a response by tomorrow afternoon at thetest.¡± After hanging up, Xue Feifei immediately said: ¡°This is a great opportunity, one in a thousand. Weren¡¯t you just short of a ticket? Here¡¯s a free one delivered to you.¡± But when she asked Lu Weixi, she had a frown on her face and didn¡¯t seem interested in going.. Chapter 183 - 184 Bright Prospects after Dark Times (4) Chapter 183: Chapter 184 Bright Prospects after Dark Times (4) Trantor: 549690339 How do I put it, it¡¯s like how a child eagerly anticipates a toy, exhausts all efforts but still cannot get it. When he is already worn down nearly to despair, and you finally buy it for him, he won¡¯t have the same intense longing for it that he once did. She carried on directing the work, answering indifferently, ¡°No time. Four days for three nights, at best it would waste two workdays, am I just giving up my full attendance?¡± What¡¯s full attendance, would it bring in a thousand bucks a month? Tickets to Hanhai¡¯s maiden flight are worth two hundred thousand though! Xue Feifei pointed a finger at her, ¡°You dunce, weren¡¯t you previously willing to spend 200K to go, why not now when it¡¯s being offered to you? Even if you honestly don¡¯t want to go, you could pick up the ticket and resell it?¡± Fortunately, work here was almost finished. Lu Weixi undid her helmet, packed up her things, and didn¡¯t return to thepany, instead, she went out with Xue Feifei. The two women went to the bar beneath Yuechun Apartments again, but this time they just ordered two cocktails and some light snacks, taking a seat at the bar. Lu Weixi knew that Xue Feifei had some troubles ying on her mind because of her sudden visit, but she didn¡¯t ask since Feifei didn¡¯t speak of it. After three rounds of drinks, Lu Weixi nabbed thest piece of apple from the fruit tter, and the adjacent Feifei also set down her ss. It was rare to see her so silent, thest time she was this quiet was when her dad was running away from money due, and her boyfriend Huang Qichu broke up with her. Sure enough, Feifei, looking a bit dazed, was staring at a young man ying the guitar onstage, ¡°I saw Qichu today.¡± Feifei and Lu Weixi grew up together, and Feifei¡¯s dad and Lu¡¯s parents were ssmates. Although the Xue family wasn¡¯t as affluent as the Bai family, they were middle ss, and life was pretty good. Shouldn¡¯t she have married Huang Qichu by now, gotten a job, and simply lived a normal life, if only her father hadn¡¯t been absorbed in gambling? However, Feifei understood why Huang Qichu broke up with her. Who could tolerate having a gambler for a future father-inw, one who owed a lot of money at that? Given Feifei¡¯s looks, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult for her to rise in the entertainment industry, but she rejected all offers. First, her moral bottom line was rtively high. Second, she had been well-off once, she wouldn¡¯t stoop for petty benefits. Thirdly, there was always Huang Qichu in her heart. ¡°Qichu told me he¡¯s getting married. He¡¯s such a good guy, I should be happy for him. But it still hurts very much.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t know what to say, she just kept drinking with her, one drink after another. Luckily, the cocktails they ordered were all low in alcohol content, she made sure of that. The drinks weren¡¯t getting Feifei drunk but she was getting dizzy anyway, ¡°Weixi, you should still go on that cruise.¡± Lu Weixi was speechless, why is it suddenly being turned back to her? Just as she was about to speak, Feifei let out another sentence, ¡°I know what you¡¯re bothered about, but like us now, clinging onto our pride and honor, what can we do? If you have a chance for sess, you should fight through all obstacles to seize it. If I had money like I do now back then, Qichu wouldn¡¯t have left me. You¡¯re talented, what youck is simply an opportunity, don¡¯t give it up so easily.¡± Lu Weixi said nothing, she couldn¡¯t drive after drinking, so it made sense to spend the night with Feifei. After seeing Feifei settled, Lu Weixi took out her phone, thought for a bit, and then made a call to her boss, ¡°Boss, could I take this Friday and next Monday off?¡± PS: Don¡¯t be afraid of the angst, the rtionship between the male and female protagonists will take a turn in the next chapter, I promise! The lucky baby who wonst night is ¡°Swallow and Togetherness¡±, please bring the winning screenshot to im your 666 book coins.. Vote for the 3 rmendation tickets, add three book reviews, leave a message in this chapter to register, and continue the draw tomorrow- Chapter 184 - 185 Simon White (1) Chapter 184: Chapter 185 Simon White (1) Trantor: 549690339 After receiving a firm answer, she set down her phone. Xue Feifei was right. Their situations were simr now: they were in limbo, neither high nor low. To call them poor? She made tens of thousands every month, and Feifei was about to take the senior designer professional exam, nearing a promotion. Despite Feifei mostly ying second or third lead in web dramas, those gigs still brought in hundreds of thousands, far more than your average job. However, the unfortunate thing was, besides the medical costs needed for her mother, her enemies were too powerful. She needed to climb high for a chance to fight back. The same went for Feifei. Even though her father¡¯s debt had been paid off, who knows what changes the future held? Additionally, the entertainment industry was a fearsomely treacherous ce with quick session. Feifei was already 27, which might be fairly young in other professions, but in the entertainment industry, it was nearing ¡°old age¡±. Both she and Feifei faced crises. They both had to strive hard for a chance to change their current situations. Despite Feifei drinking the night before, she woke up early the next day, eating a breakfast of boiled vegetables, sweet potato, and egg whites, followed by thick ck coffee, even going for a morning workout to cut down on swelling. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t go home for the night, and no one cared. With Qin Zhiyou and Yang Mogui absent, she wouldn¡¯t be questioned even if she roamed around outside for several nights. She drove to work, took some formal time off, and arranged her workload. Although the cruise would onlyst four days and three nights, with a weekend in between, she didn¡¯t know if there would be further dys, so she took off a few extra days just in case. After arranging everything, she went to Hanhai Shopping again. When she was redeeming her prize, she specifically asked, ¡°For the prize this time, do I need to attend any awarding ceremony, like meeting with your president or anything? Is he arranging this event?¡± The receptionist stared at her nkly, ¡°No, you don¡¯t need to. This is a notice from our event department. We¡¯ve confirmed with the first and second prize winners before notifying you because they couldn¡¯t attend. The ne and cruise tickets have already been bought; you just have to scan your ID to board the ship. You don¡¯t have to attend any award-giving ceremony, our president is very busy.¡± Lu Weixi finally breathed a sigh of relief. The cruise was heading to a tropical location for at least four or five days. After finishing her work, she went home to pack her bags. As expected, Qin Zhiyou was not home, and no one asked where she had been the day before. Before leaving, she made a special trip to the hospital to see her mother. Her mother was doing really well this time, visibly in better spirits and working hard on rehab. When she asked her in a slow, feeble voice, ¡°How are things with you and Zhiyou?¡± In front of her mother, Lu Weixi had to act like everything was fine, ¡°Mother, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m doing very well. Zhiyou and I are also doing very well, his mother even stayed at our ce a while ago.¡± Although Lu¡¯s mother had been mentally unstable for the past six months, she had heard the gossip about Qin Zhiyou in the past four years. She tried to pat her daughter¡¯s hand, ¡°If you¡¯re not happy, don¡¯t force yourself.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Hearing these words from her mother gave her infinite strength. No matter the difficulties or dangers, she was not afraid because she still had a haven to rely on. However, this time at the hospital, she didn¡¯t see Zhao Zihao. While chatting with the caregiver, she mentioned, ¡°I heard that Doctor Zhao took a few days off again..¡± Chapter 185 - 186 Simon White (2) Chapter 185: Chapter 186 Simon White (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Last time, Zhao Zihao said he was going to participate in a charity event in the countryside, and Lu Weixi presumed it was the same this time. She briefly instructed the caregiver and left without giving it much thought. The flight the next day was really early, so she went to bed early. After some contemtion, she told Aunt Hao, ¡°I will be on a business trip for a few days and might not be home for four or five days.¡± Aunt Hao nodded, ¡°Should I tell the young master?¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, ¡°No need.¡± All she wanted was to quietly board the ship, find Boss Liao quietly, and hand over the design drafts to him quietly. If they epted it, all the better. If not, she would consider it as a trip. After all, the flight ticket and cruise ticket were provided for free by the Hanhai Group. The cruise cabin and food were also free, so it would be a waste not to go. As for Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side, whether he decided to bring Liu Yiyi or Xiang Yirou with him, it had no rtion to her and she didn¡¯t care. The Qin family and others were beyond her concern. Anyway, they were all people of no consequence. Perhaps due to running around so much, Lu Weixi went to sleep early and slept soundly. She didn¡¯t notice when Qin Zhiyou returned home. His flight was also scheduled for the early morning, even an hour earlier than Lu Weixi¡¯s. Even though in a few hours the ne would take off, and all his documents were taken to thepany for an easymute, he still came back home. As soon as he entered the house, Aunt Hao came up to greet him and was about to tell him about Lu Weixi¡¯s business trip. However, Qin Zhiyou shook his head and hushed her, afraid of waking her up. He didn¡¯t even change his clothes, but went straight upstairs gently, pushed open the door of the bedroom. It was four in the morning, the time when people sleep the deepest. Even Lu Weixi, with her weak nerves, didn¡¯t notice Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arrival once she had truly fallen asleep. Because he was afraid of waking her, he didn¡¯t turn on the light, so naturally, he didn¡¯t notice the 20-inch suitcase she ced by the window. He sat on the edge of the bed, originally just wanting to take a look at her. But after looking at her, he couldn¡¯t resist moving a little bit closer, wanting to breathe in her breath. As their breaths mingled, he couldn¡¯t resist reaching out his fingers, gently brushing her cheek with a feather-light touch. In the end, his lips reced his fingers. But the kiss was extremely light, like a breeze gently passing by, a drizzle falling softly. Lu Weixi¡¯s eyshes fluttered a little as if she was somewhat ufortable, but she didn¡¯t wake up. In the faint light seeping in from the corridor, Qin Zhiyou saw her brows slightly furrowed, and he nted another kiss on her brow, smoothly calming the wrinkles on her forehead. He wanted to say something else but feared waking her up. His Adam¡¯s apple bobbed and in the end he could only murmur beside her ear, ¡°Xixi, Xixi, I miss you so much¨C¡± The murmur slowly faded, then came the sound of the door closing, the sound of his receding footsteps, as well as the sound of a car driving away. When all sounds had disappeared, Lu Weixi still hadn¡¯t woken up. She scrunched her eyebrows, her mind a blur, feeling as if someone was continuously calling her ¡°Xixi¡±, as if a pair of hands was gently stroking her, as if a familiar pair of lips was covering her own lips. It seemed as if a pair of eyes was looking at her, deep and distant. Calling her ¡°Xixi¡±, it should be her parents or perhaps Qin Zhigu. But in her half-awake state, she felt that this blurry figure resembled ¨C Qin Zhiyou? Chapter 186 - 187 Simon White (3) Chapter 186: Chapter 187 Simon White (3) Trantor: 549690339 Then she was startled awake. Her cell phone rm kept on ringing next to her ear, and she sat dazedly by her bedside for a long time beforeing to. When she woke up, the room was bathed in an ethereal glow, and apart from her, there was no one else present. Her luggage was still next to her, untouched. As she got up and freshened up, his toothbrush, cup, and towel remained undisturbed, showing no signs of use. After packing her things, she lugged her suitcase downstairs, and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Aunt Hao, no one came backst night, did they?¡± Aunt Hao shook her head. The young master had instructed her not to tell. But seeing Lu Weixi pulling her suitcase, she still couldn¡¯t help but remind, ¡°The young master¡­¡± Lu Weixi paused and turned back. Aunt Hao thought for a bit before saying, ¡°He actually cares a lot about you.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you.¡± Lu Weixi nodded in a polite manner. When she got on the taxi, she was still thinking. She must have been deep in thought when listening to Xue Feifei reminiscing about her first love. Otherwise, why would she keep feeling like someone was calling her by her nickname? Other than her parents, the only person who knew her nickname was Qin Zhigu. Why was she always dreaming about Qin Zhigu calling her nickname recently, just like that day when she was drunk? They say dreams are extensions of one¡¯s waking life. But she hadn¡¯t thought about Qin Zhigu at all. He, just like her past, had been deeply buried in her memories, never to be unearthed. Hopefully, she wouldn¡¯t run into Qin Zhigu on this voyage¡­ Then again, with such a significant event as the 50th anniversary of Hanhai Group¡¯s founding, everyone except the elderly patriarch whose health was failing, and Yang Mogui who had no interest in such events, was there from the Qin Family. Qin Zhigu had already returned to China, so he was very likely to appear at this banquet. However, she didn¡¯t know why she had this gut feeling that the one calling her by her nickname in her dreams wasn¡¯t Qin Zhigu, but the detestable Qin Zhiyou. Shaking her head, sheughed at herself. She must be sleep-deprived and overthinking, to even imagine that the gentle and affectionate figure in her dream was Qin Zhiyou. She arrived at the airport and took care of check-in procedures. Hanhai had booked round-trip flights for the lucky draw winners, but as these were prizes, they were definitely not first ss or business ss. This was probably for the best since she estimated that she would risk a brief encounter with Qin Zhiyou in the airport VIP lounge. Once on the ne, she promptly fell asleep for three hours. After the flight, she had a quick meal, took a shuttle to the nearest drop-off point to the dock, and then hailed a cab over. After a long and tiring journey, it was four in the afternoon by the time she arrived at the docks. Since the cruise ship would sail out to international waters, passport checks were needed. Before boarding, she activated her satellite inte service. Once all the procedures wereplete, she finally boarded the ship. At six in the evening, the cruise ship set sail. Standing alone on the deck, Lu Weixi listened to the sporadic cries of the seagulls, her mood as tumultuous as the sea. On the deck, a mother and her child were feeding the seagulls. Lu Weixi watched them from afar, her thoughts gradually drifting away. She heard from the passersby behind her that besides the banquet and Qin Zhiyou, one other name was frequently mentioned: Simon White. Simon White, a rising star in global architecture for the past few years, was a mystery, remaining away from the public eye. But this time, he was on the guest list for Hanhai Group¡¯s event.. Chapter 187 - 188 Simon White (4) Chapter 187: Chapter 188 Simon White (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Hanhai Group made its start in architecture, naturally, they held a high regard for young talents in architectural design. Lu Weixi also held a certain admiration for Simon White. Despite never having met or knowing much about him, she just had a gut feeling that Simon White¡¯s ideas resonated with some of her own. Take for instance, the iconic design he conceived inspired by a local sea bird species in Southern Europe that catapulted him to fame. She spoke of such a totem on Valentine¡¯s Day during her sophomore year, saying to someone, ¡°Have you heard of a sea bird species in Southern Europe that supposedly only has one mate for life? If it loses its mate, it prefers to stay alone for the rest of its life. At fishing times, you can hear it circling and mourning, calling out to its lost love. The locals really like it and depict its image on their architecture. I really want to go to Southern Europe and see this bird for myself.¡± The young man she spoke to slightly furrowed his brows, then firmly nodded, ¡°Then I hope I¡¯m like that sea bird.¡± Lu Weixi immediately pouted, displeased: ¡°So, you mean I¡¯m going to die young, right?¡± If it were Qin Zhiyou, he would likely have quickly retorted with something like, ¡°So you¡¯re admitting you¡¯re my mate, right?¡± But the young man was just sweating, a bit panicked, ¡°No, that¡¯s not what I mean. I mean, I will only love you in this lifetime. If I lose you, I¡¯d rather be alone for the rest of my life.¡± Even though Lu Weixi feigned anger at the time, turning her back against him and ignoring him, she felt quite sweet inside. Butter on, she learned that men can be liars. While his words were still ringing in her ears, he soon stood by someone else¡¯s side. Lu Weixi squinted her eyes, there was more than an hour before the 8 p.m. banquet. Her goal was to hand over the design draft to Mr. Liao before Qin Zhiyou and his acquaintances could notice her presence, then leave the oue to fate. Simon White might be a legend, but he had nothing to do with her. He was just a stranger passing by. It would be nice to have a chance to work together, but it would be no regret if there was no opportunity. She mildly withdrew her gaze, turned, and walked into her cabin room. At the same time, two floors above Lu Weixi¡¯s room, in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s number one suite. Qin Zhiyou was sitting with his back to the desk, in a swivel chair facing the vast sea. Secretary Wang was standing behind the desk, reporting sentence by sentence. ¡°The second master and his wife didn¡¯t seem to be doing anything for now. As for young master Zhi and Miss Mei, as soon as they boarded the ship, they began getting friendly with many people. The grand aunt didn¡¯t do anything either, she only asked one question, ¡®Did youe alone, Mr. Qin, or have you brought a femalepanion?¡±¡® Secretary Wang finished speaking, but Qin Zhiyou remained silent. He kept his head down, long eyshes slightly drooping, toying with a in ring with one finger. Qin Zhiyou never wore a wedding ring. Firstly, he found it troublesome and everyone in Yan City knew he was married, regardless if he wore a ring or not. Secondly, only he would wear one, the other party had never worn the ring since their wedding day. But today, in the absence of that someone, he wore the ring. In formal asions like this, he didn¡¯t want her to be ¡°absent.¡± Secondly, on their wedding day, she had personally slipped the ring onto his finger. ¡°Young Master Su doesn¡¯t seem to be making a return,¡± Secretary Wang continued reporting, ¡°However, someone did board the ship, Simon White.¡± PS: Last night¡¯s lucky baby was ¡°Shaohua¡±, please bring the winning screenshot to receive 666 book coins.. Cast 3 rmendation tickets, add three book reviews, and leave ament after this chapter to sign up, continuing the draw tomorrow- Chapter 188 - 189: Reunion (1) Chapter 188: Chapter 189: Reunion (1) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou ignored it all. Now, even Lu Ban himself couldn¡¯t make him flinch, let alone Simon White standing in front of him. Their main focus was onmercial real estate. Although top designers were often sought for their projects, it wasn¡¯t about creating art orndmark buildings. So, their dependency on top designers was not significant. If Simon Whitees, then let hime. He surely doesn¡¯t need to go out and greet him. After all, it¡¯s no different if it¡¯s not Lu Weixi who¡¯sing, it¡¯s all the same to him. His aunt would ask him if he brought a femalepanion, which was really asking about Liu Yiyi. He clearly knew that Lu Weixi didn¡¯t care about what woman he had by his side, and he knew he should be making good use of Liu Yiyi at this time, to convince his aunt that he cherished her, to get her on board. Even if she doesn¡¯t stand by his side, as long as she¡¯s there, it would be enough. He had prepared everything from clothes to boarding pass, but still, he just couldn¡¯t do it. For a moment, he felt a wave of fatigue wash over him. What then, even if he wonpletely over his uncle and aunt, and took over Hanhai Group forever? Who would he share the empire he¡¯d fought for with, y extravagantly with Ms. Yang? It was now summer, and the sunset time at sea was especiallyte. The banquet was about to start, and on the distant sea horizon, there seemed to be a trace of a fiery afterglow. Qin Zhiyou remained seated in this position, motionless and silent. Outside the door, the hairstylist and stylist both were anxious. With less than half an hour left until the banquet, their host was still sitting here unmoving. Secretary Wang¡¯s phone rang. One look and it was from the stylist. They had been waiting outside the door for half an hour already, but Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t let them in yet. Secretary Wang cautiously mentioned, ¡°Mr. Qin, the makeup artist and others are waiting outside, the banquet will begin in half an hour.¡± Qin Zhiyou heard it, but he acted as if he had not. He kept his head down, fingers lightly spinning his ring. Every few minutes, he would check his phone to see if anyone had contacted him. Other than that, he kept sitting with his back to the door, his swivel chair not moving an inch. Secretary Wang was helpless. No one in the world could persuade Qin Zhiyou once he became obstinate. Unless the person was Lu Weixi. But Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t on the ship and their rtionship had always been a respectful one. When Qin Zhiyou was unhappy, his subordinates would be even unhappier. Soon, not only the makeup artists and stylists were waiting outside the door, but thepany¡¯s high executives had alsoe over. Even through the door, they could hear their low and intense discussion. A few, depending on their seniority, dared to knock on the door, ¡°Mr. Qin, Mr. Qin, the banquet is about to start.¡± Inside the door, Secretary Wang also began to persuade, ¡°Mr. Qin, whatever the problem is, we can deal with itter. You should go and attend the banquet first. If Mr. and Mrs. Second Master and young master Zhi and Miss Mei see it, they wouldugh at you. They have been busy contacting people since they came aboard. If the old master learns of this, he¡¯s likely to get angry.¡± Qin Zhiyou heard it all, and not even an eyelid twitched. Some people called him, but most of them called Secretary Wang. Secretary Wang was anxious too. But the master made no response at all to everything he heard.. What could he do? Have someone kidnap him to the banquet? Chapter 189 - 190: Reunion (2) Chapter 189: Chapter 190: Reunion (2) Trantor: 549690339 | It wasn¡¯t until ten minutes before the banquet that Wang, the secretary, who was on the verge of explosion due to his own state of anxiety, couldn¡¯t take it anymore and walked over to Qin Zhiyou. The group of people at the entrance also couldn¡¯t wait and directly called the cruise ship¡¯s administration staff, breaching the cabin with a swipe of the key card. They started shouting, ¡°President Qin, the banquet is about to begin. If you don¡¯t attend, I fear the old master and madam will have to take your ce and deliver your speech on stage.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t turn his head, instead, he ndly nced at his mobile phone. He swept over her avatar again, the message bar was silent. With onest look, he dimmed the mobile disy, put it back in his pocket, then slowly got up. Turned around. His brow was as calm as ever: ¡°Get changed.¡± The cruise ship¡¯s banquet hall. Lu Weixi also entered from the side door. She stayed in the second-ss cabin, and the banquet was the best ce to find passengers from the first-ss or VIP cabins. The banquet had been prepared, the tables in the middle of the space were set, and name cards had been ced on them. Seats were arranged ording to the name cards. Naturally, more important guests had better seats. Lu Weixi¡¯s table was in a remote corner. Her name card read ¡°Lucky Audience,¡± with no mention of her name. Meanwhile, her table was filled with handsomely dressed guests who, in contrast, made her casual white long dress, look like she was a staff member. For instance, the first row was upied by the Qin, Yu, and He families. Luckily, her spot was remote, no high society members were around, just mostly nouveau riche who bought their way in. No one recognized her. When she entered the room, she had quickly scanned for Mr. Liao¡¯s name card that was located approximately the center of the second row. But now, with the lights still on and the room full of people, she would surely be noticed if she made her way over there. She would just have to wait until the lights were out to stealthily make her way over, table by table. With only ten minutes to the start of the banquet, a huge cake for the ¡°Hanhai Group¡¯s 50th Anniversary¡± had already been set up on stage. The Qin Family elders were all present, except for the old master and Yang Mogui. Qin Weijian couple, Qin Weijia with his children Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha, were early arrivals. Their neighboring table was upied by the Yu and He families, as well as magnates from other industries engaged in lively conversation. Especially Qin Zhimei, who had ordered her high-end outfit a month in advance, looking splendid today. If not for this important event, she would likely have gotten bored and stuck close to Yu Sixing. Although Lu Weixi¡¯s table was a bit distant, when she looked over in that direction, it was obvious that a particr person was missing. Lu Weixi¡¯s heart eased slightly as she noted the absence. She had prepared herself for the possibility of meeting Qin Zhisu again, but felt that not seeing him would be better, saving her from the awkward but polite greetings: ¡°How are you? How have these years been for you? Have you eaten yet?¡± She also didn¡¯t notice Simon White, who was the hot topic of conversation. However, she didn¡¯t have much attachment to Simon White anyways. It didn¡¯t matter whether they met or not. She was an interior designer, while he was a building designer. There were oveps, but they didn¡¯t coincide. Just hoped that everything would go smoothly tonight. After waiting for a few more minutes, guests began to fill the banquet hall, and even Mr. Liao had taken his seat. Now, Lu Weixi finally felt that something was off ¨C where was Qin Zhiyou? Why hadn¡¯t he arrived yet? Chapter 190 - 191: Reunion (3) Chapter 190: Chapter 191: Reunion (3) Trantor: 549690339 | At first, Lu Weixi thought that Qin Zhiyou, who is host of tonight¡¯s party, was trying to remain mysterious or for some reason, wouldn¡¯t take the stage till the veryst minute. But she noticed that the stage was already set, the microphone, cake, champagne tower, everything was ready. The Qin family members below looked noticeably uneasy, they seemed a little taken aback, whispering to each other. Even when a servant rushed over to report something to Qin Weijian, the man expressed clear excitement, adjusted his clothes, and stood up as if he was about to take the stage. The first speaker in such a party certainly carries a decisive role. In the Qin family, even though she and Qin Zhiyou behave like a couple on the surface, they would have to act in unison at this moment. Unfortunately, the lighting had dimmed by now, and she couldn¡¯t alert Qin Zhiyou without revealing that she was present. She could only fret silently. Three minutes before the start of the banquet, Qin Weijian had already walked onto the stage. Now, everyone realized something wasn¡¯t right. The stage held a microphone and two spotlights, one focused on the banner stating ¡°Hanhai Group¡¯s 50th Anniversary,¡± the other shining on the solitary microphone. Yet, the only person on the stage was Qin Weijian. Qin Weijian¡¯s solitary appearance on stage even aroused displeasure from Qin Weijia¡¯s family. The Qin family has no tradition of favoring men over women, she held a high position just as well. Why should her brother alone represent the Qin family? She, too, was part of the Qin family. At her side, Qin Zhizha also set aside his yful banter with the pretty usherette beside him, Qin Zhimei¡¯s gaze also shifted back from Yu Sixing. With Qin Weijia rising, Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha naturally stood up with their mother, nking her as they joined her on stage. Seeing them go up, Kong Jieposed himself for a moment, then also rose to his feet. Only Qin Weijia¡¯s husband, Chang Zaigang, possibly because he was a son-inw who had married into the family, seemed too embarrassed to rise, and remained seated. The scene was suddenly chaotic, with many hushed whispers from below. The Qin family patriarch was not present, and neither was Qin Zhiyou, the president of Hanhai. Instead, members of the second and third branches of the Qin family ascended the stage one after another. On the surface, the second and third branches usually united against Qin Zhiyou, but they also harboured selfish aims. Looking further, although Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha respected their second brother Qin Zhisu, they also contemted getting a part of the perks. Now with Qin Zhisu absent and their third branch being more powerful with more people, they certainly wouldn¡¯t allow the second branch to hog all the limelight. The undercurrents surging at the front had even Lu Weixi paying attention. Even she didn¡¯t notice that a person had quietly taken a seat next to Boss Liao. At the banquet entrance, someone slightly pushed open the door, peering inside with a prating gaze. The countdown for the banquet was drawing to an end, Qin Weijian clutched the microphone tightly, as if he had no intention of letting go. Qin Weijia couldn¡¯t just wrest it from him directly, but she still advanced a small step with her two children at her side. Qin Weijian cleared his throat lightly, testing the microphone¡¯s sound. Afterwards, as the countdown ended, he began speaking directly: ¡°Ladies and Gentlemen, wee to the 50th anniversary celebration of our Hanhai Group. I, on behalf of-¡± Before he could finish saying ¡°behalf¡±, the door was pushed open. Soon, Qin Zhiyou strode in followed by a group of executives. He walked proudly onto the stage, taking firm steps in his leather shoes. Then, with a calm andposed expression, he snatched the microphone from his uncle¡¯s hand.. Chapter 191 - 192: Reunion (4) Chapter 191: Chapter 192: Reunion (4) Trantor: 549690339 | The atmosphere suddenly changed; Qin Weijian, who had his microphone taken away, naturally didn¡¯t expect Qin Zhiyou to appear so suddenly. After the surprise had passed, his face quickly became rather unpleasant ¡ª this was essentially akin to a public p in the face. However, with so many people watching, he felt it inappropriate to settle scores with him at that moment. With Qin Zhiyou present, Qin Weijia immediately came out to defend her brother, saying, ¡°Zhiyou, you¡¯rete.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t bother to pay attention to her and said in a clear voice, ¡°On behalf of the entire Hanhai Group, I wee everyone¡¯s arrival.¡± He continued straightforwardly, ¡°This year, Hanhai Group has established eleven major and sixty-three minor projects, involving contracts worth hundreds of billions. I wee everyone to cooperate with us and make money together.¡± As soon as he said this, apuse erupted from the audience. The family dispute earlier was merely interesting for those below; this statement, on the other hand, appealed directly to the other guests¡¯ interests. They would support whoever could establish a win-win cooperation with them. As Qin Zhiyou grabbed the spotlight, Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia naturally became angry. Qin Zhiyou, however, didn¡¯t even nce at them. When it came time to cut the cake, he stood at the forefront alone, with Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia only able to stand beside him, like eunuchs and pcedies next to the emperor. His tardiness just now was mostly to irk his uncle and aunt and dete their arrogance. Predictably, without him, the siblings of the second and third family branches would fight among themselves. If he had known this would happen, he would have prepared two microphones to watch the harmonious ¡®y¡¯ between the siblings. Upon seeing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s sessful arrival, Lu Weixi felt a weight lifted off her chest; now, she could go find Boss Liao without worry. While the lights still hadn¡¯t brightened, she made her way over and noticed an extra young man at Liao¡¯s table. His back was turned to her; he had short hair and wore casual clothes. Although she couldn¡¯t discern much from his back, she had a familiar feeling about him ¨C the kind of familiarity that set one¡¯s heart racing. Just as she was wondering about this, the cake from Hanhai was cut and the champagne of the crystal champagne tower was poured. Slices of cake and sses of champagne were being distributed by waiters to every table. The banquet began introducing the visiting guests, however, only the business tycoons in the first two rows were named. As each guest was introduced, Qin Zhiyou, as the host, would personally offer a toast at each table. Wherever he went, the spotlight followed, making him particrly noticeable in the dimly lit venue. Lu Weixi originally wanted to retreat, but many spectators behind her were squeezing forward. After all, some people had spent two hundred thousand for tickets to expand theirwork ¨C no one would back off. Soon it was the second row¡¯s turn, and Qin Zhiyou slowly made his way over with a ss of champagne. When it was Liao¡¯s table¡¯s turn, the host on the stage also introduced the guests, ¡°Next up is Mr. Liao Siyi, the chairman of the Siyipany, and the internationally renowned architect, Simon White.¡± The moment the spotlight hit them, it caused a stir! Lu Weixi stood behind and watched as the casually dressed young man in front of her slowly stood up. The intense light traced his silhouette. Although she couldn¡¯t see his face, he seemed taller than before, his body seemingly more built, with shorter hair. But she just knew, the man stood before her, Simon White, was Qin Zhisu! PS: It¡¯s Monday, seeking rmendation tickets! The lucky draw winner fromst night was ¡°Gentle D Game,¡± please redeem your prize of 666 book coins with the winning screenshot.. Leave a review with three rmendation tickets, drop ament in this chapter, and sign up for a chance to win in tomorrow¡¯s draw- Chapter 192 - 193: Things Stay the Same, But People Change (1) Chapter 192: Chapter 193: Things Stay the Same, But People Change (1) Trantor: 549690339 During her youth, when love was the most beautiful, and the springtime of her life was the purest, from the age of eighteen to twenty-two, all her joy and happiness were associated with him. Although she was initially attracted to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s handsome face, it was with Qin Zhigu that she experienced genuine love ¨C the sweetness, tenderness, and sensation of a lifelongpanionship. When Qin Zhigu returned, Lu Weixi had much contemted her possible reactions. She wondered whether she would respond with arrogance or apathy, whether she would ignore or scorn him, acting as if he was once a man she spurned and is now too lofty for him to reach! But when Qin Zhigu actually appeared in front of her, even though she only saw his back, and they hadn¡¯t met face to face, her heart was already churning with wild waves of emotions! Despite knowing that Qin Zhiyou was ahead, and that she should not meet Qin Zhigu, she involuntarily took a small step forward. Not for any particr reason, but just to get a glimpse of him, to see what he looks like now. However. As she took that small step, a soft feminine voice suddenly sounded from beside her, ¡°Zhigu.¡± This voice, it was as if someone spilt a pail of cold water on a red-hot iron, instantly extinguishing the tiny me in Lu Weixi¡¯s heart. From a few steps away, Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes grew cold, silently and distance standing behind Qin Zhigu, she noticed a woman in a white dress emerge from the adjacent crowd, her face soft and framed by long ck hair. This woman, Lu Weixi would recognize her, even in ashes. That woman was her father¡¯s mistress¡¯s daughter, once her very best friend, and the one who stole her boyfriend ¨C Cai Yiren! Cai Yiren¡¯s eyes overflowed with joy upon seeing Qin Zhigu, she quickly took a few steps closer standing by his side, gazing at his face with a tender and adoring expression. Then, Cai Yiren seemed to sense something, she anxiously looked back at the space where Lu Weixi had been standing, which was now upied by onlooking crowd, no trace of an individual figure was discernible. On the deck. The sea breeze was cold. The endless, pure blue sea that stretched to the horizon during the day, had turned into an inky darkness at night. Standing on the deck and looking around, despite the full moon lighting up the sky, all that met her eyes was darkness, mirroring her current mood. Lu Weixi lightly kicked an empty can, the can rolled forward making a crisp sound. She found it slightly amusing, not at the can, but at herself. She wasughing at herself. Five years had passed, and she still hadn¡¯t developed the calm andposed demeanor she thought she would have, still being disturbed by the appearance of these two people. It¡¯s said that a woman¡¯s choice in a man is often a reflection of her father. If a woman experiences harmony between her parents in her childhood, and her father is capable and responsible, then often her boyfriend would have a simr character to her father. However, if her father is brutal, then she would seek a man who is theplete opposite, to make up for the loss she endured during her childhood. She belonged to the first type. For the first twenty-two years of her life, her parents were harmonious, and her father was gentle and affectionate towards her. Hence, it was inevitable that she would be attracted to Qin Zhigu who was gentlemanly, indulged her, and catered to her. However, when her father became a scumbag, another person appeared in Qin Zhigu¡¯s life. How simr it was. Looking back, although she and Qin Zhigu were in love, there was always a third person in their rtionship. Not Qin Zhiyou, but Cai Yiren.. Chapter 193 - 194: Things Stay the Same, But People Change (2) Chapter 193: Chapter 194: Things Stay the Same, But People Change (2) Trantor: 549690339 Cai Yiren first appeared on the day of her tenth birthday. Her father was an entrepreneur just starting out, and hispany was yet small. Cai Yiren¡¯s mother was hired at that time to work for her father¡¯spany. She was a single mother who came from a remote mountainous region and had been deceived by her boyfriend while she was working at the age of eighteen. Alone, she gave birth to Cai Yiren. She was gentle and hardworking, and given her underprivileged circumstances, Cai Yiren¡¯s grandmother felt pity for her and often provided financial assistance. After Cai Yiren¡¯s mother had worked for a few years, she brought Cai Yiren from their rural hometown to live with them and transferred her to the same school as Lu Weixi. Cai Yiren was just like her mother, gentle, quiet, and seemingly endlessly patient¡ªat least on the surface. No matter how spoiled and willful Lu Weixi behaved, Cai Yiren would never get upset; she would always calmly help out. Cai Yiren lived and attended school with her and even moved in near her home. Lu Weixi was used to having her around and ordering her about, and over time, came to expect the constant support of Cai Yiren, who acted as something of a sidekick, even when Lu Weixi was in a rtionship. To be fair, as for looks, Cai Yiren and her mother did not match up to Lu Weixi and her mother, they are what one might call modest beauties. But perhaps no man can resist a woman who is gentle, who worships him wholeheartedly, and who silently gives everything of herself¡ªeven if he already has another attractive partner by his side. This was true of Bai Changyou, as it was for Qin Zhigu. The sea breeze was slightly strong. Despite being in the tropics, Lu Weixi began to feel a touch of chill. She squinted her eyes, her hands clutching a briefcase. Inside was a carefully revised interior design draft for Mr. Liao that she had put a lot of time and effort into. She looked quietly at the folder for a moment, then with a few ripping sounds, she tore the documents in half, then shredded them further. With her eyes half-closed, she watched as the pieces of paper, into which much time and effort had been invested, float on the sea breeze, like butterflies, out over the water. The chaos she had just experienced subsided and now she felt calm andposed, clearer minded than ever before. Qin Zhigu was Simon White, and Cai Yiren, like her, had studied interior design. Qin Zhigu returned to his home country, and so did Cai Yiren. She didn¡¯t know if Bai Changyou¡¯s business would move back home as well. Qin Zhigu took on the architectural design job for Mr. Liao, and she didn¡¯t know if Cai Yiren would take on the interior design job. But regardless, she made up her mind not to show up anywhere Qin Zhigu would be. She had many opportunities in the future, there was plenty of time. There was no need for her to be hung up on Mr. Liao¡¯s business proposal. After all the documents had fallen into the sea, she finally looked away, dusted off her hands, and turned to leave. No sooner had Lu Weixi left than a man in a silver-gray suit appeared not far behind her. It was Zhao Zihuan. Over the course of several years of treatment, he gradually came to know that his patient¡¯s daughter was the wife of Qin Zhiyou, the CEO of Hanhai Group. Once he knew the identity of Miss Bai, everything about her past feuds and friendships with Qin Zhiyou and Qin Zhigu became clear. At first, he assumed that Lu Weixi was just an underappreciated wife of Qin Zhiyou, a backup picked up from his younger brother. Qin Zhiyou is known to be a womanizer with many acquaintances. However, it seems it¡¯s not that simple. As for Qin Zhigu, it¡¯s said that he dismissed a true heiress, opting instead for an imitation who was nothingpared to her.. Chapter 194 - 195: Things Stay the Same, But Chapter 194: Chapter 195: Things Stay the Same, But People Change (3) Trantor: 549690339 And that impostor remains Lu Weixi¡¯s ¡°stepsister.¡± Two brothers, two ¡°sisters¡±, what a truly chaotic family. But that¡¯s how their family is, let alone feelings, even life is nothing more than grass in their eyes. Looking back at the banquet hall. The deck is cold and lonely, but over there, the party is still lively with music and dancing. Zhao Zihao, with an indifferent smile, put his hand in his trouser pocket and returned to his room. Inside the banquet hall. Upon seeing their son, Qin Weijian and Kong Jie happily jumped off the stage, faces full of surprise, ¡°Zhisu, you¡¯re back!¡± After thoroughly looking over his son, Qin Weijian nodded his head and happily said, ¡°Good, good, good.¡± Kong Jie wore a worried yet relieved expression, ¡°You look tanned, you¡¯ve lost weight, but you¡¯ve also grown taller.¡± They had no prior knowledge that their son was the famous designer, Simon White. Though Simon White was not yet a master architect, he was still world-renowned, which made the old man appreciate him even more. The old man had always favored Qin Zhisu among the younger generation, and now that he was achieving such sess, wouldn¡¯t Qin Zhiyou be outshined in the future? Not only Qin Weijian and Kong Jie were happy, but so also was Qin Weijia¡¯s family. Qin Zhizha dramatically jumped off the stage and ran over to give him a brotherly hug, ¡°Second brother, long time no see!¡± Qin Zhimei, wearing a heavy dress and high heels, couldn¡¯t run over too quickly, but her face was full of joy, ¡°Second brother, I¡¯m d you¡¯re back.¡± Why was it good that he was back? Everyone knew. With Qin Zhisu amongst them, they would no longer have to submit to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mood swings, of course, they were delighted. Among this group, the most collected was Qin Zhiyou. Although he couldn¡¯t confirm that Simon White was Qin Zhisu himself, he knew that Simon White and Qin Zhisu, or at least, had a close rtionship with the second family. Why would he say that? Because the masterpiece that made Simon White famous, the design draft of thendmark building in Southern Europe, was rmended by a director of the European department of Hanhai Group. And that director is Qin Weijian¡¯s closest friend. He never doubted the abilities of his younger brother. Qin Zhisu was favored by the old man, not because of his ttery. He was a naturally humble person with excellent design skills, a typical image of a promising young man that every family would like. However, why did he still dislike him so much? Qin Zhisu¡¯s English name is obviously Simpson. So why is he called Simon White? Could the ¡®west¡¯ in ¡®Simon¡¯ be referring to his family¡¯s Xixi? Qin Zhiyou raised his wine ss, ¡°Simon White, is it? Let¡¯s have a drink.¡± Qin Zhisu gave his brother a calm look, picked up his champagne and finished it in one gulp. ¡°You haven¡¯t been back for a while, and we all miss you,¡± Qin Zhiyou did not drink but was lightly spinning the ss in his hand as he spoke lightly, ¡°Your sister-inw and I often talk about you. She is also very concerned about your personal life.¡± The moment the words ¡®your sister-inw¡¯ were spoken, Qin Zhisu¡¯s somewhat silent face instantly cracked. There was no need to exin who his sister-inw was. It was then that Qin Zhisu nced at Cai Yiren who had run over to him, seemingly realizing something, he immediately spoke, ¡°Yiren and I have broken up a long time ago.¡± Although he didn¡¯t see Lu Weixi at the party today, she might be here too! Chapter 195 - 196: Things Stay the Same, But People Change(4) Chapter 195: Chapter 196: Things Stay the Same, But People Change(4) Trantor: 549690339 As soon as those words were uttered, the face of Cai Yiren standing nearby turned ashen instantly. It had been five years since he and Lu Weixi broke up. Five years ago, on the night they broke up, Lu Weixi slept with Qin Zhiyou, and the next day, she held Zhiyou¡¯s hand and returned to the Qin Family¡¯s mansion. Even before he could leave the country, she hurriedly married Zhiyou, bing his sister-inw. Not long after Qin Zhigu left the country, he and Cai Yiren agreed to split. While abroad, he deliberately avoided finding out about her,mitting himself to serious study and investigation. Throughout these five years, although he¡¯s not been as ¡°socially active¡± as Zhiyou, he wasn¡¯t idle either. He had a few girlfriends. There were Asian girls, as well as passionate Caucasian girls, and sexy, fiery Latinas. But with several breakups and reconciliations over the years, he always felt like there was something missing inside him. It wasn¡¯t until he participated in a European study tour organized by the School of Architecture, during which he went to southern Europe and saw the low-circling seabirds of the locale that he became a bit curious. A local fisherman told him these birds were remarkably faithful, living alone forever after losing their loved ones. Hearing this story, most students in his school merely took extra photos to post on Twitter, while some boys scattered breadcrumbs and tiny fish to feed the birds. He, on the other hand, spent the entire night sitting on a seaside rock. The next day, he frantically visited all the buildings on the small ind. Upon spotting any totems simr to these birds, he would earnestly take photos and keep note of them. Dayster, as his ssmates went elsewhere for further exploration, he remained in ce. From sunrise to sunset, he sat on the beachside rocks, watching the circling, grieving birds, and the thoughts going through his mind were entirely about the hopeful things a certain girl had once said. It was her who led to his subsequent inspiration, and subsequently to Simon White. But that girl, like the lost other half of the seabird, no longer belonged to him. Qin Zhiyou nced at his younger brother indifferently, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter who you broke up with. After all, who doesn¡¯t have a past? You¡¯re rarely back, so just rest well. Your sister-inw and I hope you get married soon, have a child that can y with ours.¡± He and Lu Weixi were husband and wife. He legitimately possessed her body, her emotions, her everything. Qin Zhigu understood. His gaze slightly darkened, seemingly wanting to say a lot, yet unable to utter a word at the moment. He remained standing in silence. The toast hasn¡¯t ended yet. Zhiyou disregarded his brother and moved on to the next table. When the toasting concluded and the venue was being cleared for the dance floor, Zhiyou swept his gaze back and saw something shining not far behind where Zhigu was standing earlier. While a waiter was sweeping the floor, Zhiyou swiftly approached and picked up an object from beneath the broom. All the banquet attendees were present and saw him pick up a stic hair clip with cheap rhinestones, which appeared to have been stepped on and damaged in the earliermotion. How could such an inexpensive item, worth less than ten dors, appear in such a high-end banquet hall? Zhiyou suddenly clutched the hair clip tightly. He was initially supposed to announce the start of the dance and lead the first one. But, unexpectedly, he walked out of the banquet hall towards the guest cabins, disregarding everyone and still gripping the hair clip. PS: While leaving yourments, please also give a five-star rating. The ratings have dropped (-q-__ -q-) o The lucky winnerst night was ¡°Yuyue Longfei¡±. Please bring your winning screenshot to im 666 book coins. Cast 3 rmended votes, add three book reviews, and leave a message after this chapter to register.. The lucky draw continues tomorrow- Chapter 196 - 197: Heart-to-Heart between Husband and Wife (1) Chapter 196: Chapter 197: Heart-to-Heart between Husband and Wife (1) Trantor: 549690339 Inside the second-ss cabin. Lu Weixi walked out of the bathroom,zily returned to the bed while drying her hair. Now that she had torn up the design draft and no longer needed to contact boss Liao, her main reason for being here is lost. In the remaining three days and nights, all she could do was enjoy it as a vacation. Thankfully, the cruise ticket was not expensive. Otherwise, if it was a waste of two hundred thousand, how upset would she be? The only thing worth looking forward to was that all food and drink are free on this cruise holiday, and all entertainment activities, excluding those involving financial transactions, were also free. Since her mother fell ill, she had hardly had any easy days in the past five years. If she¡¯s not studying, she¡¯s working, and she also has to take care of her mother while dealing with Qin Zhiyou. Since there were no others around these days, she could rx, sip tea, and rest. She sat back by the bed, stretching her long legs. Although she wanted to rx, she couldn¡¯t stay idle, so she kept herptop on herp, still thinking about the design draft. Her hair was slightly long, she reached out her hand to get a hairpin from the bedside drawer, but she couldn¡¯t find it. That¡¯s when she remembered that she dropped a hair clutch during the banquet and couldn¡¯t find it. Moreover, this hairpin had quite a fate. It had fallen once before when she was riding in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car and Wang, the secretary, had personally brought it back. Xiaochen also misunderstood her rtionship with the secretary because of this. Just as she was thinking, there was a knock on the door. Lu Weixi, who was still looking at theputer, asked without lifting her head, ¡°Who is it?¡± No one at the door answered, but the knocking continued. Lu Weixi raised her head and frowned, ¡°Who is it?¡± Again, no one answered, and the knocking became louder. If it were a hotel, Lu Weixi might ignore it, but this was a cruise, which had strict security checks. She closed herptop, slipped into her slippers and got up, ¡°Hang on.¡± As soon as the door opened, Qin Zhiyou was standing at the door holding that hairpin, looking at her coldly. As soon as he picked up that hairpin, he knew it belonged to Lu Weixi. For an instant, he felt as if he had been pped in the face, a burning pain. Lu Weixi refused to be his partner, and no amount of begging got her on the ship. But now, she appeared behind Qin Zhisu. What was she trying to do, make a fool of him? Moreover, how did she get on the ship without a ticket? Qin Zhiyou immediately went to the captain¡¯s room, where all the information of the people on board was kept. Hanhai had invited thirty business tycoons, each of whom could bring five people on board. In addition to these, including the guests invited by the internalpany and other channels, there were a total of three hundred people. Although the maiden voyage tickets were not publicly sold, there were some loop holes. Zhao Zihuan and Cai Yiren¡¯s tickets were got through such loopholes. Qin Zhiyou quickly found Lu Weixi¡¯s registration information: lucky customer who won the Hanhai Shopping Center lottery. He immediately turned and red at Secretary Wang. Secretary Wang said with a wronged face: ¡°Mr. Qin, I informed you of the changes to the lottery event beforehand, but you didn¡¯t want me to mention it.¡± Qin Zhiyou had no time to settle ounts, he found Lu Weixi¡¯s room ording to the registration information and knocked on the door. ¡°Qin Zhiyou?¡± Lu Weixi was stunned when she saw him. She thought that Qin Zhiyou might discover that she was on board, just not this soon. Just as she was about to say something, Qin Zhiyou suddenly moved forward, pushing her backwards¡­. Chapter 197 - 198: Heart-to-Heart between Husband and Wife (2) Chapter 197: Chapter 198: Heart-to-Heart between Husband and Wife (2) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou was still in his suit, his tie cinched tightly. He hade alone, without his secretary, Wang. Fortunately, the door to the room was automatic and closed on its own, emitting a ¡°click¡± sound. She leaned ufortably against herputer. Upon seeing her frown, seemingly discontented, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mood grew even more turbulent. He swiped theptop away with a big hand, sending it falling beneath the bed before she even had the chance toment over herputer¡­ Qin Zhiyou seldom acted so harshly. In their five years of marriage, she could sense the myriad of emotions wrapped in his anger, perhaps resentment, maybe jealousy, or other tangled considerations. She didn¡¯t have to think too hard toe to a conclusion: Qin Zhigu. He worried that his grandfather might like Qin Zhigu more, and concerned that the shareholders in thepany would favor him. He was probably also a bit angry with himself, fearing unresolved feelings between her and Qin Zhigu might lead him to wear a cuckold¡¯s hat. A man¡¯s anger is often about women and dignity, both of which Qin Zhigu could damage. But when she faced Qin Zhigu, she indeed felt a little lost and wavering. Therefore, she was willing to bear his anger at this moment. Perhaps it began after returning from the Qin family mansion, or maybe due to recent vexing issues. Perhaps it¡¯s from their five years of marriage. No, it should be from the twenty years of suppression since her father died when she was ten years old, making him seem like an enraged cheetah, fierce and sharp. Lu Weixi was exhausted from her travels today, and had been working hard recently to the point that she barely had the strength in her fingers. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s breathing was not smooth either. After resting for a while, Qin Zhiyou furrowed his brows, intending to say a few soft words. But the thought of Qin Zhigu was stifling. As Lu Weixi regained her strength, she saw the deep and quiet gaze of the man in front of her and started in a hoarse voice, ¡°I won the cruise tickets in a lottery. I didn¡¯t know beforehand that he would be there.¡± Qin Zhiyou quietly looked at her without saying a word. Once he calmed down, he realized that Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t have boarded the cruise because of Qin Zhigu. First, the tickets were strictly controlled; secondly, Cai Yiren was also there. But he was still mad. She went on the cruise secretly without telling him and then showed up behind Qin Zhigu at the banquet. The first point proved she didn¡¯t want to be with him. The second point suggested she still wanted to get closer to Qin Zhigu, even if by chance. From their brief encounter at the banquet, he had detected that Qin Zhigu still had lingering feelings for her and mightunch a pursuit! Chapter 198 - 199: Heart-to-Heart between Husband and Wife (3) Chapter 198: Chapter 199: Heart-to-Heart between Husband and Wife (3) Trantor: 549690339 He too was aware, Lu Weixi wouldn¡¯t choose Qin Zhigu that soon. The day she broke up with Qin Zhigu in the morning, she was with him by the evening. Such a decisive move clearly meant she would never forgive him in this lifetime. But not forgiving didn¡¯t mean she didn¡¯t like him in her heart. Five yearster today, she still had a ce for Qin Zhigu in her heart. Even if it was already deeply scarred, and the time had changed the things and people, the ce was still there. Lu Weixi could clearly sense the man¡¯s anger in front of her. After calming down, she found it amusing that she herself was in a trance at the banquet. She and Qin Zhigu had turned into something of the past, regardless of whether Cai Yiren was with him or not, they had no chance. Besides, she was already married. She started slowly, her voice calm: ¡°I won¡¯t do this again in the future.¡± There would be a future? Qin Zhiyou¡¯s anger exploded. During the struggle, both of them fell down. They even pulled the sheets due to imbnce, bringing down some other things with them. Their clothes were in a mess, everything was chaotic. She was somewhat stunned, and so was he. When the dust had settled and both had recollected their thoughts, Lu Weixi turned around to see a look of surprise, frustration, confusion, and anger on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s handsome features. For some reason, she burst outughing. Seeing herugh, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s brow furrowed even deeper, his lips pressing lightly together. ¡°Zhi¡­Zhiyou, okay, okay.¡± If it were any other time, she should have been angry, but at this moment, possibly due to the exertions of the recent brawl or perhaps because she was a bit tired due to her hectic workload recently. After the scuffle ended, she didn¡¯t protest or resist him, but rxed, leaning lightly against the bed. Qin Zhiyou was wed, had countless women. He was stingy, nitpicking over every penny given to her. And he was mean, even asionally domineering. But he never lied to her, or used emotions to bind her thoughts or restrict her actions. She didn¡¯t need to try to please him, or y the give and take game with him. There was no fear of losing him over a word, or worrying about doing something wrong. He was always straightforward. If he wanted something, he asked for it. If he wanted to leave, he left. He never dragged things out. They were not lovers, but were husband and wife, partners. Plus, after five years of married life, even the cold had be a sort of habit. Also¡­ she had seen it clearly at the banquet hall. He did not bring a femalepanion today, neither did Liu Yiyi board the ship because she refused toe. Even if he was angry, he left her some dignity by not letting any other woman rece her. ¡°Zhiyou, it was really an ident today, I didn¡¯t know in advance that he woulde too.¡± After calming down a bit, she exined.. Chapter 199 - 200: Heart-to-Heart between Husband and Wife (4) Chapter 199: Chapter 200: Heart-to-Heart between Husband and Wife (4) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou¡¯s body didn¡¯t move much, but being so close, she clearly saw his eyshes tremble slightly. ¡°If I knew that Simon White was him, I wouldn¡¯t have expended so much effort on the Siyi Company¡¯s bid,¡± said Lu Weixi with a bitter smile. Even though she could let go, if she didn¡¯t get the Siyi Company¡¯s project, there would always be other opportunities. But the effort she had put in couldn¡¯t be retrieved. ¡°Did you enter the bidding for Mr. Liao¡¯s project?¡± Qin Zhiyou asked, slightly surprised. He had also heard about Siyi Company¡¯s call for proposals for the new building and knew Simon White had been chosen as the architectural designer. However, he didn¡¯t expect that his wife also had interest in this project. ¡°Yes,¡± Lu Weixi nodded, thenughed at herself mockingly, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect him to be Simon White.¡± ¡°You¡¯re interested in that project?¡± The moment the words were out of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mouth, he wished he could p himself. What was he thinking? Was he trying to push his wife towards Qin Zhigu, to coborate with him in the future? ¡°Yes, I am interested, but I don¡¯t want to work with him. And also,¡± Lu Weixi started, thenughed coldly, ¡°Perhaps, he has found a better candidate,¡± like Cai Yiren. Qin Zhiyou fell silent for a moment, thought hard, then looked up: ¡°If you ever need a project¡­¡± Lu Weixi immediately shook her head, ¡°No need. I haven¡¯t fallen so low to need you to supply me with projects. I want to rely on my own strength, not pull strings.¡± Qin Zhiyou thought she was being a little naive, ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°Zhiyou, I get what you¡¯re saying. If I were to depend on the Hanhai Group, my work would certainly be much easier, and the pay much higher,¡± Lu Weixi sternly shook her head. The Hanhai Group was into real estate development, shedding a few projects could make her rich. But. ¡°As a designer, toofortable an environment would kill my creativity. I hope also, that you won¡¯t interfere with my work.¡± she said seriously, ¡°And besides, aren¡¯t you a penny-pincher? Giving me so much money isn¡¯t like you, is it?¡± Her words made Qin Zhiyou realize, and his expression instantly grew stern. He is stingy. She has always known that! ¡°Of course, if I can¡¯t make it someday, I hope you could look after my mother for old times¡¯ sake.¡± If it weren¡¯t for the current circumstance, she wouldn¡¯t have wanted to degrade herself like this. Her mother was her lifelong soft spot, so she hoped Qin Zhiyou could shoulder some responsibilities. Was this her stepping back? A reconciliation and heart-to-heart between the couple? Even though Qin Zhiyou was well aware that, at this moment, Lu Weixi still held no love for him. But her willingness toy her cards on the table for him to judge was already a big step. Exactly, she now has no family to depend on. Without opportunities, surrounded by enemies, despite having the ability in work, she could only count on him and her identity as Mrs. Qin. ¡°OK,¡± he nodded almost immediately without any hesitation, adding, ¡°But tonight, you have to move into my room.¡± Since he had discovered it, it would have happened sooner orter. Lu Weixi also didn¡¯t hesitate and nodded immediately. The two got up, tidied a bit, and Lu Weixi followed him to suite number one. Perhaps due to the argument they just had, or because they had cleared the air, she felt exceedinglyfortable there and slept until broad daylight. Early the next day, Qin Zhiyou dressed her up beautifully, to meet Qin Zhigu. PS: Last night¡¯s lucky reader is ¡°Shallow, Slightly Cool¡±. Please bring your winning screenshot to im 666 book coins. Cast 3 votes, add 3ments, and drop your name in thements below.. The lucky draw continues tomorrow- Chapter 200 - 201: The Ring (1) Chapter 200 - 201: The Ring (1) Chapter 200: Chapter 201: The Ring (1) Trantor: 549690339 In suite number one, Qin Zhiyou was leisurely buttoning his shirt while Lu Weixi, with a ckened eye, was yawning on the side. Qin Zhiyou turned his head, with a scratch mark still visible on his handsome face, and grimaced, ¡°Look at your state.¡± Lu Weixi instantly widened her eyes. Her current condition was his doing. It was all his fault! When she moved inst night, due to the recent mess, she had simply cleaned up and went to sleep after turning off the lights. Seeing Lu Weixi resting, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t want to disturb her and went to the ball. After all, he was still the president of Hanhai Group and at least had to show up for the evening¡¯s activities. When he reached the banquet hall, the ball was in full swing. Qin Zhisu was surrounded by a crowd of people asking various questions. After five years of not seeing him, his younger brother had indeed matured a lot and had be much moreposed and at ease. He wasn¡¯t overly proud, even with all the attention, and courteously nodded when he saw Qin Zhiyou arrive. Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t clear about why his younger brother had returned to the country. Whether it was to regain control of the Hanhai Group, to develop his own venture, or whether it was for a woman. However, as long as Lu Weixi was able to stayposed, he wasn¡¯t afraid of anything else. Qin Zhiyou had clearly changed his clothes, his hands were tucked into his pockets, his head slightly tilted, and he wore an aloof and arrogant smile. Apanied by a group of executives, he brazenly walked into the center of the ballroom, ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m a bitte.¡± His dy had certainly been substantial, as he had arrived just as the ball was about to end. The arrival of Qin Zhiyou had clearly upset the Qin family. The quick-witted Qin Zhimei had already spoken out, ¡°You didn¡¯t just arrivete, youpletely skipped it. You might as well not havee, we still have our second brother.¡± Qin Zhizha¡¯s narrow eyes also squinted slightly, ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s as if someone misses you.¡± Outside, Qin Weijia was still pretending to reprimand her two children, ¡°Zhizha, Zhimei, what are you saying? Even if your elder brother is in the wrong, you can¡¯t just criticize him like this.¡± In the past, Qin Zhiyou would have fought back against their onught. But today, his mood was good. Moreover, Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha, along with their mother, honestly didn¡¯t pose much of a threat together. His gaze slowly shifted over this crowd and finallynded on Qin Zhisu, his thin lips curling into a yful smile. He then turned around and said, ¡°I won¡¯t disturb you anymore, you guys continue. I¡¯ve arranged to discuss business with the Yu and He families in the next couple of days, plus the Southern Gang as well.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± The Qin family was instantly angered, especially since the He family and their second and third households have been actively working with the Yu family and the Southern Gang. Qin Weijia even had ns to marry his daughter to Yu Sixing. Who would have thought that Qin Zhiyou had quietly taken away all their external support. So-called friendships are worthless in the face of money. He decided then, since Qin Zhimei was so annoying, he would work hard to make sure Yu Sixing married someone else. He didn¡¯t return home until the early hours of the morning when Lu Weixi was already fast asleep. He carefully freshened up and then went to bed, with her scent beside him making him feel particrly at ease.. Chapter 201 - 202: The Ring (2) Chapter 201 - 202: The Ring (2) Chapter 201: Chapter 202: The Ring (2) Trantor: 549690339 | The next day, when Lu Weixi woke up, even though the curtains were drawn and the room was dimly lit, she could still see the vague silhouette of the man above her. She opened her eyes in a daze, and thenzily yawned. As soon as she made a sound, it seemed to startle Qin Zhiyou a little. He didn¡¯t know what to say, or how to proceed. Seeing her eyes focusing slightly on his face, he felt a bit embarrassed. Thismotion fully woke her up. She turned to look at the clock; it was only eight o¡¯clock. This man was really energetic, ready to fight first thing in the morning. After that morning scuffle, she couldn¡¯t sleep anymore. Qin Zhiyou shamelessly invited, ¡°why don¡¯t we shower together? It would save water.¡± Shower with him to save water? He was trying to fool her. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t believe his nonsense and quickly rushed to the bathroom, locking the door behind her. After taking a shower and finishing her skincare routine, she came out to find Qin Zhiyou had already freshened up and was now casually sitting on a lounge chair, looking at his phone. Today was not a formal asion, so Qin Zhiyou wore casual clothes. A simple light blue shirt, the top two buttons were typically unbuttoned as usual. It was no big deal, but there were distinct bite marks near the cor of his shirt, silently narrating what had just happened. Seeing Lu Weixie out, Qin Zhiyou pointed his chin towards the sofa. Lu Weixi saw a Bohemian style spaghetti strap maxi dress with a red base,rge floral patterns embroidered over it. On top of it was a wide-brimmed straw hat with a silk scarf tied around it, paired with a pair of casual style sandals. The clothes looked good, but the spaghetti straps wouldn¡¯t cover the hickeys on her neck and shoulders. Besides, there is an old saying, red and blue make a perfect match. Their outfits were matching like that of a couple¡¯s. Lu Weixi was a bit surprised, and Qin Zhiyou looked down faintly: ¡°What kind of clothes have you bought? They look like they were bought from a market stall for ten dors each. Don¡¯t embarrass me by wearing them out.¡± He meant that not only would she move into suite number one, but these days she also had to appear with Qin Zhiyou everywhere they went, to meet other people, and to meet Qin Zhigu together. Those who could board this cruise were either rich or influential, mostly acquaintances from the upper ss. It was indeed appropriate for her, as his official wife, to present herself in such asions. Even if she did not say or do anything, standing by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side was a silent but direct response. She also wanted to distant herself from Qin Zhigu, so naturally, she agreed. As she picked up the dress to wear, her eyes swept over and suddenly noticed a ring on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s finger. It was darkst night so she hadn¡¯t noticed that he was wearing a ring. Did he bring it out today to dere his authority? Chapter 202 - 203: The Ring (3) Chapter 202 - 203: The Ring (3) Chapter 202: Chapter 203: The Ring (3) Trantor: 549690339 Her wedding to Qin Zhiyou had caused quite a stir at that time. Originally she was Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend, but she became Qin Zhiyou¡¯s just two monthster. She got married immediately after graduating from college. A wedding naturally involves the exchange of rings. It¡¯s just not known whether this was a wedding ring or not. Qin Zhiyou touched his nose, lowered his head, and pulled out a jewelry box from his pocket. When he opened it, it was a ring. Unlike her wedding ring, this ring was simple, with a possible inscription inside. It appears to be a male-female design, just like the one on his finger. However, this ring was quitemon looking and not expensive. It was probably bought on a whim while on the cruise. Noticing Lu Weixi¡¯s slightly surprised gaze, Qin Zhiyou grabbed her hand abruptly, somewhat roughly and urgently pushing the ring onto her delicate finger, andmanded, ¡°Don¡¯t take it off. There are many people watching.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. Since they needed to show affection in front of everyone, especially in front of Qin Zhigu, as a married couple, a wedding ring was naturally essential. She nodded. Luckily, this ring didn¡¯t have any diamonds or precious stones inset. It looked good, but it would be troublesome to wear on a daily basis. Once he helped her put on the ring, Qin Zhiyou looked at the ring on her hand, then raised his head and looked at her. Lu Weixi also raised her head at that moment, and their eyes met in mid-air. He looked as though he had been burnt, quickly averting his gaze. Then, with a grim expression that said ¡°I don¡¯t want to do this, but I have no choice,¡± he walked two steps ahead. After thinking for a while, he retreated, grabbed her hand, and pulled her out. Lu Weixi staggered a bit as she followed him out, quickly stepping onto the deck and heading towards the restaurant. The cruise ship wasn¡¯t big and had only three restaurants ¨C one Chinese, one Western, and one Asian. Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t interested in a Western breakfast, so Qin Zhiyou took her to the Chinese restaurant. It was nine in the morning, breakfast time, and many people wereing and going. However, Lu Weixi did not receive the attention she had expected. There was no awkward yet polite small talk with old friends after the unexpected encounter, as she had anticipated. On second thought, it made sense. After marrying Qin Zhiyou five years ago, she had retreated from public life. A lot of these people were merely acquaintances, and it wouldn¡¯t be surprising if they had forgotten about her after five years. However, as Qin Zhiyou was standing at the entrance of the restaurant holding Lu Weixi¡¯s hand, a leader from the Southern Gang approached them and warmly greeted, ¡°Mr. Qin.¡± Qin Zhiyou also smiled and shook hands with him, and introduced him to Lu Weixi: ¡°This is Mr. Tian, the chairman of Nantian Industries.¡± The middle-aged man, somewhat balding with a young beauty by his side,ughingly said, ¡°Mr. Qin is young and sessful, and his femalepanions are always lovely. He is constantly in thepany of beautiful women.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s smile froze on his face before he could exin, Lu Weixi, with hershes fluttering and expression calm, said: ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife.¡± The man¡¯s face flooded with awkwardness and heughed ufortably: ¡°Mr. Qin is indeed fortunate.¡± Their conversation soon drew the attention of those in the restaurant. At a window table for three, a man dropped his ss of water on the table, water sshing everywhere. The woman in white next to him, disregarding her wet clothes, asked anxiously: ¡°Zhisu, are you okay?¡± Following his gaze, naturally, they saw Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi standing at the entrance.. Chapter 203 - 204: The Ring (4) Chapter 203 - 204: The Ring (4) Chapter 203: Chapter 204: The Ring (4) Trantor: 549690339 | The three people sitting were none other than Qin Zhigu, along with Cai Yiren who pursued him here, and Mr. Liao, the boss of Siyi Company. Qin Zhigu knocked over his cup, and a waiter soon came to help him clean up. During this process, his gaze was fixed on Lu Weixi not far away, not moving away for a moment. Qin Zhiyou had naturally noticed early on. His first reaction was to turn his head and nce at Lu Weixi. Lu Weixi had hershes slightly lowered with her expression beingpletely calm as though she didn¡¯t recognize the two people in front of her at all, and had no interactions with them. With a slight smile at the corners of his mouth, Qin Zhiyou sped Lu Weixi¡¯s hand, running his fingertips gently, turning it into an inteced fingers gesture. Lu Weixi was slightly startled. They had been married for five years and when they usually showed affection, she was the one hooking his arm, while he held her hand. But this gesture of inteced fingers was a first for her. This was way too intimate. There were times when she and Qin Zhigu asionally did this gesture, but it didn¡¯t feel as surprising as it did now. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fingers were long with clear knuckles and a slightly cool palm, covered with a few light calluses. As they rubbed against each other, it felt as though an odd sensation was induced, like there was a piano string connected between them that would ring a melody at the slightest touch. Arrangements were being made for their seats by a waiter. With a small effort from Qin Zhiyou, his strength traveled quickly from her palm to her surroundings. She subconsciously followed his steps forward. The location where the waiter guided them to sit was right next to Qin Zhigu¡¯s table. Even without turning around, the faintly elegant scent of shampoo could be detected from Qin Zhigu¡¯s location. He sat upright without daring to move, hearing her delicate and gentle voice behind him, ¡°I want a bowl of porridge and a small dish.¡± Her voice was like a gentle breeze, calm and without ripples. She was entirely different from the proud and haughty person of the past, who would pout if things didn¡¯t go her way. Then came Qin Zhiyou¡¯s smiling voice, ¡°Get my wife a ss of milk, and a serving of crystal dumplings. You have to eat more, you¡¯ve lost weightst night.¡± ¡°What nonsense are you talking about¡­¡± Her voice tinged with a slightly coquettishint, very low as if she didn¡¯t want others to hear. Wife,st night, and their inteced fingers. Under the unseen table edge, Qin Zhigu¡¯s hand clenched tightly into a fist. Qin Zhigu pretended not to see, and so did Cai Yiren, but instead, it was Mr. Liao who stood up and walked directly to Qin Zhiyou: ¡°Hello, President Qin.¡± Qin Zhiyou, sitting in his seat, slightly raised his head and greeted him politely, ¡°Hello. This is my wife.¡± Mr. Liao immediately turned to Lu Weixi, ¡°Mrs. Qin is very beautiful, Mr. Qin is very lucky.¡± Without any professional obligations, Lu Weixi immediately became aloof and dignified with an indifferent nod. Although Siyipany is a very establishedpany,pared to Hanhai, it pales. Mr. Liao came on board obviously to hobnob with the influential. He smiled and said, ¡°Our table got water spilled on it, would you mind if we move over to join you for dinner?¡± Qin Zhiyou nced at Lu Weixi who was next to him, her expression was calm. Therefore, Qin Zhiyou hooked his lips, stretched out his hand, and hisrge hand directly covered her hand and raised his eyebrow. ¡°Of course not. Weixi and I haven¡¯t contacted Zhigu for quite some time. Isn¡¯t that right, Zhigu?¡± PS: The lucky winnerst night is ¡°Even if the lovests, it¡¯s not worth time¡±. Please take a screenshot of the winning and receive 666 book coins.. For 3 rmendation tickets, 3 book reviews, and leave ament after this chapter, you can sign up for draw tomorrow- Chapter 204 - 205: Showing Off Love (1) Chapter 204 - 205: Showing Off Love (1) Chapter 204: Chapter 205: Showing Off Love (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Qin Zhigu, the one who was spoken to, had been sitting with his back towards them all this while, but at this moment, his body stiffened almost instantly. After a while, he slowly got up rigidly, and as he turned his head, a gust of wind happened to blow, stirring Lu Weixi¡¯s long hair. A few strands of her hair softly fluttered to the side of his face, not only bringing her scent with them but also a tickling sensation as if tiny hands were scratching at his heart. Like Lu Weixi, he too had long prepared himself to face her. But no matter how much mental preparation he did, the sudden encounter still made his heart feel somewhat ufortably distressed. Moreover, how did she get on the boat? Didn¡¯t she not attendst night¡¯s banquet? He also heard that Qin Zhiyou has been out there having fun, changing women continuously, seemingly not valuing her at all. How has she been in these five years? Why did her character change like this? Many words were stuck in his heart, causing difort. However, when he opened his mouth, all he could say was, ¡°Big brother.¡± As for saying ¡°sister-inw¡±, he just could not utter those words. Qin Zhiyou gave a hum. Lu Weixi did not look at him and gave no response. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi were sitting in a round sofa seat by the window that could amodate seven or eight people. Since these ignorant individuals came to join them, he naturally moved closer to Lu Weixi to ¡°give up¡± his seat. When Mr. Liao came over, Qin Zhigu reluctantly followed. Cai Yiren looked at Qin Zhigu, then at Lu Weixi sitting opposite, hesitated for a moment, then shamelessly sat down as well. Lu Weixi did not object. Since Lu Weixi didn¡¯t object, Qin Zhiyou had even less reason to object. Although he never had much respect for Cai Yiren, he had to admit that if it weren¡¯t for Cai Yiren¡¯s meddling back then, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu wouldn¡¯t have broken up, and he wouldn¡¯t have ended up with her. Once the three were seated, a fresh set of dishes and cutlery were brought forth. Qin Zhigu felt too embarrassed to keep looking at Lu Weixi, so he kept his gaze on the flowers in the center of the table. Then, by chance he saw the tightly entwined fingers of the two, each adorned with a ring. Although no words were exchanged between them, but their identity at this moment was strongly revealed: husband and wife. His heart ached, just a little. He didn¡¯t speak, and naturally, Cai Yiren didn¡¯t either. Five years ago, Qin Zhigu broke up with her on the day Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou got married. Although their love storysted for three months, the time they spent together didn¡¯t exceed a week. Moreover, they hardly exchanged any romantic words or engaged in any disys of affection, let alone intimate contact. After they broke up, Qin Zhigu went to America. Even though Bai family¡¯s main business focus was in Australia, she still followed him to California without hesitation. Shortly after Qin Zhigu entered university, he started dating an Asian girl. She had met this girl. She was outgoing, and her look resembled Lu Weixi to a certain degree. She tried to use her tear-filled eyes, looking pitiful, to win back Qin Zhigu¡¯s heart. The Asian girl noticed, thought he was two-timing, and she broke up with him without hesitation. But even after they broke up, he never turned back to her, instead he started dating a fiery-tempered Latina. Then there was a second one, a third one. After several changes, though their skin color was different, each one was outgoing, hot-tempered, almost a replica of Lu Weixi.. Chapter 205 - 206: Showing Off Love (2) Chapter 205 - 206: Showing Off Love (2) Chapter 205: Chapter 206: Showing Off Love (2) Trantor: 549690339 In America, having several girlfriends is really nothing. Others might already have several exes in their middle school. But she also heard a rumor, it was said that Qin Zhigu ¡°couldn¡¯t do it,¡± he never touched those girlfriends, so they broke up quickly. But only she knew that the reason Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t want to touch those people was because none of them were Lu Weixi, herself included. Later, he simply used an international research trip as an excuse, and once he left, itsted for several months. Carrying a backpack to travel around the world, he didn¡¯t want to meet anyone. After Qin Zhigu left for abroad, she waited in vain and had to go back to Australia. She was not the biological daughter of Bai Changyou, despite exercising every caution and constantly pampering him. With her mother constantly speaking in her favor and her work gradually moving up to second-inmand. But she knew that the most important person in Bai Changyou¡¯s heart was always his real daughter. If Cai¡¯s mother wasn¡¯t heavily pregnant with his long-awaited son back then, he probably wouldn¡¯t have divorced so easily with Lu¡¯s mother and married her own mother. However, it didn¡¯t matter now, her brother Bai Weiyi was already five years old, and the Bai Family¡¯s property would belong to him in the future, which meant they would be the Cai Family¡¯s. As for Lu Weixi, her mother was already ill and had long lost touch with Bai Changyou. Wei Hui was not happy after marrying Qin Zhiyou nor was she well regarded. Qin Zhiyou was always phndering with women and now his show of affection seemed pretentious. She stole a nce and saw Lu Weixi still beautiful. She was always the center of attention from a young age, born in a good family, beautiful and intelligent, pursued by countless boys. But what¡¯s the point of that? Her love life was in shambles, her marriage was unhappy, even her father had left her. Her life was probably worse than hers. When it came to the three of them, only Boss Liao was casually making small talk. Qin Zhiyou also ignored that couple, selectively with Boss Liao. Once the food was served, Lu Weixi remainedposed. She was eating elegantly, not paying any attention to the two. It was Boss Liao, who in an effort to break the awkwardness, spoke about his connection with Qin Zhigu: ¡°I am building this new building, and I was not aware that Simon White was Qin Zhigu¡¯s brother. If I had known, it would probably have been easier for me to reach Qin.¡± Qin Zhiyou gave a faint smile, his ringed finger lying on the table, bending and lightly tapping. After a while, he raised his head and spoke lightly, ¡°So, the interior design was also handed over to Zhigu?¡± With that sentence, it drew the attention of everyone at the table. Although Cai Yiren came over in hopes of seeing Qin Zhigu, she¡¯d also intended to secure the contract for the interior design of Boss Liao¡¯s new building. She and Lu Weixi were in the same field, and she reced the position Lu Weixi could have held in Bai¡¯spany and took over the direction of interior design. The current investment environment in Australia is not good. Bai Changyou does have ns to return home to expand. But his business doesn¡¯t allow for him to leave, he sent Cai Yiren first to test the waters. Once she is sessful, he would return. Naturally, she was determined tond Boss Liao¡¯s project. As a person, Qin Zhigu was kind and warm. Even though they broke up with Lu Weixi due to a misunderstanding back then, he didn¡¯t me Cai Yiren. He still believed that he was at fault. His foolishness and misunderstanding clouded his judgement, refusing to believe Lu Weixi¡¯s words, and it led to a lifetime of regret.. Chapter 206 - 207: Showing Off Love (3) Chapter 206 - 207: Showing Off Love (3) Chapter 206: Chapter 207: Showing Off Love (3) Trantor: 549690339 He was gentle, incapable of doing what Qin Zhiyou did ¨C walking away when he was upset. On the boat this time, Cai Yiren clung to him, eager for not only his affection but also his introduction to Old Man Liao. Though displeased, he didn¡¯t refuse her resolutely. But Qin Zhiyou¡¯s small jab reminded him that Lu Weixi also studied interior design. He wondered if she was interested in this as well. Suddenly, he looked up at her anxiously. ¡°Yiren and I met¡­¡± Before the word ¡®by chance¡¯ was even out of his mouth, Lu Weixi came into full view, so close he didn¡¯t see hering. Just a while ago, she was at the far end of the restaurant and he did not get a good look at her. But now, she was so close that her face virtually stopped his heart. Qin Zhigu closed his eyes. He had been anticipating this. They have been a married couple for five years, living together as husband and wife. Indeed, on the day they broke up five years ago, Lu Weixi had spent the night with Qin Zhiyou. In the following months before he left China, she moved to the Qin family mansion and lived there with Qin Zhiyou. He was an adult and understood what it meant to live together. The woman he did not dare touch during their three-year courtship immediately slept with another man after they broke up. And that man was his elder brother, also living under the same roof, seeing each other every day. Finally, on their wedding day, he decided to study abroad and break up with Cai Yiren. Across him, Cai Yiren smiled and nodded, ¡°Yes, I need to thank Zhigu for introducing me.¡± Adding salt to his wound, Old Man Liao added, ¡°Indeed, Miss Cai said she and Zhigu know each other from before. She studied interior design and is interested in contributing designs to the new building.¡± As he finished, Lu Weixi did not show any change in expression. She only paused slightly as she scooped her porridge. But it was nothing. She had anticipated this. Cai Yiren was close to him, it was quite natural for him to provide her with opportunities. She wouldn¡¯t care about this project any longer, whether it was given to anyone else. Though that was her thought, her actual reaction wasn¡¯t so calm. At least, as she ate her porridge, she did not notice the bit of soup clinging to her lip. Across her, Cai Yiren noticed but decided not to mention it. Qin Zhigu also noticed it, his first instinct was to reach out and wipe the residue off her face. As he started to lift his hand, he realized his mistake and slowly withdrew. Eventually, it was Qin Zhiyou who noticed. He quickly pointed to the corresponding spot on his face. Lu Weixi was surprised. As she was about to touch her lip, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand was already there¡ªhis slender finger gently ran over her soft lips, and then continued to her cheek. His fingertip carefully applied force to wipe the tiny drop of porridge off her face. The pressure was as soft as a kiss. Lu Weixi¡¯s face turned red instantly.. Chapter 207 - 208: Showing Off Love (4) Chapter 207 - 208: Showing Off Love (4) Chapter 207: Chapter 208: Showing Off Love (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Then, Qin Zhiyou withdraws his finger, raising an eyebrow, with a raspy voice saying, ¡°It¡¯s so dirty, be more careful while eating next time.¡± His voice has a slight tone of rebuke, but his words carry an obvious affection. No one at the table talks; across from him, Qin Zhigu almost drops his chopsticks. It takes him a moment to pick up the fallen chopstick, looking at him with a slightly furrowed brow. From this side, Lu Weixi nces at Qin Zhiyou and finally cannot help but choke. It¡¯s a good thing she already swallowed her porridge, so her manners aren¡¯t totally lost, but she still ends up coughing. Qin Zhiyou immediately leans over, hands her a tissue first, his palm going up and down gently on her back trying to soothe her breath. His voice is gentle with a hint of indulgence, ¡°You, you, we¡¯ve been married for five years, and yet you still act like a kid.¡± Lu Weixi had almost recovered, but at this moment, his words catch her off guard and she starts coughing again. Eventually, when she calms down, Qin Zhiyou hands her a cup of water which she takes in small sips. The boss, Liao, says, ¡°Didn¡¯t expect that Mr. Qin takes such good care of his wife.¡± Qin Zhiyou replies seriously, ¡°It¡¯s only natural. I met Wei Hui on the first day she entered university. We got married right after she graduated. We even lived together before getting married, understanding each other deeply, naturally leading to a strong bond.¡± It¡¯s a wonder he didn¡¯t get a twisted tongue from all his lies! Although his words seem proper, even stating they ¡°understood each other thoroughly¡±, it¡¯s clear how they aplished this that every man understands. But there¡¯s not a word about Qin Zhigu. Anyone ignorant of their past would think Lu Weixi only ever had him as a love interest. It was at this point that Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t help but slightly furrow her brows. She didn¡¯t want to be too obvious in her displeasure, so she just turned to look at him. It wasn¡¯t a problem if he wanted to disy his affection, but iming it excessively wasn¡¯t right. Boss Liao is also from Yan City, surely he must have heard of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phndering reputation. Qin Zhiyou raises his eyebrow, his smiling eyes stating, ¡°I heard Zhisu has quite the social life abroad, a lot of girls like you there. Your Aunt and Uncle always nag about it, wondering when you¡¯re going to bring one home.¡± Lu Weixi takes a sip of her water, quietly pondering Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words. Had Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren broken up? Whomever he was seeing was none of her business, but if he had broken up with Cai Yiren, she genuinely wanted to cheer. Qin Zhigu frowns a little, feeling somewhat guilty. Yes, he did have several girlfriends, though he hadn¡¯t been intimate with them and they had long since broken up, but they did exist. Eventually, Cai Yiren could no longer bear it, softly voicing her thoughts, ¡°I heard some rumours, that senior¡¯s life outside is colorful, I was worried Wei Hui would feel neglected.¡± Cai Yiren¡¯s words had hardly left her mouth when the first person to get angry was Qin Zhigu: ¡°What are you talking about.¡± The him of old might not have detected the taunt in Cai Yiren¡¯s words, but now he can. Wasn¡¯t she just rubbing Lu Weixi¡¯s wound by saying that the Mistress Qin in the family can only be a steadfast g, while Qin Zhiyou is out there, gallivanting around, living a colorful life! Lu Weixi doesn¡¯t say anything, while Qin Zhiyou lifts his chin defiantly, ¡°Who are you, we¡¯re talking, do you have the right to interrupt? Get out!¡± PS: Last night, the prize winner was ¡°Sleeping Beauty¡±, please provide a screenshot of your win to receive 666 book coins.. Vote us 3 rmendation tickets, give three book reviews, leave ament after this chapter to register, the lottery continues tomorrow- Chapter 208 - 209: A Moment of Trance (1) Chapter 208 - 209: A Moment of Trance (1) Chapter 208: Chapter 209: A Moment of Trance (1) Trantor: 549690339 Cai Yiren was left speechless by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words, her face turned red instantly. She looked at Lu Weixi in shock, then turned to Qin Zhigu with a pleading look in her eyes. Cai Yiren used to be bullied often, but back then, Lu Weixi was always there to protect her. Anytime someone picked on Cai Yiren, she retaliated. After Cai Yiren started dating Qin Zhigu, she tagged along with them like a tail. When she was bullied, the two of them would step in. But now, she had a fallout with Lu Weixi, and she¡¯d also broken up with Qin Zhigu. Lu Weixi wouldn¡¯t stepped in for her, and it appeared Qin Zhigu wouldn¡¯t either. In recent years, Cai Yiren had reced Lu Weixi¡¯s position, praised frequently both in and out of thepany. She¡¯d livedfortably and seemed to have forgotten that although Lu Weixi was no longer the Bai Family¡¯s youngdy, she was still Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife and the mistress of the Hanhai Group. Even if Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t valued anymore, Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t let anyone disrespect her. A man¡¯s wife is his honor. Offending Lu Weixi meant offending Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t as easy to reason with as Qin Zhigu. If someone annoys him, he¡¯d make sure they pay dearly! Besides, Qin Zhiyou was the one who had bought this boat; he certainly had the right to kick her off it. Seeing Cai Yiren unmoved, Qin Zhiyou called for Secretary Wang, reprimanding him seriously, ¡°What kind of operation are you running? Do you want to be reassigned to the Africa project? How could such a lowly, suspicious woman appear on a maiden voyage? How did she get an invitation? Find out who¡¯s responsible and charge them with negligence!¡± Secretary Wang was frightened, quickly nodding and assuring, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mr. Qin, I¡¯ll look into it immediately!¡± This sudden turn of events caused everyone in the restaurant to look their way. Cai Yiren¡¯s face went from red to white. She never expected a simple, incendiaryment to bring such a bacsh from Qin Zhiyou! Immediately, her expression fell, and, just like before, she started sobbing softly in an unassuming manner, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was wrong. I shouldn¡¯t have meddled in Weixi¡¯s affairs.¡± Even at this point, she somehow managed to involve Lu Weixi, implying that Qin Zhiyou was angry due to redirected anger towards Lu Weixi. Qin Zhiyou scoffed, tossed his napkin on the table, and rose from his seat. He wasn¡¯t going to let Cai Yiren¡¯s words throw him off bnce. He never had a soft spot for women, nor would he refrain from confronting a woman who seemed pitiful. Sorry, he yed by his rules, and anyone he didn¡¯t like was in for trouble! If Cai Yiren had said those words about him, he might have let it slide, but daring to insult his beloved Xixi¡ªshe was just asking for trouble! ¡°I¡¯m not eating anymore, let¡¯s go. This is making me lose my appetite.¡± If it weren¡¯t for the fact that they were on a ship and already in international waters, he would have definitely kicked Cai Yiren off. As Qin Zhiyou rose, everyone at the table was taken aback. Lu Weixi also got up. She had no good feelings towards Cai Yiren, and of course wouldn¡¯t make herself ufortable to save face for her. If she didn¡¯t want to stay, she would just leave. Qin Zhiyou walked a few steps ahead, then stopped and turned back. He reached out his hand and Lu Weixi understood instantly. She ced her small hand in hisrger one, intertwining their fingers tightly. As he was leaving, Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t help but mock, ¡°Qin Zhigu, your taste in women is rather questionable; you even like this kind of trash..¡± Chapter 209 - 210: A Moment of Trance (2) Chapter 209 - 210: A Moment of Trance (2) Chapter 209: Chapter 210: A Moment of Trance (2) Trantor: 549690339 He gave up on our Xixi because of this woman, what a look! Even if he was grateful to Cai Yiren for breaking up Qin Zhisu and Lu Weixi, he would never ept anyone looking down on his Xixi! Qin Zhisu was singled out, nced at the hand he was holding with Lu Weixi, and then at Lu Weixi who had a nonchnt look on his face. Deep sorrow emerged in his eyes, but he didn¡¯t say a word in his defense. Afterwards, the two of them didn¡¯t look at him anymore. Qin Zhiyou took her hand, and the two of them left the restaurant in a graceful manner. On the deck. The sea breeze wasn¡¯t strong, but the sun was gradually rising, after all, they were already in the tropics. The wide-brimmed straw hat that Lu Weixi was wearing came into effect at this time. At this moment, the two of them were still holding hands, their fingers interlinked. Qin Zhiyou lowered her head and saw their sped fingers. Her fingers were long and pale, yet her palms were soft. Such a pair of hands could hold a paintbrush, or y a piano. Of course, these ws could be sharp at times too when she gets upset at night, she might extend her ws to scratch people. But it didn¡¯t matter, he was afraid she wouldn¡¯t scratch him. Scratch more, it¡¯s best if Qin Zhisu sees it, then he would dare to covet his wife! The two of them were strolling leisurely on the deck. Perhaps it was because the sun was intense, or because those who had woken up were diligently working in the cabins, and those who liked to take a stroll hadn¡¯t woken up yet, so they didn¡¯t encounter many people on the deck. The two of them moved forward, arriving at the railing at the very edge of the deck. Even though people may bezy, the animals are not, with a good number of seagulls circling around the ship, singing their low songs. The world was vast, and their eyes couldn¡¯t see the edge. Lu Weixi rarely had such rxing moments and was exceptionally at ease. The sea breeze was blowing, leaning on the railing, looking out at the infinite sea, it felt like her mood had also broadened. Perhaps starting from the movie Titanic, whenever couples boarded a ship, they would inevitably head to the fore of the deck to watch the sea. Every time Qin Zhiyou saw such silly couples standing at the bow of the ship, she sneered at them, but now standing together with Lu Weixi, she wished they could always stand there and watch, never to leave. Maybe it was luck, while he was day-dreaming, Lu Weixi seemed to have spotted something, her face instantly lit up with a smile, ¡°Look, over there, is that a dolphin?¡± Even when people intentionally go out to sea to see dolphins, they may not necessarily spot one. Who would¡¯ve known she¡¯d stumble upon them. When Qin Zhiyou followed her gaze, he clearly saw a dolphin leap out from the surface, but he intentionally acted oblivious, ¡°I didn¡¯t see it.¡± ¡°How could you not see it? Look, it¡¯s right there.¡± Lu Weixi got excited, raising her hand to point in the dolphin¡¯s direction. She was ustomed to using her right hand, so that¡¯s what she raised, the very hand they were tightly holding. As she raised her hand, she seemed to feel something, her first reaction was to turn her head to check on Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou was just looking at her, or rather, after ncing at the spot where the dolphins were at the beginning, he had been looking at her the whole time. Qin Zhiyou was very handsome, even more so than Qin Zhisu in terms of looks, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been smitten at first sight. It was just his rebellious and outrageous personality that she didn¡¯t like. But at this moment, Qin Zhiyou had shed his rebellious demeanor. When his peach blossom eyes were seriously looking at a woman, it was as if his eyes contained the whole world.. Chapter 210 - 211: A Moment of Trance (3) Chapter 210: Chapter 211: A Moment of Trance (3) Trantor: 549690339 | The essence of humanity is to be attracted to handsome faces. For instance, when Lu Weixi watched ¡°Half a Lifetime¡± as a child, she was traumatized by the repulsively ugly brother-inw who took advantage of his sister. However, if a handsome actor had yed the part, it might have turned into today¡¯s popr narrative, ¡®domineering CEO falls for me¡¯, thuspletely skewing her values. She doesn¡¯t deny it, her feelings for Qin Zhiyou are not love, and she detests his flirtatious and evil character. But one reason she doesn¡¯t thoroughly repel him is his face. And besides his looks, there¡¯s also his body, and his skills, cough, of course, those are not things to be discussed with others. Anyway, she¡¯s not a young girl anymore, and she¡¯s past the age of getting infatuated. But when Qin Zhiyou looks at her, she does have a moment of fascination. She¡¯s a bit ufortable with this feeling. It¡¯s not love that she¡¯s feeling, it¡¯s an entirely superficial emotion, resembling infatuation, not consistent with her always cool andposed demeanor. She immediately lets go of the hand she was holding, quickly turns her head, as if seeking the trace of dolphins, but no dolphins can be seen, while a hint of perspiration seems to seep from her palm. Qin Zhiyou pursed his lips, he thought that Lu Weixi was ufortable holding his hand, so she let go immediately after realizing it. He moved a little closer to her, intending to hold her hand again, but Lu Weixi avoided him hastily. Qin Zhiyou frowned, then frowned again. After being avoided twice, even if he was shameless, it wouldn¡¯t be right to reach out and grab her hand again, so he opted to stand by her side. The sea wind was strong, the sun was rising, and the ship was plowing through the waves, with only seagulls whirling around. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi stood there for a long while, until Lu Weixi was finally able to suppress the recent awkwardness and slight confusion, she looked ahead and said, ¡°Zhiyou, thank you for what happened at the restaurant.¡±. Qin Zhiyou was stunned and looked up at her. Lu Weixi was still looking ahead, her face was calm. Her gratitude was certainly not about him showing off their rtionship in front of Qin Zhisu. Although Qin Zhiyou could feel that regardless of whether she still loved him deep down, she was trying hard to sever ties with Qin Zhisu. Her thanks were about Cai Yiren. Lu Weixi¡¯s feelings for Qin Zhisu were of love turned to hatred. As for Cai Yiren, it was more than just hatred for betrayal, it also included the matter rted to her mother. If it were not for Bai Changyou and Cai¡¯s mother, her mother might not have been seriously ill. She and Xue Feifei were alike, if she herself were bullied, she might endure it due to various reasons. But if her family or friends were the victims, she would be sure to take revenge a thousand-fold! However, for Qin Zhiyou, Cai Yiren was just a small, insignificant character, like an ant. He didn¡¯t care about her: ¡°Oh, you¡¯re referring to Cai Yiren, she asked for it.¡± ¡°Actually, Zhiyou, there¡¯s one more thing¡­¡± This matter was not something she just thought of. Actually, as soon as she heard that they were returning, she had already pondered over it countless times in her mind. Cai Yiren getting close to boss Liao this time was just the beginning. The main act would be when Bai Changyou returned. Lu Weixi¡¯s face was serious, and there was a hint of resentment in her eyes, ¡°I know my request is unreasonable, it¡¯s excessive, and from a business perspective, it¡¯s inappropriate. But I still hope that, you don¡¯t coborate with Bai Changyou..¡± Chapter 211 - 212: A Moment of Trance (4) Chapter 211: Chapter 212: A Moment of Trance (4) Trantor: 549690339 She despised Bai Changyou to the point of wishing for the immediate copse of the Bai Family. Although Cai Yiren and her mother were detestable, if Bai Changyou was not led astray by temptation, things would not have escted to this point. They¡¯ve been husband and wife for decades, father and daughter, and it¡¯s enough for them to part ways. But to be so heartless as to not even offer money for his wife¡¯s medical treatment¡­ This was not the first time Qin Zhiyou had seen this side of Lu Weixi. Five years ago, when she fell out with her father and broke up with Qin Zhisu, she was the same. After five years, her attitude towards Qin Zhigu softened, but her hatred for Bai Changyou did not wash away with time. Instead, it festered, sunk, and became more intense. Qin Zhiyou stayed calm. He could be as partial as he liked to Lu Weixi in his private life, but once it came to official matters, he was extremely rational and professional. His decisions could not be swayed by emotions, especially when it came to a partnership with apany. The Bai Family¡¯s scale wasn¡¯t huge, but Bai Changyou managed it quite well. In recent years, they¡¯ve focused on high-end bespoke vis, luxury residences, resorts, and boutique care homes, a lessmon approach domestically. This approach was well-liked in Australia and gained a good reputation. Although the real estate industry in China was more closely linked with policy and personal rtionships, they would not be devoid of development opportunities upon returning home. Qin Zhiyou slowly began, ¡°I¡¯m the CEO of Hanhai Group, and I hold some shares in it. Still, most of Hanhai¡¯s shares are with my grandfather, and the second and third branches also hold a significant amount.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. She knew that Qin Zhiyou might be the CEO, but the CEO only has executive power. Significant project coborations would need to involve group discussions with the board of directors. Although Qin Zhiyou¡¯s distinct ability had gradually suppressed the second and third branches these years, no one knew what the future might hold for thepany. Who could tell if there would be striking deals that would sway them? ¡°I¡¯m a businessman. In business, we speak business. If the Bai Family truly made significant concessions and offered us substantial kickbacks, even if I disagreed, the board would approve.¡± She knew, she knew all along, but she was damn displeased. Stood next to him, Lu Weixi felt a slight chill in her heart. However¡­ ¡°But¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou suddenly spoke, giving her a shallow nce, ¡°That is to say, if their concessive actions are insufficient, or the benefits offered are not big enough, I will prioritize otherpanies under the same or slightly lesser conditions. I think that the other directors would agree with me on this.¡± Lu Weixi was taken aback, her eyes instantly shooting up to meet Qin Zhiyou¡¯s. He still had that same cold, calcting look, but for some reason, hearing these words made her trust him more than if he had readily agreed. ¡°Thank you, really, thank you.¡± Lu Weixi bowed her head slightly, feeling for the first time, they were truly husband and wife. A marriage is supposed to be amunity ofmon interests, where partners share weal and woe. Qin Zhiyou slowly nced at her again and added, ¡°But since I promised you such a big condition, in exchange, you have to agree to a request from me, right?¡± Lu Weixi was a little surprised. Without thinking too much, she nodded slowly. Quin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes darted around, ¡°I don¡¯t ask for much, just two things¡­¡± He curled his lips and whispered his demands into her ear. Lu Weixi said nothing, but her cheeks, neck, and ear tips all became red. This¡­damn tightwad! PS: Last night, the lucky winner was ¡°Yi Entong Chuo¡±. Please bring your winning screenshot to collect 666 book coins.. Vote for 3 rmendation tickets, add three book reviews, leave ament in this chapter to register, and the lottery continues tomorrow- Chapter 212 - 213: Completely Renewed (1) Chapter 212: Chapter 213: Completely Renewed (1) Trantor: 549690339 | At eight in the evening, the banquet hall was bustling again. On the second day of the cruise journey, a ¡°Captain¡¯s Night¡± banquet would usually be held. Yesterday¡¯s fiftieth-anniversary celebration was too formal, and tonight, it was just an extravagant dinner. Of course, attendance at this banquet was not mandatory, one could choose to dine elsewhere. However, as the president of Hanhai, Qin Zhiyou had to attend. Not only did hee, but he also brought a femalepanion with him¡ªLu Weixi. In the morning, he had made two requests to Lu Weixi. The first was for her to fulfill the duty of a group president¡¯s wife by apanying him to the event and participating in ¡®spouse diplomacy¡¯. Lu Weixi did not refuse. Although she had been reclusive for five years and lost contact with many old friends, this didn¡¯t mean she was timid or felt inferior because of the changes in her family. She was just toozy to socialize or to be the life of the party at banquets. However, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words made her realize that, now, she and him were partners in benefit and misfortune, honour and disgrace. Moreover, with Qin Zhigu, Cai Yiren, and even Bai Changyou returning to China, she could no longer hide in the vi like an ostrich. Back then, her insistence on marrying Qin Zhiyou was all for show, to unt before Qin Zhigu, to get back at Bai Changyou and Cai Yiren. It was her goal to live a vibrant, rich, and dazzling life and to crush Bai Changyou under her feet. In the afternoon, Qin Zhiyou left Lu Weixi in the suite to meet with others for business talks. But she wasn¡¯t idle. Qin Zhiyou had specially asked his secretary, Wang, to stay with Lu Weixi and provide her with an intensive course on the identities of the distinguished guests she would be interacting with on this trip. Qin Zhiyou, fearing that she might have trouble remembering all the guests, had only prepared information on thirty key invitees and their spouses for her. As for the rtives who hade onboard with these key guests, and the information about three hundred ordinary invitees staying in the second-ss cabins, he had not given her any. Lu Weixi took a nce and found that more than half of the invitees were old acquaintances. But five years had passed, and some information had be outdated, so she needed at least to brush up on this. She also went through the profiles of the new faces she needed to pay attention to. However, a nce at the list of key invitees revealed no sign of Huang Caiwei. Previously, it was Huang Caiwei who informed her about Boss Liao¡¯s n to take the cruise. But she was not sure if it was because Huang Caiwei and her husband, Wei Jui¡¯s status were not high enough, or they simply did not embark on the ship. Just as she was pondering over this, a WeChat call came in. It was Huang Caiwei, ¡°Weixi, are you at thepany? I¡¯ll head over after leaving the hospital if you¡¯re not busy.¡± It¡¯s supposed to be Saturday, a rest day for her, why did Huang Caiweie again? Regardless, Lu Weixi still asked with patience, ¡°Aren¡¯t you participating in Hanhai¡¯s maiden voyage?¡± ¡°Ah, don¡¯t even mention it,¡± Huang Caiweiined, ¡°My mother-inw fell critically ill and got hospitalized. Our house has been a mess these past few days. We had to give our tickets to someone else.¡± Lu Weixi did not continue with her topic and asked directly, ¡°Whatpany does your husband work for? What¡¯s his position?¡± With Huang Caiwei¡¯s reply, Lu Weixi checked the invitation list. Wei Jui¡¯spany was a multinational one, but he was only the second inmand in the Great China region. At his level, there was no way he could make it to the key invitees list that Qin Zhiyou had given her. It was likely that they had bought tickets for the cruise in the first ce.. Chapter 213 - 214: Completely Renewed (2) Chapter 213: Chapter 214: Completely Renewed (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi shook her head calmly: ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ve taken a leave of absence due to some family affairstely. If you have any requests, you can message me on WeChat, and I¡¯ll make the appropriate changes.¡± After hanging up the call, if she did indeed meet Huang Caiwei on the ship she wouldn¡¯t be coy, but if they didn¡¯t meet, she wouldn¡¯t go out of her way to exin anything either. Her rtionship with Huang Caiwei wasn¡¯t close enough to warrant her revealing that she was on the ship and had severed ties with Cai Yiren and Bai Changyou. Huang Caiwei was just the beginning, she would probably meet many more old acquaintances in the future. She could also guess how these people might gossip about her behind her back. The once pampered and high born Miss Bai, with a doting boyfriend, was now fallen from grace due to her parents¡¯ divorce, with her husband changing from her younger brother to her older brother. She lived a life of seclusion for five years of marriage, while Qin Zhiyou continued to y the field. They were just seeing it as a form of mockery towards her. However, she didn¡¯t fear such things. If they wanted to gossip, let them. She didn¡¯t care at all. Lu Weixi closed the registration information, and Zhao Zihao¡¯s name wasn¡¯t on the roster. This was, on the one hand, because Zhao Zihao¡¯s ticket was only a second-ss cabin, which he had bought through other means and was therefore not on the VIP list. Secondly, the name Zhao Zihao registered with for boarding was his real name, as written on his German passport: Heinz-Zhao. Although Qin Zhiyou had previously looked into Zhao Zihao¡¯s information and was aware of his real name, he overlooked it when he was looking for Lu Weixi¡¯s room number, as it was signed in German with the gender listed as male. If Qin Zhiyou had overlooked it, it was even less likely Lu Weixi knew about it. Seeing that there was still time, Lu Weixi was about to pull out herptop to work when she heard someone knock at the door. She assumed that it was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s subordinateing to report on work matters, and she was about to excuse herself. To her surprise, the ones who came in were a makeup artist and a stylist, who were there to prepare her for the evening party. Lu Weixi was a little surprised, ¡°Isn¡¯t tonight¡¯s banquet just a dinner? It¡¯s not a red-carpet event, nor is it as important asst night¡¯s asion. All I need to do is dress appropriately, clean myself up, apply a light makeup before going out. While clothes might be tolerable, isn¡¯t hairstyling quite unnecessary?¡± Secretary Wang forced a bitter smile: ¡°Young Madam, these are Mr. Qin¡¯s orders. If you do notply, he might dock my sry or send me to the Africa project department. I don¡¯t want to go to Tanzania to feed elephants.¡± One and the same, fellow sufferers. How could they be so cruel to each other? The makeup and style artists also tearfully pleaded, ¡°Young Madam, please have sympathy for us. Mr. Qin didn¡¯t change his attire or put on any makeup forst night¡¯s banquet, and the superiors reprimanded us. If you refuse to cooperate today, we might end up getting sacked on the spot.¡± Lu Weixi could only nod in response. While Lu Weixi was having her styling done in the backroom, Secretary Wang left. As he was about to go report to Qin Zhiyou, he saw that Qin Zhiyou had just returned. Qin Zhiyou had just scheduled a meeting with several business partners for the afternoon. While he was in the middle of an engaging discussion, his cell phone rang. The business partners, witnessing his urgency, even joked, ¡°We can always talk about businesster. There¡¯s no immediate hurry.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded and smiled, he didn¡¯t even get the chance to use any polite phrases before leaving them with a simple ¡°Let¡¯s get in touch when we have more time,¡± before abruptly leaving the ce, appearing rather hurried. PS: There is a bit of suspense in this chapter, the remaining two sections are still being written. Babies who can¡¯t wait may go to sleep, I¡¯ll continue updatingter.. Chapter 214 - 215: Completely Renewed (3) Chapter 214: Chapter 215: Completely Renewed (3) Trantor: 549690339 | He was indeed in a hurry. His phone just rang ¨C not because someone was calling him, but because he had set an rm. Waiting for him outside was the hairstylist and fashion stylist he had arranged. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even bother putting on makeup for the important banquetst night, yet he is fussing over his appearance for tonight¡¯s informal dinner, going so far as to hire a hairstylist and a fashion stylist. Lu Weixi inside seemed very calm, but Qin Zhiyou might not be. Today could be said to be their first official public appearance in the five years since they got married. For such an important asion, of course, he had to prepare well! Before they got married, they had been in the limelight. At that time, Lu Weixi had just broken up with Qin Zhigu and had established a rtionship with him. She wouldn¡¯t miss a day to show off her bond with him, especially at events attended by either Qin Zhigu or Bai Changyou, dressing up beautifully for them. Just two months after they started living together, they decided to get married. Their wedding was quite grand, and they had invited everyone they knew in Yan City. Of course, they were not part of the entertainment industry, and the wedding was semi-public. Only their immediate circle knew about it. Lu Weixi looked so beautiful and proud, she was the prettiest bride in the world! And she married him just like that. But ever since then, she has never appeared with him in public, looking as beautiful as before. Until today. As soon as Secretary Wang saw Qin Zhiyou return, he immediately greeted him, ¡°Mr. Qin, Young Madam is already inside getting ready. She has also looked over the guest list you instructed her to review.¡± Qin Zhiyou nced at the door to the inner room, then turned to his stylist with a serious face, ¡°Let¡¯s go change into our outfits and get styled too. The couple¡¯s outfits will do.¡± Inside the room, Lu Weixi was getting styled. Since they had plenty of time, her stylist even allowed her to take a rxing bath first, then gave herplete skin care treatment and styled her hair. Once that step wasplete, the fashion stylist picked out clothes from a row of outfits that were both suitable for Lu Weixi and the evening¡¯s event. Then it was sent over to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side. Once the clothes were changed, pursed attention was paid to the makeup as well. As these preparations were in full swing, Qin Zhiyou had already changed his clothes, styled his hair, and emerged in the outer room lookingpletely refreshed. Men, after all, are more convenient when ites to styling than women, at least with regards to their hair, and he didn¡¯t need any makeup. Once he was fully dressed, Qin Zhiyou sat on the sofa in the outer room, sipping coffee and waiting for her toe out. Secretary Wang stood by his side, quietly briefing him on the situation. After Qin Zhigu returned, Qin Zhigu himself didn¡¯t make any significant moves, but both Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia seemed to be on some kind of stimnt, their activity levels increasing. Silly clowns, not worth mentioning. He couldn¡¯t be bothered topete with these two House members, lest it lower his own ss. What he was doing now was leading Hanhai to greater heights, not wasting time quarreling with them. It would be better to simply reform the management agency and kick these worthless family members out of the managementyer, allowing those who really could do the job to step in. But such a reform would involve many, and touch on many peoples¡¯ interests, so he needed to choose the right time. Just as he was thinking this, there seemed to be some movement at the door.. Chapter 215 - 216: Completely Renewed (4) Chapter 215: Chapter 216: Completely Renewed (4) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou sipped his coffee, held up to his lips. Suddenly, the door of the suite swung open. The stylist popped her head out and said: ¡°Mr. Qin, Young Madam is ready.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded subtly, put down his coffee cup, pulled out a tissue to wipe the coffee stains from his lips, slipped his hands into his pockets, and strolled into the next room over the carpet. Lu Weixi was sitting with her back towards him, the stylist was giving her the final touch-ups. The moment the stylist saw Qin Zhiyou walking in, she greeted him respectfully and then stepped back. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even nce at them, he leaned casually against the doorway. His face bore a seemingly indifferent expression but his eyes were steadfastly fixed on the figure in front of the vanity mirror. After a while, Lu Weixi adjusted her hair and stood up, as she turned her head, her face instantly captured Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze. The event tonight was informal, so Lu Weixi had chosen a more casual long dress. Even though it was casual, it was made of pure silk. The fitting V-neck dress entuated her slender waist with a cinch from the belt. It was tough for anyone to pull off goose-yellow, a slightly darkerplexion could turn it into a disaster but Lu Weixi¡¯s fairplexion made the dress glow even more, refreshing and clean. Her hair was lightly styled, straight at the roots but slightly curled at the ends. Her hair was loosely wrapped into a bun which gave it a fluffy and lively appearance, a few strands of hair adorning her face, giving off a slightlyzy yet yful look. With that hairstyle and dress, her makeup was also quite light. When she got up and turned around in that goose-yellow silk dress and a ck bun, it gave off the feeling of ¡°the beginning of summer and the end of spring.¡± It made her look fresh, dazzling, charming yet delicate. Back when Lu Weixi was dating Qin Zhigu, she was pretty vain, buying clothes one after another. Back then she was a college student, no need for makeup, even a in outfit made her look good. After they got married and she began to stay home more, she only needed light makeup, and her wardrobe mostly consisted of professional attire which even Yang Mogui teased made her look like a nun. Qin Zhiyou knew his wife was good-looking, but he didn¡¯t realize she could look this good. Especially her gazing around brought some extra mature and elegant charm that she never had before. He was so amazed that he was momentarily dumbstruck. Luckily even when taken by surprise, his expression stays calm andposed. ¡°Doesn¡¯t it look good?¡± asked Lu Weixi with a little doubt when she saw no change in his expression. Truthfully she didn¡¯t necessarily like the outfit that much, but the others were either too formal or too casual and inappropriate for the night event. She twisted around to look at her back but was immediately rebuked by Qin Zhiyou, ¡°Don¡¯t turn!¡± His voice seemed rushed and agitated. Looking at his face, he frowned with displeasure, turned around, and stomped off, as if he was thoroughly unsatisfied with her appearance. Lu Weixi also hurried to catch up, only to see Qin Zhiyou, who was walking ahead, took a pause, hesitated for a moment, turned back and took her hand. He held it firmly at first, then loosened his grip, eventually their fingers intertwining with each other. However, at this banquet, Lu Weixi met an unexpected person. PS: The winner of yesternight¡¯s draw was ¡°Officially announced Liu Haoran.¡± Please bring the winning screenshot to redeem 666 book coins.. Cast 3 rmendation votes, add three book reviews, leave ament after this chapter to join, and continue drawing tomorrow- Chapter 216 - 217 Newcomers and Old-Timers (1) Chapter 216 - 217 Neers and Old-Timers (1) Chapter 216: Chapter 217 Neers and Old-Timers (1) Trantor: 549690339 Since the theme of tonight¡¯s banquet was ¡°Captain¡¯s Night¡± and the captain was Finnish, it was naturally held in a western restaurant. Western dinners are quite different from Chinese ones, they are not as brightly lit or noisy. The lights were set to dim, and each table had candles on it. Due to the dim light, Qin Zhiyou was a bit frustrated. If he had known earlier, he would have arranged for a Chinese captain. In such a dark setting, who could see what his wife looked like? However, the title ¡°Mrs. Qin Zhiyou¡± still attracted quite a bit of attention. Since they had caused a scene in the breakfast area this morning, many people had been talking about how ¡°Miss Bai,¡± who had been living a secluded life for five years since her marriage, finally made an appearance. As for why she made an appearance, there were numerous theories. For example, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s list of conquests had be too long to ignore, and she finally decided to fight off his numerous paramours. Or maybe she was getting too old to gallivant and wanted to return to her family. Another theory was that her former boyfriend, her current brother-inw, Qin Zhisu, had returned to the country. Since outsiders thought so, it was, of course, the same for the second and third families of the Qin Family. While Qin Zhisu was still changing clothes in his room, Qin Zhizhi teasingly nudged his older brother¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Brother, I heard that you met Lu Weixi in the restaurant this morning?¡± Qin Zhisu was buttoning up his clothes. Upon hearing this, his fingers hesitated for a moment, and then he nodded and grunted in acknowledgment. ¡°I heard that Qin Zhiyou even stood up for her, as if no one knows his reputation.¡± Qin Zhizhi sneered disdainfully. ¡°Who is he trying to show his deep affection to at this time? His own woman is right here. But Lu Weixi is not a good woman either. As soon as she broke up with you, she instantly switched to Qin Zhiyou. The seamless transition is suspicious. Did the two of them start an affair while you were still together? At least Cai Yiren was better; she loved only you and her feelings never changed over the years.¡± ¡°Zhizhi.¡± Qin Zhisu¡¯s expression turned stern, ¡°Enough of that. When we are outside, we are all part of the Qin family. It¡¯s alright to have disagreements at home, but outside, we still need to maintain the dignity of the Qin family. Now, Weixi ¡ª Lu Weixi is our sister-inw. The past is the past, I don¡¯t want to bring it up anymore.¡± By the time he finished his sentence, Qin Zhisu had already put on his suit and walked out first. Qin Zhizhi squinted his long eyes slightly, touching his nose. He didn¡¯t think that Qin Zhisu was still harboring feelings for Lu Weixi; he just thought that men cared a lot about being cheated on, even if it was a girlfriend who had broken up with them five years ago. Lu Weixi slept with Qin Zhiyou the night she broke up with Qin Zhisu, and they announced their rtionship the next day. The transition was so seamless ¨C who would believe that they did not have an affair while she was still with Qin Zhisu? He guessed that his second brother must still be upset about this. With a wicked grin, he followed Qin Zhisu out of the room. When they reached the entrance of the restaurant, they joined Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia. Qin Zhisu greeted them politely as ¡°Dad, Mom, Aunt, Uncle,¡± and looked behind Qin Weijia, ¡°Where is Zhimei?¡± Qin Weijiaughed, ¡°You know what they say about girls not staying at home once they grow up. Right now, she must be hanging out with that Yu boy.¡± Sure enough, before her words fell, the Yu family came over. Qin Zhimei had been standing next to Yu Sixing the whole time, chatting andughing. When she saw her brother, she happily called out, ¡°Brother.¡± Qin Zhisu nodded, and also politely greeted the Yu family. As the waitstaff opened the door, Qin Zhisu walked in and immediately caught sight of Lu Weixi.. Chapter 217 - 218 Newcomers and Old-Timers (2) Chapter 217 - 218 Neers and Old-Timers (2) Chapter 217: Chapter 218 Neers and Old-Timers (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Despite the dim lighting in the banquet hall and Lu Weixi¡¯s calm demeanor as she sat there, he saw her instantly. He could confidently say that Lu Weixi was truly the most beautiful woman that night. Lu Weixi five years ago was beautiful in the way a young girl is beautiful, appearing pure and beautiful even without makeup. Five yearster, having entered society and honed her character, all her previous sharpness and mboyance had been tamed. Time had treated her well, leaving no traces of hardship on her face but instead bestowing upon her an air of elegance and maturity she hadn¡¯t had before. Not to mention, she was slightly made up, adding a touch of sophistication to her charm. Her demeanor was exquisite. Despite being dressed in mature and elegant attire, she didn¡¯te off as frivolous. She exuded a dignified and elegant beauty that was captivating. This version of Lu Weixi, let alone stunning Qin Zhigu, even Qin Zhizha who had just spoke ill of her couldn¡¯t help but take a few more nces. Men couldn¡¯t resist watching her, but women would surely have nothing good to say. Especially Qin Zhimei, who had previously fought with her, and Cai Yiren who had just arrived. Qin Zhimei snorted: ¡°What¡¯s so great about her?¡± She turned to nce at Yu Sixing beside her, who was unusually calm. A brother shouldn¡¯t covet his friend¡¯s wife. He was close with Qin Zhiyou, naturally he wouldn¡¯t be disrespectful, at most he only whistled, ¡°The sister-inw is pretty good looking.¡± As for Cai Yiren, she looked at Qin Zhigu and when she saw his obviously dazed gaze, jealousy surged within her like a raging tide. Her past image was that of a weak, gentle, and innocent white lotus, quiet and pitiful. If she was bullied, she would merely tear up silently, never articting her desires aloud, a harmless creature. Over the past few years, she had stepped up due to recing Lu Weixi¡¯s position, but she was still mainly gentle andpliant. But no amount of gentleness orpliance couldpete with genuine beauty. As soon as Lu Weixi sat down, she became the center of attention, effortlessly attracting others¡¯ gaze, especially Qin Zhigu¡¯s. Qin Zhiguposed himself quickly after a brief trance. He followed his parents to the main table. Qin Zhiyou, although being the younger generation, was the president of Hanhai. He naturally took the foremost seat at the table without showing any courtesy. Lu Weixi, as his wife, naturally sat at his side. Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia didn¡¯t feelfortable seeing Qin Zhiyou taking the chief seat, so they didn¡¯t sit across from him. The only option left was for Qin Zhigu. As he lifted his head, he could see Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi together, the candlelight blurring his vision. Cai Yiren also hoped to join, but as she and Qin Zhigu had already broken up, and was disliked by Qin Zhiyou, she didn¡¯t dare to sit next to Qin Zhigu. Based on her status, she could only sit at a corner in the back of the restaurant, watching the people at the main table from afar. As for Qin Zhimei, she rushed over from the Yu Family just before dinner started. No matter how arrogant she was in front of Lu Weixi, she was obedient and submissive to Sixing. She might as well wish she could stick to him all day long. The beginning of the meal was fine, as it wasn¡¯t custom to propose toasts during a western meal, so there wasn¡¯t much need for socializing at the table. But once the meal was over and the wine was served, people started to mingle. Particrly when Lu Weixi came out with Qin Zhiyou, she was the center of attention. Even if she sat still, people woulde over to socialize or provoke. She just didn¡¯t expect that the first one to approach her would be a familiar face.. Chapter 218 - 219 Newcomers and Old-Timers (3) Chapter 218: Chapter 219 Neers and Old-Timers (3) Trantor: 549690339 This person, to be precise, was an acquaintance, but not a very familiar one. She didn¡¯t have much to do with him, but he was rted to Xue Feifei. He was Xue Feifei¡¯s ex-boyfriend, Huang Qichu. But now, he¡¯s the fiance of Yu Sihua. Although Lu Weixi was not very close to Xue Feifei back in the day, they grew up together and were ssmates in the same school and shared the dormitory. She also knew Huang Qichu, they had meals together, and they could be considered acquaintances. At the banquetst night, she was only focusing on Mr. Liao. As soon as Qin Zhigu appeared, she left. There were so many people, and the lights were dim, she didn¡¯t notice Huang Qichu was there. Huang Qichu is from a traditional schrly family, his parents are professors at the neighboring Z University. He is a decent person too and behaved himself while dating Xue Feifei. If it wasn¡¯t for the huge debt owed by Xue Feifei¡¯s father, they could have ended up together. Especially before boarding the ship, Xue Feifei even found her to drink sulkingly for a whole night. From their talks, Xue Feifei still missed her ex-boyfriend. When Qin Zhimei brought Yu Sihua to cause a scene at herpany, she knew that Yu Sihua was going to get married. But to her surprise, Huang Qichu was the one marrying Yu Sihua. Besides, Yu Sihua even signed a contract worth five million with her, the penalty for breaking the contract is fifteen thousand. The world is indeed small. At this time when the drinks starteding, the Yu family members came to socialize. Huang Qichu and Yu Sihua are engaged, making him part of the Yu family, and naturally, he came along. As they faced each other, they quickly recognized each other¡¯s identity. Lu Weixi nodded first, Huang Qichu also politely responded, they were both a bit awkward. Yu Sihua was surprised and turned her head to ask, ¡°Qichu, do you know Lu Weixi? I thought you didn¡¯t go to the same school as us.¡± ¡°Lu Weixi?¡± Huang Qichu was a bit surprised as he thought Lu Weixi¡¯s surname was Bai. But it was not the time to mention that, so he just nodded, ¡°Yes, we met when I was a student.¡± He went abroad to study in Europe shortly after he broke up with Xue Feifei, and it was there he met Yu Sihua. He didn¡¯t hang out in the same circles as Qin Zhiyou and others. He only knew that Lu Weixi¡¯s family was pretty rich, and she had a wealthy boyfriend. And he was unaware that the Yu family, where Lu Weixi sought her marriage and the Qin family where she was married were old acquaintances. Obviously, Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t spill the beans either. Huang Qichu and Xue Feifei broke up amicably, and they also broke up six years ago. Who Huang Qichu wanted to date was his freedom. Even as Xue Feifei¡¯s good friend, now knowing that Xue Feifei still had lingering affection for him, she couldn¡¯t say that he did anything wrong. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s been a while. I heard you two are getting married soon, congrattions.¡± Huang Qichu nodded slightly. He is a sincere person. He was heartbroken when he broke up with Xue Feifei, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have gone straight to Europe to heal his wound. But now that he¡¯s Yu Sihua¡¯s fiance, even though Yu Sihua was the one who pursued him, the moment he decided to get engaged, he had prepared to say goodbye to his past. Although their meeting was a bit awkward, they had no conflict and quickly settled in their seats. But conflict inevitably knocked at the door, and the first one to speak was Qin Zhimei. She smiled and gestured to Cai Yiren, who was hovering nearby, unsure whether to take a seat: ¡°Isn¡¯t this Yiren? Come,e over here and sit. It¡¯s been a while since we¡¯ve seen each other..¡± Chapter 219 - 220 Newcomers and Old-Timers (4) Chapter 219: Chapter 220 Neers and Old-Timers (4) Trantor: 549690339 With Qin Zhimei¡¯s enthusiastic support, Cai Yiren expressed her gratitude with a nod and promptly came over. Qin Zhimei still smiling, she patted the seat next to Qin Zhisu and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be shy, sit here. I remember that you had a rtionship with my elder brother for a while, didn¡¯t you? You two seemed pretty close back then. I even thought you would be my sister-inw. After all, you did manage to defeat someone to snatch my brother from her hands. Isn¡¯t that right?¡± Upon hearing this, Qin Zhisu knit his brows, wanting to say something, but since Qin Zhimei wasn¡¯t speaking untruths, he couldn¡¯t refute her. He thus chose to remain silent, stealing a nce at the person across the table. Lu Weixi on the other side remained calm, ignoring Qin Zhimei¡¯s provocation. She even sipped her Bloody Mary cocktail to quell her nerves. She was feeling a bit relieved actually. Thank goodness she experienced her emotional chaos duringst night¡¯s banquet so she wouldn¡¯t make a spectacle of herself today. She also had to thank Qin Zhiyou. Although the man was a pain in the neck, his constant bantering meant she was too upied to pursue mncholic memories. Just as she was peacefully enjoying her cocktail, Qin Zhiyou reached out which startled her so much she almost choked on her drink, coughing uncontrobly. ¡°Look at you, being careless again.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes were squinted, he took a napkin and gently wiped the stain off her lips. Lu Weixi knew Qin Zhiyou had no shame, but she never thought he¡¯d be this shameless. This was a public ce for god¡¯s sake! Even though their seats were quite close and the table cloth somewhat concealed them, if his actions were discovered, how could she continue living her life with dignity? She jolted and turned her head to look at him hastily. Although Lu Weixi was trying to restrain from making extreme reactions, any sudden movements she made at the banquet could draw attention, let alone such a sudden behavior. At least Qin Zhisu on the other side was constantly observing her. But Qin Zhiyou seemed utterly calm. His eyes, which normally sparkled with mischief, were filled with honesty. He nodded and said, ¡°Indeed, Zhisu was quite dedicated to this Cai¡­ Cai something or the other. It¡¯s unfortunate you two broke up.¡± Shamelessly, he continued, ¡°Just like me. I¡¯m damn serious with Wei Hui. We¡¯ve been married for five years, our rtionship only gets better. The moment we fell in love and got married, I decided to tangle with her for the rest of my life and never separate.¡± If it wasn¡¯t for his waggish hand that she had to hold down, this statement would have seemed a bit more believable. ¡°Qin Zhiyou.¡± Lu Weixi leaned in closer to him, whispering a warning between gritted teeth. ¡°Wifey, what¡¯s up?¡± Quint Zhiyou, without a lick of shame, turned his head and in in view of everyone, especially in front of Qin Zhisu, he nted a small kiss on her lips. PS: Due to system maintenance,ments and messages are not functioning smoothly. However, the activities must go on. Therefore, voter check-ins for this book will continue; I¡¯ll draw from the most active participants to give one lucky reader a gift of 666 book coins.. The more rmendation votes you leave, the higher your activity level, and the higher the chance to win! Chapter 220 - 221 Changing a Friend’s Heart Easily (1) Chapter 220: Chapter 221 Changing a Friend¡¯s Heart Easily (1) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi¡¯s lips looked a bit rosy, likely due to drinking Bloody Mary. This beverage, a mixture of tomato juice and lemon juice, imparted a sweet and sour taste, which tends to appeal to women¡¯s taste. Qin Zhiyou usually disliked this sweet and sour sensation, but tasting it on Lu Weixi¡¯s lips, he found it quite enjoyable. However. He felt a sudden pain in his foot and almost bit his own lip, immediately letting go. It turned out that Lu Weixi viciously stepped on his foot under the table with her high-heeled shoe, even giving it a couple of twists. Qin Zhiyou winced in pain, while he let go with his mouth, his hand did not. Although he nearly chipped his tooth on his own lip, he maintained a casual demeanor. With a stretch of his slender arm, he directly wrapped it around Lu Weixi¡¯s shoulder and drew her closer. Then, as if nothing had happened, he turned to the Qin family with a smile. Lu Weixi, however, couldn¡¯t react too obviously since he was merely wrapping an arm around her shoulders. Judging by her face, though, she didn¡¯t seem particrly pleased. Showing off their love was ridiculous, considering Qin Zhiyou¡¯s numerous infidelities, as if he was asking to get pped in the face. Indeed, the elder Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia seemed indifferent to the scene, maintaining a somewhat disdainful expression. Qin Zhizhi and Qin Zhimei tantly revealed their amusement. Qin Zhizhi bluntly said, ¡°Big brother, I ran into Xiang Yiroust week. You remember Xiang Yirou, right? You got to know her right around the time you and sister-inw got married.¡± Qin Zhimei nodded andughed, ¡°Yeah, speak of the devil. Yan City TV¡¯s interview show recently reached out to me. The host is named Liu Yiyi, if I remember correctly. I heard you are quite close with her, could you tell her to go easy on me during the interview? I don¡¯t want to embarrass myself.¡± Both of them took turns poking at the weak spots of Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi. Lu Weixi took a sip of her Bloody Mary with a slight frown. The taste of the tomato and lemon juice in the alcohol seemed somewhat sour to her. Qin Zhiyou also frowned slightly. Usually, such insinuations wouldn¡¯t bother him. But Lu Weixi was by his side, and Qin Zhisu was across from them. As expected, the mention of this made Qin Zhisu¡¯s brow furrow more and worry shed in his eyes as he looked at Lu Weixi. Qin Zhizhi and Qin Zhimei¡¯s words didn¡¯t anger him much, but Qin Zhisu¡¯s worried gaze did find its way into his heart. He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Zhizhi, I¡¯ve heard that you¡¯ve been frequenting nightclubstely. The receipts you¡¯ve handed in tell quite a colorful tale.¡± Qin Zhizhi chuckled, ¡°Yeah, but I¡¯m just following your example, big brother. Plus, I¡¯m not married. Even if I had a different woman every night, it wouldn¡¯t bother anyone, would it? Don¡¯t we all y hard before settling down?¡± Qin Zhimei also jumped in, this time with Qin Zhisu as her target, ¡°Like my second brother, he would never behave that way. But what can we say? It¡¯s up to sister-inw to put up with it. It¡¯s not a big deal. Worst case, some illegitimate children might appear to im his fortune.¡± Qin Zhizhi nodded and added, ¡°Yeah, that might be a tradition in our uncle¡¯s family. Like in the old times, uncle used to treat our aunt exactly the same way..¡± Chapter 221 - 222 Changing a Friend’s Heart Easily (2) Chapter 221: Chapter 222 Changing a Friend¡¯s Heart Easily (2) Trantor: 549690339 They parried words back and forth, at first, Qin Zhiyou thought about countering what they were saying, but as they continued talking, his face gradually fell. Yu Sixing and He Weiyou were also present. Upon hearing this, Yu Sixing immediately intervened, ¡°Qin Zhimei, what are you talking about?¡± He knew that there were two personal matters deeply affecting Qin Zhiyou that others should not touch. One was Lu Weixi, the other was his father. Whoever brought up these two topics would definitely provoke a tsunami-like reaction from him. He Weiyou quickly chimed in, ¡°Sis, don¡¯t be angry, Zhiyou is not that type of person.¡± He and Yu Sixing spent every day with Qin Zhiyou. They have always had the impression that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s reputation for being a womanizer was more talk than action. At the very least, they had never seen him bring a woman home to stay the night. At one side, Qin Zhigu furrowed his brows, quietly criticizing, ¡°Both of you, stop talking.¡± He wasn¡¯t too concerned about his uncle¡¯s affairs, but he was afraid that Lu Weixi would be upset. Although he spent the past few years abroad and didn¡¯te back to China, purposely not keeping up with the news about Lu Weixi, he was aware of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s womanizing reputation. Every time he heard about it, he was both angry and upset. He was angry that Qin Zhiyou married her but did not cherish her, and instead yed around outside. What upset him was the fact that he no longer had the right to protect her or stand up for her. But if someone were to expose her wounds in front of everyone, he would still defend her dignity immediately. Qin Weijian and Kong Jie held back their thoughts due to their status, yet Qin Weijia looked satisfied, pretending to be calm, ¡°Zhimei, Zhizhi, watch your words. No matter how many women are outside, can any of them be presented publicly? Your sister-inw is of course the most important now.¡± On the opposite side, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t say a word. He slightly lowered his eyes and withdrew the arm that was around Lu Weixi, cing it under the table. As he had his head down, the people around couldn¡¯t see his facial expression or guess what he wanted to say. However, Lu Weixi, who was sitting next to him, saw that his arm muscles were implicitly tense, indicating that he was angry. After five years of marriage, although she couldn¡¯t say that she fully understood Qin Zhiyou, she did understand some things. Qin Zhiyou always seemed carefree and indifferent to everyone. He even had little respect for his own mother, Yang Mogui, always arguing with her. But in reality, he values family ties. For example, his grandfather and his father. Regarding his grandfather, although he wasn¡¯t as fawning or ttering as the other Qin family members, he always listened carefully to his grandfather¡¯s instructions and executed them well. His father, even though Qin Zhiyou never spoke of it, there was a piece of knowledge she was aware of. Every year, during the season when maple leaves turned red, the day his father passed away, he would always fly to Vancouver. Even towards Yang Mogui, although Qin Zhiyou would often argue with her, if she insisted on something, he¡¯d give in to save his mother¡¯s face. For example, when Yang Mogui wanted him toe back home to have a child with her. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s right arm that was tense took a long time to rx. He lifted his head, and his expression became sharp and distant. His dropped hand was ced back on the table, just as he was about to say something, Lu Weixi quietly nodded, ¡°You¡¯re right..¡± Chapter 222 - 223 Changing a Friends Heart Easily (3) Chapter 222 - 223 Changing a Friend''s Heart Easily (3) Chapter 222: Chapter 223 Changing a Friend¡¯s Heart Easily (3) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi spoke softly, but her quiet words instantly drew the attention of everyone at the table. The first to look up was Qin Zhigu, followed closely by Cai Yiren sitting next to him. Qin Zhiyou, who was next to him, suddenly turned around, looking at her in surprise. He didn¡¯t know what she meant by those words, nor how she intended to handle it. But Lu Weixi¡¯s face was calm, ¡°This is between my husband and me, whether we mind or not, it¡¯s nobody else¡¯s business. We deal with our affairs on our own.¡± Those words left the onlooking Qin family speechless. As for the words of Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei, to say that she didn¡¯t take them to heart would be a lie. No woman can endure such humiliation, even without feelings involved, it was still a blow to her face. In their circle, it is face and wealth that matter the most, rather than true love. They lost face because of Qin Zhiyou, henceforth, Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t show them any respect. Those who should be pitied are these people indeed. Besides, Qin Zhiyou just promised her, he would help her deal with Bai Changyou, and also take care of her mother. It¡¯s tit for tat, she couldn¡¯t use Qin Zhiyou¡¯s help only when in need and retreat when he expected her to stand with him. Although, under the current circumstances, whether she stands with him or retreats, having to deal with her husband¡¯s romantic scandal as a wife would never be a pleasant task. After a while, it was Cai Yiren, who had been silent all along, that finally couldn¡¯t help but speak, ¡°This really doesn¡¯t seem like you¡­¡± Qin Zhigu, who sat next to her, gave a soft sigh, looking at her with intense gaze. Indeed, Lu Weixi of the past detested evil and injustice. She cut off contact with her father because he cheated, she even changed herst name. After her own betrayal, she immediately turned to Qin Zhiyou without a pause in between. If he hadn¡¯t heard it himself, it would be hard to imagine that Lu Weixi could be so unfazed by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s extramarital affair, even defending him! He looked across at her. Her style of dress had changed, her personality had changed, and now even her once staunch stance on loyalty seemed to have changed. Lu Weixi¡¯s face was still the same, prettier than before. But he felt like the person in front of him is a stranger; the Lu Weixi from five years ago and the Lu Weixi now seemed to be twopletely different people. Lu Weixi slowly turned her head, looking calmly at Cai Yiren and Qin Zhigu. Honestly, from five years ago when she found out Cai Yiren¡¯s mother was the mistress that broke up her own family, and then Cai Yiren got together with Qin Zhigu, she absolutely despised the both of them. She was angry and resentful. She didn¡¯t understand why men could change so easily, nor why some women could be so shameless, knowing the man was taken but still pursuing him. She couldn¡¯t understand why men chose mistresses over their wives, despite knowing that the mistresses were no match for their wives, yet they couldn¡¯t resist the seduction. But her fierce resistance and her mother¡¯s angry divorce resulted in the mistress and vile man living a life of luxury overseas, her mother on her sickbed, and her confused self marrying a man whom she didn¡¯t love, and who didn¡¯t love her, and they had been married for so many years. She calmly replied, ¡°People change. Today you might fancy pineapple, tomorrow you might fancy something else..¡± Chapter 223 - 224 Changing a Friends Heart Easily (4) Chapter 223 - 224 Changing a Friend''s Heart Easily (4) Chapter 223: Chapter 224 Changing a Friend¡¯s Heart Easily (4) Trantor: 549690339 What¡¯s the point of love when in the end, it alles down to the practicalities? It is the marriage contract that safeguards you, your family, and your children¡¯s interests, and having enough money is the most practical thing. Everyone ims to put true love first. But believe it or not, ny percent of women in this world would abandon their other half immediately if a man was willing to give them a hundred thousand a month. In the past, she was naive, to still believe in love and to feel heartbroken over a man¡¯s betrayal. Now, as long as she has a stable life, a steady job, a healthy mother, and enough money, she is indifferent to everything else. Qin Zhigu felt a sting of shock, Qin Zhiyou who heard it initially felt delighted, then puzzled, now, he was filled with deep despair. What Lu Weixi has revealed clearly shows she has been badly hurt before. Now, she no longer believes in love or marriage. To her, marriage guarantees a steady monthly provision for her mother¡¯s medical expenses, and it is a cornerstone to maintain a basic lifestyle. They can fulfill physiological needs and shared interests through marriage, mutually supporting each other. But there is no love required, not the slightest bit. As Qin Zhigu and Qin Zhiyou wallowed in their shock, Qin Zhimei blinked then chuckled, ¡°Well, I never thought my sister-inw would be so progress-minded. She¡¯s right; if a man¡¯s heart is not attainable, his marriage certificate is not a bad deal. Even though the man on the certificate might not be the one you want.¡± ¡°Whether I want him or not has nothing to do with you. But you still owe me some money.¡± Lu Weixi had never considered Qin Zhimei as anything significant, but since she had the audacity to provoke her, so she pounced, ¡°The contract for thest refurbishment was signed by you, pay up.¡± Qin Zhimei¡¯s face turned red immediately: ¡°What contract, what money, I don¡¯t know anything about it. Plus, I don¡¯t have a house to refurbish, if anything you have to find the homeowners.¡± ¡°Oh, is that so? The owner of the house happens to be here,¡± rified Lu Weixi and turned towards Yu Sihua,¡± You remember the previous contract, right? It¡¯s for decorating your marital home. You and Qin Zhimei came to me and made a five-million-dor contract. If it¡¯s not honored, I will have to charge a penalty of thirty percent of the design fee. Although you¡¯re the homeowner, you had signed the agent contract, which makes both of you ountable. If you don¡¯t pay me, I¡¯ll have to ask your rtives for the money. With everyone watching as witnesses, if you¡¯re still not willing to fulfill the contract, we can settle this in court.¡± Upon hearing this, both Yu Sihua and Qin Zhimei were bbergasted. Huang Qichu and Yu Sixing were also curious and looking over in their direction. As the one who had taken the initiative to sign the document, how can Qin Zhimei have the nerve to ask Yu Sihua for money. Plus, she was trying to stay in Yu Sihua¡¯s good graces, hoping she would speak well of her in front of Yu Sixing. She gritted her teeth and said, ¡°I owe you one hundred fifty thousand, right? Here it is!¡± She quickly bowed her head and transferred the funds via her cell phone, checking the requirements she added: ¡°Withdrawals are inconvenient at the moment, the full payment will be transferred after twelve.¡± Lu Weixi nodded right away: ¡°Oh, okay, I¡¯ll check again at twelve. If it¡¯s not enough, I¡¯ll have to find you again.¡± The meal hadsted long enough, once everyone headed back to their rooms, the moment the door closed, Qin Zhiyou immediately swept her into his arms. PS: The lucky reader fromst night¡¯s draw is ¡°sixteen¡¯s little fan¡±. Please bring a screenshot of your win to im 666 book coins.. Keep voting and checking-in, for more chances to win in tomorrow¡¯s draw- The more votes you cast, the higher your chances! Chapter 224 - 225 Do You Feel It? (1) Chapter 224: Chapter 225 Do You Feel It? (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi was slightly surprised, but quickly adjusted her attitude, obediently letting him lead her into the room. The suite was scarcely lit, with only a dim night light on. But as the window was left open, the moonlight shone in, preventing it from appearing too gloomy. ¡°Zhiyou.¡± Lu Weixi propped herself up with her arm. Qin Zhiyou wore a quiet and neutral expression, his thin lips tightly pressed, his features smooth, revealing no hint of the subtlety of his thoughts. But Lu Weixi vaguely sensed that he might be somewhat restless. Perhaps he was upset because of what Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha had said about his father today. He was upset, but he couldn¡¯t blow up at the banquet in front of so many people. Moreover, they were on a boat ¨C there were no outsiders here, and it was not convenient to call other women. Was there only her left to ¨C seek out then? ¡°I can do it myself, I can do it myself.¡± She didn¡¯t want to suffer and knew that Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t listen to any words of reason at the moment, so she quickly turned around with her back facing him. ¡°Zhiyou, Zhiyou, just wait.¡± She did not refuse him utterly, so why was he so impatient? Besides, didn¡¯t he usually have an obsession with cleanliness? She hadn¡¯t even taken a shower yet. ¡°I have not taken a bath.¡± Qin Zhiyou pursed his lips, saying nothing. The number one suite cabin at the top deck may not necessarily be more luxurious ¨C it just had an additional private swimming pool and terracepared to other rooms. But this is a yacht, and having these amenities already made it high-end. They were at the highest point, and it was alright even if they didn¡¯t pull the curtains, no one wasing to watch anyways. The window was open at the moment, and the moonlight shone in, casting a clear glow on the floor. Even though no one was watching, Lu Weixi still wanted to draw the curtains. She turned and said: ¡°Zhiyou, can you pull the curtain closed?¡± ¡°Why, don¡¯t you like it?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice was ethereal, even though he was right behind her. However, she felt that he had lost his usual warmth. His voice was cold, his body was cold. She had been with Qin Zhiyou for five years, she knew he was truly angry today and wouldn¡¯t confront him. To confront him was to invite misery, and it might even provoke him further.. Chapter 225 - 226 Do You Feel It? (2) Chapter 225: Chapter 226 Do You Feel It? (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Qin Zhiyou only slowly got up once his breathing had stabilized. Lu Weixi finally had space to twist her body andy on her back, pulling up the nket from the side. Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t bathed before, and was a bit tired, which is why she didn¡¯t push him away. However, this was a bit ufortable for her, she eased herself and turned her head to look at him. Under the faint light of the bedsidemp and moonlight, she saw that while Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face was calm, the tight corners of his lips revealed he was not feeling well at heart. What she had said at the banquet was indeed her real thoughts. She indeed had no hope for marriage and love anymore. But, besides love, there were still other feelings she continued to anticipate, like affection and friendship. Her love for her mother was familial, her friendship with Xue Feifei was herpanionship, and with Qin Zhiyou, at the moment, she had both of these emotions. In the future, Qin Zhiyou would also be her partner, her kin, naturally she should still care for him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± she asked, her voice still a bit hoarse. ¡°Was the stuff they said earlier too much? Don¡¯t take it to heart.¡± Qin Zhiyou lifted his eyes slightly, it wasn¡¯t their words that were excessive, rather it was hers. Did she mean to say that he would never be able to earn her affection, or win her heart in the future? Then what was she, apanying him right now, a walking corpse? Even if they were like this, in her eyes and heart, was it as casual as eating and breathing, not able to affect her emotions at all? He abruptly sat up, his gaze met hers directly. His eyes were deep and calm, like a lone wolf in the wilderness, eyeing its prey. Lu Weixi felt a bit uneasy under his intense stare. He didn¡¯t say anything, and the room was dark. What did his expression mean? Was he angry or about to leave? Couldn¡¯t he just be more straightforward? ¡°Zhiyou¡­¡± It felt like Qin Zhiyou was a dense, wanting to ensnare herpletely within it. Lu Weixi was a bit dazed. It wasn¡¯t like she was going to leave him tomorrow. Did he need to be so¡­ intense? Furthermore, this time was evidently different from before. Qin Zhiyou rarely spoke, but this time, he asked, ¡°How about this? What about this?¡± What did he mean by this and that? Lu Weixi was a bit confused and didn¡¯t know how to handle the situation. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face was right in front of her and she waspletely terrified. Lu Weixi buried her head in his shoulder, not daring to lift it. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s grip tightened, his voice still whispering softly in her ear, ¡°How about this?¡± Chapter 226 - 227 Do You Feel It? (3) Chapter 226: Chapter 227 Do You Feel It? (3) Trantor: 549690339 The next day. When Lu Weixi opened her eyes, the sun was already high in the sky. She tried hard to muster the strength to move her body, only to discover that she was so exhausted that even her fingertips were devoid of strength. The events ofst night began to resurface in her mind and she wished she could ¨C just bury her face under the covers out of embarrassment. Really, it was kind of humiliating. She nced at the curtains, relieved that she had remembered to draw them after her bathst night. Otherwise, she would be too ashamed to face anyone ever again. Good, now that she knew he was a dutiful son, anyone who dared to criticize his father would have to face her first! Now it was alreadyte in the morning, and the man next to her had long disappeared. Lu Weixiy in bed for a while longer beforezily getting up. After a simple wash up, just as she was about to open the door to the inner room, the door to the suite swung open and Qin Zhiyou happened to arrive home. Their eyes met. Lu Weixi had been yawning as she came out, but seeing his calm and sharp gaze, she was startled into halting her yawn midway. Luckily, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t pay much attention to her, retracting his gaze after one look and discussing work matters with Secretary Wang behind him, leaving her out of his mind. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t interrupt them, instead she poured herself a ss of water from the bar on one side. She vaguely heard them discussing something, not understanding the content but caught that they had been working non-stop since eight in the morning. Now it was eleven in the morning. This man¡¯s stamina was too good, didn¡¯t he feel tired at all? By the time she slowly finished her water, Qin Zhiyou had already given his instructions and Secretary Wang had left. Lu Weixi pricked up her ears, and hearing no movement from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s direction, she finally felt at ease. But just as she put down her ss and was about to go back to her room, Qin Zhiyou, who had somehow quietly made his way to her, was standing right behind her, within her view if she just turned around. Lu Weixi was startled, her hand swept out unconsciously and the ss she had just finished drinking from was instantly knocked to the ground. She must have beencking in blood supply to the brain due to overexertionst night, because she was surprisingly bending down to pick up the shards of ss with her bare hands. By the time Qin Zhiyou shouted at her, the sharp ss shards had already cut her finger and blood was seeping out. Although bleeding wasn¡¯t a bad thing, at least the sudden surge of pain cleared her muddled mind instantly. But soon, her brain gave out on her again. Because Qin Zhiyou had snatched her injured finger and then put it in his mouth.. Chapter 227 - 228 Do You Feel It? (4) Chapter 227: Chapter 228 Do You Feel It? (4) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi didn¡¯t dare to say a word. Actually, Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t being too overbearing at this point; he was standing an arm¡¯s distance away from her. However, one of his hands was gripping her wrist. She felt a bit uneasy, ¡°Zhiyou, umm, it¡¯s fine.¡± She tried to pull her hand back, but he tightened his grip on her wrist, not allowing her to evade him. At that moment, she shuddered in fear, and goosebumps sprouted up all over her body. ¡°Qin Zhiyou.¡± While she was speaking, there was a knock at the front door. This gave Lu Weixi the chance to smoothly withdraw her hand. Then, she immediately turned around and went back into the room to find a band-aid. Qin Zhiyou watched her retreating back. His already gloomy face grew cloudier. He took a moment before regaining hisposure. Opening the cabin door, his voice was tinged with anger, ¡°What is it.¡± Secretary Wang outside was startled by his tone and quickly raised his hand, ¡°Mr. Qin, this is the report you asked for.¡± Qin Zhiyou took the report with one hand and abruptly shut the door with the other. When he turned around, Lu Weixi was walking back into the room again, apparently she couldn¡¯t find the band-aid. Qin Zhiyou promptly opened the door again, ¡°Come back in. You, go get the doctor.¡± There was a doctor on board the yacht for emergencies. Lu Weixi was startled, ¡°No need. It¡¯s just a small cut. A band-aid will do.¡± Qin Zhiyou responded earnestly, ¡°What if you get tetanus? In this weather, an infection could be serious. You would then need to be hospitalized, which will cost money.¡± Best not to mention money to him. Lu Weixi had nothing more to say. As Secretary Wang was leaving to fulfill themand, Qin Zhiyou called him back, ¡°Come back.¡± Lu Weixi was behind him. After he closed the door, she exploded, ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± But how could he casually order Secretary Wang like this? After all, regardless of anything, Secretary Wang is an outsider¡­ Qin Zhiyou seemedpletely natural, his voice not showing the slightest change, ¡°This is a cruise ship, everyone on the ship knows me. If you think it¡¯s okay for me to buy it myself and return with fanfare, I don¡¯t mind. Or maybe, you¡¯d rather be pregnant right now.¡± No way! Upon hearing this, Lu Weixi was again at a loss for words. Secretary Wang soon returned, bringing the doctor with him. The doctor treated her wound, disinfected it, and applied medication, while Secretary Wang brought back the barrier she had been longing for. As night fell, Qin Zhiyou, as usual, took Lu Weixi out for a stroll. The other members of the Qin family saw them, but besides sneering disdainfully, they had nothing to say. Qin Weijian looked at his son. After a day¡¯s experience, Qin Zhigu¡¯s reaction wasn¡¯t as big anymore; he treated their presence as if he hadn¡¯t seen them at all. Qin Weijian patted his son¡¯s shoulder intending to leave, but his eyes suddenly caught something, his face filled with horror. PS: The lucky readerst night was ¡°Yanchu¡±. Please bring the award screenshot to collect 666 book coins.. Vote, check-in, and there¡¯ll be a draw tomorrow again- The more votes you cast, the higher your chances of winning! Chapter 228 - 229: Love Impotence Syndrome (1) Chapter 228: Chapter 229: Love Impotence Syndrome (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Qin Zhigu and Kong Jie didn¡¯t notice Qin Weijian¡¯s expression. An arm of Qin Weijian was resting on his son¡¯s shoulder, and so Qin Zhigu thought his father wasforting him. He spoke softly, ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t need to worry about me.¡± Five years had gone by, and in the depths of his heart, she was still there. He would still space out, worry, and feel mental strain because of her. But, after all, love wasn¡¯t everything in life. Moreover, it was a love that had gone, that couldn¡¯t be chased anymore. He had his career and his parents. Even if he couldn¡¯t forget her, he wouldn¡¯t be foolish enough to let his parents worry for him continually. When he looked back, he saw a bit of a fearful look in his father¡¯s eyes, and he frowned, ¡°Dad, what¡¯s wrong?¡± As soon as he shouted, Kong Jie also looked back. Qin Weijian quickly reacted andughed, ¡°I must be seeing things; something just blew into my eye, it¡¯s nothing.¡± Indeed, when he focused again, the thing that was there just now was gone. Qin Zhigu hadn¡¯t returned for five years. Although Qin Weijian and Kong Jie asionally went abroad to reunite with their son during these five years, it was not the same as being together all the time. Moreover, as a son, he didn¡¯t dare to provoke his parents¡¯ dignity. When Qin Weijian said nothing was wrong and Qin Zhigu saw his parents talking andughing, there was no sign of anything unusual. After a while of observation, seeing that his father was fine, Qin Zhigu breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed, he wasn¡¯t the 22-year-old him who would leave home for several years because of his ex-girlfriend marrying his older brother and unting their love daily. His parents were getting old, he had finished his studies, and it was time for him to return and stay with them. Nevertheless, he raised his head and looked at Lu Weixi, who was walking away with Qin Zhiyou. The mncholy in his eyes umted bit by bit until they left, and he sighed deeply. As Qin Zhigu watched Lu Weixi, Cai Yiren further away was also watching him. Without Lu Weixi¡¯s care and Qin Zhigu¡¯s help, and with her mother and Bai Changyou not being there, she was still the wild girl always in fear and confusion. On the other side of the cabin, Qin Zhimei was chasing after Yu Sixing all over the ce, forcing Yu Sixing to seek refuge with the group of people led by He Weiyou. Yu Sihua and Huang Qichu watched from a distance, standing on the deckughing, ¡°Look at Zhimei chasing after my brother like she¡¯s possessed. She even promised to follow us on our flight back home tomorrow, and she even changed her flight. Sure, we are good, a mutual love.¡± After she had talked for a while, Huang Qichu didn¡¯t respond. Of course, he was not a talkative person, but at that moment, as he stared at the distant sea, he was thinking of another woman. All the young people had their concerns, but as time went by and everyone had left the deck, in room two, Qin Weijian was repeatedly asking his assistant, ¡°Are you sure you didn¡¯t see that person? Look again, bring the passenger list, and let me see!¡± The assistant immediately left and returned after a short while, ¡°The passenger list is with the CEO.¡± Because Qin Zhiyou had previously checked Lu Weixi¡¯s room number and asked Secretary Wang to introduce the guests to Lu Weixi, he had kept the list. Qin Weijian felt a little disappointed upon hearing this, but it was not suitable to ask Qin Zhiyou for the list. After a while, he said, ¡°When we disembark tomorrow, you leavest and observe carefully..¡± Chapter 229 - 230: Love Impotence Syndrome (2) Chapter 229: Chapter 230: Love Impotence Syndrome (2) Trantor: 549690339 | The assistant nodded and stepped back, allowing Qin Weijian to collect his thoughts. He must have mistaken it, it must be¡­ For these people, tonight was destined to be sleepless. Deep in the night, in suite number one. When Qin Zhiyou woke up, the woman next to him was still asleep. Qin Zhiyou carefully ced her arm back under the nket, made sure her quilt corner was tucked in, and the delicatedy continued to slumber, furling her brows in her dreams as if protesting in discontent. Such a delicatedy she was. Even though her temperament had be softer and she had be stronger than her past, on the surface, she had long forgotten the pains of her past. Yet, she did not forget about Qin Zhigu. She hade to ept herself. Or rather, epting herself wasn¡¯t what was wrong, but it was his identity as a ¡°husband¡± and ¡°family member¡± that she epted, not as a lover. He had been too optimistic. He had thought that as long as she forgot about Qin Zhigu, she would start a new life, and ept him again. He never thought that¡ªperhaps she had be incapable of love¡ªa barrier had been built around her heart. Without Qin Zhigu, there could be no one else. A ¡°ding-dong¡± sound went off, it was a message from Secretary Wang. He nced back at Lu Weixi, she was still in her dreams, thus he rose delicately, and went to the outer room to turn on theputer. It was an email forwarded to him by Secretary Wang. Of course, it was an inquiry that Qin Zhiyou had requested Secretary Wang to send to a very famous psychologist. The email discreetly hid the names of Lu Weixi and him and was sent under Secretary Wang¡¯s personal capacity. Consequently, Secretary Wang had an unrequited love rtionship. Upon opening the email and reading the description inside, Lu Weixi¡¯s current situation was simply termed as ¡°incapable of love syndrome¡±. She had been through a rtionship which though not passionate, had ended dramatically, endured the dramatic divorce of her parents, and hence, she did not believe in men or love. In her eyes, her mother, her best friend, her work, and money, everything held greater importance than love. Love was intangible and had nothing to rely upon, but money that she held in her hand was very real and attainable through hard work. Line-by-line, point-by-point, each pinpointed the situation of Lu Weixi. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand, which was holding the mouse, started to tremble. He scrolled down to see the methods suggested by the expert. Under any circumstance, don¡¯t recklessly and impulsively try to change her or exert pressure on her. Inability to love is not a mental disease, it doesn¡¯t require any medication and can be changed. But people are hard to change, the imposed will only brings about the opposite effect. Do not force her to make any rapid changes, give her ample buffer space. Qin Zhiyou hesitated for a moment as there was a slight stir in the next room. He quickly closed hisptop and stood up. Indeed, the moment he pushed open the door, he saw Lu Weixi getting up.. Chapter 230 - 231: Love Impotence Syndrome (3) Chapter 230: Chapter 231: Love Impotence Syndrome (3) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi was a light sleeper. She had a vague feeling when Qin Zhiyou was getting up. But she was weary and rested for a while before finally rising. Just as she was getting up, Qin Zhiyou opened the door. Lu Weixi got up to turn on the bedsidemp. Her arm was outstretched and her nket had fallen, making her look somewhat indecently exposed. She quickly held onto her nket to cover herself and turned to look at him. ¡°Are you awake?¡± she asked. As soon as she said these words she felt a bit awkward. If he wasn¡¯t awake, what would they be doing now? Unexpectedly, Qin Zhiyou, who usually ignored her at such times, simply grunted ¡°hmm¡± in response and then crawled back into bed. She felt slightly unsettled and stammered, ¡°Um, I need to go to the bathroom.¡± Qin Zhiyou was startled, then nodded and stretched out his arm to turn on the bedsidemp. Lu Weixi quickly got up to go to the bathroom. When she returned after a while, she found Qin Zhiyou still awake. Without saying anything, she quietly slipped back under the nket. Lu Weixi slept on the edge of the bed. Thankfully, the bed was big and the nket was not small, even with two people under one nket they were quite far apart. Just as shey down, she felt the bed move. Qin Zhiyou had moved closer and hugged her tightly from behind. Lu Weixi was a little puzzled. Although he was holding her tightly, he did not make any other move. Did she misunderstand him? Was it because of Qin Zhigu? Because earlier in the evening, even though they did not eat at the same table, Qin Zhigu¡¯s gaze was always glued to her. Was that why he was upset? The ship was due to dock tomorrow. But docking the ship only marked the end of the cruise trip, not the end of his struggle with Qin Zhigu. This was just the beginning. Qin Zhigu had returned to the country and it didn¡¯t look like he was nning to go abroad again. If he stayed, focused on fighting with Qin Zhiyou over the control of thepany, coupled with the enthusiastic cheers of their uncle and aunt, it was uncertain whether Qin Zhiyou would lose. After all, she knew Qin Zhigu was young and capable. Now, he also had the title of a renowned architect. Their grandfather also thought highly of him. But she never interfered in thepany¡¯s affairs, and Qin Zhiyou probably wouldn¡¯t want her to, either. Moreover, Qin Zhigu was also a taboo in their marital life, so she wanted to avoid any unnecessary suspicions. Naturally, she would not bring it up herself. After being married for five years, she had gotten used to this man¡¯s shamelessness, and she was even beginning to prepare herself. After all, she didn¡¯t have work tomorrow and the ship was due to dock in the afternoon. She could sleep till noon peacefully. As it turned out, after waiting for a long time, the situation she had imagined didn¡¯t ur, and she was almost half asleep from exhaustion.. Chapter 231 - 232: Love Impotence Syndrome (4) Chapter 231: Chapter 232: Love Impotence Syndrome (4) Trantor: 549690339 She was wondering if Qin Zhiyou wasing at all, if not, she might fall asleep. But she was too embarrassed to voice these thoughts directly. Feeling ufortable with the uncertainty, she yawned, subconsciously adjusting herself a bit. At this movement, the man behind her stirred. She could vaguely hear a touch of annoyance in his voice, ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡± Lu Weixi was slightly surprised. She remembered that Qin Zhiyou was acting a bit off today. When they met Qin Zhigu earlier in the evening, he didn¡¯t provoke anyone even though he usually advanced when others retreated and caused trouble when others retreated. Instead of causing any trouble this night, he had dressed her up beautifully and went out for a walk. As she contemted this, she couldn¡¯t help but turn around to face him, switching from a back-to-back sleep position to face-to-face. Indeed, Qin Zhiyou did not look happy on his face. His eyebrows furrowed, lips pursed, clearly disturbed by her movement, he woke up. Lu Weixi noticed it and felt a little embarrassed, but even more puzzled. Qin Zhiyou was not someone who neglected himself. Whatever he wanted, he never waited until the next day for it. In their many years of marriage, he only refrained from initiating intimacy when she was menstruating or there was an urgent matter at hand. Otherwise, if he had the desire, he would never restrain himself. Lu Weixi began to wonder, perhaps he had some task in the morning that required him to get up early, so he decided against intimacy for the night. ¡°You think?¡± Qin Zhiyou frowned, hesitating for quite a while before uttering a few words. He was following the advice of a psychologist he had consulted, not to force her. If she did not want, even if he did, he must not act. Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t expected that this was the reason for Qin Zhiyou¡¯s restraint. Originally, she was so tired that she could barely stay awake. Now, she was more awake than ever. Eventually, her exhaustion took over and she fell asleep. Lu Weixi did not wake up until nearly noon the next day. It was almost eleven o¡¯clock when she woke up and finished freshening up. Just in time for lunch since her stomach was growling with hunger. Just as she was about to step out of the room in her fresh clothes, the door of the suite was pushed open and an exhausted-looking Qin Zhiyou walked in. But the moment he saw her, his eyebrows rxed slightly, the fatigue on his face lessened. To his secretary, Wang, he instructed, ¡°Keep the press at a distance. Keep the order of disembarkation smooth, and try to keep it chaos-free.¡± Wang, the secretary, nodded his acknowledgement and retreated, closing the door behind him. The words ¡°media,¡± ¡°press,¡± triggered something in Lu Weixi¡¯s mind. In a serious tone, she said, ¡°Zhiyou, there¡¯s something important I need to discuss with you..¡± Chapter 232 - 233: Accident (1) Chapter 232: Chapter 233: ident (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Her expression was very serious, her body stood up straight. Even though there was a bit of sandpaper harshness in her voice leftover from her earlier argument, her tone was quite stern. Qin Zhiyou gave her a casual look, seeing her so serious, he wondered what she needed to talk about. He grunted in acknowledgement, nced around at the disheveled bedding, and casually asked, ¡°You just got up?¡± Lu Weixi nodded. As Qin Zhiyou walked further into the room and loosened his tie, he remarked, ¡°You haven¡¯t had breakfast yet, I assume? Are you hungry?¡± ¡°Not hungry.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head. Immediately, Qin Zhiyou suggested, ¡°No matter, well have lunchter. Are you thirsty?¡± A little, she hadn¡¯t had any water since she woke up. Upon finishing her sentence, she immediately turned to get a cup of water. After pouring half a cup, she suddenly realized something was off, wasn¡¯t she supposed to discuss something with Qin Zhiyou? Yet drinking water shouldn¡¯t hinder conversation. When she came back with a ss of water, Qin Zhiyou was already sitting on the couch, one arm draped over the backrest, his long legs were stylishly crossed, his expression content. She also sat down, taking a couple of sips before cing the ss on the table. Before she could start speaking, Qin Zhiyou picked up her ss and finished off the water in it. Lu Weixi seemed a bit stunned but said nothing. After he finished drinking, Qin Zhiyou looked up at her, his expression had already cooled down, he finally spoke, ¡°What is it that you need to discuss?¡± Lu Weixi paused before speaking, ¡°Zhiyou, I promised you before that I would attend important events with you and act as your femalepanion. However, after thinking it through, I don¡¯t really think it¡¯s appropriate. For example, when we disembarkter, I want to go separately.¡± Upon hearing this, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s expression darkened slightly: ¡°What¡¯s inappropriate about it?¡± Is she still concerned about the matter regarding Qin Zhigu and fears the public¡¯s gossip? Seeing the doubt in his expression, Lu Weixi quickly rified, ¡°No, that¡¯s not it. What I mean is, I¡¯m okay with events like the one on the ship, I can attend those with you. But when ites to dealing with the media and reporters, I¡¯m not keen on participating. I¡¯m not in the entertainment industry, I don¡¯t need to be in the spotlight nor am I interested in being famous.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s own social presence had over ten million followers. Even though there might be some fake ones amongst those numbers, his young, handsome, and wealthy image,bined with his constant involvement with female celebrities, had already made him a focal point in the public¡¯s eye. Any social post he made could potentially be trending news. She didn¡¯t know how many idiots would be criticizing her, or even conducting online searches to reveal her identity. Could she even live her life in peace then? Clearly, Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t considered this aspect and paused for a moment. He was aware of how ruthless and intrusive the inte could be. Petty gossip was the least of their concerns, if some criminals were to harm her in any way, it would be toote for regrets. After a moment of consideration, he nodded, ¡°Sure.¡± Seeing that he agreed, Lu Weixi let out a sigh of relief. Immediately, Qin Zhiyou turned towards her, ¡°However, for today you¡¯ll need to disembark the ship with me.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes widened in rm, had she just heard that reporters and media would be present? She didn¡¯t want her colleagues to question her, nor did she want to exin herself to future clients, or to be the subject of whispers in a hospital. Qin Zhiyou nced casually at her, ¡°You certainly have to leave with me. Everyone knows you came onto the ship, not leaving with me would raise questions. When we disembark, I will get you a hat and a mask.¡± But Lu Weixi clearly still had something to say, ¡°There¡¯s one more thing..¡± Chapter 233 - 234: Accident (2) Chapter 233: Chapter 234: ident (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Qin Zhiyou looked up at her, and Lu Weixi¡¯s expression softened slightly: ¡°After we disembark, then¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, Qin Zhiyou understood. She was asking about their destinations after disembarking. Qin Zhiyou had work to do and had previously nned it all. He nned to fly to his destination as soon as he got off the ship; even his ne ticket was already booked. He didn¡¯t know beforehand that Lu Weixi would also be onboard; hence, he had no ns of cancelling this trip. After all, it was just a small business deal, whether he went or not wouldn¡¯t make a huge difference. Besides, he had been nning to delegate more responsibilities. He couldn¡¯t handle everything himself. As long as he could take charge in major areas, he would leave the rest to a professional team. Otherwise, he would copse before he even had a chance to fight with his uncle and aunt. Qin Zhiyou immediately looked at her: ¡°If you¡­¡± ¡°So, you have work, right? No problem, you go ahead with it. I have a flight booked. I will go back directly after this,¡± Lu Weixi answered immediately upon seeing his expression. She had taken a few days off, so her work had piled up. So, she also wanted to go back as early as possible to finish up the work she had missed. After hearing Lu Weixi say so much in such a short span of time, Qin Zhiyou knew that she had made ns. He just nodded in response to her. Seeing him not being difficult, Lu Weixi immediately rose and made a call to Xiaochen: ¡°I should be back in the office by tomorrow. You can start arranging it. Over the past few days, there are a few clients that I need to meet. Arrange the timings, and I will meet them when I¡¯m back tomorrow. As for the drafts you mentioned, what did the client want to do exactly¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou watched Lu Weixi stride to the window, looking out at the ocean as she discussed work arrangements. She had really changed a lotpared to five years ago; she was apletely different person now. However, a minor incident did ur when they disembarked. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi were having lunch in the dining hall. The cruise ship was about to return, and everyone had gathered in the dining hall again. Seeing the representatives from the second and third branches of the Qin Family arriving from afar, Lu Weixi acted as if she didn¡¯t notice them, even toozy to greet them with a ¡°uncle and aunt¡±. Of course, Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia didn¡¯t approach with their kids either. Especially since Qin Zhiyou was by Qin Weijian¡¯s side. After the shock from a few days ago, he had nowpletely regained hisposure. It¡¯s not like there were any lingering confusions or disturbances, he might even be able to call her ¡°sister-inw¡±. As for Cai Yiren, she wasn¡¯t even on their radar. With Qin Zhiyou¡¯s parents present, she didn¡¯t want to impose herself. She could only watch from afar. Her purpose for boarding the ship this time included focusing on Qin Zhiyou, Liao¡¯s case, and paving the way for the Bai Family. She achieved none of these goals. Although Qin Zhiyou clearly showed distaste towards her, he hadn¡¯t coborated with Liao before; thus, if her design was to his liking, it was not impossible for her to be selected. As for the Bai Family returning to China, she had called her mother the previous night to report her encounter with Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi despising them and advised her mother to inform Mr. Bai. If her and her mother couldn¡¯t gain any advantages from Qin Zhiyou, then perhaps Mr. Bai could. Everyone present had their own problems until amotion from the distant deck. They heard cries: ¡°A guest has suddenly fainted..¡± Chapter 234 - 235: Accident (3) Chapter 234: Chapter 235: ident (3) Trantor: 549690339 An ident on a ship could be dangerous, so Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi immediately looked up and called over Secretary Wang: ¡°Quickly, get the doctor.¡± Everyone eating in the restaurant also put down their chopsticks and, driven by curiosity, some couldn¡¯t resist pulling away from their tables to go see. Just as they stepped out the door, Secretary Wang, with a smile, greeted them, ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong anymore, the guest woke up.¡± After the false rm, everyone returned to their seats. Secretary Wang lingered a bit longer beforeing back in to report: ¡°It happened on the deck, a middle-aged man staying in second ss suddenly felt unwell and copsed. Luckily, a nearby guest had knowledge of first aid and quickly revived him. He suffered from acute heatstroke.¡± Heatstrokes would inevitably happen in such hot weather, especially in the tropics. Qin Zhiyou let out a sigh of relief, but then frowned, ¡°Isn¡¯t there a doctor onboard the ship?¡± Secretary Wang answered, ¡°Well, President He is also not feeling well right now and is being treated. President Tian from the Southern Gang seems unwell too. But, after the guest woke up, the doctor already went to check him and found that it was nothing serious.¡± That¡¯s good to hear. Even Lu Weixi let out a breath of relief. Since her mother fell ill, she felt that, above all, health was the most important. ¡°But the guest who saved him has been staying by his side, he looks pretty exhausted too. Mr. Qin, should weter arrange a special passage for them?¡± When they disembark the ship, there will be journalists and media, despite only being small ones, they will still dy the process for the sake of a good show. Qin Zhiyou nodded, ¡°That¡¯s correct. As soon as the ship docks, let them disembark first. If their condition worsens, call an ambnce.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Secretary Wang withdrew and proceeded to carry out the arrangements quickly. Soon, the big ship docked. Qin Zhiyou and the others weren¡¯t government officials, so there was no need for a big procession, but there was still a red carpet and some reporters. As expected, Qin Zhiyou found a mask and hat for her to wear¡ªwhen she looked at herself in the mirror she looked almost like a criminal suspect. When disembarking, Qin Weijia¡¯s family was still hoping to take the front position. They all rushed to the front. On the other hand, the second house was more disciplined; not to mention Zhisu, even his good second uncle, Qin Weijian, had a serious look on his face. Qin Zhiyou even recognized his assistant. As they disembarked, they stood on the deck watching them leave, as if maintaining order. When all of the guests had left, Qin Weijian went to Qin Weijian and shook his head. Qin Weijian¡¯s face seemed to show a sense of relief, but after a while, he began to frown again. However, there were many people around, and he did not say anything. He just followed the crowd to the airport. Lu Weixi still took Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car over there. On the way, Qin Zhiyou was constantly looking down and sending messages, too busy to pay attention to her. She was also looking out the window, lost in thought. When she got to the airport, she and Qin Zhiyou would be going their separate ways. She didn¡¯t know how many days he would be out of town for, but she could at least breathe a sigh of relief. When she got back, she had work to do, and she had to go to the hospital. She bought a gift for her mother on the ship! It was a pity that she didn¡¯t end up working with Boss Liao, but she was busy with tests and didn¡¯tck money. Maybe she should just go and study for a Ph.D., or obtain a professional qualification certificate. That way, she wouldn¡¯t be so passive when faced with this kind of solicitation again. Also, there was the matter with Huang Qichu. Just as she was thinking about this, a call suddenly came in. It was from Xue Feifei. Without thinking much, Lu Weixi answered the phone. Xue Feifei¡¯s voice immediately came from the other side: ¡°I heard Zhisu was on the ship as well? Have you seen him?¡± Chapter 235 - 236: Accident (4) Chapter 235: Chapter 236: ident (4) Trantor: 549690339 Although Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t on speaker, the car was so small that Qin Zhiyou, who was next to her, could hear everything. Lu Weixi felt a bit embarrassed and immediately replied, ¡°Well, yeah, I met him but I¡¯m his sister-inw. What difference does that make?¡± As she said this, she distinctly felt movement beside her. The man nearby had clearly shifted closer. Indeed, if Qin Zhigu was involved, he would inevitably meddle. Lu Weixi quickly assured him, ¡°And it¡¯s not just him, Cai Yiren is also with him. Qin Zhigu even helped her establish a connection with Boss Liao.¡± After she said this, the movement beside her eased slightly. However, Xue Feifei on the other end of the phone gasped in shock, swearing, ¡°What? Qin Zhigu is actually with Cai Yiren? And they¡¯ re aiming for your job? What a scummy man and woman! What are you going to do? I remember you spent several sleepless nights and much effort on this project.¡± Lu Weixi had mentioned her intentions to work for Boss Liao to her, so naturally, Xue Feifei immediately voiced her indignation. ¡°I¡¯m fine. But you¡­¡± ¡°What about me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing, really.¡± Lu Weixi hesitated. She didn¡¯t think she could exin Huang Qichu¡¯s situation over the phone, so she decided to discuss it with her after she returned. The two chatted for a while before ending the call. Lu Weixi looked back, Qin Zhiyou was frowning, as if lost in thought. She didn¡¯t feel like asking, so she followed him obediently to the airport. She had thought she would be flying back to Yan City in economy ss, prepared to queue for luggage check-in. But Qin Zhiyou grabbed her hand and brought her to the first-ss cabin counter, ordering, ¡°Upgrade her ticket and seat her next to me. We are heading to Yan City.¡± Lu Weixi was taken by surprise, ¡°But aren¡¯t you¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s long eyshes slightly dropped as he pursed his lips, not saying a word. Once they reached the first-ss lounge, she got the picture. Qin Zhigu was on the same flight! This man, really. When they had just ¡°fallen in love¡± and got married five years ago, he wasn¡¯t so showy. Would she have to stick to him like glue whenever Zhigu was around from now on? For the two-hour flight, Zhiyou sat next to her while Zhigu sat behind her. She felt eyes constantly on her. Both Zhiyou, to her side and Zhigu behind her, was ncing at her so much she felt like she could have a hole bored through her body. Thankfully, once the nended, Zhigu went back to the mansion with his parents. She was arranged by Zhiyou to take a car back to their vi on West Mountain, while he flew directly to his destination right after leaving the airport. She was finally alone again, which eased the tension considerably. Back at the West Mountain vi, she took a nice hot bath, changed her clothes, enjoyed a good meal, and then went to bed early. The next day was a workday. She drove her car to thepany, where a pile of work awaited her. In the afternoon, she even visited Huang Caiwei and then swung by the hospital. Her mother was stable and recovering nicely. The only issue was that Zhao Zihao hadn¡¯t returned yet. After leaving the hospital, shepleted her work for the day. As she drove back home, Zhiyou called her out of the blue: ¡°Grandpa wants us back at the mansion. You go first, I¡¯ll be back in a few days.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t think much about it and headed straight to the mansion. The moment she got out of the car, she saw Qin Zhigu. That marked their first meeting alone in five years. PS: Finally, you can add bullet screenments and reviews today! The previous events continue! The lucky winner ofst night was ¡°Qingfeng Xueleye¡±. Please bring a screenshot of your win to collect 666 book coins. Those who vote three rmendation tickets and add three reviews can register in thements section of this chapter for the next draw. The more rmendation tickets you cast, the higher your chances of winning! Additionally, precious readers who continuously vote rmendation tickets for over a month and post book reviews can join the group and receive 2333 book coins. You need to provide screenshots of your rmendations and reviews to join the group. Chapter 236 - 237 Old Feelings (1) Chapter 236: Chapter 237 Old Feelings (1) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t expect that despite his precautions, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu ended up meeting alone. If Qin Zhiyou had known earlier, he certainly would have regretted his out-of-town trip. But that¡¯s beside the point. Therge estate extended over a vast expanse and was built against a mountain. From the garage to the front courtyard there was arge forecourt, behind which there was a garden. As Lu Weixi stepped out of the garage, her eyes immediatelynded on Qin Zhigu, standing by the flowerbed in the forecourt, his gaze fixed unwaveringly on her. Qin Zhigu wore his once-favorite in, unpatterned T-shirt with light blue jeans. His hair was slightly shorter than in the past, which made him look youthful. Hisplexion was a little darker, his frame a little taller, but the gentleness in his eyes was just the same. The sun cast its rays on him, highlighting the vibrant blooms by his feet. Time seemed to have rewound. For a moment, Lu Weixi got the illusion as if the past six years, their deep love, betrayal, resentment, and separation, had never happened. He was still the boy she loved; he was still the gentle soul he had always been. But then. The distant call from a servant: ¡°Young Madam,¡± shattered her memories, flooding her mind with realities and dissipating the haze in her gaze. She was now Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife; they¡¯ve been married for five years. And whatever rtionship Qin Zhigu had with Cai Yiren, or whoever he had been with over the years, it had nothing to do with her. Her long eyshes dipped as she reced the car keys in her pocket. She nced at him once more before deciding to walk around him. As they brushed past each other, she clearly felt the slight tremor in the man¡¯s body, as if experiencing a significant shock. She paid no heed, took a couple of steps forward, then heard his trembling voice behind her: ¡°Xixi.¡± Lu Weixi stopped in her tracks. ¡°Xixi.¡± The first time Qin Zhigu said her name it was barely audible, but on repeating it, the word took on a whole new weight. Desire unfulfilled, longing unquenched. The three sufferings of life encapsted: the sorrow of love, the bitterness of parting, the frustration of unfulfillment. It felt as if his call contained them all. Lu Weixi took a deep breath, intending to turn around and respond coldly, but the cold air she inhaled gave her a tickle in her throat, rendering her momentarily speechless. All she could do was turn to face him, her face flushed with detached coldness. ¡°Xixi, these past years¡­ have you been well?¡± Qin Zhigu¡¯s voice was a bit bitter. He remembered a time when they were together and she had mentioned that she hated being asked ¡°Are you well?¡± during reunions after long separations. For whether you¡¯re well or not, it¡¯s written all over your face. If you¡¯re well, your healthy glow is apparent, and the question is redundant. If you¡¯re not well, you wouldn¡¯t want to be reminded of past sorrows. Had Lu Weixi been well? She was more beautiful than before and seemed in good health. As the matriarch of the Qin family, even if Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t love her, he wouldn¡¯t let others disgrace her, so she still held her position. But to say she¡¯s been well, even she wouldn¡¯t believe it. If she¡¯d been well, she would be as she was before: spoiled and pampered, a naive heiress. Chapter 237 - 238 Old Feelings (2) Chapter 237: Chapter 238 Old Feelings (2) Trantor: 549690339 Each day she used to worry about trivial things like if her clothes looked good, which brand of purse to buy, and at which mall to shop. Unlike now, she has dramatically changed, grown cold and tough, putting on an indifferent face to everything. Only in the depths of despair and pain do people learn to grow up. ¡°Xixi. My elder brother¡­is it true that he has a mistress? You two,¡­¡± Qin Zhigu could not hold back anymore. He had asked about Qin Zhiyou¡¯s situation with her when they were on the boat. Having been a recluse for five years, no news or gossip about Lu Weixi surfaced anymore. Most people on the boat thought her surname was still ¡°Bai¡±, and they didn¡¯t know her specific name. As for Qin Zhiyou, he had a long list of well-known femalepanions and led a life that was anything but nd. But it didn¡¯t seem like she and Qin Zhiyou had any kind of affectionate feelings for each other, at least not love. She once said to him with a puzzled look: ¡°I truly can¡¯t understand how people can have sex without feelings. Maybe men can do that, but I think women can¡¯t.¡± But what was going on between her and Qin Zhiyou now? It was evident that they led a life as a couple, but Qin Zhiyou never hesitated to indulge in other women. She always said she could not stand infidelity, so how could she put up with Qin Zhiyou? Lu Weixi kept her calm, replying with a calm face after the initial shock, ¡°What happens between us seems to have nothing to do with you.¡± Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t expect that this would be the first thing Lu Weixi would say to him after five years. He was getting anxious, not to vie for anything, but genuinely worried for her: ¡°But my elder brother has been so wrong to you. Weren¡¯t you the one who had the hardest time epting the intrusion of a third party?¡± Lu Weixi shot him a nce, but didn¡¯t answer. Is it hard to understand? Actually, it¡¯s not. When she chose Qin Zhiyou in the beginning, she already knew the kind of person he was. Her main goal was to get revenge on him and topete with Bai Changyou. Of course, at that time, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fiancee¡¯s father, who was a legal counselor at Bai Changyou¡¯spany and had helped him to transfer his assets and fight hiswsuits, was conspiring against her and her mother. She deliberately stole Qin Zhiyou from that family. Also, her mother was diagnosed with liver cancer at her most desperate and lonely time. It was Qin Zhiyou who helped her out. Although Qin Zhiyou had been reluctant to provide her with living expenses before, it cannot be denied that her mother¡¯s five-year treatment would not have been possible without Qin Zhiyou. Without him, terrifying diseases like cancer would have crushed them, even if they had money. ¡°Xixi, I don¡¯t mean anything else. If my brother wrongs you, or if anyone dares to bully you, I¡¯ll help you,¡± Qin Zhigu was getting anxious. He had always been a mild-mannered person, unlike Qin Zhiyou, who had to act on every idea immediately. Perhaps Qin Zhigu had thought about this for a while. ¡°No need, thank you,¡± Lu Weixi gently shook her head, not epting his offer. Five years ago, when he should have been anxious, he chose to believe Cai Yiren. What¡¯s the point of talking to her now? And how could he help her when someone bullied her? Who did he think he was? Cai Yiren always cried out at the slightest thing, did he expect to y the white knight saving her from danger? Chapter 238 - 239 Old Feelings (3) Chapter 238: Chapter 239 Old Feelings (3) Trantor: 549690339 Even though five years had passed, the thought of his past with Cai Yiren still stirred emotions within her. Lu Weixi slightly lowered her gaze, not bothered to pry any further as she turned to enter the house. Qin Zhigu followed after her, calling out, ¡°Xixi.¡± She stopped in her tracks, not turning around, only to throw back the words: ¡°Qin Zhigu, please remember, I am your sister-inw. You should not address me like this in the future. It¡¯s inappropriate.¡± Qin Zhigu paused briefly as Lu Weixi went inside the house. He stood outside, hearing the servant inside greeting her as ¡°Young Madam,¡± followed by her barely audible response of ¡°mm-hmm.¡± Later, he heard the sound of her ascending the stairs and closing the door. Complete silence filled the room. Qin Zhigu stood outside the door, a dull pain spreading across his heart. He thought he had managed to hide his feelings well during their time on the cruise. Even though there were stirrings, he quickly suppressed them. But with no parents or loved ones near him, and with Qin Zhiyou absent from her side, his mind instantly travelled back to five years ago, and he immediately started talking. In truth, he did not intend topete for her. He knew well that Lu Weixi had a fierce personality and that once she chose to marry Qin Zhiyou, she would not look back. All he had, were the taunts about her from Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha. While the details might have been exaggerated, the essence wasrgely true. In these five years, her life as the principal mistress of the household had not been easy. If Qin Zhiyou had treated her well, if she was happy and content, maybe it would have been easier for him. But life had been hard for her. Apart from asionally returning home to save face for her, Qin Zhiyou had never valued her as his wife. He constantly had other women. But why could she remain unperturbed? Could it be¡­ Was it because she had never loved Qin Zhiyou from the beginning, hence his actions did not interest her? Did she still have feelings for him in her heart¡­? Back in her room, Lu Weixi did not struggle with such feelings, as Qin Zhigu did. She first changed her clothes, then checked her WeChat to respond to feedback from various clients, and looked through some designs on herputer. She wanted to have tea after a while and went to the door intending to open it. But, she heard footsteps in the hallway and the sound of the next door being opened and closed. Qin Zhigu lived next door. Although the old house had good sound instion, she could still hear a bit of noise near the door. She stood by the door, hesitating for a long time, eventually returning to her desk only to pour herself a cup of in water. At seven in the evening, the servant knocked on the door, ¡°Young Madam, dinner is ready.¡± Lu Weixi responded, closed herptop, washed hands, and went to open the door. As soon as she opened her door, Qin Zhigu walked out from next door. Seeing her appear, he froze. She stood without moving, as did Qin Zhigu, yet it was in his direction that one had to go downstairs. The corridor was dimly lit, Qin Zhigu stood there looking at her, his gaze deep. Once upon a time, she was often invited to the Qin residence. They had lunch and dinner together. She was quite pampered back then, always making Qin Zhigu wait for her. He would stand there, a helpless yet indulgent expression on his face, waiting for her toe over. In the past five years, without Qin Zhigu¡¯s presence and with Qin Zhiyou bothering her side, she didn¡¯t think much. However, when she was alone with Qin Zhigu, many past memories surfaced involuntarily, which she could not suppress no matter how hard she tried.. Chapter 239 - 240 Old Feelings (4) Chapter 239: Chapter 240 Old Feelings (4) Trantor: 549690339 She was with Qin Zhigu for three years, he was her first love, the only man she had ever loved till now. How could she possibly forget him just because she said so? Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t dare to call her ¡°Xixi¡± anymore, but he didn¡¯t want to leave either. His eyes were always on her, intensely watching her, afraid that if he even blinked, she would turn away. Footsteps could be heard downstairs, Lu Weixi quickly woke up from her dream of the past. No matter how sweet or tender, it was all fake. After she and Qin Zhigu broke up, she was with Qin Zhiyou and even moved in with him. Living with Qin Zhiyou inevitably led to interactions. Every time she appeared publicly with him, covered in various marks, Qin Zhigu¡¯s facial expressions were fascinating whenever he ran into them. Thinking of this, and then looking at Qin Zhigu, she felt nothing. She calmly raised her eyes. If he wasn¡¯t going to move, then she would. He watched her move forward without looking sidelong, her body straight and stiff, before she walked directly towards the stairs. He turned his head sharply, only able to see her retreating figure going downstairs. Although the light was dim earlier, he had seen her dazed expression. It meant she still had feelings for him¡­ But when he thought about it, he didn¡¯t feel ted. Instead, he was filled with regret. Downstairs. Actually, dinner was not that special. Since the patriarch of the Qin family was present, the strange atmosphere created by the second and third generation didn¡¯t matter much. Moreover, Qin Weijian didn¡¯t return as he said he was busy at work. Qin Weijia hadn¡¯t fully recovered from the cruise trip and seemed a bit tired. The younger ones, Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha, couldn¡¯t create much of a stir. Uncle Chang Zaigang and Aunt Kong Jie were mild-natured and disliked quarrels. Yang Mogui was out of town and couldn¡¯t make it at this time. The patriarch probably called everyone back because Qin Zhigu had returned to the country and hoped for a family reunion. No one would be foolish enough to upset the patriarch by deliberately creating family conflicts at this time. After the meal, the rest of the family tried their best to be noticed by the patriarch. Lu Weixi sat quietly at the farthest ce. Only Qin Zhigu asionally nced in her direction before quickly looking away. Kong Jie noticed her son¡¯s wavering heart. She didn¡¯t say anything, choosing instead to turn a blind eye. Luckily, the patriarch didn¡¯t have much energy to stay downstairs for long and soon returned to his room. As soon as he left Lu Weixi rose quickly. She didn¡¯t have time to put up with these people, even if Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha asionally provoked her, she would just pretend not to notice and shrug it off with a smile. After returning to her room and booting up herputer, she started to work. It took her a while to realize that this seemed to be the first time she stayed at the Qin mansion alone. During her previous rtionship with Qin Zhigu, she came over often but she was a guest and would leave after a meal. She did live here after marrying Qin Zhiyou, but he was always by her side at that time. Coming here alone, seemed a bit unfamiliar. Besides, Qin Zhigu¡¯s house was next door. Lu Weixi took a sip of her tea and shook her head to cast off these random thoughts. Once immersed in her work, she didn¡¯t have time to contemte irrelevant things. After finishing her work, she washed up and prepared to sleep. However, after she turned the lights off, she could still faintly see through her window, that the light in the room next door, Qin Zhigu¡¯s room, remained on for a long time. The next morning, Lu Weixi woke up to the rumbling sound of car engines. Her first thought was, could it be that Qin Zhiyou was back? PS: Yesterday¡¯s lucky draw winner was ¡°Cats love mice who love fish¡±, please bring your screenshot and collect 666 book coins. Submit three rmendation votes and three book reviews andment below to sign up for today¡¯s draw.. The more rmendation votes you give, the higher the chances of winning! Chapter 240 - 241: Overtaking (1) Chapter 240: Chapter 241: Overtaking (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Upon reconsideration, she thought it would be impossible for Qin Zhiyou toe back, as he was out of town and wasn¡¯t due to return until the day after tomorrow. She twisted her head to nce at the rm clock beside her; it was only seven o¡¯clock, and at this time neither high-speed trains nor nes were operating. Even if Qin Zhiyou wanted toe back, he wouldn¡¯t be able to. It must be Yang Mogui then. Even though she didn¡¯t know where Yang Mogui had gone to y this time, she would definitely return if summoned by the Qin family patriarch. Besides, her mother-inw was quite easy to handle. She was aloof, but that distance sported its own advantages, like now, she didn¡¯t have to get up extra early to appease her, or constantly work to curry favor. Yang Mogui didn¡¯t like her much either, so both parties maintained their roles as detached and indifferent inws, practicing basic etiquette was enough. But then, as the car came to a stop, a hurried set of footstep sounds followed, which piqued Lu Weixi¡¯s curiosity. This sound, these steps, why did it feel like¡ª¡ª¨C Qin Zhiyou hade back? She kicked off theforter and got up, Qin Zhigu in the next room also rose. Everyone else in the Qin family was sound asleep at this time, no one else would be up. As soon as she opened the door, there was the rapid ¡°thump, thump, thump¡± of footsteps outside and following closely was the travel-worn face of Qin Zhiyou appearing right before her eyes! Lu Weixi was a bit taken aback: ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to return the day after tomorrow?¡± Initially, Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t react much, but upon hearing this sentence, he couldn¡¯t help but nce over. Lu Weixi was dressed in a cooling nightgown. And since she was wearing a nightshirt, naturally, there was no need for a bra. Simrly, Qin Zhigu was just in his pajamas. The sight wasn¡¯t lost on Qin Zhiyou, even if he were in the next room, and his eyes promptly squinted. The original wondering about why Qin Zhiyou returned so early, whether there were problems with thepany, important matters, or other difficulties that necessitated him to return earlier, was now clear to Lu Weixi after she saw him squinting at Qin Zhigu. Even if Qin Zhigu wasn¡¯t the main reason, he was definitely one of them. Without Qin Zhigu, even though he may have returned a bit earlier, he would not havee back this much earlier. Like in the past, whenever he left, he¡¯d be gone for a month and he¡¯d nevere back early. Before she could get a word in, Qin Zhiyou pushed her into the room and immediately closed the door. As soon as the door was shut, Qin Zhiyou began questioning: ¡°When did you arrive yesterday?¡± ¡°After you called in the afternoon.¡± ¡°And him?¡± Even though he didn¡¯t specify who this ¡°him¡± was, Lu Weixi knew that he was referring to Qin Zhigu. ¡°How would I know? I arrived around dinner time and he was already there. After dinner, I went upstairs to work and I hardly left the room.¡± Her room had a bathroom, a washroom, and her wardrobe. She didn¡¯t need to step outside except for meals. Qin Zhiyou heaved a slight sigh of relief. Last night, he felt uneasy after ending the call. Originally, he had to inspect a ce today and had a dinner party in the evening. Thinking of her returning alone to the mansion and undoubtedly meeting Qin Zhigu, he became restless. He skipped the inspection, moved the dinner party tost night, and rushed to the airport right after it ended to catch thest flight. Unfortunately, he encountered air traffic control and didn¡¯t take off until half past three in the morning. It was nearly six o¡¯clock when he arrived in Yan City, then he took a taxi here. It was not so much that he was afraid they would do something in one night, but he was worried about her peace of mind.. Chapter 241 - 242: Overtaking (2) Chapter 241: Chapter 242: Overtaking (2) Trantor: 549690339 On second thought, there were diverse opinions in the mansion. The current residents included their younger generation, as well as Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizhi. They were unlike Qin Zhiyou, who had built their own lives outside the house. Out of wanting to please their grandfather, they all chose to live here. Kong Jie and Qin Weijian only had to deal with himself and their mother. When it came to Lu Weixi, caution was warranted, considering she had a past rtionship with their son, who knew what kind of influence he could exert. ¡°Hmm.¡± Thus thought, Qin Zhiyou cooled down. He was about to speak when the secretary Wang called, ¡°Mr. Qin, can you reschedule the dinner meeting with President Tian to tonight? Mr. Tian says he might be busy the day after tomorrow.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded. He nced at Lu Weixi and had an idea, ¡°Ask him if he is avable at noon today. If so, we can have a chat over lunch.¡± Secretary Wang agreed and carried out the instructions, Lu Weixi looked surprised at first, then visibly rxed. It seemed that he did have a lot of work to handle, considering there was probably plenty of unfinished business awaiting him. Then it took her aback: she always thought of herself as a workaholic, but this man was even more so. Or maybe it was because Qin Zhisu was here, and he felt he had to redouble his efforts. As expected, Qin Zhiyou went on to say, ¡°We might need to stay in the mansion a bit longer. If grandpa doesn¡¯t say anything, we can¡¯t go back for now.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. Although it was morefortable for the two of them living alone in the West Mountain vi, it didn¡¯t matter to asionally live back home, as grandpa preferred a bustling household. The meddling from the second and third aunts was bearable as long as she chose to ignore them. This was indeed the time she woke up usually, but now that she had talked to Qin Zhiyou, she was fully awake. Since Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t resting at this hour and was also about to go to work, he went to take a shower and changed his clothes. Lu Weixi also quickly got ready and went downstairs. Downstairs in the dining room, other than the married couple, the only ones awake were Qin Zhisu and old master Qin. Qin Weijian usually got up early on workdays, but he came home rathertest night, so he was still asleep at this time. With the presence of old master Qin, the brothers Qin Zhiyou and Qin Zhisu didn¡¯t get into any fights, keeping their heads down and eating their meals quietly. Perhaps it was too early, not everyone was up, and also because they all had to work soon, the old master Qin didn¡¯t say much. He simply instructed them, ¡°Come home early tonight. Let¡¯s have a family gathering. Zhiyou, your mother will arrive in the afternoon.¡± Finally, Yang Mogui was willing to stop fooling around? Moreover, her first move before talking to her son was to approach old master Qin, making her presence felt; it was speechless. But apparently, Qin Zhiyou had already gotten used to it. Lu Weixi suddenly thought, could he have foreseen that he wouldn¡¯t make it to dinner tonight? However, when Qin Zhiyou saw the small runabout she was driving, he frowned deeply. He directly reached out to her arm and pulled her towards his car. Lu Weixi was taken aback: ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± She had her own car. Did Qin Zhiyou want to say something and didn¡¯t feelfortable discussing it publicly? Qin Zhiyou pulled her to the side of his car, opened the car door and pushed her in, then walked around to the other side and got in. Lu Weixi was about to get out, but was grabbed by him: ¡°Don¡¯t move. He¡¯s watching.¡± The words were like a tightening spell; following his directive, Lu Weixi turned her head around; Qin Zhisu¡¯s gaze was on them. She quickly withdrew her neck back. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyshes lifted slightly: ¡°For the days we are living in the mansion, you should go to work with me..¡± Chapter 242 - 243: Overtaking (3) Chapter 242: Chapter 243: Overtaking (3) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi instantly realized that he was doing this to show off to the people at the mansion. Aside from Qin Zhigu, the second and third families, even the old man, and even including Yang Mogui, were all being unted with their love to shut their mouths. This was how it had always been, every time they went to the mansion, he¡¯d offer to pick her up and drop her off enthusiastically. Usually, they would just stay at the mansion for a day or two, and it was always over the weekend. The Chinese New Year and other holidays were longer, but they didn¡¯t have to work then. This time, the old man Qin wanted them to stay, and she didn¡¯t know how long they would stay. If it continued like this, it would be very inconvenient for her. Aside from that, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s time to finish work was not fixed. Moreover, she also needed a car for work, as she had to drive to clients¡¯ houses to check on properties. As if sensing what she wanted to say, Qin Zhiyou immediately answered, ¡°During this period, I will try to cancel dinner appointments in the evening as much as possible.¡± ¡°What about when I need the car for daily use? Should I park my car downstairs of thepany?¡± Qin Zhiyou nced at her worn-out car and shook his head, ¡°I¡¯ll assign you a driver.¡± ¡°It¡¯s inconvenient.¡± Lu Weixi immediately refused. She didn¡¯t want Qin Zhiyou to interfere with her work, nor did she want to draw attention. Even when Secretary Wang delivered something twice, rumors started spreading. Who knew what people would say if a driver was added. ¡°I¡¯ll just park the car at thepany. Keeping this car here is also¡­¡± Her car was a Chang¡¯an Benben worth thirty thousand yuan. Of course, she had no qualms using it. She had purchased it with her own money which was better than relying on her family¡¯s money without earning a penny! Although she wasn¡¯t afraid of gossip from the second and third families, she was worried that the old Master Qin and Yang Mogui would be concerned. And there was Qin Zhigu. He was very detailed and perceptive, who knew what he would say after seeing the car. Thinking of Qin Zhigu, even if she were to receive parking fines every day for parking downstairs of herpany, she would ept it. Qin Zhiyou hesitated for a moment, then finally said, ¡°Later, I will let Secretary Wang drive your car to thepany.¡± Although it was a bit troublesome, it seemed to be the only feasible measure at the moment. She said, ¡°Thank you for the trouble then.¡± Secretary Wang immediately shook his head, ¡°Then Young Madam, I¡¯ll send you to thepany first. It will most likely be noon by the time I drive back and forth, this won¡¯t interfere with your use of the car, right?¡± ¡°No, it won¡¯t. Thank you.¡± While they were speaking, Qin Zhigu also drove out. As expected, the mansion was bigger than the West Mountain Vi, and two cars could exit side by side without congestion. When Qin Zhigu was driving, he nced over at her, not knowing whether he was checking the car or observing her. Anyway, he looked in her direction, didn¡¯t say a word, and quickly drove the car out. Lu Weixi also saw, and it felt a bit like yesterday. She just missed him both times they crossed paths. No one spoke and no one stayed, they just passed by. But Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t happy, especially since they were the first to exit the garage, but it was Qin Zhigu who left the house first. He immediately instructed Secretary Wang, ¡°Start the car. Hurry.¡± Secretary Wang didn¡¯t dare to dy and immediately drove out. When they are heading downhill, he can see Qin Zhigu¡¯s car in front of them. He furrowed his brows and instructed, ¡°My meeting this morning is urgent. It¡¯s already a detour to send her to thepany. You can¡¯t afford more dys.¡± Lu Weixi turned her head to look, she didn¡¯t want him to take a detour, right? He was the one who insisted on her getting in the car! Secretary Wang stepped on the gas pedal again to catch up with the car in front, but Qin Zhiyou was still unhappy, ¡°Don¡¯t you know how to overtake?¡± Chapter 243 - 244: Overtaking (4) Chapter 243: Chapter 244: Overtaking (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Secretary Wang thought to himself, ¡°I am not driving an AE86, neither am I going to drift for you on the Qingming Mountain road. This mountain path is the only way down, it¡¯s not dangerous to overtake the car?¡± That¡¯s what he thought. However, not long after leaving themunity, he did eventually overtake Qin Zhigu. At the moment of overtaking, Qin Zhiyou had a nonchnt expression, his eyes looking out the window, but his brows eased quite a bit. Much of the journey passed without a word spoken. When they approached thepany, Lu Weixi indeed asked Qin Zhiyou to drop her off a block ahead of time, and she walked the rest. Qin Zhiyou knew what she had in mind yet remained silent with lips moving slightly. However, Lu Weixi took only a few steps before suddenly turning back, which made Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes light up in an instant. Did she want to say something to him? She hadn¡¯t brought any documents or hairpins earlier, so she probably didn¡¯t leave anything behind. So, did she want to say something to him? What did she want to say to him? As expected, Lu Weixi walked over and directly tapped on his car window. Qin Zhiyou repressed the happiness in his eyes, and calmly rolled the window down: ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know when you will get off work tonight, so let me text you before I do.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even nce at her, sparingly responding with one¡±mmh.¡± ¡°Also,¡± Lu Weixi bowed her head, seems to look for something in her bag. Although Qin Zhiyou was looking straightforward, his peripheral vision couldn¡¯t help but nce in her direction. His heart tingled with anticipation. Could it be that she has something to give him? Shortly after, Lu Weixi took a set of car keys out of her bag and handed them to Qin Zhiyou: ¡°These are my car keys. Please ask Secretary Wang to park my car under mypany¡¯s buildingter.¡± Secretary Wang replied with a smile, ¡°No trouble at all,¡± and turned his head to ask Qin Zhiyou for the keys. Qin Zhiyou clutched the keys tightly in his palm, leaving no room for him. His tone suddenly turned worse, ¡°Anything else?¡± Lu Weixi pondered for a moment, and shook her head. Qin Zhiyou tightened his grip on the keys, his voice immediately heightening: ¡°Looking at what, do I have abundant time? I have a meeting to attend, can you afford to dy it?¡± Secretary Wang got so scared that he immediately hit the gas pedal and bolted off, almost grazing Lu Weixi standing by the car, making her fuming mad. As expected, without Qin Zhigu, his true personalityes out. Here she thought Qin Zhiyou had changed in the recent days, turns out he remains the same! Secretary Wang drove back to thepany at full speed. Upon arriving at the parking lot, Qin Zhiyou got out of the car still clutching at the set of keys. Secretary Wang followed him all the way up in the elevator and into his office, where Qin Zhiyou directly sat on his swivel chair, swaying the keyring with the pink bear ornament left and right. Secretary Wang stood beside him for a long time until Qin Zhiyou said indifferently: ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, you can leave.¡± There is something, how could there be nothing. Secretary Wang looked up at the set of keys, then lowered his head: ¡°Mrs. Qin¡¯s car keys.¡± Qin Zhiyou gave a nomittal ¡°hmm¡± in response but didn¡¯t pass the keys to Secretary wang. After a while, he lowered his head, trying to pry open the keyring with his fingernails. Secretary Wang got a fright, immediately stepped forward, thinking that Qin Zhiyou was trying to detach only the car key, he offered to help: ¡°Let me do it, careful not to hurt your hands.¡± Before his fingertips coulde in contact, Qin Zhiyou gave him a stern look-that expression meant: Dare you touch my wife¡¯s belongings! PS: The lucky winnerst night is ¡°Happy Angel¡±. Please provide the winning screenshot to im your 666 book coins.. Three votes + threements give you a chance to win in tomorrow¡¯s draw- The more votes you cast, the higher chance you have to win! Chapter 244 - 245 Peach Blossom (1) Chapter 244: Chapter 245 Peach Blossom (1) Trantor: 549690339 Secretary Wang stepped back in fright as Qin Zhiyou once again turned around to wrestle with the keychain. He ultimately managed to get the little bear charm off, albeit at the cost of a chipped fingernail, andboriously looped it onto his own keyring. Looking at the keys in his hand, he couldn¡¯t help but think how good they looked. He then turned his gaze toward Secretary Wang, who was still waiting. Qin Zhiyou caressed the keychain with his fingers before reluctantly passing it to the side. ¡°Take it, park her car and return it immediately, then hurry back here. I¡¯m only giving you two and a half hours. If you¡¯re even a minutete¡­¡± Secretary Wang quickly replied, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Boss Qin, I¡¯ll be back on time. And the Africa project department should be wrapping up by next month.¡± Once the project waspleted, he could no longer be threatened with being sent to Tanzania to feed elephants! He didn¡¯t believe Qin Zhiyou would actually fine him! ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. He didn¡¯t seem angry, but merely chuckled, ¡°No problem. Next month, our Hanhai Group is going to expand our business in South America. I think you¡¯re very qualified and should do particrly well.¡± South America¡­ Secretary Wang rapidly went through several countries in his mind. It had to be better than Africa! He replied confidently, ¡°If you want me to go, Boss Qin, I¡¯ll not refuse.¡± Hmph, let him throw that gauntlet back. He wanted to see what Qin Zhiyou had to say for himself. Qin Zhiyou nodded, ¡°Good. Then I¡¯ll notify the overseas department. Speaking of which, this ce is a newly popr tourist destination, quite a lot of people from different countries like to go there. It¡¯s said the natural environment and the abundance of small animals are big draws.¡± A ce with many tourists from different countries, small animals¡­where was that? But it seemed like it might be a delightful ce from what Boss Qin described. Secretary Wang nodded, ¡°Thank you for your consideration, Boss Qin. I¡¯m quite passionate about public welfare and love small animals.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes sparkled, ¡°You¡¯re wee. We at Hanhai are also nning to expand our business operations. Recently quite a lot of people have been going to Antarctica. And those who go there are all quite wealthy. Setting up a project there should bring in a good profit¡­¡± ¡°What?¡± As Secretary Wang listened, his hopes turned into shock, ¡°An¡­ Antarctica?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Qin Zhiyou replied seriously, ¡°Specifically, Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. Almost everyone going to Antarctica stops there. It¡¯s a ce with mountains and seas, fresh air, and frequent sightings of whales and penguins. Since you¡¯re passionate about public welfare and love small animals, it should be perfect for you.¡± Of course, being so close to Antarctica, it¡¯s bound to have a great natural environment and arge number of small animals. Secretary Wang ground his teeth together, ¡°Thank you for your consideration, Boss Qin.¡± Qin Zhiyou smiled and nodded, ¡°You¡¯ve been working with me for five years. Regardless of aplishments, your hard work alone deserves recognition. If you decide to make the move, you¡¯ll be in charge. You won¡¯t be losing out. ¡ª Now, we¡¯ve been talking for ten minutes. You have precisely two hours and twenty minutes left.¡± Before Qin Zhiyou could finish, Secretary Wang grabbed the keys and sprinted back. He didn¡¯t want to end up feeding penguins in Antarctica! He paid for a taxi out of his own pocket and raced back to the Qin Mansion. Once inside, he quickly drove Young Madam¡¯s car out and dashed to the Lulu Design Institute, where he ran inside, drenched in sweat. On the first floor, he ran into Xiaochen, who wasing downstairs to get something.. She greeted him right away, ¡°Hello, are you delivering something to Lu?¡± Chapter 245 - 246 Peach Blossom (2) Chapter 245: Chapter 246 Peach Blossom (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Secretary Wang nodded, stuffing the car keys into her hand, then his face clouded over with difficulty: ¡°Could I¡­ perhaps use the restroom?¡± This was all thanks to their boss, Qin Zhiyou. Early in the morning, he himself had gone to pick him up, then returned to thepany, then made a round trip back to the West Mountain Vis to fetch the car. Hours had already passed. He had run back and forth twice, didn¡¯t humans have needs too? Xiaochen chuckled, and gestured in the direction of the restroom. Secretary Wang hurried off immediately. He emerged a short whileter, looking a little embarrassed. Unexpectedly, Xiaochen was still waiting outside. She handed him a ss of water when he came out: ¡°Warm water. Go ahead.¡± Secretary Wang nodded in thanks, taking a sip. Xiaochen leaned in close, her voice dropping to a soft whisper: ¡°So, just a quick gossip¡­ You¡¯re really not pursuing our Lu Engineer?¡± He even had her keys! And she had just confirmed it, Secretary Wang had indeed returned in Lu Engineer¡¯s car! What kind of close rtionship did it take for a man to use a single woman¡¯s car so early in the morning, and even to return her car keys afterward? She didn¡¯t believe it if they said there was nothing going on! Secretary Wang was so startled that he choked on a cough. Xiaochen handed him a tissue. He used it to wipe his mouth: ¡°No, really, it¡¯s not like that. Don¡¯t talk about me and Lu¡­ Engineer like that.¡± He turned his head to look at Xiaochen, who was squinting sceptically. After ncing left and right, he whispered, ¡°I¡¯ll only tell you if you swear not to tell anyone else.¡± Xiaochen immediately raised three fingers to the sky and swore, ¡°If I tell anyone else, I¡¯ll gain twenty pounds this month!¡± Convinced by such a solemn oath, Secretary Wang whispered back, ¡°It¡¯s actually my boss who¡­¡± ¡°He¡¯s pursuing Lu Engineer?¡± Xiaochen suddenly remembered, there had been a figure of a man in the backseat of the Mercedes, although she couldn¡¯t make out who it was. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s been trying hard.¡± ¡°And he hasn¡¯t seeded yet?¡± Xiaochen¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. It wasn¡¯t just that he hadn¡¯t seeded yet, he¡¯d been married for five years and still hadn¡¯t seeded. Secretary Wang nodded cryptically. Lu Engineer was really something! Xiaochen¡¯s eyes lit up. She noticed there were water spots on Secretary Wang¡¯s suit from his recent choking. She took out another tissue to dry it for him. Most people associated with Lu Engineer were women; men were rare. They interacted like this on a daily basis, so there was no problem. However, for outsiders, particrly men, it seemed a bit improper. As she pressed her hand against the fabric of Secretary Wang¡¯s suit, Xiaochen failed to realize what she had done at first, only to turn red shortly afterward. She withdrew her hand and lowered her head, embarrassingly toeing the ground. She didn¡¯t dare look at him. Secretary Wang turned redder as well, although he was practicing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mantra of facelessness, he was clearly flustered. After what seemed an eternity, he finally cleared his throat. ¡°So, I should go now. About what just happened, you mustn¡¯t tell anyone, especially Lu Engineer. And, if you bump into my boss, don¡¯t tell him either. Otherwise, I¡¯ll be off to Antarctica next month.¡± Xiaochen nodded. Secretary Wang turned around, robotic in his actions, preparing to leave. Just as he was about to walk away, he turned back once more: ¡°Your WeChat ID is ¡®Orange Zhuqi¡¯, right? I am ¡®Wang Not See Wang¡¯.¡± Xiaochen let out an ¡°eh¡±, catching her by surprise. Secretary Wang finally walked away, as if on his way to heroically sacrifice himself. Upon returning to Hanhai Company and being three minutes behind the scheduled time, Qin Zhiyou nced at his watch. He surprisingly didn¡¯t bring up the idea of sending him to Argentina. He merely shot him an indifferent nce: ¡°I¡¯ll note it down. We¡¯ll clear it up all at once.¡± Unexpectedly, Secretary Wang didn¡¯t seem to mind at all. He even nodded with a beaming smile, like a man who just stumbled across a love charm.. Chapter 246 - 247 Peach Blossom (3) Chapter 246: Chapter 247 Peach Blossom (3) Trantor: 549690339 | In the afternoon. Lu Weixi¡¯s work was going rather smoothly today. When Xiaochen returned the keys in the morning, Lu Weixi noticed at a nce that the pink teddy bear keychain was missing. But it was difficult to say where it could have fallen off from the keys, and she felt awkward asking Secretary Wang for it. Upon opening her drawer, she found another light blue one inside. These trinkets were cheap, they came in a pack of two and were shipped for free if she bought them on a certain online tform; hadn¡¯t she bought two of them in the first ce? Moreover, Xiaochen looked at her with evident admiration today, almost as if she were praising her openly on her face. Every time Lu Weixi saw her expression, she wanted to ask about it, but decided against it in the end. However, one thing did upset Xiaochen. It was when she reminded Lu Weixi, ¡°Lu, the submission deadline for the contest held by Siyi Company is this Friday.¡± Which means there were only two to three days left. Lu Weixi hummed in response and said, ¡°I¡¯ve decided not to participate in the contest now. It¡¯s gettingte today, so you can pack up the stuff the day after tomorrow and throw it out.¡± ¡°How could you? You¡¯ve put so much effort into it.¡± Even Xiaochen was impressed with the ideas she hade up with. ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal.¡± She did feel a pang of regret for impulsively tearing up her materials on the ship, but the regrets disappeared when she saw Qin Zhigu at the mansion. No matter what feelings or resentment she still had towards Qin Zhigu, she was clear-headed enough to know that it would be best if they stopped contacting each other. As inws, not seeing each other was impossible. Therefore, they should minimize any chance of being alone together, especially for work or coboration. Whether Qin Zhiyou would be jealous was not the point. The main thing was she didn¡¯t want to have anything to do with Qin Zhigu anymore. Their past was the past, and it couldn¡¯t be tied back together. Qin Zhigu¡¯s current regret and solicitousness had nothing to do with her. Five years had passed, and time had buried everything, love or hate. However, when she got off work, she hadn¡¯t had a chance to text Qin Zhiyou before receiving a message from him, ¡°Come down.¡± Looking into the distance, Lu Weixi saw Qin Zhiyou¡¯s ck Mercedes parked under the big tree across the road. Qin Zhiyou was already here. Knowing his temperament, he would absolutely not tolerate anyone beingte, not even by a minute. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t have time to exin the Siyi Company situation to Xiaochen and left immediately, ¡°It¡¯s time for work to end. I¡¯ll leave first.¡± Xiaochen watched as Lu left straight into a ck Mercedes across the road. Thinking of what Secretary Wang had told her about his ¡°unsessful pursuit¡± of his boss, a feeling of surprise swept over her. Xiaoqian, seeing her standing by the window, asked, ¡°Who¡¯s that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Lu¡ªnever mind, let¡¯s leave work.¡± She certainly didn¡¯t want to put on ten pounds from excessive gossiping! Once she got in the car, Lu Weixi had no idea what Xiaoqian and Xiaochen were talking about, nor did she know that she and Secretary Wang had ¡°made peace¡± today. After getting in the car, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even nce at her as he kept his eyes glued to the documents in his hand, as if she were nonexistent. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t mind. She was already ustomed to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s indifference towards her, as the car began heading towards the old mansion. During the journey, Qin Zhiyou was busy with his documents, and she was dealing with clients on WeChat. Neither of them said a word. However, upon reaching the Qin family¡¯s mansion, Qin Zhiyou instantly switched gears. Even before they exited the car, he was already leaning towards her impatiently.. Chapter 247 - 248 Peach Blossom (4) Chapter 247: Chapter 248 Peach Blossom (4) Trantor: 549690339 The car had only driven to the mountain gate, they hadn¡¯t gone up the hill and into the mansion yet, they hadn¡¯t even gotten out of the car, let alone seen the members of the Qin family. The move was a bit too fast, even Lu Weixi thought it was exaggerated: ¡°We haven¡¯t gotten home yet.¡± Qin Zhiyou wrapped his arm around her waist, tightening his grip, pulling her towards him with force, his face still appearing nonchnt. Hearing her words, he furrowed his brow: ¡°Get used to it a little early.¡± Looking at his expression, it was almost as if she was being forced to face a good scolding. He paused and then said: ¡°If we arrange this after we enter the mansion, it would be toote, what if someone sees us¡­¡± Lu Weixi looked at the car, their vehicle didn¡¯t look like those in the entertainment circle, it was even tinted, outsiders couldn¡¯t see inside. It wouldn¡¯t be too different, unless one looked closely, they wouldn¡¯t be able to see clearly. It could only be said that Qin Zhiyou was cautious, if he wanted to y like this, she could only apany him. ¡°Remember, all the family members are here, including my mom.¡± Wei Hui nodded knowingly, she remembered Mrs. Yang telling her to take the medicine to regte her body, and the grandson Mrs. Yang was yearning for. If she dared to show a hint of a bad rtionship with Qin Zhiyou here, the next moment Mrs. Yang would dare to live in the West Mountain vi for a long time! In summary, the disy of love was necessary, not only in front of Qin Zhisu, but especially in front of Mrs. Yang. Wei Hui sighed: ¡°The medicine¡­¡± Thest batch of medicine onlysted for half a month and had already run out. She had yet to go to the hospital for more, and she didn¡¯t really want to continue taking it. Moreover, looking at the time, her menstrual period was about to start. It¡¯s not good to take this kind of body regting medicine during menstruation, right? ¡°The body regtion is necessary, I¡¯ll take you to get it tomorrow.¡± Detecting Wei Hui¡¯s protest, Qin Zhiyou added: ¡°Or would you prefer to take the tenponent pill my mom gave you?¡± Recalling the experience of receiving tonic pills from Mrs. Yang at the Qin Mansionst time¡ªQin Zhiyou had to go back and forth four times in one night, she was almost doubting her life, she quickly nodded: ¡°Ok, let¡¯s schedule a time tomorrow.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded satisfactorily. While they were talking, the car had almost reached the front of the Qin Mansion. From a distance, they could indeed see two cars ready to go in at the gate. One of them was Qin Zhisu¡¯s car. Qin Zhisu had just returned to the country, the car was still the one he had previously used. Over the past five years, it had mainly been used by Kong Jie, so it hadn¡¯t been idle. Upon his return, the car was put back into use. She recognized it so quickly because she had also ridden in Qin Zhisu¡¯s car in the past. Given his presence, Lu Weixi, who had previously thought that Qin Zhiyou was too eager, did not resist at this time, and leaned against him quitefortably. At first, Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t noticed Qin Zhisu. Seeing her lean closer, there was some surprise on his face. The car in front was blocked by Qin Zhimei¡¯s car, he thought that Lu Weixi had quickly entered a state of readiness, knowing that they were supposed to put on a show of affection. However, when he looked again, the car that had turned in seemed to be Qin Zhisu¡¯s, and his expression instantly darkened. However, this onlysted for a brief moment, and he quickly got out of the car. Qin Zhisu, who had parked his car first, wasn¡¯t in a hurry to leave, he must have seen them as well. Qin Zhimei who parked her car afterwards initiallyughed and asked: ¡°Why isn¡¯t second brother going in?¡± When she turned her head and saw Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi, great, the two people she hated the most were here. Qin Zhimei snorted, toozy to bother with them, and directly walked in with her high heels on. Next, it was Qin Zhiyou pulling Lu Weixi¡¯s hand, putting on a calm facade and smiling at him: ¡°Why aren¡¯t you going in?¡± PS: The praisedmenter who won the prizest night was ¡°Pool Thing¡±, don¡¯t forget to bring a screenshot of the winning draw to receive 666 book coins.. Vote three rmendation tickets and leave three book reviews, leave a message after this chapter to register, and continue drawing prizes tomorrow- The more rmendation tickets you vote, the higher the chance of winning! Chapter 248 - 249 Heartfelt Understanding (1) Chapter 248: Chapter 249 Heartfelt Understanding (1) Trantor: 549690339 | ¡°Big Brother.¡± Qin Zhigu greeted him politely, daring not to even nce at her. It¡¯s not that he is two-faced, but that he fears Qin Zhiyou would treat her unfairly. As for yesterday¡­ he made a mistake on the spur of the moment; he vows never to repeat it. He would at least not put her in an embarrassing situation. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even bother responding to him, but unexpectedly halted when he neared him. Qin Zhigu was a bit puzzled, even Lu Weixi by his side was taken aback. Qin Zhiyou purposely leaned in closer and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± What was the matter? Lu Weixi was a bit confused, but saw Qin Zhiyou suddenly reach out his hand, gently pushing aside the hair that was disorderly on her forehead, and then tucking the longer tangled locks behind her ear. Moreover, she didn¡¯t know if he was doing it deliberately or unintentionally, but while he was fixing her hair, his hand subtly brushed her cheek, giving her a strange sensation. However, when she looked up, Qin Zhiyou had a calm expression, seemingly oblivious to the situation before him. He treated it nonchntly and even smiled at her affectionately: ¡°Look at you, not paying attention even when going out.¡± She wasn¡¯t sure why, but watching the gentle and smiling Qin Zhiyou made Lu Weixi feel a bit queasy. Also, the hand that he used to adjust her hair smoothly slid down her arm and directly touched her palm, intertwining their fingers. It took a lot of effort for Lu Weixi to suppress her goosebumps; her smile was almost frozen on her face. Only then was Qin Zhiyou satisfied and he nodded in Qin Zhigu¡¯s direction with an air of a good big brother: ¡°Why are you back this early? You haven¡¯t been back in such a long time, why not take a stroll. Yan City has developed so rapidly in these years, it is not at all the same as before.¡± Although he was talking about the city¡¯s development, Qin Zhigu felt that there was more meaning behind his words. He sneakily gave Lu Weixi a quick nce and then quickly refocused his gaze, making an ¡°urn¡± sound. Qin Zhiyou did not bother to exchange more words with him; he grabbed his wife¡¯s hand and pulled her into the house. They went upstairs, took off their business attire, and changed into more casual clothes. Qin Zhiyou, who practically hadn¡¯t slept at allst night, fell asleep instantly as soon as his head hit the pillow. Thankfully, the old master Qin decided to wait for everyone to attend before starting the meal. No need to mention anyone else, Yang Mogui was returning in a hurry after travelling hundreds of miles; he could finally rest a little. They rested for a while until it grew lively downstairs, then Qin Zhiyou got up. When he moved, Lu Weixi followed him, and when they opened the door, she consciously ced her arm in his elbow. She then watched as Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mouth curved into a smirk, presenting the usual kind and gentle ¡°good big brother¡± face to the Qin Zhigu right next to them. He said neutrally, ¡°You¡¯re up too, let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go downstairs for dinner.¡± The Qin Zhigu before his eyes looked indifferent and didn¡¯t say anything, just watched as they interlocked arms and descended the stairs first. He waited for a while longer before he also went downstairs. Downstairs, the lights were brilliant, everyone had already arrived, and they were just waiting for him. If Qin Zhiyou was thete one, undoubtedly he would be berated harshly by the second and the third families for being disrespectful since everyone else, who was older, had arrived before him. But since it was Qin Zhigu, naturally, no one said a word. Yang Mogui had also arrived; not having time to pay attention to his son and daughter-inw, he rushed to tter Mr. Qin as soon as he arrived. The others did the same. Although Kong Jie and Chang Zaigang did not like to talk, they also sat around Mr. Qin with their spouses.. Chapter 249 - 250 Heartfelt Understanding (2) Chapter 249: Chapter 250 Heartfelt Understanding (2) Trantor: 549690339 Only Qin Zhizha and Lu Weixi, along with Qin Zhisu remained calm, refraining from getting involved in the people¡¯s scramble for favor. Suddenly, it was time for the meal. Regardless of the tensions within the Qin family, they maintained decorum during meals. However, as soon as the meal ended and tea was served, the sharp disputes were inevitable. At this point, no matter where Qin Zhiyou, Lu Weixi, or Qin Zhisu hid, the three of them were bound to be dragged out to face the heat. Take Yang Mogui, for instance, he was itching to start speaking, ¡°I heard Wei Hui also boarded the ship? You really should have informed us about the maiden voyage, people outside have no clue.¡± Lu Weixi, who has been targeted at her knees, nodded, her response was watertight, ¡°I was physically unwell at that time, Zhiyou consideredately let me off the hook, but I wanted to surprise him, so¡­¡± Anyway, in front of Mrs. Yang and old Mr. Qin, getting closer to Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t upset them. Sure enough, Yang Mogui nodded, not forgetting to show concern for his ¡°good daughter-inw¡±: ¡°Wei Hui, how were the tonics you had before?¡± Thankfully, Qin Zhiyou had told her about the tonics beforehand, so, Lu Weixi¡¯s response was well-prepared: ¡°Your concern is appreciated, I have finished the medicine. Initially, I nned to get the medicine immediately after finishing it, but then the maiden voyage happened. Zhiyou and I decided that we¡¯ll go to the hospital for registration tomorrow.¡± Upon hearing that the son and daughter-inw were well-prepared, Yang Mogui finally smiled: ¡°You must take care of yourself. Try to recuperate and give us a hefty grandson soon.¡± Lu Weixi quickly nodded her head: ¡°Yes.¡± Qin Zhiyou, who had initially draped his hand around her knee, unconsciously moved it to her waist. Since she had already unted their affection, he certainly couldn¡¯t upturn it. On the other side, Qin Zhimei also brought up: ¡°Speaking of the surprise during the maiden voyage, the surprise was you, brother. We never anticipated that you were the renowned ¡®Simon White¡¯!¡± Qin Zhizha also chimed in: ¡°Zhisu, since you¡¯re back in the country, you haven¡¯t visited thepany yet, have you? I just got back as well, how about we both go to thepany together?¡± The implication was all too clear, the underlying suggestion was a power division. Qin Zhizha knew his worth and also realized that the old man didn¡¯t favor him. It shouldn¡¯t be Qin Zhiyou either. Pushing Qin Zhisu forth would be beneficial, at least both second and third branches are from the same grandmother and Qin Zhisu is a fair person, he could still get some benefits. Speaking of his son, Qin Weijian also turned around. He had a triumphant smile on his face: ¡°Indeed, Zhisu has not been idle overseas these five years, he evenpleted his PhD, gained a bit of fame. Now there are countlesspanies begging him for his designs. If hees back to Hanhai, it will definitely add glory to the business.¡± That¡¯s right, in terms of fame, Qin Zhisu is no more than the Qin family¡¯s second son, even having a doctorate doesn¡¯t count for much. However, ¡®Simon White¡¯ holds a grand reputation, at least his current work has had a significant impact, making a name in the field of architectural design. Even though Qin Zhiyou had been managing Hanhai very smoothly, but given Qin Zhisu¡¯s reputation, it¡¯s hard to predict what the board¡¯s old foxes would choose. The old Mr. Qin also nodded: ¡°We are indeed in need of a well-known architectural designer.¡± As soon as Mr. Qin uttered these words, both second and third branches wore pleased expressions. While there was no change in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s expression, Lu Weixi could already feel, the hand around her waist was involuntarily tightening.. Chapter 250 - 251 Heartfelt Understanding (3) Chapter 250: Chapter 251 Heartfelt Understanding (3) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi knew that Qin Zhiyou was very worried about Qin Zhigu seizing the power. After all, the patriarch of thepany held the most sway, and if he threw his support behind Qin Zhigu, things would be difficult to predict. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, however, Qin Zhigu appeared calm. He spoke, ¡°Thank you for your affection, grandfather and father. If Hanhai needs my assistance, I am willing to contribute. But if it involves joining thepany¡¯s management, I am not particrly interested.¡± At his words, Qin Weijian became anxious, ¡°What do you mean you¡¯re not interested? Your capabilities are clear for all to see. If you¡¯re worried about not being able to handle it at first, you can start in middle management. There are plenty of people here to help, as long as you¡¯re willing, they will assist you to rise to the top.¡± Was Qin Zhigu not seduced by the vast wealth of the Hanhai business? Qin Zhigu seemed very clear-headed as he replied, ¡°Father, thank you for your good intentions. You all say that I have gained some recognition which is because I love architectural design and want to continue in this field. If I were to join thepany, though Hanhai is involved in construction, it primarily focuses on modr buildings which leaves me little room to express myself. Moreover, I am not interested in corporate management. I trust that with my older brother, father and aunt at the helm, thepany is already in good hands.¡± He was sincere. In fact, when they were children, his rtionship with Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t been as strained. Their uncle, Qin Weizang had been alive then, managing thepany. Though Qin Weijian and Qin Weijiained, they simply couldn¡¯t match their elder brother¡¯s abilities. As the older sibling, Qin Zhiyou used to y with him and their younger brothers and sisters. After their uncle¡¯s unexpected death, power transferred to the second and third households. As he and his older brother grew up, rumors began circting in the family about their grandfather choosing one of them to seed him, which worsened their rtionship. Just as Qin Weijian was about to persuade him some more, their grandfather chuckled, ¡°So be it. Our family could use a renowned architect. The future is up to you now.¡± Only then did Qin Zhigu show a hint of a smile. ¡°Thank you, grandfather. I will work hard.¡± Relieved, Yang Mogui¡¯s face lit up with a smile. But Lu Weixi sensed that upon hearing this, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t rx one bit, but instead became even more tense. Turning her head, she saw him furrowing his brows, his peach blossom eyes staring unblinkingly at Qin Zhigu across from him, not uttering a single word. Qin Zhigu wasn¡¯t trying to grab power ¨C this should have put him at ease. But Qin Zhigu¡¯s words reminded him of how, not long ago, he had wanted to give a project to Lu Weixi. Lu Weixi had responded, ¡°I am a designer. A work environment that is toofortable will stifle my imagination. I also hope you will not interfere with my work.¡± If Qin Zhigu joined thepany, he would definitely live afortable and leisurely life, and with his qualifications, advancing wouldn¡¯t be difficult. But he didn¡¯t seem to care. Lu Weixi felt the same. Neither of them coveted power and wealth. They were willing to work hard, even if it meant suffering, just to realize their own worth. That was why they had been able to truly love each other back then and why they still hadn¡¯t forgotten. But what about him? He was amon man, striving to seize control of Hanhai and make it flourish. He could never align himself with Lu Weixi¡¯s life pursuits. Which was why, even after five years of marriage, Lu Weixi had nevere to love him and refused to bear him a child. The hand that should have been resting on Lu Weixi¡¯s waist clenched silently into a fist.. Chapter 251 - 252 Heartfelt Understanding (4) Chapter 251: Chapter 252 Heartfelt Understanding (4) Trantor: 549690339 They chatted about trivial matters afterwards, and Qin Zhimei even coaxed her mother to visit the Yu family more often and asionally go shopping and have tea with Madam Yu. Everyone knew what the motive behind visiting the Yu family was. She liked Yu Sixing, but Yu Sixing didn¡¯t like her. However, it didn¡¯t matter. In such family alliances, it would be best if they could marry a match from a family of equal social status who also reciprocated their affections. If not, it would be eptable if the families were of equal social status, with love being the secondary factor. They also talked about Yu Sihua and Huang Qichu¡¯s marriage. Yu Sihua and Huang Qichu had already purchased their matrimonial home. Lu Weixi had siphoned off some of the design costs, but the renovation still needed to go ahead. Even if they started the renovation now, it would take a year before they could move in, so they would get married first and live at the Yu family¡¯s house for a year or two. The wedding was scheduled for the beginning of next month. Qin Zhimei would naturally be the maid of honor and Yu Sixing the best man. Both the Qin and Yu families were very close and were definitely on the invite list. Lu Weixi would also be attending. However, she hadn¡¯t found the opportunity to talk to Xue Feifei about this yet. The family meeting went smoothly without any hitches today. However, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou had their own thoughts. The couple, looking every bit the loving pair, went upstairs. Then Lu Weixi turned left to their bedroom while Qin Zhiyou went into the study. As soon as the door was closed, Lu Weixi took a few deep breaths before deciding to call Xue Feifei. Xue Feifei picked up the phone swiftly. Without even waiting for Lu Weixi to speak, she began rambling about what was happening in her life. A famous director was holding auditions for his new movie and she wanted to audition. She had just learned how to dance recently, the menco, which was exactly what the director wanted. The role required beauty, the ability to dance, and a good figure. Acting skills weren¡¯t as important, as the director preferred grooming neers. The key was that the temperament of the actress should match the character¡¯s! Also, absolutely no stic surgery. This role seemed custom-made for her, didn¡¯t it? Despite being the female lead¡¯s understudy, many people were fighting over this role in the director¡¯s film. Of course, she wanted to give it a try. After speaking volumes, Xue Feifei finally finished and then asked: ¡°So, why were you calling me?¡± After a moment of thought, Lu Weixi decided to phrase it tactfully: ¡°I ran into Yu Sixing recently.¡± Xue Feifei certainly knew who Yu Sixing was, the guy who held a grudge against her for kicking him once. ¡°He has a younger sister, Yu Sihua. I think you¡¯ve met her before. She is getting married soon and sent us a wedding invitation.¡± Xue Feifei had a vague idea about Yu Sihua, but what did that have to do with her? Getting married, wait a second, could it be¡­ Lu Weixi heard a faint gasp on the other end, then she gave a bitter smile: ¡°Yes, the person Yu Sihua is marrying is Huang Qichu.¡± Xue Feifei paused for about half a minute before responding in a nonchnt tone: ¡°Getting married, huh? That¡¯s good news, he¡¯s not getting any younger, is he? He¡¯s even a year older than me. If he doesn¡¯t get married soon, his parents will start worrying.¡± ¡°Feifei¡­¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need tofort me. I¡¯m fine. How long has it been since we broke up? His marriage can¡¯t affect me at all.¡± Thest time she had gotten drunk, Xue Feifei finally let go of that burden. Of course, she still had feelings for him, but she just kept it as a memory. They chatted a little longer before hanging up. After finishing her nighttime routine, Lu Weixi walked towards the window to pull the curtains. Just then, she caught a glimpse of a shadow among the bushes downstairs ¨C it was Qin Zhigu. PS: The winner of yesterday¡¯s draw is ¡°Maltitol.¡± Please vote for three rmendations and write three reviews, then leave ament after this chapter to enter.. The more votes you cast, the higher your chance of winning! Chapter 252 - 253: Prescribing Medicine (1) Chapter 252: Chapter 253: Prescribing Medicine (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Of course, Qin Zhigu wasn¡¯t like Romeo gazing up at Juliet on her balcony from the garden, he was making a phone call. Making a phone call outside in the middle of the night instead of sleeping is a bit odd. However, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t think much of it and decided to draw the curtainter. It wasn¡¯t Qin Zhigu¡¯s intention to be outside his building. He was previously at his parents¡¯ ce on the first floor, where Qin Weijian was still hoping that he could join thepany, a proposition he declined. Just as he was speaking, a call came in from an unfamiliar number. He frowned, thought about it, and eventually answered, ¡°Hello.¡± He had recently returned to the country and this number was new as well. He presumed that anyone who would call him at this time should be a familiar person. Unexpectedly, it was a familiar person, Cai Yiren, whom he was not particrly keen on meeting. How Cai Yiren got his number was probably thanks to Qin Zhimei. After all, he had seen Qin Zhimei chatting with her on the ship. It wouldn¡¯t have been appropriate to take her call in front of his parents, and he didn¡¯t want to keep refusing his parents¡¯pany proposal, so he seized the opportunity to step out into the garden to take her call. When Cai Yiren spoke, she didn¡¯t reminisce about old times. She knew that Qin Zhigu was gentle and upright, and he wasn¡¯t the young boy who got flustered at the sight of a crying girl anymore. He was sentimental, but also stubborn; if he didn¡¯t love, then he didn¡¯t love. So, she said directly, ¡°Zhisu, I¡¯ming to you because I have no other alternatives. Boss Liao rejects my drafts, fearing to offend your elder brother. I¡¯m not asking you to put in a good word for me, just to help me hand over the application materials. If Boss Liao likes it, he can keep it; otherwise, he can discard it. I¡¯m okay with losing based on merit.¡± Bai Changyou instructed her to return first to gain some footing. Her first assignment was to deal with Boss Liao¡¯s case. Whether she seeded or not was irrelevant; what was important was that she couldn¡¯t bebeled as someone repelled by Qin Zhiyou, as that would harm the Bai Family¡¯s interests. If Qin Zhigu simply delivered it, whether it was epted or not, it would at least show that Hanhai wasn¡¯t entirely controlled by Qin Zhiyou, and there might be some room for negotiation. Since it was Qin Zhigu who personally delivered it, despite telling Boss Liao that there was fairpetition, Boss Liao would likely be biased towards Cai Yiren because he was an architect. Qin Zhigu might have known about her n, but Cai Yiren¡¯s plea was so sincere that he still shook his head and said, ¡°I won¡¯t help you deliver it.¡± Cai Yiren was somewhat anxious and wanted to respond, but Qin Zhigu opened his mouth again, ¡°Submit it yourself. At most, I will tell Boss Liao not to refuse anyone.¡± As long as she could submit sessfully, Cai Yiren wasn¡¯t afraid that her entry wouldn¡¯t be selected. For this project, she took South Australia Company¡¯s best team. Although she was the team leader, the main designer was another highlypetent designer, not her. Upon hearing this, she nodded and said, ¡°Thank you.¡± She wanted to add something more intimate, but Qin Zhigu directly said, ¡°It¡¯ste. I¡¯m hanging up.¡± He hung up the call, turned around, and raised his head. Only then did he realize that he had unknowingly walked under his elder brother¡¯s room, where the curtain was still open, and the light was gleaming. Lu Weixi should be inside the room. And where was his elder brother? As he was pondering, he indistinctly saw two figures by the edge of the window. The man gradually approached, cornering the woman. The man was, of course, Qin Zhiyou, and the woman was Lu Weixi. Shortly after, Lu Weixi forcefully pushed Qin Zhiyou away, and with a quick reach of his arm, Qin Zhiyou hurriedly closed the curtain. Soon after, the light in the room was turned off.. Chapter 253 - 254: Dispensing Medicine (2) Chapter 253: Chapter 254: Dispensing Medicine (2) Trantor: 549690339 The soundproofing in the mansion was really good, because he couldn¡¯t hear anything from under the window. He could pretend to be an ostrich, since he could neither see nor hear anything, even though his hands had involuntarily tightened. It would be false to say that he wasn¡¯t jealous at all. Their breakup had been aplete mess. After Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou got together, he vaguely realized that the things before their breakup had all been misunderstandings, but it was toote for regrets. Watching them being intimate every day, and then marrying not long after, was like being pierced by a thousand arrows. But what could he say? Everything was his fault. He shouldn¡¯t have believed what his eyes saw and what his ears heard. He misunderstood her and hurt her. When she needed him the most, he hurt her deeply, and she would never forgive him again. In the years toe, he only hoped that she could live a peaceful and joyful life, with everything going her way. If he couldn¡¯t be her prince, he would be her knight instead. The next day. Lu Weixi, who came down for breakfast, hadrge dark circles under her eyes. Before breakfast was served, she sat on the couch, yawning nonstop. Then, Qin Zhigu descended the stairs slowly, his eyes also framed by vivid dark circles. Noticing that only Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi were downstairs, he paused for a moment, took a breath to steady himself, and then continued to descend, sitting as far away from them as possible on the couch. Qin Zhiyou, hearing the footsteps, knew who wasing downstairs at this hour. Among the three of them, he was the only one who was refreshed, with not a trace of tiredness, and he had even recovered from the fatigue of the day before. Sometimes, Lu Weixi had to marvel at how some people could be so energetic after only five or six hours of sleep, and how some could still have ck hair at fifty or sixty. On the other hand, she felt lethargic if she didn¡¯t get eight hours of sleep, especially if she had engaged in physical activities the day before. Originally, Lu Weixi had been sitting upright on the sofa, but due to fatigue, aching back and legs, she found herself unable to sit up straight any longer, and her body involuntarily leaned to one side. Noticing this, Qin Zhiyou immediately moved over to let her lean on him. As he shifted, heined, ¡°Why are you so weak? You really need to get in shape.¡± Lu Weixi red at him. He leaned into her ear and whispered softly, ¡°I didn¡¯t do much to youst night.¡± The voice was very soft, spoken just by her ear. But anyway, Qin Zhigu was there, and instantly, her face, neck, and ears all turned red. She nced quickly at Qin Zhigu from the corner of her eye. He was looking down, sipping from a cup of tea, not ncing in their direction. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief, and gently pushed Qin Zhiyou away: ¡°Enough.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you remember, we used to do this all the time.¡± Indeed, five years ago when Lu Weixi moved into the Qin mansion to get back at Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren, Qin Zhiyou was always close to her. It wasmon for him to say provocative things in front of Qin Zhigu, in addition to leaving marks all over her. But as soon as Qin Zhigu went overseas, she toned it down and kept a low profile in front of others, no matter what drama unfolded behind the scenes. ¡°That was then. Now¡­¡± she shook her head. Back then, she was surrounded by anger, hatred, and jealousy from being betrayed. The me of rage that felt hot enough to burn her bones has gradually faded away.. Chapter 254 - 255: Dispensing Medicine (3) Chapter 254: Chapter 255: Dispensing Medicine (3) Trantor: 549690339 | She no longer cared about what Qin Zhigu thought. However, in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes, it was Lu Weixi who didn¡¯t want to get close to him. Despite the rejection implying her growing indifference towards Qin Zhigu, back in the day, she would stick to him as much as she could when they were dating. She wondered how much longer it would take for her to open up to her true self. Especially after that incident¡­ Qin Zhiyou¡¯s head was slightly lowered with a faint smile curling up his lips. It was as if he chuckled lightly in disinterest. However, his fingertips were gradually gripping tighter and tighter. Following the recent turmoil, the three younger generation members maintained a serious demeanor. While they were having breakfast along with the elderly Mr. Qin, they were all silent. After they finished, Mr. Qin even took the rare initiative and asked, ¡°Zhisu, didn¡¯t you say you started working recently? Where is your office?¡± At the mention of office, both Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi immediately thought of Boss Liao¡¯s case. But Qin Zhigu thought of Cai Yiren¡¯s request fromst night. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t give Cai Yiren any favors. At most, he¡¯d only suggest Boss Liao to consider more materials for selection. He replied, ¡°Grandfather, I¡¯d already found an office location before returning to the countryst month. As for the business, you don¡¯t need to worry.¡± Mr. Qin simply replied with a ¡°Hmm,¡± then sipped his tea. ¡°You¡¯re all grown up, with your own ns. I won¡¯t give you a hard time. Just work hard and make your efforts worthy.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Not only the two brothers, Qin Zhiyou and Qin Zhigu, but even Lu Weixi nodded in agreement. When the three of them left the house, Lu Weixi was standing at the gate to wait for the car to leave the garage. Time flies, she had stood here before to catch a ride with them. Just that, back then, she was getting on Qin Zhigu¡¯s car. But now, she lifted her eyelids, walked to the front of the ck Mercedes that came out first, and opened the door. Then, the two Qin family cars left the hillside road, one after another, taking separate roads at the nearby intersection; one headed East, the other West. Qin Zhiyou took the lead this time, but he had no joy of overtaking. Even though he seemed to be reading documents with his head down, he was keeping an eye on Lu Weixi out of the corner of his eye. It wasn¡¯t until Secretary Wang¡¯s car stopped that Qin Zhiyou thought he¡¯d reached another traffic light, but Lu Weixi beside him was already opening the door, saying, ¡°Here we are, thank you.¡± Qin Zhiyou caught her arm in a hurry, as Lu Weixi looked back at him in surprise. With his lips pressed thin and his eyes focused ahead, Qin Zhiyou took a while before he uttered a few words: ¡°Finish work early today.¡± Lu Weixi looked puzzled, wondering what she would do if she finished early. Only then did Qin Zhiyou look at her. Seeing her bewildered expression, he knew she didn¡¯t take his words from yesterday seriously, hence he slightly raised his eyebrows ere furrowing them. After a while, Lu Weixi counted: ¡°Go to the hospital, right? The doctor seems pretty famous, can we go in the afternoon?¡± Usually, such famous doctors would see patients in the morning and not every day. Would it be okay to go in the afternoon? Qin Zhiyou let go of her, his voice t, ¡°I¡¯ll pick you up earlier.¡± Alright then, she guessed for someone of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s status, arranging for a renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor to see her wouldn¡¯t be a problem. She nodded and was about to get off the car when she nced back and noticed something fluffy and pink in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s pocket.. Chapter 255 - 256: Dispensing Medicine (4) Chapter 255: Chapter 256: Dispensing Medicine (4) Trantor: 549690339 How strange. She had been married to Qin Zhiyou for so many years and she couldn¡¯t recall seeing him use anything pink. But this item, no matter how she looked at it, seemed vaguely familiar. Qin Zhiyou noticed her staring fixedly at his pants area¡­ He seriously thought about whether he did anything extreme the previous night. But after thinking about it, everything seemed normal. He coughed and said, ¡°I¡¯ll go see the doctor with you this afternoon.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s remark drew Lu Weixi¡¯s attention. She looked at him, puzzled. Has he also got a cold? With a serious look in his eyes, Qin Zhiyou said: ¡°I¡¯ll see the doctor to get some medication to boost my health.¡± At first, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t quite understand what he meant. But when she gave it a second thought, her face instantly flushed. Immediately, she let go off him, and like a getaway, she dashed out of the car¡¯s zone without asking about the pink fluffy toy anymore. Until Lu Weixi ran far away, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t rush his secretary. A hint of amusement could be seen on his face. His secretary was texting Xiaochen and suddenly heard him ask, ¡°You have her assistant¡¯s WeChat, right?¡± The secretary was so startled that he almost dropped his phone. My god, Boss Qin is indeed awesome! How did he know I was texting Xiaochen? He immediately turned around with a sorrowful expression and confessed nervously, ¡°Boss, Boss Qin, actually I¡­¡± ¡°Keep in touch with her.¡± Qin Zhiyou, who knew nothing about his exchange with Xiaochen, said it while going through some documents. ¡°Get close to her, find out more about Young Madam. But don¡¯t reveal my identity.¡± Is this mission to pick up girls? His secretary immediately took a deep breath: ¡°Boss Qin, rest assured. I will definitely get close to Xiaochen.¡± In the afternoon, Qin Zhiyou indeed came to pick her up before four o¡¯clock. Fortunately, Lu Weixi had already informed herpany. She had sent him a message to ¡°wait a moment.¡± She had work to arrange before she couldfortably get in the car with him. Qin Zhiyou sat in the car across the street, watching peoplee and go. He noticed one person carrying arge pile of things. Upon a closer look, it wasn¡¯t Lu Weixi, but Xiaochen instead. The sight of Xiaochen, a girl, struggling with so many things made the secretary open the car door immediately, ¡°Let me go and see if I can help Young Madam.¡± Under the guise of helping Young Madam, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t object and the secretary dashed over, taking the things from Xiaochen¡¯s hands, and threw them into a roadside trash bin. Later, Lu Weixi came out empty-handed and got into the car with the secretary. They then drove off to the hospital. Upon arriving at the hospital, Lu Weixi went to the OB-GYN department, and Qin Zhiyou simrly made an appointment with internal medicine. While waiting, he casually asked, ¡°What was that pile of stuff you threw out this afternoon?¡± The secretary replied: ¡°Oh, Xiaochen said those were documents rted to Young Madam¡¯s previous application to Siyi Company. Because there were too many things, the trash cans in thepany couldn¡¯t hold it all, so we threw them on the street. Xiaochen even mentioned to me that Young Madam put a lot of effort into this, and the nning was beautiful. It¡¯s a pity that she suddenly decided not to participate and threw everything away.¡± PS: The lucky readerst night was ¡°Wife of Cai Xukun¡±.. Cast three rmendation votes and leave three reviews, post your registration in thements after this chapter, and continue the draw tomorrow- The more rmendation votes cast, the higher the chance of winning! No rewards for not leaving reviews orments Chapter 256 - 257: Project (1) Chapter 256: Chapter 257: Project (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Qin Zhiyou frowned slightly, just seeing the pile of relevant materials showed how much Xixi must¡¯ve wanted that order. Waiting for Lu Weixi to finish, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t say anything. Back at the Qin Family mansion, he first instructed the servant to decoct the herbal medicine for both of them. After climbing upstairs and returning to his room, Qin Zhiyou asked, ¡°Did you really want to participate in that call for submissions from Siyi Company before?¡± Lu Weixi was initially surprised, but then she remembered the pile of materials she had thrown away when Qin Zhiyou came to pick her up in the afternoon and nodded, ¡°I did, but I don¡¯t want to anymore.¡± The fact that she wanted to participate before but doesn¡¯t want to anymore, without asking, you can easily infer the primary reason why she didn¡¯t participate is Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren. Qin Zhiyou felt a bit foolish and quickly added, ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to give up your desires for some unimportant people.¡± Lu Weixi looked calm and lightly shook her head, ¡°No, it¡¯s best not to.¡± Truthfully, if Lu Weixi had expressed regret just now, he might not have said these words. But precisely because she so firmly refused, Qin Zhiyou ended up offering her a word or two offort. But even so, his tone was casual and light, ¡°I overheard Secretary Wangining this afternoon.¡± Lu Weixi looked up at him. Qin Zhiyou continued, ¡°He was helping your assistant dispose of garbage, arge pile. Your assistant told him that it was all material you had previously collected. So much wasted effort, even your assistant wasining.¡± Unexpectedly, Lu Weixi smiled slightly, ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ve encountered many simr cases where a thorough preparation is scrapped. I¡¯m used to it.¡± Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t help but frown deeply. Ever since Lu Weixi married him, she has been studying and working. She never lets him interfere in her work, and she won¡¯t disclose her identity. She started from the very bottom as an assistant, and by the time she finished her master¡¯s degree, she had also achieved an intermediate professional title. For an ordinary postgraduate, it¡¯s self-evident how much disdain would be met in the workce. Not to mention she is a woman, and a beautiful one at that. Many people didn¡¯t trust her abilities because she was young and fresh-faced, which is one thing. But how annoying it is to have people like Director Liu from Yan Chang Company trying to take advantage of her under the pretext of work. Even though she¡¯s talented, no one would be at ease when she first entered the field. She suffered numerous discriminations and had to start from scratch. It took several years to establish her reputation. Even Qin Zhigu, despite his talent, would not necessarily have had his meteoric rise if the head of the European division of Hanhai hadn¡¯t handed him that design drawing. She had already passed the hard early stage of her career; what was this small setback to her? ¡°Although I¡¯m a bit disappointed I can¡¯t participate in this, it doesn¡¯t matter. I¡¯m only an intermediate title holder right now. Wait a few years, get my PhD, earn a higher professional title, it will be more appropriate and I will have more confidence topete then.¡± Qin Zhiyou looked at her, and while her expression remained calm when she was speaking about her career n of getting a PhD and promotion, it was as if her entire person was glowing. From the beginning when he first met her, Lu Weixi was a positive and cheerful person. Although the change in her family circumstances hit her hard, she never lost hope in life. This positivity and unwavering spirit deeply affected him. Our Xixi is truly amazing.. Chapter 257 - 258: Project (2) Chapter 257: Chapter 258: Project (2) Trantor: 549690339 But if she did not feel wronged, he felt it all the more for her. He knew that when Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu first nned for their future, they had hoped to study abroad together, both pursuing PhDs. One would study architecture design, the other interior design, their skillsplementing each other perfectly, a formidable pairing. Just like Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin, encouraging and promoting each other. If it weren¡¯t for her need to take care of her mother, and the exhaustion from the upheaval in her family, she should still be in the Ivory Tower, studying without a care in the world, absorbing knowledge. Now Qin Zhigu had made his mark, but their Xixi seemed to be a bright pearl covered in dust. Qin Zhiyou was sitting next to her on the edge of the bed, his expression still calm. He turned his head, his gaze directly falling on her face. Lu Weixi also turned around, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s long eyshes slightly drooping, hiding the true emotions in his eyes. But he was very cautious, lightly pecking her cheek. Lu Weixi was wondering if he was worried about her and Qin Zhigu¡¯s unfinished business. Maybe he was relieved after their earlier conversation, making his action seem excessive. Luckily, they hade home early today, not missing dinner. After taking a quick bath and changing clothes, they sat downstairs waiting for dinner. She rubbed her aching waist. Smelling the familiar smell of traditional Chinese medicine, she couldn¡¯t help but re at Qin Zhiyou. After dinner as usual, they had a family chat. Yang Mogui smelled the medicine and cheerfully asked Lu Weixi, ¡°You went to the hospital, what did the doctor say?¡± Lu Weixi replied, ¡°The doctor said I need to take several prescriptions for some time.¡± After all, she had taken contraceptionst time, and the doctor rmended that she should wait for another half year, so Yang Mogui won¡¯t urge her during this time. But when the medicine arrived, there were two bowls, Qin Zhiyou also had one. Even Master Qin was somewhat surprised, ¡°Zhiyou, what happened?¡± Qin Zhiyou picked up his bowl and drank the medicine without hesitation, ¡°Isn¡¯t the n to get pregnant? The doctor said to give me some medicine to strengthen my body. The goal is to have a healthy and smart baby.¡± His statement was such a shock that Qin Zhigu who was drinking water almost choked. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t say anything, but her face was almost buried in her medicine bowl. Qin Zhiyou then asked one of the servants, ¡°Do you have any sugar? Give a piece to Weixi, she seems to be suffering while drinking her medicine.¡± The servant quickly went and brought back some sugar. When Lu Weixi finished her medicine, Qin Zhiyou stretched out his finger and put the sugar directly into her mouth. Although a bit dramatic, the sugar was indeed sweet. People from the second and third rooms had nothing to say. Back when they were on the boat, Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha were constantly ridiculing Lu Weixi, saying she was merely a decoration; even her husband showed more affection for other women than for her. Yet, she insisted on this ¡°decorative¡± position, so they could no longer use such words to ridicule her. And with Master Qin present, who disliked conflicts among his subordinates, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and watch the two lovebirds in order to gain his favor. Then, in the midst of their ¡°Oh, how annoying!¡± expressions, Qin Zhiyou affectionately embraced her waist and helped her to their room.. Chapter 258 - 259: Project (3) Chapter 258: Chapter 259: Project (3) Trantor: 549690339 However, after Lu Weixi had fallen soundly asleep, Qin Zhiyou quietly got up, took his cell phone to the bathroom, turned on the shower so that no one outside could hear any noise from inside, and then made a call to his secretary Wang. ¡°Talk with Weixi¡¯s assistant,¡± he says. Secretary Wang responds cheerfully, ¡°Already doing so. What does President Qin want me to ask the Young Madam?¡± Qin Zhiyou pauses for a moment, ¡°Anything is fine, but mainly about her work.¡± Secretary Wang immediately responds happily, ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll get right on it.¡± After hanging up, Qin Zhiyou took a quick shower and returned feeling refreshed. Lu Weixi was still sound asleep, knowing she was a light sleeper, Qin Zhiyou dared not to make big movements. He tiptoed back in, propped his head with his elbow andy on his side watching her, his eyes gradually softening. Truth be told, with Qin Zhigu¡¯s return, he was on edge. Not to mention the matters at thepany, but mainly because of her. As expected, that kid Qin Zhigu was clearly harboring intentions towards their Xixi, putting on a face of admiration (get lost). He wished he could kick this bastard to death who dared to covet his sister-inw. But whatforted him was Lu Weixi¡¯s attitude. He could sense that Qin Zhigu still upied a ce in Lu Weixi¡¯s heart. But she was truly trying to restrain herself, and trying to keep distance with him. Of course, this distance had a lot to do with the return of Cai Yiren. Presumably, if Bai Changyou continues to return, there probably will be more bloody storms toe. Although she hasn¡¯t fallen in love with him yet, at least, Lu Weixi is trying to be a ¡°wife of Qin Zhiyou¡±. Not a resentful, revengeful ¡°ex-girlfriend of Qin Zhigu¡±. With these thoughts, his gaze gradually retracted, and then, set his target on herptop that was set aside. If he remembered correctly, she also brought thisptop on board that day. Early the next morning, Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t bother joining them for breakfast downstairs. Dropping this thought, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t mind, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t say a word. Knowing the entanglements among these youngsters, Grandfather Qin was naturally not foolish enough to bring it up. After breakfast, not until the car had driven out of the garage, did Qin Zhiyou see Qin Zhiguing downstairs from a distance. Finally knew to avoid suspicion eh. If he doesn¡¯t, it¡¯s also fine, just gives him more opportunities to show affection with his wife, may it choke you. As usual, Qin Zhiyou took Lu Weixi to work. Out of convenience, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t bother to walk an extra block anymore and let him stop across the street, under a big tree, and walked over by herself. Seeing Lu Weixi walk up to her car, apparently looking at the ticket on his car again, he frowned slightly. He remembered that his wallet also had one of her tickets. Now that shemutes to and from work in his car every day, leaving her car here. In the daytime, it¡¯s fine to park under the guard, but at night, when there¡¯s no one guarding it, the tickets came. Typically, a car can only be fined twice for illegal parking within 60 days. But traffic police inevitably make mistakes, they might fine her multiple times. They might also find it troublesome if she always parks here, they may even tow her car away. It happened that he knew the person in charge of this area, he found the number from his contact list and called him directly: ¡°Hello, this is Qin Zhiyou from Hanhai. I have a car, te number Z4.42214, parked under the Lulu Design Institute on XX street, there¡¯s a ticket..¡± Chapter 259 - 260: Project (4) Chapter 259: Chapter 260: Project (4) Trantor: 549690339 If it was someone familiar, this matter could be directly erased. The other party understood intuitively, immediately grinning, ¡°I got it, don¡¯t worry Mr. Qin, I¡¯ll wipe out the charges.¡± Qin Zhiyou hesitated a bit, if everything was erased, Lu Weixi would definitely know it was his doing. He pondered it, shaking his head, ¡°No need, let¡¯s follow the usual practice, it¡¯s two penalties within 60 days, right? Then penalize it ordingly. Also, please inform them not to tow the car away, I might need to park it for a while longer.¡± The man immediately nodded, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll inform my staff.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Qin Zhiyou hung up the call, watching Lu Weixi safely get into the building, then ordered, ¡°Drive.¡± Halfway through the drive, Qin Zhiyou was reclining against the sofa cushion, gaze directed upwards, eyes closed, his fingers on his knee, tapping lightly up and down. After a while, he suddenly asked, ¡°How did your conversation with her assistant go yesterday?¡± Wang, the secretary, was prepared and answered quite readily, ¡°Lately, Young Madam¡¯s workload isn¡¯t too heavy, but because she received two breach of contract payments, both from Miss Mei, so her ie for these two months was actually rather high. Young Madam¡¯s recent work focus has gradually shifted towards high-end design, she doesn¡¯t need to run around like in the past, which is considerably more rxing. Young Madam is also intentionally grooming her and Xiaoqian, assigning them many tasks¡­¡± After all this talking, he still didn¡¯t get to the point, Qin Zhiyou furrowed his brows, ¡°What else?¡± What else? Secretary Wang thought for a long time then shook his head, ¡°That¡¯s all.¡± The car had just stopped at a traffic light, Qin Zhiyou opened his eyes, a frown on his face, he handed a USB sh drive to Wang, ¡°Print out the data on this.¡± Secretary Wang took it, casually asking, ¡°What¡¯s on this?¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t answer, but asked, ¡°What¡¯s on today¡¯s schedule?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s schedule had been nned up to next week, Secretary Wang thought for a moment before speaking, ¡°Today, there is a video meeting from 9 to 10 am. From 10 am to 12 pm, there is a park tour. Lunch with Manager Li. After 2 pm, golf with Manager Tian from Nantian Industries.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s finger that was gently tapping on his knee paused. After a while he said, ¡°See if you can push back the lunch with Manager Li. Also, help me contact Manager Liao from Siyi Company. Tell him I have a project I want to coborate with him on and ask him to grace us with his presence at lunch today.¡± ¡°Manager Liao?¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s refusal to participate in the draft was only mentioned to Qin Zhiyou. Secretary Wang had no knowledge of it. Siyi Company and Hanhai don¡¯t coborate much, although Manager Liao met Qin Zhiyou on the cruise, the story mainly involved Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren. Yesterday, when helping Xiaochen dispose of things, though they only mentioned Siyi Company, there were quite a few individuals with the surname Liao. Secretary Wang was momentarily stumped. After thinking a long while, he finally recalled, ¡°You¡¯re referring to Manager Liao from the Siyi Company?¡± Qin Zhiyou grunted affirmatively, Secretary Wang¡¯s hand on the steering wheel momentarily froze, ¡°Mr. Qin, you mean to say¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t speak again,ying back on the cushion once more. However, at noon, Qin Zhiyou was indeed able to arrange a meeting with Manager Liao at a western restaurant near Siyi Company. But when he entered, holding the documents, he saw two familiar figures in the corner of the restaurant. PS: The ¡°empress¡± who won the lotteryst night is ¡°Flowers Speak Silently when they Fall,¡± and received 666 book coins. Vote three rmendation tickets and leave three book reviews, then leave a message after this chapter to register, and the lottery will continue tomorrow- The more rmendation tickets you vote, the higher your chance of winning! There is no reward if you do not leave a book review or message.. Chapter 260 - 261: Bump into (1) Chapter 260: Chapter 261: Bump into (1) Trantor: 549690339 It was Lu Weixi¡¯s best friend Xue Feifei, and Huang Qichu who was to marry Yu Sihua on the first day of next month. Clearly, Xue Feifei and Huang Qichu must have met by chance, a carefully orchestrated meeting wouldn¡¯t take ce in the lobby, but in a private room instead. Also, Xue Feifei hadn¡¯t made any attempt to disguise herself, no hat, sses, or mask. The Siyi Company was not far from the Yuechun Apartments where Xue Feifei lived, so probably they ran into each other. Qin Zhiyou saw them meet, but pretended not to have seen them. He would only pay extra attention to Yu Sixing from the Yu family, as for Huang Qichu, he was just Yu Sihua¡¯s fiance. Theirplications were none of his business, anyway, Yu Sihua wasn¡¯t so virtuous either, she got along best with Qin Zhimei. She joined hands with Qin Zhimei to trouble his family, especially Xixi. It would serve her right to end up with a jerk, she would get what she deserved after they got married! Qin Zhiyou nced casually at the two of them and then withdrew his gaze, picked up the documents and walked towards the private room. Over here, Xue Feifei stirred her ck coffee. In fact, she wouldn¡¯t have joined him for a cup of coffee had Huang Qichu not invited her. Indeed, he had been her only boyfriend over the years, but that was six years ago. Besides, he was about to get married, wasn¡¯t he? ¡°I heard that you¡¯re getting married first thing next month, congrattions.¡± Huang Qichu was taken aback, looked up, only to see Xue Feifei stirring her coffee in front of him and taking a small sip. It was incredibly bitter. She couldn¡¯t understand why Lu Weixi would like such bitter ck coffee. If she weren¡¯t celebrity who had to keep her figure, she¡¯d definitely be a sweet-tooth. ¡°I guess Miss Bai told you then.¡± Huang Qichu thought of his encounter with Lu Weixi on the ship, his feelings were mixed. He had gone abroad in his senior year because his major was coborated with a foreign institution. After graduation, he remained in Europe for further studies. He wasn¡¯t from the same university as them, and after he broke up with Xue Feifei, he had kept his distance from all the stuff at N University, hence he was ignorant about many things. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that she broke up with Qin Zhisu and married her brother.¡± There was a hint in his words, implying something about their past. Lu Weixi broke up with Qin Zhisu despite their good rtionship and married Qin Zhiyou. He had also broken up with Xue Feifei despite their good rtionship and now he was about to marry Yu Sihua, who was an old acquaintance too. Xue Feifei got the hint, the music in the Western restaurant was echoing, she looked up at him. Though he looked a lot more mature and stable now, his warmth and worry were just as they were. She was slightly dazed for a moment but quickly recovered, ¡°She¡¯s Mrs. Lu now, and nothing is unimaginable, the world keeps changing, there are too many unexpected things.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Huang Qichu was never someone eloquent, moreover, he was always tongue-tied around Xue Feifei. Even after returning to China, rather, since he saw Lu Weixi on the ship, he had secretly searched for Xue Feifei¡¯s whereabouts. He found out that she had stepped into the entertainment industry and had even done a few web dramas. Herplexion looked pretty good whenever he saw her, she had also grown more beautiful. Her tyrant father probably hadn¡¯t caused much troubletely. Xue Feifei spoke, ¡°I knew Yu Sihua before. Though she doesn¡¯t make decisions on her own and likes to be pampered, she¡¯s not a bad person, and she doesn¡¯t like to y around. You¡¯ll be happy with her..¡± Chapter 261 - 262 Encountering (2) Chapter 261: Chapter 262 Encountering (2) Trantor: 549690339 Indeed, that¡¯s Xue Feifei for you, always needing to disparage others a bit before giving apliment. But Huang Qichu understood, she sincerely wished him well. This sincerity made his throat feel slightly stifled. He bent his head down to take a gulp of the ck coffee. It was so bitter, the bitterness spread from the back of his throat down into his heart. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°On your wedding day, I won¡¯te to y tricks.¡± Huang Qichu stayed silent, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbing slightly. Xue Feifei stood upughing, adeptly puting on her mask and sunhat. ¡°Thank you for the coffee today.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Huang Qichu nodded. ¡°Then I¡¯ll be off, wishing you happiness.¡± Huang Qichu nodded stiffly, his gaze following Xue Feifei as she walked away. He suddenly noticed that the sneakers Xue Feifei was wearing were the ones he had bought for her just before they broke up six years ago. Six years had passed, people and affairs changed, time giving everything a new vor. The sneakers seemed worn and torn, but she was still wearing them, unchanging no matter how many years passed. Their meeting was simply by chance, even his being there was due to a client in the area. She couldn¡¯t possibly have known in advance that she¡¯d run into him, so her wearing those shoes was just a coincidence. The moment he saw those old sneakers, he could no longer resist the urge to stand up. As he made for the door, a waiter called out, ¡°Sir, you haven¡¯t paid yet.¡± He hurriedly opened his wallet, grabbed a one hundred note, handed it directly to the waiter, and dashed out. Outside, amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, she was nowhere to be found. Xue Feifei hadn¡¯t intentionally left. What Huang Qichu didn¡¯t know was that she was actually at a restaurant not far away. After leaving, she spotted two familiar figures on the street across from her. To be precise, three people were walking together, but she only recognized two. Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren. She immediately crossed the road. Just as she did so, the traffic light turned red. As the pedestrian traffic at this point was heavy, Huang Qichu didn¡¯t spot her. The trio headed for a shopping center across the street and sat down at a steakhouse. Xue Feifei hurriedly followed them, sitting down at a table near their booth. When the waiter came over, she pointed at a random set meal without a word, her ears tuned to the conversation at the neighboring table. Sadly, though she had attended college, her English was poor. The vocabry she¡¯d lost over so many years was long gone. The three of them, Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren having spent five years abroad, spoke English as if it were their secondnguage. The third was simply a foreigner. After listening for a good while, she barely managed to decipher that the foreigner was a ssmate and coworker of Qin Zhigu¡¯s in America. Qin Zhigu had opened a design studio and naturally sought help from a friend. Cai Yiren seemed to get along quite well with the foreigner, while Qin Zhigu spoke very little. But that didn¡¯t prove anything. His simple act of being there with Cai Yiren already said a lot. She had to keep a close eye on them, lest Lu Weixi, that fool, be tricked again by this despicable couple. Their food arrived shortly and the discussion at the neighboring table quieted down slightly. However, it wasn¡¯t long before Qin Zhigu put his knife and fork down. Cai Yiren, sitting next to him asked, ¡°Not eating anymore?¡± Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t respond, but the foreigner across him chuckled, ¡°Simpson, Zoe is still so concerned about you.¡± Qin Zhigu said indifferently, ¡°We just happened to meet.¡± At this, Cai Yiren¡¯s expression subtly shifted, but she quickly regained herposure and said softly: Chapter 262 - 263: Bump into (3) Chapter 262: Chapter 263: Bump into (3) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Thank you for speaking to Boss Liao for me. I was able to submit to Siyi Company¡¯smandment because of you.¡± What? Xue Feifei almost choked on her own fury. Even though Lu Weixi had told her about this, hearing it firsthand still made her livid. Back then, Lu Weixi had to buy a ticket worth two hundred thousand just to get onboard, yet his efforts fell shortpared to a single, casual remark from Qin Zhigu. He is Simon White. Although his words might not be the final hammer stroke, they¡¯re not far off. And to think he helped another, especially, this Cai Yiren. She nced at her table, it was a shame that her cream vegetable soup was already removed, otherwise she would have loved to ssh the whole bowl on their shameless faces! She immediately sent a message to Lu Weixi: ¡°That thing with Boss Liao from Siyi Company, are you still participating?¡± Before Lu Weixi could reply, Qin Zhigu quickly rified: ¡°I didn¡¯t actually speak for you, and I won¡¯t choose you. China produces many talents, and you¡¯re just one of the applicants. Moreover, you¡¯re not the chief designer. Ultimately, it¡¯s up to Boss Liao.¡± At least he knows his ce. Xue Feifei begrudgingly nodded. Yes, China has many talents. She¡¯s only a master¡¯s degree holder from South Australia, and the designs are made by others. But, she understands Qin Zhigu. She can guide her team¡¯s designs to align with his taste. None of the other designers possess this ability. Cai Yiren didn¡¯t argue either, she merely nodded with a smile: ¡°Regardless, I feel very lucky. I didn¡¯t expect to meet you again, and you even lent a helping hand.¡± This time, Qin Zhigu turned to look at her, his expression somewhat serious, ¡°Yes, you are fortunate. She didn¡¯t participate.¡± His statement left both Cai Yiren and Xue Feifei across the table stunned. The ¡°she¡± Qin Zhigu referred to wasn¡¯t specified, but they both had an idea: Lu Weixi. Last time on the ship, although Lu Weixi didn¡¯t explicitly express her eager disposition, she implied refusal to coborate with Qin Zhigu. A little bit relenting, Cai Yiren questioned once more: ¡°What if she were to plead to you?¡± ¡°Then I would do everything in my power to get her selected.¡± Qin Zhigu responded promptly without hesitation. Cai Yiren always thought Qin Zhigu was strict about rules. For instance, although he was reluctant to help her, she could use the rules to ask him to put in a good word with Boss Liao. But sometimes a man¡¯s discipline can also be disregarded, only she wasn¡¯t the one who could make him forego his principles, it was Lu Weixi. If Lu Weixi asked for this project, she believed Qin Zhigu would happily yield. Qin Zhigu added: ¡°But given her character and capability, she wouldn¡¯t beg me, nor does she need to.¡± What else is there to say? There¡¯s nothing else to be said. Cai Yiren didn¡¯t say anything, and neither did Xue Feifei. She even paid the bill and left quietly without them noticing. Back then, Qin Zhigu stood by Cai Yiren¡¯s side while Xue Feifei was busy raising money for her father. She wished she could have hit him then. If only he had defended her unconditionally like he does now, how great would it have been? The ce where they dined was close to Yuechun Apartments, and she didn¡¯t have to walk long to reach the entrance. Then she remembered the message, sure enough, she replied: ¡°Not participating. What¡¯s up.¡± ¡°Nothing, just feel it¡¯s a bit of a pity.¡± Whether it¡¯s the work, or them. Chapter 263 - 264: Bump into (4) Chapter 263: Chapter 264: Bump into (4) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°I don¡¯t regret it, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.¡± Lu Weixi replied quickly. How could he not regret it? ¡°Though there may be many opportunities, he¡¯s going to live in China permanently. You guys are bound to run into each other.¡± You might not always avoid Qin Zhigu, you guys work in the same industry. As does Cai Yiren. Lu Weixi edited his message again, ¡°We can talk about itter, let¡¯s forget it for this time. Just like you, if you get a movie part that asks for Huang Qichu, would you go?¡± Just as he was about to send it, he thought better of it, fearing it would reopen Xue Feifei¡¯s old wounds, so he deleted ¡°Huang Qichu¡± and reced it with ¡°Yu Sixing¡±. Predictably, this time Xue Feifei replied instantly: ¡°Let him die!¡± Well, that settles that. She understood that Lu Weixi rejecting the opportunity to work with Qin Zhigu also had to do with avoiding controversy. After all, five years ago she was only involved with Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren, but now, she had a husband, Qin Zhiyou. Now that Qin Zhigu is back, it really is not a good time to coborate. Over time, though, things might gradually get better. After ending the call, she opened her door to change her shoes. Staring down at the pair of sneakers on her feet, Xue Feifei looked for a while, eventually leaving them outside the house. Following that, she collected all the little things that Huang Qichu had given her over the years, put them in a box, and threw them in the trash can downstairs. Some things of the past are just that, the past. People should always look forward. Next Friday. In the office of Siyi Company, Qin Zhigu was looking at various application drafts. First, he dismissed proposals that did not meet the requirements from the thousands of initial submissions. Then, submissions that were too westernized were directly passed on as they did not meet boss Liao¡¯s aesthetics. Traditional ones were also passed on. Boss Liao wanted a touch of modern style. The quirky styled ones were rejected, leaving only a handful of submissions that matched his aesthetics. Then, these were passed on to his assistant for feasibility analysis, simtions, budget control. After several rounds of filtering, only ten final drafts reached their table. Among these ten, boss Liao was generally satisfied with all, leaving it up to Qin Zhigu to decide. He examined each one meticulously, and when he got to the penultimate one, in bold, it read ¡°Bai Family Landscape Design¡±. No need to think, it was surely submitted by Cai Yiren. To be fair, Cai Yiren¡¯s team seemed to be seasoned experts. Although the style was a bit westernized, it was still eptable. Moreover, whether it was because Cai Yiren knew him well, the entire design seemed to adhere to his architectural style. Although Cai Yiren wasn¡¯t the lead designer, without her, the present effect would not have been possible. Qin Zhigu¡¯s expression wasplex. If thest draft couldn¡¯t impress him, he might actually lean towards the Bai Family¡¯s design. He hasn¡¯t yet seen the final proposal when his deputy, the foreigner Michael from the dinnerst time, shook his head, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with this proposal, it doesn¡¯t even have a signature.¡± Qin Zhigu took it over and saw, indeed, it had nopany¡¯s name, no team¡¯s name, no lead designer, no knowledge of who designed it, just a code. It¡¯s like handing in an exam paper without your name or ss. How did his team let this one pass? He suppressed his impatience, flipped open the design, and after a short look, he was rather astonished. How to put it ¨C This proposal is a perfect match for his design. PS: The lucky reader who wonst night is ¡°the most handsome boy¡±, and gets 666 book coins. Vote for 3 rmendations and leave 3ments below this chapter to participate in the draw. The more you vote, the higher the chance you have to win! Those who don¡¯t leave ament or review won¡¯t receive a reward. Chapter 264 - 265:1 Believe in You (1) Chapter 264: Chapter 265:1 Believe in You (1) Trantor: 549690339 No, it wasn¡¯t just that. Unlike Cai Yiren¡¯s deliberate ttery, this design was like a bespoke suit and also took into ount Boss Liao¡¯s preferences. Moreover, it incorporated a lot of her own thoughts and creativity. Some details even inspired him. Astonishingly, the control of the budget was also on point. Although,pared to Cai Yiren¡¯s, one could clearly sense that her grip on big projects wascking. Cai Yiren¡¯s team had been deeply rooted in South Australia for many years, taking on countless major projects with bothrge initiatives and small details fully implemented. However, it was perhaps that very adequacy that wascking, it gave the design a certain kind of spiritual energy. It allowed Qin Zhigu to catch a glimpse of his younger self when he first designed the bird architecture in Southern Europe. The same youthful exuberance, the same brilliant ideas. For a designer, inspiration is more important than anything else. He ced the materials in the most conspicuous ce, thought for a moment, and took out Cai Yiren¡¯s and another good one to give to his assistant: ¡°Tell Boss Liao that I am quite satisfied with these three proposals. See if he has any preference. My suggestion is from top to bottom.¡± Boss Liao was the one footing the bill, he had picked out the best three, the rest were up to Boss Liao¡¯s own choice. That week, Lu Weixi was on her period. She was still living in the Qin mansion, where Qin Zhiyou picked her up and dropped her off punctually every day. Perhaps because she was drinking herbal tea to regte her body, her period was unusually heavy. And maybe because the herbs were detoxing her body, herplexion was sallow, and small pimples hade out on her back. After her period was over, she took a relieving bath, herplexion finally became a little normal, and the pimples were gone. Although it was her period, she was in the Qin mansion. Qin Zhiyou dared to y both sides in front of Ms. Yang, sporadically unting his affection. But in the Qin mansion, under numerous eyes and especially under Qin Zhigu¡¯s, his disy of affection was terrifyingly intense. On the first day of her period, upon returning home, she was like a person without legs, she was carried upstairs and downstairs princess-style by him. Luckily she was in pain and didn¡¯t have the energy to resist, she could only let him carry her around. However, on the third day, when she had thoroughly recovered, she would not let him carry her anymore. So, when Qin Zhiyou was at home, he always held her waist. The only good thing was, they still slept together at night. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s body was very warm, like arge furnace, it was especiallyforting to cuddle with him during her special days. Now it was Friday, Lu Weixi was out with a client viewing houses and also took the opportunity to pay the parking fine. She knew that parking in urban areas did not deduct points, only needed to pay a fine, and would only penalize twice within 60 days. She had been parking for many days and didn¡¯t know how many times she would pay at the end. The total was 400, which surprised her a bit. Checking the time, her work had already beenpleted, it was still early, so she decided to step on the gas and head to the hospital. She had had her period these past few days, and it wasn¡¯t very convenient, so she hadn¡¯t been to the hospital for a week. She went familiarly to her mother¡¯s ward, peeked in, and found the ward empty, no one was in there. Her mother¡¯s recovery was going well these days, and the caregiver would push her out to sunbathe and rehabilitate. Just as she was ready to head to the garden, she happened to meet the caregiver who said in surprise: ¡°Hasn¡¯t your mother changed her ward already?¡± Chapter 265 - 266:1 Believe in You (2) Chapter 265: Chapter 266:1 Believe in You (2) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi was baffled; what was going on? Why didn¡¯t she know about this? ¡°Where was she moved? Can you show me?¡± The nurse looked a bit upset, ¡°I have other patients to take care of, it might be inconvenient.¡± This made Lu Weixi even more puzzled. Even though the nurse, Aunt Zhang, looked after all the patients in the hospital, Lu had paid her, and she was usually very attentive when caring for her mother. Why couldn¡¯t she even take her to see the room? She put on a stern face: ¡°Aunt Zhang, we¡¯ve known each other for a few years now. Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being a bit unreasonable?¡± The nurse had a look of unhappiness on her face: ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve known you for a few years, and yet they just dismiss me without hesitation. Your mother was moved to a single room, and they even imed that I wasn¡¯t doing a good enough job, bringing in a 24-hour personal nurse. If Dr. Zhao wasn¡¯t familiar with your mother¡¯s condition, I bet they would have reced him too.¡± With each word she said, Lu Weixi became more surprised; by the end, she didn¡¯t need to ask anyone ¨C this was definitely Qin Zhiyou¡¯s doing! Just then, Qin Zhiyou called: ¡°I¡¯ve finished my work, I¡¯ll be at your office building in an hour.¡± Lu Weixi felt her eyelids twitch: ¡°Qin Zhiyou, did you change my mother¡¯s room?¡± To her surprise, Qin Zhiyou simply responded: ¡°Oh, you went to the hospital?¡± There was no doubt about it; he was responsible. Qin Zhiyou spoke in a rxed tone: ¡°I didn¡¯t like seeing your mother sharing a room with others, so I arranged for her to have her own. I switched to a 24- hour personal nurse. I even brought over the best specialist from America, who¡¯ll be here next month, for a consultation. The doctors here are just not good enough¡± -especially Zhao Zihao. He had intentionally kept it a secret from her, wanting to give her a surprise. While Qin Zhiyou was certainly doing a good thing, he somehow forgot to let her in on it: ¡°How can you not tell me in advance about this change?¡± ¡°It¡¯s no big deal.¡± He sounded casual. Lu Weixi was speechless; of course, for a CEO like him, changing a room, getting a new nurse, bringing in a medical team didn¡¯t even require him to lift a finger. He just had to give the order and his staff would take care of it. When Lu Weixi started dating him five years ago, her mother was strongly opposed to it. She felt that her daughter was only trying to get back at Qin Zhigu and waspromising her own happiness in the process. After a few years of marriage, Qin Zhiyou tried to win over her mother, but regardless of how low he stooped, Lu¡¯s mother remained aloof towards him. Since Lu Weixi never let him interfere with her mother¡¯s illness and her mother didn¡¯t live with them, he was often thest one to know when her health took a turn for the worse. He had arranged for the best experts to consult her mother in secret under the guise of academic exchanges from all over the nation. All these arrangements were done without Lu Weixi¡¯s knowledge. Only this time was it obvious because Qin Zhigu was here. Lu Weixi took a deep breath: ¡°Alright. But in the future, please let me know about my mother¡¯s situation first. Don¡¯t keep me in the dark until the very end. I was genuinely worried something had happened to her.¡± Qin Zhiyou could sense the reluctance in Lu Weixi¡¯s voice, but the shiver in herst words was definitely genuine. He knew that her mother was the pir in her life. Any small change in her mother¡¯s condition could cause a major upheaval in her heart. He nodded: ¡°Alright.¡± When Lu Weixi visited the single room, she indeed found the environment significantly better than before. The new nurse was also extremely attentive and seemed very skilled. Lu Weixi took a couple steps closer, about to say something, when her phone rang. Chapter 266 - 267:1 Believe in You (3) Chapter 266: Chapter 267:1 Believe in You (3) Trantor: 549690339 It was an unknown number. ¡°Are you a designer at Green Source Design Institute? The design case for the new Siyi Company building that you previously participated in has been approved. Please contact us as soon as possible.¡± Lu Weixi walked out the door and immediately called Xiaochen in the hallway: ¡°Did you submit the design case to Siyi Company behind my back?¡± ¡°No, not at all,¡± Xiaochen immediately shook his head. ¡°So did someone pick it up when you threw it in the trash? It¡¯s not some scammer again, is it?¡± ¡°Impossible. The pile of documents I threw away were just my research on director Liao¡¯s preferences, the background materials for Simon White¡¯s design case. I checked it, the design case wasn¡¯t in there at all. And there¡¯s no personal information about you either. At work, yourputer can only be essed with your work card. Xiaoqian and I don¡¯t have the authority, we can¡¯t even see it.¡± Lu Weixi pondered while holding her phone. The design case exists only in her personalptop and thepany¡¯sputer. The final draft she printed and tore up herself, and only she herself or the boss has permission to unlock thepanyputer. So had the boss done it? ¡°Have you mentioned my participation in the call for submissions to the boss?¡± ¡°No, Xiaoqian and I certainly haven¡¯t.¡± This was strange. Who could it be then? If it wasn¡¯t leaked from thepany¡¯sputer, then it must have been her personalptop. Her own¡­ A thought shed through Lu Weixi¡¯s mind. She certainly wasn¡¯t foolish enough to think that it was Qin Zhigu. Herputer¡­ it was always kept in her room with Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhigu would not have snuck into her room to snoop through herputer files and help her apply to participate. That only left one person, Qin Zhiyou. Without the proactive actions of changing her mom¡¯s hospital ward, changing her care-giver, and Dr. Zhao, she might not have been able to think about Qin Zhiyou. But as the saying goes in detective novels, ¡°Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.¡± When she entered the hospital ward, her mom didn¡¯t know that Qin Zhiyou was the one who arranged for the transfer. She only smiled and told her daughter that the environment was indeed nice, but it would probably cost more. Since her mother was satisfied, there was nothing more to be said. Lu Weixi stayed and chatted with her mother for a while before leaving the ward. When she reached the stairwell, Zhao Zihao was there too. He greeted her with a bright smile: ¡°Miss Lu. Here to see your Aunt again?¡± ¡°Dr. Zhao,¡± Lu Weixi responded immediately. ¡°The ward is nice. Your mother¡¯s condition is also well regted.¡± Perhaps she had been overly sensitivetely, but she felt there was an underlying meaning in Zhao Zihao¡¯s words. Lu Weixiughed: ¡°Dr. Zhao, don¡¯t tease me.¡± ¡°How could I? I heard that next month, a few American cancer treatment experts areing over for an academic exchange. Your Aunt is quite lucky.¡± Lu Weixi looked up at Zhao Zihao as she spoke, the warm smile still on his face, framed by his gold-rimmed sses. She had no quarrels with Zhao Zihao; he had generally taken good care of her mother. But something felt off about today. Maybe the nurse was right, that he felt threatened by the arrival of the American experts and was upset that her mother might be taken under their care. But the expert consultation would only be temporary, in the end, the daily care would fall back to Yan City. There was no difference. Just as they were speaking, the elevator door suddenly opened, and Qin Zhiyou strolled out, walking directly towards them.. Chapter 267 - 268:1 Believe in You (4) Chapter 267: Chapter 268:1 Believe in You (4) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°How did you¡­¡± Lu Weixi was first to notice, taking her by surprise. Qin Zhiyou had just told her they were an hour away from thepany building. Although the hospital was in the middle of Hanhai and Lulu, she didn¡¯t expect that Qin Zhiyou woulde here directly. ¡°I guessed you would be at the hospital untilte, so I had Secretary Wang bring the car here directly.¡± Zhao Zihao was standing by the side, but Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even nce at him. He walked directly towards Lu Weixi, and without hesitation, ¡°naturally¡± reached out his hand and brushed away the paper crumb on her face, disying a ¡°she¡¯s my woman¡± expression. Lu Weixi found it slightly embarrassing and quickly introduced: ¡°Zhiyou, this is Dr. Zhao, my mother¡¯s attending physician, you have probably met before.¡± Only then did Qin Zhiyou turn his head, responding indifferently, ¡°Hmm,¡± before asking her, ¡°Did you see the new ward? Is our mother happy with it? What about the caregiver? If she¡¯s not satisfied with this one, we can switch until she is.¡± He kept on calling her ¡°our mother¡±, as if he wasn¡¯t already making their rtionship obvious enough. Lu Weixi held her throbbing temples. Thankfully, other than Dr. Zhao, there was no one else around. Zhao Zihao was not the type to gossip. She could only say, ¡°Dr. Zhao, do you have something else to do? I won¡¯t bother you anymore.¡± Zhao Zihao simply smiled, didn¡¯t say much, and excused himself: ¡°Then I¡¯ll go.¡± As the car had been driving for a while, Qin Zhiyou noticed from the corner of his eye that Lu Weixi still had a serious look on her face. The smile on his own face gradually disappeared, and he said quietly, ¡°I was going to visit your mother, but I¡¯m pressed for time. About your mother¡¯s issue, I didn¡¯t tell you in advance, I will not do so in the future.¡± ¡°No, thank you.¡± What Qin Zhiyou did was indeed for her mother¡¯s benefit. She could not ungratefully refuse his help. ¡°Zhiyou, and¡­¡± Lu Weixi hesitated before speaking, ¡°I received the confirmation from Siyi Company. You helped submit my design draft, right?¡± Without hesitation, Qin Zhiyou nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± Lu Weixi took a deep breath. What was she supposed to say? The document was only on her personalputer. Should she me him for using herputer without permission, or for submitting her materials? Moreover, did Qin Zhiyou have some business deal which helped her get epted? Did the boss, Mr. Liao, agree because of it? But on the other hand, she was indeed very excited about getting the project. Moreover, Qin Zhiyou knew that this project was being handled by Qin Zhigu. By helping her get the project, wasn¡¯t he afraid that she woulde in contact with Qin Zhigu? She asked immediately, ¡°You know, I don¡¯t really like it when you interfere with my work. Initially, I did want to get this project, but I backed out because of Qin Zhigu. Aren¡¯t you afraid¡­¡± He was. Even when he handed the materials to Mr. Liao, he regretted it. But if Lu Weixi missed out on one opportunity after another, he would regret it even more. Moreover, Qin Zhigu lived right next door. If he wanted to restart something, this opportunity wouldn¡¯t make a big difference: ¡°I trust you.¡± These simple four words left Lu Weixi somewhat stunned. She looked at Qin Zhiyou for a while before gradually lowering her head: ¡°Zhiyou, thank you.¡± In her past rtionship with Qin Zhigu, although they loved each other, trust was what theycked. While they were talking, they were about to reach the mansion. Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t even know that the neer who was epted was Lu Weixi. PS: The winnerst night was Mo Yu. Voting three tickets plus threements will be registered in thements after this chapter for the lottery tomorrow.. The more votes you give, the higher the chance of winning! Rewards only to those who leavements Chapter 268 - 269: Offset (1) Chapter 268: Chapter 269: Offset (1) Trantor: 549690339 Though Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t turn his head at all, he could hear a ripple of hesitation in Lu Weixi¡¯s voice. He swallowed, then suddenly asked, ¡°Your period, it¡¯s ended, hasn¡¯t it?¡± It took a moment for Lu Weixi to catch on. She nodded in agreement, ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Just as she finished nodding, she seemed to realize something and emphatically shook her head, ¡°That¡¯s not possible.¡± Only then did Qin Zhiyou slowly turn to look at her, a teasing smile on his face, ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything, what are you saying isn¡¯t possible?¡± Knowing that Qin Zhiyou was deliberately baiting her, Lu Weixi¡¯s cheeks flushed slightly, but she remained firm, ¡°Anything, nothing is possible.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded, spoke calmly, ¡°I was nning to tell you that Bai Enterprises has recently been trying to negotiate with Hanhai. I initially ordered my subordinates to decline their offers. But since you say it¡¯s not possible, I guess I¡¯ll coborate with them. I must say, the proposal Bai Enterprises put forth is quite appealing, very fewpanies could resist.¡± This man, unbelievable. Lu Weixi turned her head away, not wanting to look at him. Thankfully, their car was already driving into the Qin Family mansion. Lu Weixi got out of the car, and her thoughts immediately turned to Qin Zhigu. She had been chosen, which meant she would be working with Qin Zhigu long-term. Even though Qin Zhigu lived next door currently, there was too much gossip in the Qin Family mansion and Qin Zhiyou was also there. Not only making doing anything challenging, even having a private conversation was difficult. Once they began working together, they would spend much more time in each other¡¯spany. If she were honest, the prospect was a bit off-putting. Her reunion with Qin Zhigu hadn¡¯t ended on good terms. She acknowledges that a part of him still exists within her, despite five years having passed. The original hatred had faded, but to work together as if nothing happened, she couldn¡¯t do that. Lu Weixi frowned, just as she was about to step forward, Qin Zhiyou stretched out an arm and wrapped it around her slim waist. At first, Lu Weixi was quite resistant to his touches, partly because she was ticklish and also, because she wasn¡¯t ustomed to this sort of contact with Qin Zhiyou. But maybe, it was because of all the lovey-dovey moments they¡¯d recently been having, as long as his actions weren¡¯t over the top, she let them slide. Perhaps it was because of Qin Zhigu, having Qin Zhiyou around helped her originally chaotic feelings stabilize a bit. Qin Zhiyou noticed her initial hesitance but her gaze quickly cleared. His brow furrowed slightly, then he shook his head nonchntly, ushering her into the house with his arm still wrapped around her waist. As soon as they entered, before they could even greet anyone, Kong Jie¡¯s worried voices weed them, ¡°You¡¯ve only juste back, why are you going out again? And for a whole week, no less.¡± ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going to work. And I¡¯m not leaving the country, just attending an academic conference domestically. Besides, it¡¯s not just me going, older brother is going too.¡± Lu Weixi turned to look at Qin Zhiyou, his expression calm, ¡°Which is why I told you earlier, I don¡¯t have time to go to the hospital to see your mom. I have a flight to catchter today.¡± It was a long time since Qin Zhiyoust travelled for work. He¡¯d been ordered to return to Qin Family¡¯s mansion daily during this period, so she¡¯d almost forgotten about his workmitments. Their arrival made the mother-son duo packing their things for departure in the living room pause. Not wanting to face Qin Zhigu, Lu Weixi turned to look at Qin Zhiyou, ¡°So you¡¯re heading out too? Have you finished packing?¡± She was just making polite conversation, but to her surprise, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyshes fluttered slightly and he gave a faint smile, ¡°Not yet, will you help me?¡± Chapter 269 - 270: Offset (2) Chapter 269: Chapter 270: Offset (2) Trantor: 549690339 It was the first time that Lu Weixi had helped Qin Zhiyou pack his luggage. In the past, Qin Zhiyou had Secretary Wang for work matters and Aunt Hao for personal life matters. But this time Aunt Hao didn¡¯te over to the West Mountain vi and, while there were servants at the Qin Family¡¯s mansion, once Qin Zhiyou had asked, Lu Weixi naturally felt embarrassed to call them over. Eighty percent of their exchanges revolved around how much living expense he would give her for the few days he returned home every month. So, over here, Qin Zhiyou had a servant make him a pot of ck tea. He sat on the sofa, sipping his Kung Fu tea, while watching Lu Weixi pack up his things with great interest. Packing for a man is actually not asplicated as for a woman. All she had to do was prepare his suits, shoes, shirts, ties, and watches. There was no need for cosmetics or to prepare a lot of jewelry. Qin Zhiyou just sat there on the sofa, watching her take out all his stuff. First, sheid them out in categories on the bed, and then packed them into the suitcase one by one. Despite the size of the Qin Family mansion, there were many people living there. Hence, there was not much room to go around. The bedroom she shared with Qin Zhiyou was simr to a master suite, it had a bathroom, but there was no separate dressing room or study. Also, since they moved out, they didn¡¯t store a lot of stuff here. Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha both had separate dressing rooms. Packing would be more convenient in a dressing room. While Lu Weixi was fetching things, some smaller items were stored at the lowest part of the wardrobe. She could only kneel on the ground, reaching into it to look for items. Qin Zhiyou was drinking tea. He looked up to see her kneeling on the floor packing his items. It was already summer, and after she returned to the room, she changed into a silky nightgown. The cool, fitting nightgown clearly outlined her body shape. She had an outstanding figure to begin with, and now having been married to him for several years, she had an added mature charm. He had been as abstinent as a monk for a week because of her period, and now they were about to part once again¡­ He quietly set down his cup, took off his slippers, and barefooted, he silently walked towards her. Inside the lowerpartments were his ties and tie pins. She took some time to fish them out and was just about to stand up when she noticed him silently appearing behind her. He startled her, and with her legs feeling numb from squatting too long, she jumped slightly, ¡°Zhiyou, why are you¡­¡± Before she even finished her sentence, he was instantly closer. The tie pins and tie in her hand fell onto the ground with a tter. Her legs were numb, as was the rest of her. Especially since Qin Zhiyou pinned her against the wardrobe, with the wardrobe at her back, and he in front of her. Her calves were really numb, and her head slightly dizzy. After a while, she managed to slowly move away. Qin Zhiyou stood in front of her, his eyes like chocte nougat, with a thick sweetness to them. Yet his voice was like the tea he had just been drinking, initially slightly bitter, full-bodied, but careful tasting would reveal a hint of sweetness. Qin Zhiyou lowered his eyshes, ¡°I just helped your mother, and now I¡¯ve helped you as well.¡± It was a statement. ¡°So, how are you going topensate?¡± Qin Zhiyou is such a cheapskate. Every bit of effort he spends requires her to pay the price. She knew it, all the hustle and bustle he went through, he would nevere away empty-handed. The wooles from the sheep, so since all the effort was spent on her, he certainly intended to get it back from her.. Chapter 270 - 271: Offset (3) Chapter 271: Offset (3) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°I¡¯ve packed your stuff for you¡­¡± Maybe it was the close proximity just then, her voice is timid and tender, like a kitten¡¯s purr. ¡°That¡¯s hardly enough.¡± Packing stuff, big deal. Getting her packed would be more like it. ¡°You¡¯re no longer in your period.¡± She is out of ¡°death exemption tokens¡±, she can¡¯t use that as an excuse to halt their ¡®war¡¯. ¡°But I just ended my period yesterday, it¡¯s still not okay.¡± She got her periodst Saturday. Normally her cyclests six days. It ended yesterday, Thursday, and now it was the second day. Theoretically speaking, it¡¯s better to do ¡®that kind of thing¡¯ three dayster. It¡¯s too soon now, and risk of infection is high. ¡°And you¡¯re leaving soon.¡± Qin Zhiyou actually had the mood to check his watch. He nced at it and abruptly replied, his voice rugged, ¡°It¡¯s five minutes to six. My flight is at half past eight in the evening. It only takes a little over half an hour to get to the airport from here. I¡¯m flying first ss, so the security check is fast. I just need to get to the airport forty-five minutes in advance.¡± That meant, leaving at seven would still be ample. Before that, he still had an hour and five minutes. ¡°But we haven¡¯t eaten yet¡­¡± Mealtime would take half an hour. Qin Zhiyou chuckled, ¡°Isn¡¯t there still thirty-five minutes left?¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi gave him an upward nce. The moment she met his fiery gaze, she quickly lowered her head again. ¡°I haven¡¯t taken a shower yet.¡± Qin Zhiyou hummed, ¡°I don¡¯t mind.¡± Well, I mind you: ¡°And you can¡¯t count the time so tightly. What if we¡¯re stuck in a traffic jam?¡± The tug of war between the two ended with the sound of a servant knocking at the door. Lu Weixi scurried to one side, ¡°Quick, just go.¡± As if he were some kind of monster. Qin Zhiyou looked at her panicking expression, and couldn¡¯t help but curl his lips into a smirk. He walked to the door, ¡°Alright, we¡¯re going downstairs to eat now.¡± Seeing her somewhat bewildered expression, he lifted his chin slightly, ¡°Let¡¯s go, time to eat.¡± Lu Weixi nodded and immediately headed for the door. As she approached the door, she was suddenly swept up in an arm and the man came over, embracing her from behind. Lu Weixi trembled, especially since she had just experienced all that. Her knees nearly buckled. ¡°There¡¯s something I need to tell you.¡± Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t help but look at him. ¡°All my documentation and stuff, Secretary Wang will have it prepared. You don¡¯t have to worry about these things.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. ¡°You don¡¯t have to pack my other clothes either. My suits, shirts, ties, and whatnot. My clothes stylist will handle it.¡± Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t help but turn her head, then what does he need her to pack? Qin Zhiyou gave her a lukewarm look, and leisurely said, ¡°Just pack some of my personal clothes. My pajamas, bathrobes and such. Especially my underwear. You¡¯re going to have to touch those¡­¡± Lu Weixi nodded agreement at first, but as soon as she heard thest sentence, she blushed. The jerk, she should not have conceded to pack his stuff in a moment of weakness earlier! A dog¡¯s mouth can¡¯t spit out ivory, she knew he wouldn¡¯t say anything nice! She struggled to break free from him, opened the door and ran out. Qin Zhiyou chuckled lightly behind her, then adjusted his clothes and left the room, looking refined. When it was almost time to go downstairs, he took her by the waist and descended, a picture of marital bliss. PS: A bit of a Cavan, one more chapter left, just wait.. Chapter 271 - 272: Offset (4) Chapter 272: Offset (4) Trantor: 549690339 Before going downstairs, he gave her a tip: ¡°When I submitted your portfolio, it was anonymous, he probably doesn¡¯t know that you are the designer yet.¡± Upon hearing his tip, Lu Weixi froze for a moment. ¡°Let¡¯s go. You achieved sess on your own, I didn¡¯t make any deals with Boss Liao for you, nor did I give you any special privileges.¡± When Lu Weixi first heard she had won, she didn¡¯t feel overjoyed. She was mostly afraid that either Qin Zhiyou or Qin Zhigu had pulled some strings for her, allowing her to seed in an undeserving way. Although pulling strings is inevitable in this world, at least she hoped that in her design work, people would notice her talents, not the man behind her. ¡°Hmm,¡± she nodded. Now her gaze was bright and her demeanor much softer. Since the Qin brothers, Qin Zhiyou and Qin Zhigu, were both invited to the event in their capacity as the president of the Hanhai Group and famous designer, Simon White, respectively, and this event was quite grand. The Qin family had an early meal and hastily packed their bags afterward. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t have much to pack and he didn¡¯t have time to bother Lu Weixi anymore. She quickly packed his stuff for him. Especially his ¡°pants¡±. She practically threw all the pants he had boxed up into the suitcase. Not long after she finished packing, Secretary Wang came over to pick them up. When Qin Zhiyou got into the car, he rolled down the window and indeed saw Lu Weixi standing at the door with a group of people from the Qin family, watching him from afar. He had never dared to imagine that there would be a time when Lu Weixi would see him off. Although she was with the Qin family, and it wasn¡¯t just him leaving, Qin Zhigu was too. But when he saw her eyes on him, even if all of the Qin family members watching Qin Zhigu, he was happy. When the car drove away, he quickly took out his phone and sent her a WeChat message. At this point, Lu Weixi was also walking back. Her phone vibrated, and without thinking much, she opened and read it. It was a message from Qin Zhiyou. It said: ¡°I¡¯ll make it up to you for being absent this time. When Ie back, I¡¯ll do this and that¡­¡± Lu Weixi blushed and quickly tucked her phone into her pocket. What can she do? She chose this husband, and she¡¯s got to stick it out, even when it¡¯s tough. Over the next few days, after some consideration, Lu Weixi finally decided to ept Siyi Company¡¯s offer. When the boss heard that she had won the bid, he was ecstatic. On Monday when Lu Weixi came to work, he greeted her like a VIP. Not only did he increase her remuneration, but he also assigned her several designers to assist her. A project of this size was certainly not something that could be aplished by a small team like her and Xiaoqian¡¯s. Normally, interior design starts after the building ispleted, but Boss Liao wanted a unified design. So, her work and Qin Zhigu¡¯s work needed to bepleted almost simultaneously. Plus, her design included an outdoor garden, which was the part that inspired Qin Zhigu. His initial n only included a single building. The cost was secondary. If it turns out well, there might even be a chance to win an award. While she was busy as a bee, Qin Zhiyou was too. At this meeting, he encountered an unexpected person. PS: Yesterday¡¯s lucky winner is ¡°Prayer¡±. Vote three times and leave three book reviews to get 666 book coins. after this chapter to participate.. The draw continues tomorrow- Chapter 272 - 273: Father-in-law (1) Chapter 273: Father-inw (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Actually, Qin Zhiyou is not surprised to see Liu Yiyi, though this time it wasn¡¯t arranged by him. Liu Yiyi is an anchor and reporter for Yan City TV station. The event is very grand and all major TV stations sent reporters to cover it, so running into Liu Yiyi doesn¡¯t mean anything. Of course, it is probably because he hasn¡¯t been reaching out to Liu Yiyi recently and has been spending everyday with Lu Weixi, which might have displeased Auntie. As a result, she has deliberately brought the spy into the limelight. In front of others, Liu Yiyi still maintains a professional demeanor. People at Yan City TV station probably know about her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou, hence Liu Yiyi was assigned to his group to follow them around every day. Qin Zhiyou is fine with it, but Qin Zhigu is rather ufortable. Especially after learning about the ¡°rtionship¡± between Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi, he became even more uneasy. On the first night after the big meeting, all the invited guests gathered together in therge banquet hall. Some people who weren¡¯t able to attend the meeting in the morning and afternoon all showed up here. Such as ¡ª Lu Weixi¡¯s father, Chairman of Bai Family¡¯s architecture firm, Bai Changyou. Impartially speaking, no matter how Bai Changyou may be in his private life, his sharpness at work is indeedmendable. Five years ago, when China¡¯s situation was still very optimistic and the real estate market was still rising, he decisively exited, transferred his domestic business, and vigorously attacked the overseas market. As forst year, when Australia¡¯s market was hot enough to require aggressive taxes to limit purchases, he promptly withdrew from the Australian market and returned looking for opportunities. Of course, his enter and exit were not about spection only. At least, he had recruited a lot of talents in South Australia, such as the main designer in Cai Yiren¡¯s team. Even though he was overshadowed by Lu Weixi, that designer was still a very promising neer in South Australia, he was just slightly more Westernized and not so creative. Moreover, nowadays, Bai Family¡¯s architectures seldom bid forrge residential projects, they mainly focus on high-end boutique residences and high-ss businesses. After many years in South Australia, they also gained a reputation. You could say that this time Cai Yiren¡¯s team was just testing the waters. Bai Family still has more well-known and influential architects. If they sent one of them instead, Lu Weixi might not win so easily. With Bai Changyou¡¯s arrival, naturally Cai Yiren arrived as well. However, in this circumstance, seeing Bai Changyou makes both Qin Zhiyou and Qin Zhigu feel awkward. Qin Zhiyou is okay, but Qin Zhigu doesn¡¯t know where to ce his hands and feet. After all, he had dated both Lu Weixi and Cai Yiren, and thus becamepletely entangled with the Bai Family. Bai Changyou is an elder, he can be cold face to Cai Yiren, but in front of Bai Changyou, he didn¡¯t know what to say. Worst of all, as if their fear hase true, Bai Changyou and Cai Yiren really walked towards them after seeing the Qin brothers, ¡°Long time no see, Zhiyou, Zhigu.¡± Qin Zhiyou is still sitting in his chair, didn¡¯t move at all at these words. He merely raised his eyes to nce at him and didn¡¯t bother to greet him. He squeezed out an ¡°Um¡± nonchntly from his throat as a response and then crossed his legs indifferently, one hand in his pocket, the other scrolling through his phone to chat. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he is the father of Lu Weixi on anthropological terms, he wouldn¡¯t even want to respond with this ¡°Um¡±.. Chapter 273 - 274: Father-in-law (2) Chapter 274: Father-inw (2) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhigu, unlike Qin Zhiyou, who was thick-skinned, called out once, ¡°Uncle Bai.¡± Then Cai Yiren sweetly chirped in, ¡°Zhigu, we meet again. There are empty seats here, you don¡¯t mind if my dad and Ie over, do you?¡± Honestly, it was a bit awkward for Qin Zhigu to hear Cai Yiren called Bai Changyou ¡°dad¡±. But he wasn¡¯t good at saying no to people, so he could only reply, ¡°The seats seem to have been assigned.¡± ¡°Yes, they were assigned, but they can also be taken freely, especially given the good rtions between our two families. Right, dad?¡± Cai Yiren¡¯s voice was soft as she spoke, and given the setting, as an elder, he couldn¡¯t stoop so low, but she simply didn¡¯t care. Bai Changyou actually preferred to sit next to Qin Zhiyou, because for business reasons, Qin Zhiyou is the head of Hanhai and the Bai Family needs the cooperation of Hanhai to maintain its position in Yan City. On a personal level, Lu Weixi is now Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife, he is her father, so the rtionship between the two families should be closer. As for Qin Zhigu, he is a famous designer who mightpete with Qin Zhiyou in the future. But he can¡¯t help Bai Family right now when they need it the most, so naturally, he picked up the hot potato. But after he had only taken a few steps, Qin Zhiyou spoke, ¡°There are no empty seats here.¡± How could there be no empty seats? Only he and Qin Zhigu were sitting at this table. This round table could amodate ten people, and yet he dared to lie so tantly. As if to prove his point, people from the Yu and He Families arrived quickly; Yu Sixing and He Weiyou were among them. Along with the Qin brothers, there were only six in total. Soon after, another one arrived, a woman. It was Liu Yiyi, treading lightly on her high heels, she came over with a sweet smile, ¡°Mr. Qin, so you¡¯re here, it took me a while to find you.¡± Then she immediately pulled out the chair next to Qin Zhiyou and sat down. Once seated, she noticed that everyone at the table was looking at her. To her credit, Liu Yiyi, being a former TV host, was used to being stared at. She quicklyughed it off, exining, ¡°I¡¯m in charge of the filming here in Yan City. Later on, I have some work matters to discuss with Mr. Qin. May I have the honor to interview both Mr. Yu and Mr. He? I may be tailing you two next time, so I hope you won¡¯t find it annoying.¡± Having said all that, the atmosphere hadn¡¯t lightened up one bit. Liu Yiyi was a bit startled, and following the gaze of Yu Sixing and He Weiyou, she saw an unfamiliar middle-aged man and a young woman ring at her. A momentter, the middle-aged man spoke, ¡°Zhiyou, this must be your friend. Aren¡¯t you going to introduce her to us?¡± Qin Zhiyou kept his gaze fixed on his phone, showing no signs of distress. He Weiyou and Yu Sixing, however, felt a little awkward. They certainly knew who Bai Changyou was. They didn¡¯t have to pay attention to Cai Yiren, but Bai Changyou was an adult, and basic etiquette demanded they show him respect. Especially since Bai Changyou was undeniably Qin Zhiyou¡¯s father-inw. Yu Sixing hastily spoke up, ¡°Uncle Bai, there¡¯s nobody sitting next to me. You cane over.¡± Bai Changyou nced at Liu Yiyi, then back at Qin Zhiyou, and finally stepped towards Yu Sixing¡¯s side and sat down. As he settled into his seat, Qin Zhiyou was still engrossed in his phone, but huffed, ¡°There¡¯s nothing to introduce. She¡¯s just the former Cai Yiren and her mother..¡± Chapter 274 - 275: Father-in-law (3) Chapter 275: Father-inw (3) Trantor: 549690339 Bai Changyou was taken aback, his face seemingly a mixture of green and pale. Cai Yiren, who wanted to make a snide remark, was suddenly left speechless at his disclosure of her secret wound. Even though men can be different, they share the same characteristic, that is, they like to be the home wrecker, the mistress attempting to steal someone else¡¯s man. Qin Zhiyou finished his sentence, dropped his phone on the table, pointing at Cai Yiren across from him, ¡°Yiyi, you see, you should take some lessons from Miss Cai Yiren and her mother. If you were even one-tenth as capable as them, maybe I would divorce my wife and remarry you.¡± After those wordsnded, the faces around the table changed, including Qin Zhigu. Qin Zhiyou had effectively insulted him too. Yu Sixing and He Weiyou exchanged nces, regretting their involvement in this drama. Just then, the lights dimmed. Someone was giving a speech on the stage, and it became impossible to change seats. Once the speech was over, the hall was mostly full. They didn¡¯t even have the option to switch seats. Fortunately, the meal arrived. Qin Zhiyou ignored them and started to eat heartily, asionally rmending dishes to Yu Sixing and He Weiyou, ¡°This oyster is very fresh, add some lemon. The geoduck is not bad either, it nourishes you, you two like to y around, eat more of it.¡± At other tables, guests were toasting each other withughter and chatter, but the atmosphere at this table was strange, everyone was absorbed in their meal. After thest course of soup, Qin Zhiyou put down his chopsticks, gracefully wiped the corner of his mouth with a tissue. Seeing everyone else doing the same, he appeared surprised, ¡°Eat, why have you all stopped? There¡¯s so much food left, it would be a waste not to finish.¡± Yu Sixing and He Weiyou couldn¡¯t take it anymore. They made an excuse about other people waiting to toast with them and swiftly escaped to other tables. Liu Yiyi also wanted to leave. If she could identify Bai Changyou¡¯s identity at this point, she¡¯d better quit her role as the hostess. His surname was Bai, and he was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s senior. He didn¡¯t mince his words when he spoke to him. Also considering Qin Zhiyou¡¯s earlier words ¨C it seemed he was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s father-inw. So, where was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s elusive wife, Miss Bai? Qin Zhiyou had been with her for so long, yet she didn¡¯t know how he really felt about her. He was considerate and cared for her in every way. She even thought for a while that he was tired of her, but then he helped her out again very quickly. But can he really dote on her, if he has not even touched her bed or kissed her? What kind ofpanion does that make her? Initially, she thought that their idental encounter was arranged by fate and hoped to take advantage of that opportunity to capture him. But now that his father-inw had arrived¡­ no matter how bold Qin Zhiyou was, he wouldn¡¯t dare to make any advances. However, did Qin Zhiyou imply in hisstment that if she tried a little harder, she could outdo Mrs. Qin? Although she was currently epting money from Qin Weijia, if she could sessfully win him over, what did Qin Weijia amount to? When all the irrelevant people had left the table, Bai Changyou finally picked up his wine cup, took a sip and said in a nd tone, ¡°Zhiyou, I heard that our Bai Family¡¯s cooperation project was vetoed because of your objection. I thought our offer was already very good. I¡¯d like to know what other requirements you have. We can discuss everything slowly.¡± So, he realized that getting close wasn¡¯t working and started to talk business? Chapter 275 - 276: Father-in-law (4) Chapter 276: Father-inw (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Exactly, trying to y the role of a father-inw from the beginning, hoping to dominate him, but not considering if you¡¯re even qualified to do so! Qin Zhiyou chuckled and with one hand perched on the back of the chair and the other scrolling through his phone. He nced at WeChat. Seeing no messages from Lu Weixi, he finally looked up: ¡°I don¡¯t have any demands. The only one is, we don¡¯t coborate with the Bai family.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Isn¡¯t this being unreasonable? Bai Changyou managed to maintain hisposure, no matter how raging his thoughts were. He kept a polite and gentle facade: ¡°I don¡¯t believe I have ever offended you, and the Bai family has never offended Hanhai either. Furthermore, technically speaking, you and I are rtives, there¡¯s no need for such a cold front.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t say anything, just smiled and picked up his wine ss, his fingers gently swirling it around. Seeing that he was not in a hurry to argue, Bai Changyou tried to persuade him: ¡°Take for instance what just happened. I wasn¡¯t happy about what urred. Xixi is your wife, but it¡¯s quite well known you¡¯ve been ying around. However, as a man, it¡¯s inevitable that you can¡¯t get rid of some women. I understand. Next time I see Xixi, I¡¯ll talk to her.¡± ¡°Uncle Bai.¡± Qin Zhigu couldn¡¯t listen any more. Qin Zhiyou slightly smirked, let out a soft snort, grasping his ss, he drained the wine and mmed the ss back onto the table: ¡°I don¡¯t need to be your enemy, neither does mypany. The one with a grudge against you is Weixi. She has a grudge against you and hence, I need to as well. If her own father doesn¡¯t want her, I¡¯ll take her. I could never abandon my wife over some external woman, that would be too disgraceful.¡± Bai Changyou looked livid as he stood up. Qin Zhiyou put his hands in his pockets, smiling faintly: ¡°Don¡¯t pull the father-inw act with me, I¡¯m not buying it. Weixi doesn¡¯t even acknowledge you as her father. What father-inw are you still ying? She¡¯s now a Lu, not a Bai. If you want to coborate with the Bai family, that¡¯s not impossible. But it will be a thirty-seventy deal at least, anything less, forget it. You don¡¯t need toe looking for me, it won¡¯t do any good.¡± Bai Changyou¡¯s face turned from green to white, after a long while, he managed to smile: ¡°Very well, Xixi certainly made a good choice in a husband. However, in a short while, Rushuang will be returning. As I recall, Xixi and Rushuang used to be good friends, isn¡¯t that right?¡± Upon mentioning ¡°Rushuang¡±, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyebrows subtly furrowed. After making no remarks, he turned and went back to his room. Once in his room, Qin Zhiyou took out his phone, still no messages from Lu Weixi. Actually, in the past, no matter where he went, she never volunteers to leave him a message. The only time was when Hanhai had an ident, and she liked the post on his Moments. But recently, maybe because they have been inseparable, he felt that their rtionship had softened, but she still won¡¯t say a word to him, making him slightly upset. Feeling irked, Qin Zhiyou yanked off his tie and called for Secretary Wang: ¡°Has the Young Madam been looking for you?¡± Secretary Wang shook his head, why would she look for him? ¡°Then how¡¯s it going with her assistant? What¡¯s her current situation, why¡­¡± Why won¡¯t she even send a message? ¡°It¡¯s good. Her assistant said that since she took on the Siyi case, she¡¯s been swamped with work.¡± Oh, she¡¯s busy with work, that¡¯s alright. Qin Zhiyou picked up his phone to message her, but he didn¡¯t know what to say. Especially regarding this matter with Fang Rushuang¡­ PS: The lucky winnerst night was ¡°Drawing the Flying Fish¡±. Leave three votes and three book reviews to receive 666 book coins.. Leave your name in thements after this chapter, and we¡¯ll continue the lottery tomorrow- Chapter 276 - 277: Confused Heart (1) Chapter 277: Confused Heart (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Who is Fang Rushuang? To be precise, if Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t met Lu Weixi first, hadn¡¯t fallen in love with Lu Weixi first, there was a high probability that Fang Rushuang would have been his love interest. Even if he had met Lu Weixi first, if she hadn¡¯t broken up with Qin Zhigu, he could have happily married Fang Rushuang. They were indeed engaged. However, right at the cusp of their wedding, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu broke up and Qin Zhiyou took advantage of the chaos to win her over, leaving Fang Rushuang with nothing more than an apology. Afterward, the Fang Family and the Bai Family moved abroad together and haven¡¯t made contact for many years. He knew that Fang¡¯s father, who was the legal advisor of the Bai Family, had done many dishonorable things during Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s divorcewsuit. So, the fact that Lu Weixi was able to fairly ¡°steal¡± him away from Fang Rushuang wasn¡¯t entirely because he is Qin Zhisu¡¯s brother. Nevertheless, regardless of Fang¡¯s family circumstances, Fang Rushuang was innocent. And after their engagement was canceled and they became theughingstock of everyone, she never expressed a word of me. Qin Zhiyou sat in his swivel chair, one hand holding a cell phone and the fingers of his other hand rhythmically tapping the armrest. Suddenly, he looked up and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the schedule for this trip? Remind me one more time.¡± Secretary Wang nodded: ¡°Tomorrow morning, we¡¯ll attend a tour of ancient architecturalplexes. We¡¯ll spend the night in a hotel at the foot of the mountain and return the day after. The day after that, we¡¯ll visit the national demonstration zone Xincheng coastal development area, and stay in Xincheng overnight. The closing ceremony will be held the next afternoon at the Xincheng Conference Hall, where you¡¯re expected to deliver a speech. Especially for thest day¡¯s speech, Mr. Qin, you are the designated speaker, so you must attend.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded, which meant he could skip the touring and mountain climbing activities around the so-called ancient architecturalplex for the next couple of days, right? As he pulled his hand back from his cell phone, he said directly, ¡°So, that means I can skip the activities the day after tomorrow and head directly to Xincheng. Whatever ancient architectural sites on XX mountain¡­that kind of ce¡­¡± Before he could finish speaking, the voice of Lu Weixi suddenly came from his phone, ¡°You¡¯re going to XX mountain¡¯s ancient architecturalplex?¡± Qin Zhiyou was startled, nearly dropping his phone. Upon closer inspection, he had indeed identally dialed there. It must¡¯ve been an error when he was handling his phone earlier, unlocking it with his fingerprint. Besides, Lu Weixi¡¯s number was set as speed dial 1. He never misdials when using his phone ordinarily; this was pure ident. ¡°Yes, I am.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fantastic! The ancient architecturalplex on XX mountain has been under protection for years and hasn¡¯t been open to the public. If you go, please take some pictures for me, especially of the murals and carvings, but remember not to use sh.¡± Lu Weixi is a fanatic for architecture, which is also why she is passionate about design. Qin Zhiyou could only nod: ¡°Sure.¡± Now the two of them were on the phone and didn¡¯t know what else to say. Secretary Wang had discreetly exited the room. Qin Zhiyou held his phone and went to the window. The outside was brilliantly lit, but inside a thousand wordsy buried, reaching the tip of his tongue but not a single word could escape his lips. After a while, he finally broke the silence. ¡°You¡­Don¡¯t work too hard.¡± On the other side, Lu Weixi faltered. Was Qin Zhiyou trying to make amends with her? Nevertheless, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s next words were, ¡°Every time Ie back, I can never enjoy it to the fullest¡­.¡± Chapter 277 - 278: Confused Heart (2) Chapter 278: Confused Heart (2) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi immediately hung up her phone. She knew that Qin Zhiyou had nothing good to say and that most of his words would definitely be rted to him! Upon closer thought, excluding this recent period of ease, throughout these five long years of marriage, it seemed as though Qin Zhiyou only showed interest in her at times like this. At the start, it didn¡¯t matter much, they didn¡¯t have any feelings for each other and they weren¡¯t thinking about the long run. But recently, there had been a thaw in her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou and they had reached this point where it would be extremely hard to get a divorce. Since they cannot separate, it seemed natural to foster good rtions. Their current rtionship is somewhat simr to when they first started dating and first got married. Looking back, Qin Zhiyou was not cold-hearted from the start. In their early days together, although Qin Zhiyou was not totally subservient, he cooperated quite well, which is why she agreed to marry him. Shortly after their marriage, although Qin Zhigu had left, Qin Zhiyou remained the same towards her as if nothing had happened¡­ Lu Weixi furrowed her brows as she stared at the distant moon. Not saying anything for a long time. Lu Weixi¡¯s haze persisted over the next few days at work. Even Xiaochen, who worked with her, noticed. She sat in the conference room, slightly furrowing her brows, one hand propping up her chin as if deep in thought. Yet, it wasn¡¯t until Xiaochen waved his palm in front of her for quite a while that she finally reacted. The whole room was watching her, you could hear a pin drop in the quiet conference room. She remained calm and collected, as the team leader for the entire Lulu project team. She picked up her documents and asked directly, ¡°Where did we leave off? Recap it for me.¡± After the meeting, she held a cup of coffee in one hand, standing at her workstation staring at herputer screen for a long time, just unable to type anything. She knew her current state was a bit off, especially after seeing the news the next day, seeing Bai Changyou at the event that Qin Zhiyou attended. No matter how much mental preparation she had made, the shocking news that Bai Changyou had indeed returned was difficult for her to ept. She shook her head, put down her coffee cup, and originally intended to open a document, but for some reason, she opened Yan City TV¡¯s news channel instead. The news from Yan City TV also reported on this conference, and Bai Changyou was there in the fleeting group photo. She hit the pause button and clicked zoom. Five years had passed, and Bai Changyou¡¯s upkeep was at its best. He still disyed the image of a charming and sessful middle-aged man. If she didn¡¯t know about the things he had done, Lu Weixi would alsoment: the charm of a mature man. Now she realized that behind such mature men, rather than a supportive woman, it could be a woman whose body he had climbed over to reach his position. After watching with cold eyes and picking up her coffee cup ready to drink, near the end of the broadcast, the presenter added ¡°This report was brought to you by our journalist Liu Yiyi from XX City.¡± Her hand, holding the coffee cup, instantly tilted, spilling the coffee. The ck liquid spread all over the table. ¡°Oh my, Manager Lu, what happened?¡± Xiaochen, who was sorting out the meeting summary to give to her, saw this scene. He immediately stepped forward to help Lu Weixi clean her desk. Lu Weixi was still standing at her station, staring at theputer screen, not moving an inch.. Chapter 278 - 279: Confused Heart (3) Chapter 279: Confused Heart (3) Trantor: 549690339 With a hint of surprise, she looked at theputer screen. The news segment had juste to an end, but the sentence that stood out read, ¡°This is reporter Liu Yiyi, reporting from XX City.¡± Of course, she knew who Liu Yiyi was. She was the one who swindled arge penalty fee from theirpany because she broke her contract. Wherever gossip existed, Xiaochen was present. She tidied up Lu Weixi and exined to her, ¡°I heard that Liu Yiyi offended someone and was suppressed for a while. But her backer is Hanhai¡¯s president, and sure enough, things have been going smoothly for hertely. She¡¯s still hosting that previous show and has started a few new ones as well. I also heard that a popr inte entertainment show invited her. Her luck is really something.¡± Lu Weixi was just standing there, waiting for Xiaochen to finish cleaning up and hand her the summaries. After a quick nce at them, she nodded in approval. But honestly, she was not really paying attention. She had a multitude of thoughts in her mind, be it about Qin Zhiyou, Bai Changyou, or Liu Yiyi. Speaking of which, she had been married to Qin Zhiyou for five years and had followed the love lives of his various girlfriends. Even if she didn¡¯t, the two gossip queens Xiaochen and Xiaoqian would fill her in on the slightest ripple in the entertainment circle. Just like how Xiaochen just now knew all about Liu Yiyi¡¯s ups and downs, the shows she was on, and the endorsements she had grabbed. Although this was a pretty grand event, and not just Qin Zhisu but Bai Changyou was attending too, she doubted that Qin Zhiyou would do anything with Liu Yiyi. However, if he really had a soft spot for a woman, he would arrange a lot for her. That¡¯s how it was for Liu Yiyi now, and that had been the case with ¨C well, with Fang Rushuang in the past. As for herself, she only enjoyed this treatment from Qin Zhiyou on a couple of asions: once a long time ago when they just got married, and recently. Furthermore, helping her was merely to deal with Qin Zhisu and to shut up his objections. Without Qin Zhisu, she even wondered if Qin Zhiyou would hand her the drafts or help her mother change rooms in the hospital. Her mother had been ill for five years, and she had never seen him quite this solicitous. So why was he suddenly thinking of providing a different room and caregiver? As for Qin Zhisu, Qin Zhiyou imed to ¡°trust¡± her. Of course, he did. He didn¡¯t care whether or not she liked Qin Zhisu, as long as she didn¡¯t cheat on him. After thinking all these thoughts, Lu Weixi¡¯s mood did not pick up when her workday ended ¨C it worsened. Especially during dinner time, even Xiaochen knew that Liu Yiyi was going to that event, there was no way Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha didn¡¯t know. After dinner, their taunts became even more biting. Qin Zhimei said, ¡°I really thought that big brother¡¯s gesture of taking sister-inw along with him on thest trip had settled the matter. But this event is such a grand affair in the architectural world. Even a host like Liu Yiyi could go, but not the sister-inw. Tsk, tsk, this really is¡­¡± Lu Weixi sat at a distance, silently sipping her tea. She didn¡¯t want to argue, nor could she. She kept her head down, as if keeping herself detached from everything, until Qin Zhizha maliciously asked, ¡°I really don¡¯t understand¡­big brother and sister-inw have been married for five years now, why is there no child? If you¡¯re talking about career, I haven¡¯t seen sister-inw achieve much. As for our kind of family, we don¡¯t need sister-inw to raise kids.¡± Qin Zhimei nudged her brother and added, ¡°Isn¡¯t it all because of five years ago¡­¡± Chapter 279 - 280: Confused Heart (4) Chapter 280: Confused Heart (4) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Back then, big brother, you were abroad, so you didn¡¯t know what happened. There was a great disturbance here. I almost thought the eldest brother and his wife were going to get divorced.¡± Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia were eager to see the misfortune of the main room. With their son not around, Yang Mogui took some time off. Lu Weixi was fighting a lonely battle. Perhaps because their grandfather Qin passed away first, these two were speaking more and more carelessly. Qin Zhizha evenughed: ¡°Don¡¯t mention sister-inw. From now on, she has someone backing her up. Have you heard? The boss of sister-inw, boss Bai, returned to the country. He was here at this meeting. It¡¯s funny, because a friend of mine was there, and heard boss Bai trying to get on the good side of oldest brother, but he got shot down by the oldest brother. It was so humiliating for him. Do you know what he said to oldest brother?¡± Qin Zhimei quickly retorted: ¡°What did he say?¡± Qin Zhizha smirked: ¡°When boss Bai saw oldest brother and host Liu together, he said it was inevitable that men would fool around outside. If his obedient daughter dared to show oldest brother any attitude, he would personally deal with her when he returned to Yan City. Isn¡¯t that funny?¡± Lu Weixi slightly lifted her chin and ced her teacup on the table with a thud. At the sound, Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha looked at her, and Qin Zhimei sneered: ¡°What, did we hit a nerve? Your biological fatheres back and supports your husband fooling around with women outside, you must be so pleased.¡± Lu Weixi raised her hand, and Qin Zhimei instinctively thought she was going to ssh tea on her, so she immediately raised her hand to block her face. But Lu Weixi just raised her palm, extending one finger: ¡°First of all, my surname is Lu, not Bai. What people surnamed Bai do has nothing to do with me, who is surnamed Lu. Secondly,¡± She looked at Qin Zhizha, ¡°you said I¡¯m striving for my career, yes, I am indeed striving for my career. As for the disturbance, you will know about it next week.¡± Lu Weixi had just been selected by Siyi Company, the specific contract was still being negotiated, but basically, there was no problem, it was just a formality. Next week, she would be invited to attend the cornerstone ceremony of Siyi Company¡¯s new building. By then, those mocking her on the sidelines would know what her ¡°striving for a career¡± looked like. ¡°And as for Qin Zhiyou.¡± She paused slightly here, took a breath, felt something prickly stuck in her throat, but still said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I have no ns to divorce him, and he feels the same. So, for the foreseeable future, I will continue to be your sister-inw. Plus, Hanhai won¡¯t be given to anyone else but me, so you¡¯ll always be under my foot. I relish in your frustration of not being able to overthrow me.¡± ¡°You!¡±¡ªAs expected, Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha stood up in rage. Lu Weixi, however, looked nonchnt, she turned her gaze away, turned around apathetically, ¡°I can¡¯t be bothered to argue with you any longer, it¡¯s beneath me.¡± After she finished speaking, she ignored their angry roars and went straight upstairs. After closing the door, Lu Weixi leaned against it, feeling a bit weak. What¡¯s wrong with her, why is she so disturbed, as if she had changed a bit. She never used to argue with Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha over such trivial things before. Was it because of the heavy workload, or because Bai Changyou was back in the country? It couldn¡¯t be¡­ because of Liu Yiyi? Or¡­ Could it be¡­ Qin Zhiyou? PS: The lucky darlingst night was ¡°Waiting with Heart¡±. Leave a rmendation for three votes and three book reviews to get 666 book coins. Sign up in thements below this chapter.. Drawing continues tomorrow- Chapter 280 - 281: The Child (1) Chapter 281: The Child (1) Trantor: 549690339 She wondered what she was thinking about, surely it¡¯s because the work pressure has been too hightely. She thought that getting the order was the end of it, but she didn¡¯t expect that the trouble was just beginning. Although the boss promised that she could refuse other projects during this period and focus on Mr. Liao¡¯s order, the pressure was still increasing day by day. Lu Weixi took a breather and washed her face in the restroom, then turned on herptop and continued with her daytime work. She had felt out of sorts during the day, so naturally, she had to work overtime when she got back home in the evening. She set up a group in WeChat and opened a group call to give instructions. In a short while, people in the group arrived one after another. Once immersed in her work, Lu Weixi¡¯s bizarre thoughts certainly diminished. While sipping the ck coffee the maid brought her, she worked on herputer and also attended to her voice call. In a short while, the only soundsing through the voice chat, besides the notifications about work, were the clicking of keyboard keys and the rustling of documents. They didn¡¯t need to start negotiations with Qin Zhigu and Siyi Company yet, just preparing in advance was enough. Lu Weixi started work at half-past eight, and now, after over an hour, it wasn¡¯t even ten yet. As she was working, suddenly a baby¡¯s cry was heard through the earpiece, followed by an older child¡¯s whiny voice saying, ¡°Help me look at this.¡± Lu Weixi was wondering if it was a child from another designer¡¯s house, but then she heard Xiaochen¡¯s voice saying, ¡°Sorry, Lu, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± After that, she went to prepare milk for her child, put the baby to sleep, went over there to check the older child¡¯s homework, and when she came back, it was already fifteen minutester. Xiaoqian, knowing that she was neither married nor had any children, teased her, ¡°Oh, where did you secretly birth two children? Do tell.¡± ¡°Hey, what are you talking about? These are my cousin¡¯s kids.¡± Xiaochen came back and startedining, ¡°My aunt and uncle live out of town, and my cousin¡¯s inws are in poor health. My cousin¡¯s husband is on a business trip, and she is swamped with work. Anyway, I stay with my mom, who is bored at home, so she offered to help out for a few days.¡± Most of the new additions to the design team were women, older than Lu Weixi, and they were at the stage of having families and children themselves. The group of homemakers chatted away about topics like which baby form to use, how to manage the rtionship between two children, and the like. Xiaochen continued to reflect, ¡°But these two kids are quite obedient, the older one is very sensible, and the younger one is not too naughty. The older one is four years old, in the middle ss of kindergarten, and the sister is not yet one. After kindergarten, the older one even helps take care of her sister. I always thought having a second child was scary, but if raised well, it¡¯s not bad.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re already considering a second child before you even have a boyfriend.¡± Xiaoqian teased from the side. ¡°Who said I¡­¡± don¡¯t have one, well, Xiaochen wanted to retort, then thought about how she¡¯s still in theizen stage with ¡°Wang No-show¡±, although they chat every day, gossiping about work troubles. ¡°Wang No-show¡± never gets bored and even offers her advice. Xiaochen also feels Mr. Wang might have feelings for her. However, she hasn¡¯t confessed her feelings yet, so they cannot be considered boyfriend and girlfriend. Clever Xiaochen immediately shifted the topic to Lu Weixi who had been quiet all along, ¡°What about you, Lu?¡± Chapter 281 - 282: The Child (2) Chapter 282: The Child (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°What?¡± Lu Weixi, who was being called out, had been lost in her thoughts since the beginning of the conversation. Although she had heard bits and pieces, none of it had really registered. Now that she was being questioned, she was somewhat confused. ¡°Miss Lu, you¡¯re 27, aren¡¯t you? It seems you still don¡¯t have a proper boyfriend,¡± the designer next to her also began to gang up on her. ¡°Xiaolu, your age is perfect for having children, you¡¯ll recover quickly. If you wait too long, it will be more challenging in your thirties. Especially if you want a second child.¡± ¡°Exactly, Miss Lu is so pretty. Any child she bears would definitely be good-looking.¡± After listening to the chatter for a while, Lu Weixi finally responded: ¡°Alright, let¡¯s leave it at that. Get the materials ready as we discussed earlier and prepare to sign the contract. I appreciate all your hard work tonight.¡± Then, she hung up the group call first and set the group messages to ¡®do not disturb¡¯ mode. Lu Weixi rubbed her slightly aching temples and stared at herputer screen with a cup of coffee in hand. But until herputer went into sleep mode, she hadn¡¯t typed a single word. Picking up her coffee cup, she downed the contents in one gulp, woke up herputer, saved the document, and then closed herptop. She leaned back in her chair, head tilted back against the rest, like someone whose strength had beenpletely drained. Only a small nightlight was on in the room. After shutting down herputer, the room seemed a lot dimmer. The window was open. It was already summer, the nights often fraught with thunderstorms. She had been hearing faint sounds of thunder in the distance since early on. She didn¡¯t feel like moving, nor did she have the energy to shut the window. The noise of the wind outside was getting louder, the cool breeze rushing in and quickly dispersing the stagnant air inside. She had never felt like this before. Lu Weixi had only had two romantic rtionships, her first love Qin Zhigu, and then Qin Zhiyou. Whether being with Qin Zhiyou counted as a rtionship experience or not, it was unclear. He had been the man by her side. Qin Zhigu was gentle and polite. In their rtionship, she had been the petnt princess, spoiled and whimsical, indulged unconditionally by Qin Zhigu. Though things ended disgracefully, it was a quick decline, transitioning directly from deep love into betrayal. Maybe because she had been preupied with her parents¡¯ divorce during that time, she hadn¡¯t even noticed Qin Zhigu¡¯s gradual change of heart. By the time she did, their rtionship had already broken down rapidly. But at least before his betrayal, Qin Zhigu had undeniably been an exemry boyfriend. Despite his many admirers, he never gave them a second thought. Hence, she never experienced these strange emotions. It wasn¡¯t exactly jealousy or resentment, but more of a difort at the thought of something hers being touched by others. If the same were to happen to a man, it would be considered an expression of possessiveness, as in ¡®No one touches the woman I¡¯ve been with¡¯. Prior to this, she had such feelings but attributed them mainly to her disdain for Qin Zhiyou, not wanting him to touch her. She never harbored resentment towards the other women. But this time, she genuinely did not want Liu Yiyi to get close to Qin Zhiyou. The emergence of this feeling frightened her. Was she incensed by what Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizhi had said? Or was it because her colleagues had been chatting about having children, putting the idea in her head? She had initially nned to have children only when Qin Zhiyou hadpletely terminated his rtions with other women. Or was she overthinking, overworked to the point her mind was ying tricks on her, causing her to dwell on insignificant matters¡­. Chapter 282 - 283: The Child (3) Chapter 283: The Child (3) Trantor: 549690339 | But, deep down, she knew her absent mindedness was not just because of Liu Yiyi or Qin Zhiyou. It wasn¡¯t just when Qin Zhimei mentioned Bai Changyou that she got angry. The reason she was angry was because¡­ Qin Zhimei brought up that incident from five years ago. Just now, this group was discussing whether to have children, even a second child. She even heard Xiaochen say her eldest nephew is already four-years-old, in kindergarten. Four years old. Five years ago, if that incident hadn¡¯t happened, if that child had been kept, he would be exactly four years old now. She lowered her head, lightly caressing her t stomach. Five years has passed since that day. Despite it being five years, the faint pain still lingered. Especially, she remembered that day, it was also a stormy night. The old-fashioned clock ¡°Dong Dong Dong¡± struck ten. The storm was getting wilder outside, she got up and closed the window. Feeling listless, she went to the bathroom to wash up, trying to calm herself down before turning off the lights and settling in early. Originally, she was the only one in the room, quiet and peaceful, with a big bed. She usually fell asleep quickly. But, she didn¡¯t know what happened today, her head ached unbearably, and sleep eluded her. After tossing and turning, she finally gave up and got up. Her hair was a mess, she lit her phone, it was only half past twelve. Right, she went to bed at ten-thirty, she woke up just two hourster. If she had known it would be like this, she would have preferred to work until she naturally felt tired. Now she was tired and sleepy, her head hurt, and she couldn¡¯t fall asleep. It was pure torture. She simply got up, went to the restroom. The phone was still in her hands, she opened WeChat, absent-mindedly scrolling through her friends¡¯ timeline. In the timeline, Yu Sixing had also posted photos. She just remembered that she asked Qin Zhiyou to take some good photos for her. But Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t send her any photos of ancient buildings these past few days, he didn¡¯t even post anything in his timeline. She didn¡¯t know what happened to her, she found an anonymous ount and checked Liu Yiyi¡¯s Weibo (micro-blogging site). There she posted photos of herself at an ancient architecture site, in one of the photos¡¯ background, there was a tall man, that should be Qin Zhiyou. Seeing this photo, Lu Weixi felt a lump in her throat. She quickly flushed the toilet, then stumbled out of the bathroom. Just as she stepped out of the bathroom, she noticed that someone was twisting the lock to enter. How could that be possible? Qin Zhiyou was still at an event, moreover, he had a very important closing ceremony tomorrow. If he were toe back, it would be tomorrow night. As she thought of this, the door was suddenly opened. Qin Zhiyou, looking haggard and worn out, walked right in. ¡°Qin¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t get the second word out before being silenced. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t forget to close the door with his heel as he entered, then he backed her into the corridor. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, why¡­¡± As soon as her lips were free, she couldn¡¯t help asking. She was indeed surprised, Qin Zhiyou had an important speech tomorrow afternoon, and the event would not be over until tomorrow. Why was he back a day early? Qin Zhiyou pursed his lips, his brows slightly furrowed, his face was heavy. It was clear that the event he attended wasn¡¯t exactly a delightful experience. But, she was in a terrible mood today and she really didn¡¯t have the energy to deal with him now. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, can¡¯t you just¡­¡± She pushed him away and shook her head.. Chapter 283 - 284 Child (4) Chapter 284 Child (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Qin Zhiyou was also burdened with his own worries. He grumbled a ¡°hmm¡± when she pushed him away and turned to walk towards the bathroom. Indeed, he had only just returned home and even though he missed her terribly, for the sake of hygiene, taking a shower was a better idea. Plus, he needed to cool down his senses with some cold water. Lu Weixi watched Qin Zhiyou heading toward the bathroom. She had just hoped he would not force himself. They had been married for many years, and apart from their harmonious sex life, everything else waspletely out of sync. But now that he pulled away so quickly, she felt suspicious, wondering if there were any unusual marks on him. Thest time, hadn¡¯t she found a lipstick stain on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s shirt? And why did hee home a day early? Had something happened? As she was lost in her thoughts, Qin Zhiyou emerged from the bathroom. He had a towel wrapped around his waist, water still dripping from his wet hair. Seeing that she had turned to lie on her side, he dabbed the water off his head, tossed the towel into theundry basket, and prepared for bed. Lu Weixi remained on her side, her back turned to him as Qin Zhiyou hesitated before slowly moving closer. As he rested against her back, Lu Weixi turned around. She had intended to tell him to keep still since she wanted to rest. But as she turned, her face brushed against his cheek. Qin Zhiyou froze, and then froze again, before he didn¡¯t stay put any longer. Perhaps it was because Lu Weixi was too frustrated, or the pressure had been too muchtely, or she loathed his flirtations with other women. Or perhaps¡­ she was thinking of the child they couldn¡¯t have. Outside, a loud thunder echoed, a streak of lightning like a ferocious silver dragon, illuminated the dimly lit room. Qin Zhiyou was somewhat taken aback; he had never expected Lu Weixi to¡­ She refused to yield, even when she was so tired that her eyelids could barely stay open, she kept awake, her eyes red and irritated, but her spirit unusually high. Qin Zhiyou gently stroked her moist hair, thinking about recent events. What else could agitate her so much, if not thepany, her mother, Qin Zhigu, or ¡ª Bai Changyou? He started speaking, his voice hoarse: ¡°I saw your father.¡± As he had expected, Lu Weixi struggled to look at him. Although she had seen the news about him, hearing it from Qin Zhiyou would undoubtedly carry a different meaning. ¡°Prepare yourself. He has changed a lot.¡± Bai Changyou hadn¡¯t changed much in appearance, a privileged middle-aged man who exercises regrly, thus not even having a beer belly, seemed more distinguished than ever. Besides, he was especially proficient in business. If he didn¡¯t know him personally, he would never think of this man as one who neglected his family and abandoned his wife and daughter. Lu Weixi nodded. Qin Zhiyou hesitated, but decided not to tell her about Fang Rushuang. Especially since he saw her today. PS: The lucky readerst night was ¡°Moon Wave¡±. Vote with three rmendation votes and post threements to receive 666 book coins. Leave a message at the end of this chapter to enter.. The prize-drawing will continue tomorrow- Chapter 284 - 285 Stay or Leave (1) Chapter 285 Stay or Leave (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Fang Rushuang also worked at the Bai Family enterprise, unlike Cai Yiren who had gone to a branch office forndscape design, she had stayed directly at the headquarters, working in management and human resources. Her dad, Fang Zheng, used to be awyer. Back then when the Bai Family was still a small enterprise, his legal advisory role was not particrly prestigious. However, as the Bai Family expanded, Fang Zheng¡¯s reputation grew as well. He even switched sides in Bai Changyou¡¯s divorce case, using all his legal expertise to strive for the greatest benefits for his client. From awyer¡¯s point of view, he did nothing wrong, but it was quite unscrupulous. Luckily, Fang Rushuang and her father were quite different. She could be considered a properdy. Her demeanor was polite, and she never gossiped behind people¡¯s backs. She was also gentle and modest in her actions. In terms of looks, though she wasn¡¯t as eye-catching as Lu Weixi, she was elegant and became instantly likable on first sight. She hade only to report work progress to Bai Changyou. Qin Zhiyou saw her get out of her car from a distance. They barely exchanged any words before she left. He and Fang Rushuang had only briefly acknowledged each other and swiftly moved past without a single word exchanged. However, with the Bai Family¡¯s return, she was bound to be back. But, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t want to say it, not because he cared about Fang Rushuang. Even though they were once engaged and Fang Rushuang had indeed pursued him quite intensively, he had never felt any romantic feelings towards her. Moreover, he had manypanions, and he had never seen Lu Weixi ask about any of them. He wouldn¡¯t narcissistically think that Lu Weixi would be jealous because of Fang Rushuang. The main reason he didn¡¯t mention it, was because he knew that deep down, Lu Weixi felt a bit guilty towards Fang Rushuang. Back then, Fang Rushuang and Lu Weixi had a good rtionship, and Lu Weixi had even helped her to pursue him. After Lu Weixi¡¯s boyfriend was stolen, Fang Rushuang immediately took that person¡¯s fiance away. Although she knew that Fang Zheng had wronged her mother, Fang Rushuang was never in the wrong towards her. When Fang Rushuang went abroad, she didn¡¯t say anything, but he clearly saw Lu Weixi hiding in the distance at the airport. However, until Fang Rushuang left, Lu Weixi did not appear. And in the past few years, she hadn¡¯t mentioned her again. He didn¡¯t speak, pressing his lips together slightly. Seeing his sudden silence, Lu Weixi looked at him. At that moment, Qin Zhiyou also bowed his head. Both of them were lost in their own thoughts, and neither of them said another word. After a while, Lu Weixi asked again, ¡°Did you see anyone else?¡± Qin Zhiyou was a bit surprised. How did she know that he had seen Fang Rushuang? He nodded lightly, ¡°Yes, I also saw Cai Yiren. She went with your dad.¡± After that, he didn¡¯t speak any further as if the conversation ended there. Lu Weixi, being smart, did not continue to probe. Even if she did, she wouldn¡¯t get any further information out of him. Even if he were to tell her, what could she do then? Could she ask him not to see Liu Yiyi in the future? Even without Liu Yiyi, there would be others in the future. That was his nature. Besides, they had an understanding from the beginning of their marriage that they would ¡°not meddle in his private life¡±. Now, to wrangle about it would be simplyughable. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t speak, and Lu Weixi didn¡¯t either. After a while, she tried to break free from his embrace. Qin Zhiyou looked puzzled, to which Lu Weixi simply added, ¡°It¡¯s summer now, it¡¯s hot..¡± Chapter 285 - 286 Stay or Leave (2) Chapter 286 Stay or Leave (2) Trantor: 549690339 The weather was too hot, and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s body was very warm. During her period, he was like a huge furnace for her, but it was hard for two people to cuddle in such hot weather. As Qin Zhiyou watched her gradually pull away from him, she turned her back to him without much thought. Looking at the light on the ceiling, Qin Zhiyou said in a low voice, ¡°Your father should being back soon. He has changed a lot, more than you could imagine.¡± Lu Weixi did not respond, and it was unclear whether she had fallen asleep. ¡°Even if you hide from him and don¡¯t want to see him in the future, he wille to you. The Bai family wants to develop in Yan City and can¡¯t avoid Hanhai. Moreover, his rtionship with Cai Yiren is very close. When he sees you, he might not say anything pleasant to you.¡± ¡°I want to rest.¡± Lu Weixi turned her head, speaking in a calm tone, indicating that she didn¡¯t want to continue the conversation. Qin Zhiyou knew she didn¡¯t like to talk about Bai Changyou, so he didn¡¯t say anything more. Hey on his side facing her, but didn¡¯t dare to get too close. She found the heat ufortable. So he gently curled her hair around his finger, murmured to himself with a voice that was barely audible, ¡°I just told him, under no circumstances would I abandon my wife and child.¡± As long as you don¡¯t let go, I won¡¯t leave. After that, no one spoke. Even though the window was closed, the curtain was not drawn, and the sound of the rain hitting the ss could faintly be heard. After a long time, when the man beside her fell asleep with steady breaths, she turned her head. Only then did she realize that even in sleep, Qin Zhiyou acted strangely, gripping her hair tightly. It was her own work stress, and her thoughts of the child they were not fated to have, that caused her fluctuating emotions. Qin Zhiyou ¨C although he had a paramour outside, his current state was already the best she could have imagined when they first got married. It was a union devoid of emotions, and to be able to harmoniously live and work together, to be able to help each other in critical times was already wonderful. Moreover, in her current state, she was not suited for childbirth. She was too busy with work, and it might be even busier. Having a child might destroy everything she had worked so hard for in her career. Her projects would be taken over by others, her team would dissolve instantly, and her clients would leave. At thepany, there wouldn¡¯t even be space for her. Having thought through this, Lu Weixi gradually drifted off to sleep. When Lu Weixi fell asleep, Qin Zhiyou opened his eyes. He knew better than to embrace her or even slightly touch her ¨C Lu Weixi was a light sleeper and she was ufortable with the heat. If he woke her, the loss outweighed the gain. His return today had nothing to do with Fang Rushuang, he already had the intention ofing back. It was pointless to stay there, seeing pseudo-friends at the bar every day, and having to encounter Bai Changyou and Qin Zhigu. It¡¯s just that a couple days ago, Lu Weixi asked him to take some photographs ¨C he had plenty of photographs, and even asked Secretary Wang to buy a new single lens reflex camera for him, but he hastily came today and left it behind. Having returned from the ancient architecture group, he had just arrived in Xincheng the day before and was immediately received by higher-ups. The following two days were full of invitations to apany them on tours. He had excused himself from dinnerst night and headed straight for the airport, but when dawn broke, he had to rush back.. Chapter 286 - 287 Stay or Leave (3) Chapter 287 Stay or Leave (3) Trantor: 549690339 | He had once spent a month overseas too, but for some reason, he recently felt an intense urgency. Maybe it was because Qin Zhigu and the others had all returned, he simply couldn¡¯t stand it and wanted to stick by her side all day long, as if he would not be able to see her again if he missed one glimpse of her. It took him a very long time to quietly move a little closer, and then he started to shift again, first gently climbing onto her arm. Seeing that she didn¡¯t reject him, he slowly leaned closer and gently pulled her into his embrace. He was also very tired. He had traveled to a different city these past few days and even though his sleeping time was guaranteed, he didn¡¯t sleep very deeply and felt groggy. But even so, he was not willing to sleep, wanting to look at her a bit more. In his dreams, Lu Weixi seemed to be sleeping a bit restlessly as well, asionally making a whimpering noise, gradually curling up her body. He didn¡¯t want to hold her too tight, so he thought for a moment and moved towards her other side, facing her. His fingers lightly brushed against her hair, her cheek, then he sighed softly and tenderly: ¡°Xixi¡­¡± Xixi, Xixi¡­ Lu Weixi was a light sleeper. In her dream, she seemed to have arrived in a dark wilderness surrounded by a thin fog. She could neither see clearly nor feel anything. In her confusion, she heard a man calling her ¡°Xixi¡±. His voice was gentle and affectionate. This dream seemed familiar, as if she had had it recently. Sure enough, in the darkness, kindly father and healthy warm mother appeared, waving at her. She nced at them and saw Bai Changyou, who was still young, before she reached the age of ten when there was no Mrs. Cai nor Cai Yiren. Moving her short legs, she quickly ran over. Then she heard a quarrel from the mist, the sound of bowls and cups being shattered. Her father¡¯s face had suddenly contorted in rage, mother was crying and arguing. In an instant, she grew up, standing next to her mother, only to see her father¡¯s face bing more and more ferocious. After the images of her parents had vanished, the surroundings grew dark and silent. In this darkness, a man appeared, reaching out as if wanting to pull her out of the darkness. His palm was warm and slightly rough with thin calluses. The touch in her hand felt strangely familiar. It was clearly Qin Zhiyou. Lu Weixi was stunned. This was her dream, how did Qin Zhiyou find his way into it? While Lu Weixi was still dreaming, the time for Qin Zhiyou¡¯s departure was also nearing. Despite feeling reluctant, he knew he was simply taking an early shift and would be back in the evening, so he didn¡¯t feel too upset. Quietly he got up, since her sleep was shallow, he didn¡¯t dare to turn on the light and change his clothes. So he returned to his side of the bed to get dressed, and suddenly heard a soft hum from Lu Weixi. Turning around, he saw her frowning in apparent pain, as if she was being tormented by a nightmare. Qin Zhiyou quickly turned back, gently grasping her seemingly struggling hand, his voice gentle: ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, Xixi, don¡¯t be afraid.¡± In her dream, Lu Weixi, seemed to calm down a little hearing this, though her brows were still furrowed with worry. Qin Zhiyou looked at her, slowly bending down, wanting to smooth out her furrowed brows. Just then, Lu Weixi suddenly woke up, only to see Qin Zhiyou leaning closer to her, worry written all over his face.. Chapter 287 - 288 Stay or Leave (4) Chapter 288 Stay or Leave (4) Trantor: 549690339 | She jumped in surprise, maybe because of the nightmare she just had, and couldn¡¯t help but cry out in fright. It was still dark outside. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s proximity made his face vaguely ovep with the man¡¯s face that had appeared in the foggy nightmare, which startled her even more. At her shriek, Qin Zhiyou frowned and quickly moved aside. Afterwards, Lu Weixi heard shuffling sounds and struggled to sit up, only to realize that Qin Zhiyou was actually getting dressed. It wasn¡¯t her imagination. It was still pitch ck outside the window. She picked up her cellphone beside her and nced at it, it was four thirty in the morning. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t get back until twelve thirty at night. After that, they had a bit of a squabble, so he¡¯d only slept for about three hours. Was he leaving already? Lu Weixi jumped in surprise, ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°I have an event today. I am going to make a speech in the afternoon. I have to get over there in the morning,¡± Qin Zhiyou exined as he donned his shirt and trousers. ¡°Why are you¡­¡± If his event was today, and it was actually the final day, why did he suddenlye back? In answer to her question, Qin Zhiyou received a call just then. Although he didn¡¯t put it on speakerphone, the room was so quiet that Lu Weixi could still hear. It was Secretary Wang on the line. ¡°Hey, Mr. Qin, are you awake? I¡¯m driving over now, I should be there in half an hour.¡± Qin Zhiyou simply responded with a ¡°Mm¡±. Secretary Wang then added, ¡°The document you asked me to find for this afternoon¡¯s report- ¨C I found it at thepany. I will bring it over when Ie to pick you up.¡± Understanding dawned upon Lu Weixi. No wonder, she was just wondering why Qin Zhiyou would return a day early and only stay for a few hours before leaving again. After hanging up the call, Qin Zhiyou headed straight for the bathroom. Soon after, the sound of him grooming himself could be heard. When he came out, Lu Weixi was sitting against the bed¡¯s headboard, hugging her nket, a smallmp was turned on. Her eyes were still somewhat dazed, clearly, she hadn¡¯t fully woken up. While buttoning his shirt, Qin Zhiyou said softly, ¡°You should rest. It¡¯s still early.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, then shook her head, ¡°I can¡¯t sleep.¡± Qin Zhiyou briefly paused, understanding that her emotions were likely a turmoil due to her father¡¯s situation. After all, she had mentioned ¡°Dad¡± throughout her dreams the previous night. No matter how much she vocally detested Bai Changyou, and despite all her hate towards him, he was, after all, her father. Particrly for someone like Lu Weixi, who appears indifferent on the surface, but is tumultuous within. He didn¡¯t know what to say to console her nor what he should say. Upon reflection, apart from physical intimacy, their conversations were always about serious matters. He couldn¡¯t even figure out how to start a conversation to cheer her up. The silence was eventually broken by the sound of Secretary Wang¡¯s car arriving. Qin Zhiyou stood at the edge of the bed, ¡°I am leaving.¡± In the same hugging-the-nket position, Lu Weixi responded with a ¡°Mm¡±. ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, I¡¯ll be back tonight. I should be back by around nine.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. ¡°Your father might be returning soon, you should prepare yourself.¡± Lu Weixi nodded again: ¡°I know.¡± As they spoke, Secretary Wang had already parked the car. Qin Zhiyou, with his head lowered and his hands in his pockets, paused for a bit before adding, ¡°I¡¯m leaving now.¡± Don¡¯t you want to say something to me? PS: Last night¡¯s lucky draw winner is ¡°Gu Shuai Eh¡±. Cast three votes and write three book reviews to receive 666 book coins.. Leave a message in thements of this chapter to register, the lucky draw will continue tomorrow- Chapter 288 - 289: Return (1) Chapter 289: Return (1) Trantor: 549690339 A momentter. Lu Weixi was still sitting in front of the bed, Qin Zhiyou remained motionless by the door, neither spoke. Secretary Wang seemed to have parked the car; it was in the courtyard. Seeing him remain stationary, Lu Weixi frowned as if contemting something. She broke the silence, ¡°Um¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou looked up at her, awaiting her words, only to hear her ask, ¡°Did you forget to bring something?¡± She would sometimes behave like this when nning to leave; she always had the feeling that she had forgotten something, desperately searching the whole house only to find nothing missing. Qin Zhiyou abruptly looked up, his brows furrowed tightly as if he was even angrier now. Coincidentally, Secretary Wang called at that moment, ¡°Mr. Qin, are you ready? Has something dyed you?¡± ¡°Nothing, there¡¯s nothing here that I¡¯m reluctant to leave. I¡¯lle down right away.¡± He replied indifferently. After tossing his phone into his pocket, he turned around and marched to the door. With a resounding ¡°bang¡±, he forcefully shut the door. Then, there was the sound of his leather shoes hitting the floor, ¡°thump, thump, thump¡±, followed by the gradual fading of his footsteps. She pricked up her ears and only when she heard the sound of Qin Zhiyou closing the car door did she take a deep breath. The mind of a man is as hidden as a needle at the bottom of the ocean, she thought, confused. He wasn¡¯t that angry when he woke up that morning, but he seemed to explode in anger in an instant. She rose to her feet as the rumble of the car engine began. She moved to the window and watched the car drive to the front gate, which slowly opened. Although she had been emotionalst night, she recalled his words about Bai Changyou, and that phrase ¡°In any case, I would never abandon my wife or my child¡±. Was that a promise to her, telling her that any woman outside was nothing more than passing scenery? Whether Bai Changyou recognized her or not, she would always be the madam of the Qin Family. Could it be that he and Liu Yiyi never had a chance¡­? What was she thinking? If she was really bothered by his past, she wouldn¡¯t have married him in the first ce. Moreover, since their marriage, he hadn¡¯t exactly been faithful. Moreover, it seemed like he was there in her nightmarest night. The face that appeared in the darkness was nothing short of the stuff of horror films. She was startled awake because she realized it was him. She shook her head, thought for a moment, and finally took out her phone. She hesitated for a moment and then sent him a message: ¡°Safe travels¡±. It would be impolite not to reciprocate; he hade to tell her about Bai Changyou¡¯s matters. Even if it was incidental, she had to acknowledge his gesture. In the car, Qin Zhiyou was in a bad mood, pursing his lips, squinting, and silently staring out the window. Secretary Wang was ustomed to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s vtile temper and had learned to make himself small and inconspicuous. After a while, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phone buzzed with a new message. Secretary Wang considered alerting him but thought better of it. Finally, as the car left the gates, Qin Zhiyou let out a long sigh. Lazily pulling out his phone, he hadn¡¯t unlocked it yet when he saw a message notification from Lu Weixi.. He almost instantly yelled, ¡°Stop the car!¡± Chapter 289 - 290: Return (2) Chapter 290: Return (2) Trantor: 549690339 Secretary Wang was startled, nearly mistaking the elerator for the brake. The car had juste to a stop when Qin Zhiyou immediately said, ¡°Back home.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Back home.¡± He saw the message from Lu Weixi on his phone. It clearly read, ¡°Have a safe journey.¡± This was the first time she had ever actively shown concern for him! ¡ª Of course, it wasn¡¯t entirely urate to say that. She had expressed concern for him in the past as well. On the days when she would ask him for living expenses every month, she couldn¡¯t have been more eager. However, excluding the purely exploitative interactions, this was a first. ¡°Mr. Qin, did you forget to bring something important?¡± Secretary Wang looked at him, filled with puzzled joy. Qin Zhiyou did not speak, only kept saying, ¡°Back home.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry Mr. Qin.¡± Secretary Wang gritted his teeth and stepped on the elerator, driving the car further away. Qin Zhiyou was furious, ¡°I told you to go back, don¡¯t you understand?¡± ¡°Mr. Qin, our flight leaves at seven, arrives at nine thirty, and we¡¯ll likely get to the hotel by ten thirty. We still have to prepare and pack. You have to present at two in the afternoon, and this significant event has many leaders present. We can¡¯t mess it up.¡± Luckily, he had checked today¡¯s weather forecast, Yan City and Xincheng both looked promising. This flight had a punctuality rate above 90%, so Qin Zhiyou had toe back, yet he hadn¡¯t strongly opposed. ¡°Moreover, can¡¯t you discuss whatever it is tonight? We¡¯reing back tonight anyway.¡± Of course, Qin Zhiyou understood that work was crucial, particrly the event this afternoon¡ªit was impermissible for errors. The two most important aspects of the real estate business are capital and connections. The financial aspect entails dealing with banks whereas connections are garnered through events like this afternoon¡¯s. Regardless of how much gossip there was about him, he never acknowledged any of these women, including Liu Yiyi. Moreover, society generally epts men who are prone to lust, as long as their work ethic was undoubtable, minor character ws wouldn¡¯t matter too much. So, he still garnered appreciation from his superiors. Even appointing him to deliver the closing speech to all guests confirmed Hanhai¡¯s position and his capabilities. Upon thinking this, he gradually calmed himself, taking a deep breath. Indeed, there was plenty of time, he had ample opportunities to spend time with her. ¨C As a result, he had to be the first one back tonight! In the afternoon, Lu Weixi¡¯s team finally signed a contract with the Siyi Company. When signing the contract, President Liao arrived and was quite surprised to see Lu Weixi. ¡°Qin¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s time to sign the contract, right?¡± Lu Weixi immediately interrupted him, with understanding dawning upon Liao instantly. Nodding, Lu Weixi began to introduce herself: ¡°Good to meet you, President Liao. I¡¯m a designer from Lulu Design Institute, here to sign our contract. We have reviewed all the details and did not find any discrepancies. Feel free to voice any additional requests.¡± President Liao shook his head and signed the document swiftly. The Lulu Company was merely a mid-sizedpany that performed interior decoration. Although Lu was somewhat renowned, she was just a designer in the housing refurbishment industry. In the past, even if renowned designers from bigpanies wanted to win such a huge project, they would have to offer numerous bribes, including treating clients to dine, entertain, give gifts, and sometimes even provide women along with other benefits.. It was unexpected that Lu actually won this project purely based on capability, almost like a fairytale! Chapter 290 - 291: Return (3) Chapter 291: Return (3) Trantor: 549690339 | Someone in the team who knows how it goes, hesitantly proposes, ¡°Why don¡¯t we invite General Manager Liao for dinner tonight?¡± Although it¡¯s a bitte now to invite him for a meal, once they¡¯ve met a boss like Liao, wouldn¡¯t they be able to get projects in the future? Comparatively, they had to tter and grovel before bosses like General Manager Liu from Yan Chang Company, but Liao¡¯s status is much higher than Liu¡¯s. Manager Liao shakes his head, looking at Lu Weixi, ¡°Let me do the inviting. Are you free tonight, Mr. Lu?¡± Lu Weixi seems a bit ufortable, ¡°I have something to do tonight.¡± Manager Liao quickly changes his proposal, ¡°Then how about tomorrow night?¡± She nced at her phone to check the time, hesitated for a while and then said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do it before nine in the evening.¡± Xiaochen and Xiaoqian who were nearby were utterly impressed. When Lu Weixinded this deal, there were jealousy and behind-the-back rumors concerning her in Green Source, suggesting that she must have charmed Manager Liao to get this. Listening to her now, Manager Liao didn¡¯t object at all, instead, heughed and agreed, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s just a casual meal. Eating toote isn¡¯t good for the body.¡± Then they saw Lu Weixi, seemingly reluctantly, nod. Damn it, anyone who says Lu Weixi climbed her way up by seducing people,e here, and I will make sure to punch your face in! Upon hearing about the dinner, the boss of Green Source also rushed over with eager strides. Manager Liao led them to a private room in a high-end business restaurant. A variety of dishes were ordered, mostly light ones that women prefer. Instead of strong spirits, there was only a bottle of red wine on the table. Manager Liao instructed one of the staff to decant the wine, ¡°This is Romani Conti from ¡¯05, at its best drinking period.¡± Lu Weixi knew that the price of this bottle of red wine was higher than all the dishes on this table. Manager Liao was this generous, of course, for the sake of Qin Zhiyou, who was just behind her. If she could build a connection with Qin Zhiyou, he could even gift her a case of Romani Conti. Lu Weixi silently picked up a fruit juice. She tried to avoid alcohol in public. Besides, she needed to drive back. However, the boss criticized her, ¡°Xiao Lu, you should at least taste the good wine from Manager Liao. I know you can¡¯t hold your liquor, but you should at least have a ss.¡± Before Manager Liao could persuade her, Lu Weixi took the wine reluctantly so as not to appear disrespectful in front of the boss. Manager Liao did not want to persuade her. However, the boss was delighted and insisted on toasting. The scene became warm and cheerful, everyone was getting high. Smilingly, the boss asked, ¡°Manager Liao, how did you spot our Xiao Lu and her¡­work?¡± Not only everyone at Green Source but also Lu Weixi herself was curious about this. Manager Liao took a sip of her wine and said,ughing, ¡°It was purely on merit. And, to be honest, Lu¡¯s design strictly speaking was what caught Simon White¡¯s eye.¡± Qin Zhigu. Lu Weixi¡¯s face changed subtly, and she remained silent, looking down. ¡°This is how it happened. When I received it, both the main designer and thepany¡¯s name were anonymous, listed only by the code. I don¡¯t understand design; I select works that satisfy my aesthetic taste, then it¡¯s Simon White¡¯s team who give the final word. In the end, he suggested me to pick Mr. Lu¡¯s work. Really, it left an impression.¡± Lu Weixi did not speak. After the food was served and some time had passed, she finally raised her head,¡±I have to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new building too, right?¡± Manager Liao smiled, ¡°Yes, it will be in three days. I hope you all can attend at that time.¡± Chapter 291 - 292: Return (4) Chapter 292: Return (4) Trantor: 549690339 Three days from now, which falls on thising Sunday. Wait a minute, if she remembered correctly, it seemed to be¡­ the first day of the next lunar month. That¡¯s the day Huang Qichu and Yu Sihua are getting married. In fact, whether Huang Qichu and Yu Sihua get married isn¡¯t important, but what she fears is, what if Xue Feifei shows up that day? Actually, so much time has passed that she doesn¡¯t think Xue Feifei would do anything irrational. But what if, on the off chance, she does? Now the Yu family is powerful while Xue Feifei is in a weaker position. If any minor disputes arise, the Yu family wouldn¡¯t take it up with Huang Qichu, buty all the me on Xue Feifei. Lu Weixi immediately asked, ¡°Do you know when the foundation stone ceremony is?¡± Manager Liao was a bit puzzled, but still answered, ¡°I had someone calcte it, and typically foundation ceremonies are held early in the morning, but the lucky time on that day is at three in the afternoon. There¡¯ll be a dinner arranged for the evening.¡± Lu Weixi pondered. Their wedding was scheduled for noon. As long as Xue Feifei doesn¡¯t show up during the wedding, it will be fine. So, she nodded in agreement. Manager Liao, as expected, was quite pleased and went on to discuss the arrangements for the foundation ceremony, mentioning that some friends would be invited to attend, but Lu Weixi didn¡¯t pay it much mind. The meal indeedsted until eight o¡¯clock. When the gathering ended, Manager Liao still cheerfully arranged for several drivers from thepany toe over: ¡°I know everyone has had a drink and it¡¯s not convenient to drive. I¡¯ve asked thepany¡¯s drivers to drive you home.¡± The executives who were unaware of the situation were all full of gratitude. For a smallpany like Lulu, Manager Liao usually wouldn¡¯t care much about it. Being so considerate, he really knew how to interact with people. Only Lu Weixi knew that this was his attempt to curry favor with her. However, considering her limited influence in front of Qin Zhiyou, she probably wouldn¡¯t have much say. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°No need to be polite, Ms. Lu.¡± Soon, Lu Weixi was driven home in her Chang¡¯an vehicle. The traffic was slightly congested on the way, and it was already half past nine when she reached the Qin Family mansion. As soon as the car was parked, Lu Weixi hurriedly got off. Qin Zhiyou had said he would be home by nine, and she suspected he was probably home by now. He was certainly a ssic case of being strict with others but lenient with himself. If he waste, it was fine. But if she waste ¨C she could forget about having a peaceful night. At this hour, the night talks downstairs had already ended. She rushed back to her room, opened the door only to find it empty. Strange, had he gone to the study first? Lu Weixi didn¡¯t think much of it. She first dealt with some work, changed her clothes, and took a bath. When she stepped out, it was already past ten, and there was still no sign of anyone outside. The room had run out of water. She went downstairs to the dining room to pour herself a cup of water, and unexpectedly bumped into Qin Zhisu. Qin Zhisu had clearly already returned to his room, changed and bathed. At this time, even the servants left, leaving only the two of them. The dim yellow light in the dining room created a blurry world. Lu Weixi nced at him, didn¡¯t greet him, nonchntly filling a cup of water from the dispenser. Her long hair was still somewhat wet. As they brushed past each other, Qin Zhisu caught a faint whiff of shampoo scent from her, a familiar one. She used the same brand of shampoo five years ago. Qin Zhisu was taken aback and grabbed her arm as she was about to leave. PS: Yesterday¡¯s lucky winner was ¡°Yiyi¡±. Vote three rmendations and post three book reviews to earn 666 book coins. after this chapter to register, the lucky draw continues tomorrow- Chapter 292 - 293: Have Loved (1) Chapter 293: Have Loved (1) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi hesitated for a moment, not thinking too much, just trying to pull her hand away. But as she tried, instead of pulling out her hand, she was held even tighter. Lu Weixi furrowed her brows, lifting her eyes to nce at him. Qin Zhigu¡¯s grip tightened and he stepped closer, as if wanting to get nearer to her. The look in his eyes was unfamiliaring from him, but it was all too familiaring from the Qin Zhiyou of the past. Especially since she had onlye down to pour a ss of water and yet felt resentful and somewhat embarrassed. In the past when they were in a rtionship, they always behaved properly. Although there were times when they went to nightclubs in bathing suits and shorts, the most they would do was to hug and kiss, and even those were light and fleeting. But the past was the past, and now was now. This was taking ce in the Qin family mansion, where other people were present. Had Qin Zhigu lost his mind? This time Lu Weixi exerted more force and finally shook off his hand, taking several quick steps forward. As Qin Zhigu was about to chase after her, Lu Weixi suddenly turned around, dousing him with the cold water from the ss in her hand. Her face was cold as she asked: ¡°Feeling more awake now?¡± Qin Zhigu had just had a bath, his hair was still wet so when the ss of water sshed over him, a few droplets rolled down his wet hair onto his face. He looked a little crumpled, but it didn¡¯t mar his handsome features. His face didn¡¯t contort in rage, only hurt: ¡°Do you know, this time, big brother took his mistress over. Many people saw her knocking on his door at night.¡± Kncoking at night, what were they nning to do, go over a script or share a hotpot? Lu Weixi was indeed shocked to hear this news. Her fingers clenching the cup involuntarily tightened. It was just that in the dimly lit area, Qin Zhigu couldn¡¯t see her shock and her face didn¡¯t betray any sign of emotion. She nodded: ¡°Oh, I see. I understand.¡± She was already aware that Liu Yiyi had also gone with him. Although Qin Zhiyou had returnedst night, every time he came back, he¡¯d have sufficient energy to bicker with her even after his debauchery. It was only her wishful thinking to believe that nothing had happened between Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi, as Qin Zhiyou neither denied nor confirmed anything. ¡°Not just that, Uncle Bai has returned, and he has brought Fang Rushuang back with him.¡±. As expected, once Qin Zhigu said these words, there was a slight crack in Lu Weixi¡¯s previously calm expression. Over these five years, no matter how she has tried to rationalize her actions in her mind ¨C so what if she stole Fang Rushuang¡¯s fiance? Fang Zheng was the one who had caused her mother to suffer and not even be able to afford medical bills. Even if Qin Zhiyou was married to Fang Rushuang, she would still have stolen him. However, whenever she thought of Fang Rushuang¡¯s tear-stained face, she couldn¡¯t escape feelings of guilt. Moreover¡­ After all these years, none of the women around Qin Zhiyou, including herself, have received the kind of love and respect he had shown towards Fang Rushuang. He treated her like a wife and had even cut off all his extramarital affairs for her. Chapter 293 - 294: Have Loved (2) Chapter 294: Have Loved (2) Trantor: 549690339 But she quickly regained herposure and said, ¡°So what? She couldn¡¯t outshine me even when she was Zhiyou¡¯s fiancee. What can she do now? Besides, they were only engaged, not married. People can break up even when dating and can divorce even after marriage. What¡¯s the big deal?¡± Qin Zhigu stared at Lu Weixi as if he was looking at a stranger. In just five years, it felt as if her essence had changed. Her character had changed, her bottom line had changed, and even her values had changed. He felt a twinge of pain and regret in his heart. Suddenly, he forced out a question from deep within his throat, ¡°Why, why can you tolerate Qin Zhiyou constantly seeing other women, while I¡­¡± Lu Weixi responded instinctively, ¡°Those are two different things. Besides, people change.¡± ¡°This is exactly the same thing.¡± Qin Zhigu added, ¡°Indeed, people do change. You¡¯ve changed, and so have I. But no matter how much someone changes, they shouldn¡¯t be indifferent about their spouse seeing other women. Unless¡­you never really loved him.¡± Lu Weixi frowned, countering, ¡°The way people interact with each other is different.¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re not denying it. You still haven¡¯t fallen in love with my older brother, have you?¡± Lu Weixi was taken aback. Qin Zhigu stepped forward. This time, his voice was devoid of desperation and anger, filled instead with overwhelming heartache and regret. ¡°Xixi, I¡­I misunderstood you back then. It was my mistake. I¡¯m sorry, I deserve to be punished. But can you, can you not hate me? Can you not act like I¡¯m a monster every time you see me?¡± Lu Weixi wanted to respond, but her throat suddenly became constricted, leaving her unable to speak. She knitted her brows tightly and held her cup even more tightly. The lighting was poor, and no one could see how tense Lu Weixi had be. ¡°Xixi, I¡¯m not a bastard. I swear, Cai Yiren and I, we never had an intimate rtionship, neither did I with any other women. The truth is, I¡¯m not saying this to ask for anything from you. I¡¯m not longing for you to return to me. I only¡­ wish that you wouldn¡¯t hate me anymore. If anyone bullies you, I will be there for you, not out of any selfish desires, I just want to help.¡± Lu Weixi quietly looked at him. If back then, when those misunderstandings urred, he hadn¡¯t doubted her but instead chose to believe Cai Yiren, maybe none of what followed would have happened. Qin Zhigu¡¯s betrayal was not just a knife in her heart but had also driven her and her sick mother into a desperate situation. She will never forget how she felt the day she found out that Qin Zhigu was with Cai Yiren, just a couple of days after receiving her mother¡¯s cancer report. She thought she was mistaken and tracked them for days. How could Qin Zhigu, like her father, fall for a woman of lower worth? The more she pursued, the chillier her heart grew. Until the day Qin Zhigu appeared in front of her hand in hand with Cai Yiren, she looked up at the sky and said, ¡°We¡¯re done. Remember, I dumped you.¡± Now times have changed, her mother¡¯s condition has improved, she is doing better at work, love ¨C was a luxury, something she had long discarded, buried. Even if there was any, it had nothing to do with Qin Zhigu. Chapter 294 - 295: Have Loved (3) Chapter 295: Have Loved (3) Trantor: 549690339 Moreover, five years had passed. Even if he had really nned to¡­ he could have resolved all his affairs within this time. So, what¡¯s the point of expressing his regret now? She didn¡¯t need it. ¡°So what¡¯s the purpose of saying all this now? My husband is Qin Zhiyou, regardless of Fang Rushuang or Liu Yiyi, I am now the legitimate Mrs. Qin. Whether or not I fight for my rights is my business; I don¡¯t need your concern. I don¡¯t need your help either. All I want is for you to keep your distance. Qin Zhigu, don¡¯t make me regret ever loving you.¡± After Lu Weixi made this statement, she turned around and went upstairs. It wasn¡¯t until she closed the door upstairs that she realized the water cup in her hand was empty. She had originallye down for water, but now, even if she were to die of thirst, she didn¡¯t want to go back down. However, the thought of Fang Rushuang¡¯s return and Liu Yiyi¡¯s matter mentioned by Qin Zhigu left her feeling a bit irritable. Before she went to fetch the water, she had thought about the possibility of Qin Zhiyou not returning that night. Was there an ident? She even naively thought about texting him to ask. Now when she thought about it, he¡¯s surrounded by beauties. There¡¯s the neer Liu Yiyi and old me Fang Rushuang. Didn¡¯t Liu Yiyi knock on his doorte at night? Didn¡¯t he love Fang Rushuang all along? She remembered that Fang Rushuang had once nearly caught them in the act and trapped her and Qin Zhiyou in the room. When Fang Rushuang confronted them, her father Fang Zheng was among the crowd. Just like when her mother cornered her father with Cai¡¯s mother, she saw Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren with her own eyes. When they finally emerged, Fang Rushuang couldn¡¯t bear the betrayal and chose to call off their marriage. Perhaps it was due to her father¡¯s presence. Perhaps Qin Zhiyou felt guilty, he didn¡¯t say much and agreed to it. But now, it is unclear how much affection and regret he still has for Fang Rushuang. It is also unsure whether Fang Rushuang has changed and wants to win back her former lover. In front of Qin Zhigu, she can keep herposure, but once she closes the door to her room, she feelspletely unsure and anxious. Because she knows, besides the sustenance over these five years, she and Qin Zhiyou don¡¯t really have any deep emotions. The rtionship might have improved recently, but he is still living a colourful life outside. She isn¡¯t even sure which woman¡¯s house he will choose to spend the night at¡­ While Lu Weixi was in distress upstairs, Qin Zhigu was also troubled downstairs. He sat downstairs for a long time, only heading upstairste into the night. He didn¡¯t notice that in a corner, a camera was silently recording everything. The next day, surprisingly, Lu Weixi overslept. She barely managed to fall asleep around 2 or 3 in the morning. Despite setting an rm, she might have turned it off in her sleep due to Qin Zhiyou¡¯ste- night disruption the night before. When she woke up and saw the time, it was already 10 in the morning! Lu Weixi had worked for many years and was almost always punctual, so she got up as quickly as she could, rushing to get ready and running downstairs. It turns out, she wasn¡¯t the only one who had overslept. Qin Zhigu was also downstairs, his eyes ringed with dark circles. He didn¡¯t have time for breakfast and asked a servant to hastily pack some dumplings to take with him. Qin Zhigu looked at Lu Weixi, and there was a hint of hesitation in his eyes. Chapter 295 - 296: Have Loved (4) Chapter 296: Have Loved (4) Trantor: 549690339 That includes Lu Weixi. She intentionally moved in with Qin Zhiyou to piss off Qin Zhigu. But now, whether she seeded in pissing him off or not was debatable, but she certainly managed to put herself in a tough spot. Qin Zhigu¡¯s room was right next to hers¡ªit was constant interaction. Whenever Qin Zhiyou was around, things were bearable since he helped her avoid most awkward situations. But without him, she always felt uneasy. She really didn¡¯t want to have any sort of rtionship with Qin Zhigu anymore, good or bad. But Qin Zhigu and Qin Zhiyou were brothers, and even if Zhigu got married, he would still bring his wife back to the big house. It was just a giant pool of difort waiting to happen. Also, at this point, Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei were already up. Downstairs in the dining room, Qin Zhizha wasnguidly eating his breakfast while yawning. Seeing Lu Weixi, he smiled, ¡°Ayo, sister-inw¡¯s up. Big brother¡¯s not here, only second brother is.¡± Lu Weixi shrugged him off, not even caring to pick up breakfast as she hurried towards the garage. But as soon as she pulled the car out, it broke down. Now that¡¯s a bad day, raining when the roof was leaking. Just as she was in a bind, her phone rang. It was Xiaochen, ¡°Lu, where are you? We have a client meeting at noon, did you forget about it?¡± How could she forget? It was because of the meeting that she was in such a hurry. The client was a bit of a pain; he had kicked up a fuss over minor issues in the past. She had taken up this task before, and now it was almost time for delivery. She couldn¡¯t make any mistakes at this final stage. She said, ¡°I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll be able to make it to the office. Bring the client¡¯s files with you. I¡¯m going straight to his ce.¡± She tried to start the car again, but it wouldn¡¯t budge. At this point, a properly packed Qin Zhigu, and the already breakfasted Qin Zhizha and Qin Zhimei stepped out. Qin Zhimei spoke, ¡°Please move your car. What a racket it is, it¡¯s ruining our reputation.¡± Qin Zhigu approached, worry evident on his face, ¡°Is there an issue with your car? If so, you can ride mine.¡± A bit anxious, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t even bother to respond as she opened a ride-hailing app. Although the Qin mansion was not as remote as the West Mountain vi, the area was mostly filled with upscale residences, and not even a shared- ride was avable. Checking the time, it was half past ten. She and the client had agreed to meet at half past eleven. If she werete, a lecture would be inevitable. While Qin Zhiyou kept a spare car here, it was useless as she didn¡¯t have the keys. Seeing the sweat trickling from her forehead, Qin Zhigu understood her predicament, ¡°Where do you need to go? I can drop you off.¡± Qin Zhizha chuckled, ¡°Sister-inw,e, ride in my car. You¡¯ve ridden both my elder and second brother¡¯s cars but never mine. Isn¡¯t that unfair? Even if you¡¯re just going to work, I can give you a ride.¡± Uninterested in arguing and with no time to spare, Qin Zhigu, more anxious than she, said, ¡°It¡¯s just a ride, I¡­just want to help.¡± With her phone buzzing with calls, Lu Weixi reluctantly opened Qin Zhigu¡¯s car door and hopped in, buckling her seatbelt. Qin Zhigu quickly instructed the serving staff to repair her car, hopped into the driver¡¯s seat, and started the engine. Little did Lu Weixi, who had just settled into the car, realize that she would soon run into Qin Zhiyou. PS: The lucky winner fromst night¡¯s draw was ¡°Xi Yue¡±. Three rmendation votes and threements can earn 666 book coins. Leave a message after this chapter to register for tomorrow¡¯s raffle! Chapter 296 - 297: Pincer Attack (1) Chapter 297: Pincer Attack (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Inside the car, Lu Weixi continuously gazed outside the window. The car was too quiet, and Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t know how to break the silence, so he simply turned on the radio. Unexpectedly, it was a song dedication program. The male host introduced: ¡°Up next, we have aizen named ¡®Morning Star¡¯. He is about to get married in a few days but has met his deeply loved ex-girlfriend. They were separated because of some unstoppable reasons. Although they have met again, they know that the past can¡¯t be pursued and they can¡¯t betray their current girlfriends. So, he dedicates a ssic old song ¡®When Love Has Already Be Past¡¯ to remember the love that has already passed.¡± Afterwards, the car¡¯s stereo began to y: ¡°Don¡¯t talk about the past anymore, life has already seen many storms, even if the memory can¡¯t erase love and hate, it¡¯s still in the bottom of the heart¡­¡± The moment they heard this song, both Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu were stunned. The two of them nced at each other. This song was from a movie she loved very much, a film she was madly obsessed with years ago. When that movie was digitally restored, she went to the cinema every day for a week, watching it seven times in total. Of course, every time, she dragged Qin Zhigu along. In the first few instances, their follower student Cai Yiren also apanied them. But, hearing the name of the movie after a few times made her automatically retreat. After the seventh viewing, just upon exiting the cinema, Qin Zhigu had popcorn in his left hand and c in his right, his mind felt numb, and his legs were weak: ¡°Miss Bai, can we watch a different movie? I¡¯m about to puke from seeing this one too many times.¡± Even if he started watching this movie from any part, he could reflexively recall the ensuing dialogues. Lu Weixiughed heartily while clinging to his arm and then resolutely shook her head: ¡°No.¡± Seeing Qin Zhigu¡¯s agonized face, she hesitated a bit, stretched out three fingers: ¡°¡­how about, let me watch it three more times?¡± Qin Zhigu still looked constipated, so she could only shake his arm left and right, acting coquettishly: ¡°Apany me to watch it three more times, just three more times! I beg you, second big brother, third big brother, good big brother.¡± Qin Zhigu wailed: ¡°Stop rocking, stop rocking, the popcorn and c are about to spill!¡± Only then did sheugh jovially as she took the c with one hand and grabbed a handful of popcorn with the other. She stuffed his mouth with the popcorn, and after seeing him eat it, only then did she take a sip of c. The popcorn was sweet. The c was also sweet. However, too much c can also taste bitter. Memories flooded back, even the car they were in was the one they used to ride in. Although everything inside had been reced during the five years Kong Jie was using the car, the familiar feeling remained. ¡°Why don¡¯t you understand (don¡¯t say I don¡¯t understand), as long as there is love, there is pain (there is love, there is pain). One day you will know, life without me will not be different (without you it will be different). Life has already been too rushed, I¡¯m afraid that I might always be teary-eyed (teary-eyed). Forgetting me is useless, leave the past in the wind (leave the past in the wind)¡­¡± The main melody is sung by a woman, the parts in parentheses are sung by a man. Now, as they listen to this song again, from the title to the lyrics, it¡¯s like a portrait of the two of them. Even the different singing tones of the man and woman echo their current feelings. The time span of a song isn¡¯t long. It quickly changed to another song, but the melody of the previous one still seemed to echo in their minds. Perhaps it was because of this song that Lu Weixi¡¯s tension towards Qin Zhigu finally softened a little.. Chapter 297 - 298: Pincer Attack (2) Chapter 298: Pincer Attack (2) Trantor: 549690339 | She bowed her head, the streetscape outside the window swiftly receding, her emotions rising and falling in tandem. She reflectedter on why Qin Zhigu chose Cai Yiren. Cai Yiren was not as pretty as her,cked her talent, and was not her match in birth and temperament. But one thing was clear, Cai Yiren was pitifully charming, gentle and considerate, effortlessly eliciting a man¡¯s protective desires¡ªnowadays, this has a specific term: a white lotus. Yet, the proud and wilful Miss Bai, for example when it came to watching movies, insisted on making Qin Zhigu capitte to her preferences, regardless of the frequency. If it were Cai Yiren, she would undoubtedly opt for what interested Qin Zhigu more, cheerfully apanying him. When her feelings for Qin Zhigu were intense, she wouldn¡¯t feel it, but once their rtionship started to cool, this disparity gradually widened. It wasn¡¯t just her, Lu¡¯s mother had also been a campus beauty, and despite ageing, she still maintained her poise. But Cai¡¯s mother wasn¡¯t much younger, and working together with Bai Changyou, their daily interactions filled with tender words naturally gave them moremonality than Lu¡¯s mother, whoter became a full-time housewife, and Bai Changyou. She was wrong, her mother also neglected her father¡¯s feelings. However, this was no reason for Qin Zhigu and Bai Changyou¡¯s betrayal. A peaceful breakup was eptable despite being heart-breaking, but they chose the most awkward and painful way. The silent and drawn-out journey finally ended at the entrance to the customer¡¯s residentialplex. Qin Zhigu wanted to drive in, but Lu Weixi stopped him, ¡°You can stop here. Thank you.¡± Qin Zhigu paused, aware that she didn¡¯t want her colleagues to see him. What would she introduce him as if he did show up, her ex-boyfriend, or her brother-inw? A shadow passed over his eyes for a moment, and then he nodded, parking at the entrance to theplex. As soon as the car came to a stop, Lu Weixi turned to unbuckle her seat belt. Yet despite her efforts, she couldn¡¯t loosen it, reflexively saying, ¡°Why is this thing still like this, didn¡¯t you get it fixed before?¡± This car was one she frequently rode in five years ago. Later, when Qin Zhigu went abroad, he gave the car to Kong Jie, and she seldom went out, and when she did, it was in a chauffeur-driven car, with herself in the back seat, almost never touching the front passenger seat. The car had been perfect except for the faulty buckle on the front passenger¡¯s seat belt, which was difficult to unbuckle. Perhaps it was the song he was ying earlier that stirred his memories, or it was Lu Weixi¡¯sment that was eerily familiar. Instantly recalling the issue, he naturally leaned over to help, ¡°Did it get stuck again? Let me help you.¡± Once he started leaning over, both Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu sensed the awkwardness, but having already leaned in, it would be even more unusual to withdraw now. She could only inhale, minimizing the contact between their bodies as much as possible, and then turned her face towards the window, trying to appear indifferent. She silently urged him to hurry up. But as soon as she nced out the window, she was momentarily startled: She thought she saw a ck Mercedes drive by, recognizing the te number as Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car! Lu Weixi was so frightened her heart nearly stopped, but now she couldn¡¯t look down¡ªQin Zhigu¡¯s head was just below hers! She had to turn her head and wished for Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car to drive away quickly, without seeing her, preferably not seeing her at all. But contrary to her wishes, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car was stopped by theplex¡¯s security guard, and came to a halt.. Chapter 298 - 299: Pincer Attack (3) Chapter 298: Chapter 299: Pincer Attack (3) Trantor: 549690339 The two cars were only five to six meters apart, separated by just two car windows. At such a close distance, she could easily be seen if Qin Zhiyou turned his head this way. Moreover, how could she exin the current situation? Qin Zhigu¡¯s posture practically made her look guilty beyond redemption even if she jumped into the Yellow River! The scariest thing was that the ss of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car window was specially made; one couldn¡¯t see inside the car from outside, but those inside the car could see out. The car was stopped outside the residential area. Every passing second was sheer torture for Lu Weixi, like a death row convict counting down to execution. It would have been easier if he had juste over. While waiting anxibious, Qin Zhigu finally unbuckled her. Lu Weixi was so scared that she immediately drew back her head. Qin Zhigu was startled, ¡°Did you drop something?¡± He also lowered his head to help her look. Upon seeing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car enter the neighborhood, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t dilly-dally, not even bothering to say a ¡°thank you¡±. She immediately opened the car door and dashed out. Once inside, she finally caught her breath. She wondered why she had to hide. After all, she and Qin Zhigu were legally together, they were just sitting in the car, they hadn¡¯t done anything else. But that jerk Qin Zhiyou tantly didn¡¯te backst night ¨C he even tantly brought Liu Yiyi with him. She didn¡¯t know what was going on between him and Fang Rushuang, but Liu Yiyi knocking on the doorte at night was witnessed by many; how could it be fake? He should be the one feeling guilty, not her! However, even so, Lu Weixi backed down. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s Thunderous Rage would ultimately fall upon her. ¡°Might is right¡± ¨C she would not suffer a loss right here. She had been to this customer¡¯s house before, so she took a detour and walked around. Checking the time, there were still ten minutes before eleven-thirty. She would definitely make it in time. Upon entering the residential area, she realized that she was perhaps too nervous earlier and had forgotten to ponder how Qin Zhiyou ended up here. After winding around the garden of the residential area, just as she reached the customer¡¯s building, she turned a corner expecting to breathe a sigh of relief, but to her surprise, a car was boldly parked at the entrance of the building. It was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car! Why was Qin Zhiyou here, and how did he know that she wasing here for work? But even if he knew she was meeting a client here, why did hee here? Where did he gost night? Nevertheless, the pressing issue was not these concerns, but rather to ensure she wasn¡¯t seen by Xiaoqian, Xiaochen or the likes ¨C otherwise how would she exin her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou? Just as she was thinking about this, she saw Xiaochen and Secretary Wang chatting happily. Both of them saw her, turned their heads, and greeted her in unison, ¡°Hi.¡± Everything went dark before Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes. That¡¯s it, now everyone in thepany knew about her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou! Just as she was caught in a dilemma, the rear door of the car suddenly opened. An elongated arm quickly grabbed her wrist, pulled her into the car, and promptly shut the door with a ¡°bam.¡± There was no need to guess. The person in the car was indeed Qin Zhiyou. Lu Weixi was abruptly pulled into the car by him, causing her wrist to ache slightly. Before she could even resist, she was tightly held by a dark figure, and subsequently, soft lips swiftly silenced her words. Amidst her struggle, she saw Xiaochen outside the car peering curiously, as if trying to see through the car window to get a glimpse of what was happening inside¡­. Chapter 299 - 300: Pincer Attack (4) Chapter 299: Chapter 300: Pincer Attack (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi knew that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car windows were especially tinted so that nothing could be seen from the outside. Still, feeling watched was¡­ ufortable. However, Qin Zhiyou seemed extremely excited. After a kiss, she struggled to lift her head and saw that his eyes were red, but his overall spirit was hyper and ted. His Adam¡¯s apple bobbed up and down, and he moved in to kiss her again, but Lu Weixi stopped him: ¡°Enough.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s lips shone with moisture, and his eyes, akin to a wolf king¡¯s, twinkled: ¡°It¡¯s a done deal.¡± ¡°What¡¯s a done deal?¡± Lu Weixi was a bit confused. Qin Zhiyou leaned in to peck her cheek, ¡°It¡¯s inside information. Now I can stop juggling things around over there. It was finalizedst night.¡± This was the biggest achievement of his attendance at this event. There was a previous rumor about the construction of a national demonstration zone. Of course, his portion was only a fraction, but it was enough to take Hanhai a step further. But for such a big project, naturally, he would not be the only one interested. Uncle and Aunt have been trying to connect, but their efforts were in vain. Liu Yiyi¡¯s participation in this event was also due to this reason. In fact, the Uncle and Aunt secretly established anotherpany. If they cannot annex Hanhai, they intend to rece Hanhai with anotherpany and slowly devour Hanhai. He wouldn¡¯t let them seed. So, this incident also provides an opportunity. The only trouble is, he would definitely involve Liu Yiyi in this matter. Although he doesn¡¯t think his wife would be jealous of Liu Yiyi, Lu Weixi hates Liu Yiyi ¡ª after all, she caused Lu Weixi to lose 30,000 yuan. So, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯te backst night because he was busy at work, right? ¡°Wei Hui, I¡­¡± Before Qin Zhiyou could finish, Lu Weixi¡¯s phone rang. She struggled to get out of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms, saw it was the troublesome customer, and before she could speak, Qin Zhiyou directly turned off the phone and threw it aside, screen down. ¡°I¡¯ve got to go to work.¡± Lu Weixi was just about to pick up the phone and leave, but Qin Zhiyou pulled her back. He, Lord Qin, didn¡¯t care about trivial matters. At this moment, Xiaochen, who was conversing cheerfully with Secretary Wang, noticed the time, walked to the rear seat, and knocked on the window: ¡°Lu, time to go.¡± Lu Weixi replied ¡°right away¡± and got up to leave, but Qin Zhiyou tightly grabbed her arm. Did she think she could just leave without giving him some sweetness? What did she take him for? Lu Weixi was a little angry. He, himself, could disappear for work for a whole month, so why couldn¡¯t she go see a customer? Qin Zhiyou, however, was not angry but slowly said, ¡°If you leave now, I¡¯ll go out and tell her that I¡¯m Qin Zhiyou, and you¡¯re my wife.¡± ¡°So, she doesn¡¯t know about you?¡± Qin Zhiyou, who had not left the car, certainly didn¡¯t seem like someone who would be proactive in conversation. Now, Xiaochen was clearly anxious to open the car door. Lu Weixi was restless when she suddenly noticed that Qin Zhigu had also followed her. In her haste to get out of the car, she had left some things behind, and so had to retrieve them. Xiaochen on the left, Qin Zhigu at the back. Now she was screwed! PS: The lucky winnerst night was ¡°City Time¡±. Leave a rmendation vote and threements to win 666 book coins.. Leave a message at the end of this chapter to enter the draw ¨C continuing tomorrow- Chapter 300 - 301: Inside the Car (1) Chapter 300: Chapter 301: Inside the Car (1) Trantor: 549690339 | She didn¡¯t want to let Xiaochen see Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face, or know his identity. She only wanted to do her job well and didn¡¯t want the reputation of Hanhai to affect her progress, nor did she want to be the subject of their gossip. Nor did she want Qin Zhiyou to know that she had been driven there by Qin Zhigu. Qin Zhigu was like a thorn in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s heart. Her past romance with Qin Zhigu was like a sword hanging over his head, ready to drop at any time. Also, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze was clearly puzzled at that moment. He frowned slightly and looked at Lu Weixi¡¯s scared eyes, ready to look back¨C At the same time, her mobile phone rang again. And in the rear-view mirror, Qin Zhigu, who was gradually getting closer, was making a call. Obviously, the call hade from him! Lu Weixi¡¯s mind was racing. She bravely reached out with both hands to hold Qin Zhiyou¡¯s head, to prevent him from turning around. Instead, she leaned in closer to him. Qin Zhiyou was a bit stunned. He and Lu Weixi had been married for many years, and this was certainly the first time she had initiated a kiss. He was a bit surprised but also puzzled. The phone in the back seat was still ringing, and Qin Zhigu was getting closer and closer. Fortunately, the phone screen was facing down, otherwise, Qin Zhiyou would have seen Qin Zhigu¡¯s name on the call disy with just a nce. Qin Zhiyou tried to turn around again, and without any alternative, Lu Weixi pushed herself further into his arms, mimicking his usual style, which was not limited to a peck. Lu Weixi watched from the corner of her eye, Qin Zhigu was indeed getting closer. And it appeared that he had noticed Secretary Wang and Xiaochen, and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car. In an instant, Qin Zhigu seemed to understand something. He quietly clenched his fingers, stopped moving forward, and started to walk away. And the ringing on the back seat of her car finally stopped. Lu Weixi finally breathed a sigh of relief. Once the tension left her body, she suddenly realized something. Oh god, she had been caught between a rock and a hard ce. She had blocked Qin Zhiyou¡¯s suspicions out of desperation. The result was evident, and so was the consequence. The awakened sleeping lion would not easily let her escape. At least for now, she felt that Qin Zhiyou had the intention to take it further. Lu Weixi wanted to leave, but Qin Zhiyou obviously disagreed. He rapped on the car window, his voice hoarse, ¡°Secretary Wang, you help her with her issue.¡± During the wait earlier, he learned from the conversation between Secretary Wang and Xiaochen that she was only there for an inspection of thepleted construction. Although Secretary Wang wasn¡¯t familiar with construction, he had worked with him for many years and was good at pretending and dealing with clients. Knowing that Secretary Wang would continue to get along with Xiaochen, he felt happy and instantly gave a cheerful nod.. Chapter 301 - 302: Inside the Car (2) Chapter 301: Chapter 302: Inside the Car (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Hey, youe back!¡± Lu Weixi was about to knock on the car window to have hime back with Xiaochen. This was her job, what right did he have to muscle in? ¡°You should indeede back.¡± Qin Zhiyou grabbed her arm in one fluid motion and pulled her back. ¡°Weren¡¯t you enthusiastic just now? So now you want to abandon me for work?¡± ¡°I merely¡­¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s words trailed off. No matter what she said now, it would be wrong. So she decided not to say anything, simply bowing her head in silence. ¡°Merely what?¡± Qin Zhiyou was delighted, even more thrilled than when he had clinched that big contract. They had been married for many years, yet she never showed him any affection, even when she asked for her monthly living expenses, it was grudgingly done. As he noticed her facing down, as if she was embarrassed about exposing her feelings, her cheeks flushed all the way to her ears. A faint smile appeared on his lips, his slender fingers brushed her untidy hair back from her forehead tucking in a few long strands behind her ear. She noticeably shivered, her ears only reddened even more. Qin Zhiyou took amusement from the corner of his eyes, deciding not to tease her anymore. He intended to make significant changes to the management in thepany once everything had been resolved and the unproductive family members were expelled from thepany to just collect dividends every month and keep their noses out of the business. As for Liu Yiyi, he could just bluntly reject her, never allowing her to obstruct Xixi¡¯s view again. Once those matters were taken care of and Lu Weixi had fully recuperated- If she does not resist too adamantly, could he look forward to them having a child someday? Thinking about a child, he suddenly felt a tightness in his chest. He nced down at her in his arms. She was quiet andpliant,pletely unlike her previous anger and disgust. He decided not to push her. He was still young and so was she. He had plenty of time, if not to win her heart, then at least to make her less resistant to himself. Once the timing was right, to naturally expect a child. The two held each other silently in the car, each with their own thoughts. Unaware of time slipping away until sounds drifted from the apartment building, as if doors were being shut and footsteps traced downstairs, Lu Weixi finally raised her head from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s embrace and gently nudged him, ¡°I have to go. I have work in the afternoon.¡± Qin Zhiyou was reluctant to let her go, but he could only nod and utter a low ¡°Hmm¡±. As Lu Weixi went next door to fix her clothes and hair, she turned back and asked, ¡°You didn¡¯t show your face around Xiaochen, and you didn¡¯t let Secretary Wang spill the beans, did you?¡± That King of Gossip, Xiaocen, who¡¯s always engrossed in entertainment news, would certainly recognize Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face and spill his identity to everyone. How would she exin it then? Admit to being Bai¡¯s youngdy or confess to being Qin Zhiyou¡¯s kept woman? Qin Zhiyou nodded, ¡°Secretary Wang would definitely keep his lips sealed if he values his job more than a trip to Antarctica.¡± ¡°Antarctica?¡± Lu Weixi was puzzled but didn¡¯t think too much about it, she just nodded, then suddenly remembered something, ¡°How did you happen toe here?¡± How did he know she was here? Furthermore, how did he manage to stop at the right spot beneath the apartment building? Chapter 302 - 303: Inside the Car (3) Chapter 302: Chapter 303: Inside the Car (3) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou, naturally, didn¡¯t have the nerve to tell Lu Weixi that he had sent Secretary Wang to secretly inquire about Xiaochen, and the moment he found that she was at work here, he rushed over. All he could do was make up an excuse: ¡°I secured such a huge project. If I visited home or thepany now, my uncle and aunt woulde to inquire about it. It would be a delight to see them furiously scratching their heads in desperation and unable to do anything about it, just hanging in suspenseful anticipation.¡± He couldn¡¯t go back to the Qin family¡¯s mansion nor go to thepany and at this working hour, finding Yu Sixing or He Weiyou was also not appropriate so, who else could he turn to except her? Lu Weixi nodded. She understood the predicament of Qin Zhiyou, surrounded by enemies. Although they didn¡¯t have much emotional connection, at this time, only this partner could be relied upon. ¡°However, in the future, if you want toe over, let me know in advance.¡± Lu Weixi pondered, ¡°Boss Liao already knows that I am that designer, but he hasn¡¯t bbed. However, if more people get to know, I can¡¯t guarantee that the news won¡¯t leak out. Once the identity of the wife of the chairman of Hanhai Group is revealed, I won¡¯t have any peace in the interior design industry. I hope you can understand this.¡± As she said that, the building¡¯s main door opened, and Xiaochen and Secretary Wang walked out. Lu Weixi was about to leave, but Qin Zhiyou grabbed her arm. With a lift of his eyebrows, he asked, ¡°You said all that, and I¡¯ve agreed. But what will you give me in return?¡± Here we go again! Lu Weixi, feeling embarrassed and angry, wanted to break free from his grasp, but he held on even tighter, saying, ¡°I like you. Just like the day before yesterday.¡± Likewise, you can, for all I care, let go of me now! Lu Weixi, not willing to deal with him any longer, shook off his hand, flung open the car door, and fled. As she was leaving, she could faintly hear Qin Zhiyou¡¯s lowughter behind her. ¡°Ms. Lu!¡± Xiaochen came out, saw Ms. Lu hastily escaping from the car. Although her attire was neat, and her hairstyle intact, her face had a healthy, glowing flush and even her eyes, too, looked moist and sparkling. She wanted to sneak a peek at the backseat of the car, but the door closed too quickly, she missed her chance. Lu Weixi acted as if nothing had happened and asked gravely, ¡°How was the inspection?¡± Xiaochen: ¡°You can rx, Ms. Lu.¡± ¡°Rest assured, Young Mad¡­ I mean, Ms. Lu.¡± Secretary Wang also nodded. ¡°Good, you first go outside and hail a taxi.¡± Lu Weixi gave a wave of her hand, so relieving Xiaochen off her duties, and then asked Secretary Wang, ¡°You didn¡¯t tell Xiaochen about my rtionship with Zhiyou, did you?¡± Secretary Wang patted his chest confidently: ¡°Young Madam, you can trust me.¡± Lu Weixi nodded: ¡°Good.¡± She took out her phone and texted Secretary Wang. He was about to get into the car when he saw her message: ¡°Are you trying to court Xiaochen?¡± Secretary Wang was so surprised. How did Young Madam figure that out! He almost bit his own tongue. ¡°If you don¡¯t want your impression to deteriorate in front of Xiaochen, remember, he didn¡¯t see you just now.¡± After sending the message, Lu Weixi just watched Secretary Wang quietly. She hadn¡¯t specified whom ¡°he¡± was referring to, but Secretary Wang knew that she was referring to Qin Zhisu. So, Qin Zhisu was able to locate here just now, and Young Madam had Xiaochen call a cab. That implies she arrived here in Qin Zhisu¡¯s car, right? No wonder she doesn¡¯t want President Qin to know. Secretary Wang¡¯s hesitation onlysted a second.. In front of the boss and the boss¡¯s wife, any sane person knows to choose the wife! Chapter 303 - 304: Inside the Car (4) Chapter 303: Chapter 304: Inside the Car (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi watched as Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car gradually disappeared out of sight. Xiaochen also mentioned that a car had been stopped, and then she slowly came over. All the way, Xiaochen made subtle inquires wanting to know who the man in the car was, but Lu Weixi kept silence. Xiaochen, helpless and remembering something else, excitedly eximed, ¡°However, I just saw a handsome guy who was on the phone and seemed to be walking towards us, but for some reason he left.¡± Lu Weixi was taken aback. The man Xiaochen was referring to was probably Qin Zhigu. She didn¡¯t know how to exin, so she simply said nothing. That afternoon she had paid a visit to Huang Caiwei. Huang Caiwei was still the same, a bit long-winded and somewhat verbose. After discussing the decoration matters, she sighed, ¡°I heard from my husband that the Yu Family is nning a wedding and many important guests will be attending. But the Yu family is rather low-key and the invitations are only distributed to close friends and rtives. It¡¯s not easy to get an invitation.¡± The wedding of Yu Sihua and Huang Qichu was scheduled in two days. She wondered what kind of state Xue Feifei was in. After finishing her work, she wanted to call Xue Feifei. She picked up her mobile phone, hesitated, and put it down again. Suddenly, an arm snaked around her waist from the side. Lu Weixi jumped, nearly dropping her phone: ¡°Why don¡¯t you say something before you approach?¡± Qin Zhiyou looked surprised, ¡°I have been standing next to you for five minutes, who are you texting so intently?¡± She looked down, relieved to see it was a message to Xue Feifei. Then she realized, no wonder she wanted to make a call but didn¡¯t dare to ¨C ¨C Yu Sihua¡¯s wedding was approaching in two days. He smiled and nced at thepany building downstairs, his eyebrows furrowing slightly: ¡°Where is your car?¡± ¡°It had a small issue, so it¡¯s being repaired,¡± Lu Weixi just finished speaking and immediately stopped, fearing that Qin Zhiyou would think of her driving Qin Zhigu¡¯s car today. ¡°I have a car, you can choose any of them.¡± Fortunately, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t dwell on it. He knew Lu Weixi often needed to use a car for projects, and her Chang¡¯an Comte¡­ to be honest, was a bit shabby. Seeing that he was not suspicious, Lu Weixi breathed a sigh of relief, shook her head and said, ¡°No need, it¡¯s a minor issue.¡± She had driven nice cars before. But whether it was a good or bad car, the end result was the same ¡ª if it could be used as transportation, it was good enough. She didn¡¯t want it, and Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t insist. They got in the car and went home. When they arrived at the Qin family mansion, the uncles and aunts who usually ignored them were now watching Qin Zhiyou with sparkling eyes. He knew they wanted him to talk about the project, but he refused to say a word. After dinner, during their usual after-dinner chat session, Qin Zhiyou took Lu Weixi out for a walk. After they returned more than half an hourter, in the anticipation of everyone, Qin Zhiyou said, ¡°Weixi, I have a treasure to show you, follow me upstairs.¡± Lu Weixi looked up, saw Qin Zhiyou¡¯s serious expression, then looked at the eager faces of the family members, and followed him upstairs without suspicion. Once they reached the floor, Lu Weixi realized that when he said ¡°I have a treasure to show you,¡± he meant it literally. After longing for a week, it was like he wanted to drown in her arms. Although they went up early, she didn¡¯t get up until the next afternoon. Fortunately, it was Saturday. After dealing with some business in the afternoon, Qin Zhiyou came over again in the evening. Two days were enough for him to ¡°do this and do that.¡± Then came Sunday. Today was Huang Qichu¡¯s wedding day, as well as the foundationying day for Siyi Company¡¯s new building. PS: The lucky reader who wonst night is ¡°Love seems to end in tragedy, more often than not..¡± Three votes plus three book reviews for 666 book coins, leave ament after this chapter to register, continue raffle tomorrow- Chapter 304 - 305 Wedding (1) Chapter 304: Chapter 305 Wedding (1) Trantor: 549690339 | When Lu Weixi woke up, she couldn¡¯t helpining about the instigator. In such hot weather, she still had to pick out a high-cored long-sleeved outfits to wear and she didn¡¯t dare wear a short skirt. The instigator, Qin Zhiyou, came out from the bathroom, watching her rummage around. Now, it was summer. High-cored long-sleeved clothes were all packed away inside. He leisurely walked to the edge of the bed, tilted his head to watch her struggle on her tiptoes to reach something, and finally asked, ¡°What are you trying to get?¡± ¡°The high-cored long sleeves inside.¡± Qin Zhiyou scoffed, ¡°Your legs are so short, what can you reach?¡± ¡­ Where were her legs short? She was 165 cm tall, the average height for a woman. And while her proportions may not be like a supermodel¡¯s, she definitely had long legs. How dare Qin Zhiyou call her legs short! Qin Zhiyou rose, walked behind her, his body brushing against hers. Before Lu Weixi could react, his long arm stretched out and grabbed the clothes she couldn¡¯t even reach on her tiptoes¡ªand then ced it up even higher. Now, she couldn¡¯t reach it no matter what. Lu Weixi was furious, she turned to confront him, ¡°What are you doing?¡± Qin Zhiyou squinted, unhappy with her reprimand. Just then, footsteps sounded outside of the room, and he turned his head to call out, ¡°We¡¯ve got some old clothes here, can you help us throw them out?¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou.¡± Lu Weixi red at him. If it weren¡¯t for her wearing a spaghetti strap top revealing her fair and delicateplexion, and a few traces of coquettish weakness lingered in her angry eyes, her re might have been more fierce. ¡°Are you nning to wear this trash?¡± Qin Zhiyou bathed in her furious res and spoke calmly. Lu Weixi was even more annoyed now. She was wearing a spaghetti strap top! It was the middle of summer, did he think she wanted to wear high-cored, long-sleeved clothes? ¡°Why are you looking at me? Do I look that handsome?¡± Qin Zhiyou leaned against the wardrobe with one arm, while the other hand touched his face narcissistically. ¡ªShe really wanted to punch his annoying face. Qin Zhiyou leaned forward, his upper body pressing down until his face was just over ten centimeters from hers: ¡°I do have an idea that could make you look smart and not reveal any marks.¡± Lu Weixi was a bit skeptical, but found his face too close forfort, she ufortably averted her eyes, ¡°What¡¯s the idea?¡± A puzzling smile appeared on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face: ¡°You know I¡¯m a businessman, everything I havees with a price. No matter what idea, what do you have in return?¡± After saying this, Qin Zhiyou casually sat down on the edge of the bed and even nonchntly started flipping through a magazine as if he didn¡¯t care, ¡°After all, it¡¯s not my image that¡¯s going to be tarnished.¡± Lu Weixi remained skeptical for a long time and Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t move at all,fortably flipping through the magazine. Time ticked by, they had messed around too intensely the night before and now it was already nine thirty. The wedding ceremony would begin at twelve o¡¯clock, and generally guests would arrive to take their seats by eleven thirty. At three o¡¯clock in the afternoon, there¡¯s a foundationying ceremony to attend. She thought for a while, sat next to Qin Zhiyou, and kissed him on his cheek. ¡°Okay now?¡± Chapter 305 - 306 Wedding (2) Chapter 305: Chapter 306 Wedding (2) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even furrow his eyebrows, his finger flipped another page, ¡°I can¡¯t hear what you¡¯re saying.¡± Lu Weixi had no other choice but to move a bit closer, and gently touched him: ¡°Qin Zhiyou, don¡¯t be too much.¡± If he was still not satisfied, she didn¡¯t care to continue. After all, she was not the one getting married, and she was not the star of the afternoon¡¯s foundation ceremony, she could simply wear a business suit. Qin Zhiyou finally reacted, he put the magazine aside, raised his eyebrows, with a displeased face: ¡°You call this repayment? You¡¯re just swatting a mosquito.¡± He turned around and leaned in instantly. She didn¡¯t expect Qin Zhiyou to move so quickly, she reached out to push him away, but he caught her hand, intecing his distinct knuckles with hers, their hands locked together. Qin Zhiyou thought back to five years ago when he was in the cinema, watching her yfully fighting with Qin Zhigu from afar. Her eyes were sparkling back then, her tone soft and tender, hugging andforting, her charming and innocent manner. He would have been willing to do anything for her, not just a few movie dates, even if it means going to hell for her. And now, she is finally willing to get close to him. Although her attitude is perfunctory, and admittedly with hidden intentions, even then, he still had to lure and press her to do so. He wonders when he could make her treat him the way she treated Qin Zhigu in the past. Also. She hadn¡¯t told him everything, today is not just about the wedding, isn¡¯t it? Why wouldn¡¯t she tell him about her attendance at the foundation ceremony? Although it¡¯s part of her work, but Qin Zhigu would be there, so he has to go too! After one kiss, Lu Weixi¡¯s face was already glowing red like an apple, her eyes shimmering with tears. Qin Zhiyou looked at her once, then looked at her again, lowered his head and his gaze swept over her hair, eye corners, and the tip of her nose like a dragonfly touching the water. Lu Weixi slightly opened her mouth, perhaps out of shyness, her voice a bit tender: ¡°Is it enough now?¡± Not enough. How could it be enough. The more intimate they be, the greedier he gets to continue. He wants to not only drive Qin Zhigu out of her heart but also fully upy her heart. He wants him to be the only person in her mind and in her heart. Qin Zhiyou eyes got a bit deeper, just when he was about to lean down again, a knock on the door interrupted: ¡°Young Master, someone¡¯s looking for you.¡± Lu Weixi promptly replied, then looked at him: ¡°Alright, get up now.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t move. Lu Weixi frowned slightly: ¡°We really don¡¯t have much time.¡± Qin Zhiyou still didn¡¯t move. A momentter, he deeply looked at her again and finally let go of her hand and stood up. Qin Zhiyou sat next to her, seeing her ready to open the door after sorting out her clothes. He pulled her back, tossing her clothes and a long skirt under her puzzled gaze, ¡°Put this on first.¡± She was wearing a spaghetti strap dress, he didn¡¯t want her to go out and be seen like this, even if it¡¯s only by the servants. The visitor was a makeup artist, at Qin Zhiyou¡¯s request, she brought a slightly more formal cocktail dress, suitable for both the wedding and the foundation ceremony. The makeup artist used some concealer and foundation to perfectly cover the marks on Lu Weixi¡¯s body. However, Lu Weixi was a bit confused, she was neither the bride nor a bridesmaid, why should she dress up and put on makeup? Even less so for the foundation ceremony. Qin Zhiyou just swept a nce: ¡°You¡¯re standing by my side, if you dress ugly, it¡¯s my reputation at stake..¡± Chapter 306 - 307 Wedding (3) Chapter 306: Chapter 307 Wedding (3) Trantor: 549690339 Fine, it¡¯s his money anyway, he can do as he pleases. ¡°Besides, Bai Changyou might also be attending the wedding today.¡± The mention of this name made Lu Weixi pause slightly, then she nodded and said nothing more. They followed Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car all the way to the wedding venue, which was held in a five-star hotel. The whole hotel was reserved for the event. As the best man and maid of honor, Yu Sixing and Qin Zhimei stood weing guests at the entrance. As today was his sister¡¯s big day, Yu Sixing swallowed any distaste he had for Qin Zhimei¡¯s clinginess. However, the sight of Lu Weixi in her fancy dress made Qin Zhimei feel immediately inferior and resulted in her pulling a long face. As Yu Sixing was shaking their hands, he whispered to them, ¡°Uncle Bai is over there at the bottom right of the banquet hall.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded, ¡°Got it.¡± Lu Weixi overheard and lowered her eyshes, her expression neutral. Qin Zhiyou knew what might be going through her mind but did not say anything. He merely sped her hand, their fingers naturally intertwining. Lu Weixi looked up at Qin Zhiyou, who seemed so calm as if he hadn¡¯t heard thest sentence at all, and continued walking confidently. His calmness gave her a measure of confidence. She held her chin high, appearing much more at ease by the time they pushed open the doors to enter the banquet hall. As soon as Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi entered, despite there being no announcement, they immediately became the center of attention. The Yu family didn¡¯t have many guests besides family members¡ªmost were close business friends. Of course, there were people like Bai Changyou who had tried hard to seek their coborations. He had previously failed to strike a deal with Qin Zhiyou, but the Yu Family and He Family were also big names in Yan City, which were worth his visits. Although outsiders took the title of ¡®Bai Changyou¡ªQin Zhiyou¡¯s father-inw¡¯ as a joke and Qin Zhiyou himself refused to acknowledge it, it was after all the Qin family¡¯s internal affairs, so outsiders didn¡¯t dare to reject it outright. So, he managed to attend this wedding. With him around, Cai Yiren naturally came too. If it weren¡¯t for their younger son, Bai Weiyi, being sick, with Cai¡¯s mother staying home to take care of him, they would probably be here, too. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi walked in, they noticed, but being respectful of the fact that it was a wedding, rather than a regr banquet as in the past, they couldn¡¯t just wander around freely. Meanwhile, Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t looked towards bottom-right corner even once since the beginning. The two found seats in the front row, and as soon as they appeared, many started weing them. In addition, because Qin Zhiyou recently secured a significant project in the demonstration area, many were going out of their way to curry favor with him. Even Lu Weixi was indirectly affected by this. In the past, whenever she showed up, people either sneered behind her back or ignored her entirely. But today, quite a fewdies came to praise her good looks, stylish dress, and purse. Lu Weixi remained calm and unaffected by thepliments. Seeing peoplepliment her, Qin Zhiyou let a sincere smile touch his lips. He even ¡®pretended¡¯ to pour her hot water, fetch her fruits ¨C anything but to tter her. In summary, before the start of the wedding, Lu Weixi had neither the energy nor the time to bother about Bai Changyou. Just before the beginning of the ceremony, as Yu Sixing was preparing to get underway, he turned around and spotted a figure in the distance. It seemed to be¡­ Xue Feifei. PS: I¡¯m suffering from acute gastroenteritis and it¡¯s unbearably painful. Sorry, I can only upload three chapters today. I will make up for it when conditions permit.. Chapter 307 - 308: Tears (1) Chapter 307: Chapter 308: Tears (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Truth be told, Xue Feifei dide without her usual mask and sses today, but she did wear a hat. She was also dressed in very ordinary clothes, almost like a sweatshirt. At first nce, it was clear that she was not here topete in mour. Her purpose foring today was not to argue, stir up trouble, or even to have a meal. She was here because¡­ when she broke up with Huang Qichu years ago, they made a promise. If he got married, she woulde and toast with a ss of wine. The same would apply if she got married. She just wanted to give a red envelope as a token of goodwill, without leaving her name. Who would have known that she¡¯d see Yu Sixing at the entrance? And, Yu Sixing was alone. Now, with the wedding about to start, Qin Zhimei had already gone in to help. After seeing Xue Feifei, Yu Sixing sent away the young men at the door and stood alone at the entrance, hands in his pockets. Xue Feifei nced at Yu Sixing, then coldly turned away. Today, the bride was Yu Sihua, and she, of course, knew that Yu Sixing would be here. Knowing that made her incredibly calm when facing him. She walked straight towards the empty reception desk. A guestbooky there, she picked up the pen, thought for a moment, then did not leave her name. Though she didn¡¯t leave a name, she did have a red envelope prepared. It wasn¡¯t exceptionally thick, exactly 2000. This amount was typical for regr friends. Not too much, not too little, she did not write her name on the envelope either. No one was attending to the reception desk, and no one outside wasing in. Xue Feifei hesitated a bit, but she had already arrived; at least she could give away the red envelope. After today, they would go their separate ways, marrying different people, and she would not cling on. She took a few steps forward and walked right up to Yu Sixing. Before she could speak, Yu Sixing raised his chin, face full of arrogance: ¡°What brings you here? Do you have an invitation?¡± No, Huang Qichu wasn¡¯t stupid, there was no way he¡¯d send her an invitation, and she wouldn¡¯t ask for one. Seeing the expression on Xue Feifei¡¯s face, Yu Sixing chuckled: ¡°No invitation, then please leave, have a good day.¡± Today was Huang Qichu¡¯s big wedding day, and she didn¡¯t feel like arguing with Yu Sixing. She took out the red packet from her pocket and handed it to him: ¡°Here¡¯s a little something from me. Anyway, I¡¯ve delivered it. Since you are a member of the bride¡¯s family, I can give it to you, right?¡± Yu Sixing didn¡¯t bother taking it, lifting his eyelids he looked at her with a mocking half-smile: ¡°So you¡¯vee to bribe me because your career is going nowhere? Choosing today of all days¡­I must say, that¡¯s pretty clever.¡± He never thought Xue Feifei would have anything to do with Huang Qichu. He only knew that Yu Sihua, Lu Weixi and Xue Feifei were ssmates back in school and would know each other. He had put pressure on Xue Feifei¡¯s agency, which resulted in several cancetions of her bookings. He heard she was so bored recently that she even went back to school. Looking at her today, in her sporty clothes, presumably she¡¯s having a tough time financially. Well, if she didn¡¯t oppose him in the first ce, maybe she wouldn¡¯t be in this state now. ¡°Believe it or not, I¡¯ve delivered the money. Whether you ept it or not, is up to you.¡± She lowered her hat, turned around, walked to the reception desk, and ced the red envelope on it. Just as she was about to leave, the door opened slightly, and a voice came from inside: ¡°Bro, why haven¡¯t youe in yet?¡± Chapter 308 - 309: Tears (2) Chapter 308: Chapter 309: Tears (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Then Yu Sixing replied, ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong, I¡¯ll be there in a while.¡± The guests in the banquet hall had already taken their seats, the lights had been turned off, and the time was already 11:55- The wedding was going to start in just five minutes. At this time, it was indeed a bit wrong for him, as the groomsman, to be lingering here. Yu Sixing didn¡¯t want to argue, he just nodded his head towards Xue Feifei, ¡°Look, someone wants to see you, do you remember this person?¡± Who was it? Yu Sihua, in her wedding gown, peered out to see. Xue Feifei had no problem facing Yu Sihua directly. She turned her head pretty casually, it was nothing. They remembered Lu Weixi because she was a wealthydy and now Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife. She used to belong to a modest family that went bankrupt, and now she was just a small time actress. Getting humiliated was nothing significant. But as Xue Feifei slowly turned her head, she suddenly heard a voice from behind Yu Sihua: ¡°Aren¡¯t you ready yet?¡± The voice was gentle and masculine; it belonged to Huang Qichu. Soon after, the sound of dress shoes clicking on the floor emerged. Clearly, Huang Qichu was alsoing out! Getting caught by Yu Sihua didn¡¯t intimidate Xue Feifei, but getting caught by this couple¡ª Xue Feifei nced around. There was no one else in the hall except them, could she hide under the table? She didn¡¯t feel guilty, but she didn¡¯t want Huang Qichu to see her, and she didn¡¯t want to intrude into his life again, worrying it might trouble him ¨C she shouldn¡¯t havee today! What to do, what to do. Just as Yu Sixing was gloating, Xue Feifei braved herself and took a step forward, diving right into his arms, burying her head into his chest and refusing to look up. Just at that moment, Yu Sihua and Huang Qichu both came out. Even Qin Zhimei, who had always been looking for Yu Sixing, followed them out. As soon as she came out she saw a woman directly throwing herself into Yu Sixing¡¯s arms, hugging him tightly. Yu Sihua and Huang Qichu shrugged it off, knowing that her brother liked to fool around and was fickle, constantly surrounded by different girls. But Qin Zhimei was taken aback, and instantly exploded with rage: ¡°Sixing, who, who, who is she?¡± She knew about Yu Sixing¡¯s rakish reputation, and she was not exempt from jealousy. However, Yu Sixing would marry someone socially and financiallypatible, he would not bring any woman to attend formal asions ¨C just like Qin Zhiyou. But this woman not only showed up here and was affectionally hugging Yu Sixing, she was outright furious. ¡°Oh, her, she is¡­¡± The rest of the words were not uttered by Yu Sixing, because they were all muffled by Xue Feifei¡¯s mouth. There¡¯s only one way to instantly shut a man up when you can¡¯t use your hand to cover his mouth or stuff something edible in his mouth, is to use your mouth instead. Moreover, in order not to let Huang Qichu see her face, Xue Feifei deliberately positioned herself while kissing him, revealing only her delicate and fair chin to them. No one expected this sudden turn of events, including Yu Sixing, who was also taken aback. Though he was a yer, he would never kiss or be intimate with a random woman. All of his life lessons came from legitimately dating girlfriends andpletely breaking up before moving on to the next woman.. Chapter 309 - 310: Tears (3) Chapter 309: Chapter 310: Tears (3) Trantor: 549690339 | However, he had to admit, Xue Feifei¡¯s sudden attack left him a bit¡­ bewildered. Initialy, Xue Feifei lunging at him provoked nothing but annoyance. He wasn¡¯t some naive boy with no world experience, to be floored by a simple trick like this. But then, every time he tried to push her away, with Huang Qichu watching so closely, Xue Feifei was not willing! Her acting career these years has mostly been portraying vampish supporting actresses, who were often bold and charmingly beguiling to men. Since things were already at this point, Xue Feifei decided to pull out all the stops. She treated him like a protagonist in one of her movies, employing every trick she has; praying that he doesn¡¯t speak out, doesn¡¯t push her away, and that Huang Qichu wouldn¡¯t see her face. Yu Sixing went from being slightly annoyed, to somewhat embarrassed, and finally, as ifpelled by some unknown force, he reached out his arm and wrapped it around her waist. Xue Feifei is now an actress, her frame is small and tiny. Despite having some meat on the bones, she doesn¡¯t look fat, a rarity in the entertainment industry indeed. At least, Yu Sixing found the woman pressed against him to have enchanting curves. Her waist was so thin, irresistible to grasp. But it was also incredibly flexible, incredibly soft, making his heart itch a little. Plus, he had been single for several months now since breaking up with his ex-girlfriend and hadn¡¯t been with a woman since. Moreover, during his encounters with Xue Feifei he learned that she remained underrated because she didn¡¯t have any scandalous rumours, no boyfriend, and refused to y by the rules. At the very least, being clean meant she wouldn¡¯t arouse his disgust. The pair, one engaged and the other equally indulgent, seemed inseparable. The three bystanders felt slightly dazed by what they were witnessing, and with the wedding impending, Huang Qichu and Yu Sihua could not afford to stick around. Seeing the pair get closer, ending with Yu Sixing spinning her around, pinning her against the wall, without sparing her so much as a nce ¨C Qin Zhimei felt a sting. She was carefree around Lu Weixi, but in front of Yu Sixing, she was so upset she started tearing up. Forgetting all about being a bridesmaid, she ran outside. Whether she left or stayed, it really didn¡¯t matter to Sixing. However, when the sounds of the wedding march echoed from behind Xue Feifei, she shuddered slightly and a lone tear slid involuntarily down her cheek. Yu Sixing, at this time enjoying himself, was suddenly taken aback by a hint of salty bitterness at the corner of his lips. His brow furrowed slightly, and he pulled away just a little. Only by pulling away did he realise the woman before him had an empty look in her eyes, the tears silently rolling down her cheeks. Yu Sixing had seen her when she was arrogantly cheerful, when she was drunk and causing a fuss, when she was kicking him square in the vital region without mercy, and just moments ago ¡ª passionately intimate. However, he had never seen her like this. It was like she had been through something so heartbreaking it was unbearable. The women around Yu Sixing were of two kinds, dutiful housewives who were treated as official girlfriends and the flighty ones who he would at most engage in small talk and drinks but never crossing any line. The dutiful women were not as bold as Xue Feifei and the fleeting ones were looked down upon by him. But however they were, none ever cried like this in front of him. Men tend to feel morepassionate than usual towards crying women, especially ones who are beautiful, and especially ones they have just kissed. Speaking soft, Yu Sixing said: ¡°Don¡¯t cry, don¡¯t cry..¡± Chapter 310 - 311: Tears (4) Chapter 310: Chapter 311: Tears (4) Trantor: 549690339 He lowered his head to take a tissue from his pocket and handed it to her. But Xue Feifei didn¡¯t take it. She walked away, hanging her head low and subtly turning her body to one side. Yu Sixing was stunned for a few seconds. By the time he came to his senses, Xue Feifei had already taken the elevator down, quickly disappearing into the bustle of the streets. What on earth was all of this about? Was she trying to make amends? Because she felt so terrible due to his actions that she thought she needed to plead with him? Were her tears and bend-down a result of being oppressed by life¡¯s hardships and fate? The people inside, including Lu Weixi, were not aware of the scene outside. The wedding was carried out as per protocol, and the food was decent. However, the bridesmaids and groomsmen were not seen around, and Qin Weijia left halfway through the wedding, only to return just before it ended. Qin Zhimei, standing by her side, seemed to be in low spirits, as if she had been crying. At one-thirty in the afternoon, the wedding came to an end. Until that moment, Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t nced at Bai Changyou, who was tucked away in the corner to the right. As she left, people still flocked around Qin Zhiyou. Bai Changyou couldn¡¯t find a chance to say a word to her. When she reached the first floor, Qin Zhiyou still wondered whether Lu Weixi would tell him about the groundbreaking ceremony or at least ask him for a lift. That would give him a legitimate reason to apany her, wouldn¡¯t it? To his surprise, Lu Weixi was engrossed in her phone since the moment they left the room, and once on the ground floor, she took a call immediately, ¡°Master, I¡¯m at the main entrance of XX Hotel, juste pick me up.¡± She¡¯d even called a cab already! And continued to sport a calm demeanor, ¡°Zhiyou, I have a couple of things to deal with, you can go ahead, I¡¯ll just catch a cab.¡± Qin Zhiyou had a rather indifferent expression on his face, as if he hadn¡¯t heard what she said. His car arrived just in time. With a swift movement, he slid into the back seat, mmed the door shut and ordered, ¡°Drive.¡± There were many witnesses to this scene as the wedding reception had just ended, inspiring discreet chatter. Lu Weixi, however, remained remarkablyposed. Qin Zhisu, watching from afar, wanted to offer her a ride but was constrained. On one hand, the groundbreaking ceremony was about to start, and he had to be there as the principal architect. On the other hand, the presence of spectators made him hold back to avoid attracting undue attention. He thus sat in his car, waiting until Lu Weixi left safely before he could feel at ease to leave too. Bai Changyou and Cai Yiren noticed, and both seemed to be headed towards her. But before they could even get within ten meters of Lu Weixi, her cab arrived. She got in promptly, and the car drove off. Only then did Qin Zhisu breathe a sigh of relief. Cai Yiren, noticing Qin Zhisu¡¯s waiting, turned around and asked, ¡°Zhisu, are you going to President Liao¡¯ster?¡± Qin Zhisu nodded. Cai Yiren smiled, ¡°My father has also been invited. Rushuang and I are going too. I heard that the chosen interior designer will be there today. I want to check out who it is, so I can be more ambitious in the future.¡± Without a response, Qin Zhisu started his car and drove off. Lu Weixi was the first to arrive. Instead of reporting to President Liao, she first rendezvoused with the team from Lulu. Xiaochen was attending such a grand event for the first time and was a little excited, ¡°Not only will Simon White be there today, but many business tycoons will be present too. Look at that man over there, do you recognize him!?¡± PS: I took medicine today and was knocked out for the entire day. Finally feeling better, so the draw will continue tomorrow. If you want a chance to win 666 book coins, leave three rmendations and three reviews, and sign up in thements below this chapter.. Chapter 311 - 312: Rest Room (1) Chapter 311: Chapter 312: Rest Room (1) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi nced where she had pointed and indeed saw the familiar figure of the slender man, who walked with Boss Liao. Xiaochen still seemed exhrated, ¡°I¡¯ve seen this handsome man before, just a few days ago, he was there when we had our eptance meeting. I didn¡¯t expect he would be here again today.¡± Lu Weixi nced over nonchntly, ¡°Of course, he¡¯s here. That¡¯s Simon White.¡± ¡°What? He¡¯s the famous Simon White?¡± Xiaochen¡¯s face brightened up in surprise, ¡°I thought he would be much older, but he¡¯s so young and handsome¡­¡± She even sprang up, ¡°I want to ask him for his autograph!¡± Besides the representatives from Lulu and Qin Zhigu¡¯s studio, there were many people present at Boss Liao¡¯s groundbreaking ceremony, including invited friends and rtives. Bai Changyou and his associates were invited in this way. The new Siyi Company headquarters was beside the old one, with its rest area also located in the old building. The ceremonial tform was in front of the square, and the stand was already up with seating arranged. As a renowned designer who is responsible for the new building¡¯s design and being from the Qin Family, Qin Zhigu was given the utmost importance and arranged to sit in the first row by Boss Liao. As soon as he settled down, a crowd surrounded him, with young women including Xiaochen and Xiaoqian in the majority. However, when Cai Yiren appeared, although she didn¡¯t say anything, the way she directly sat next to Qin Zhigu made it clear to others: their rtionship was not ordinary. Xiaochen and Xiaoqian, who were squeezed off, made sour faces and grumbled in their hearts, thinking: He¡¯s not as handsome as our foreman, Lu. So what if you have money? Qin Zhigu seemed slightly unhappy, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, ¡°This is Boss Liao¡¯s seat, and the one next to it belongs to the interior designer. You shouldn¡¯t be here.¡± ¡°What does it matter? I came here to see you. Even my father approves.¡± Following the direction of Cai Yiren¡¯s smiling face, Qin Zhigu saw Bai Changyou not far away. With him were Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia. Even Qin Zhimei, who was upset at the wedding earlier, hade. The presence of Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia was to bolster Qin Zhigu¡¯s prestige. Earlier at the wedding, they too had been overshadowed by their junior, Qin Zhiyou. Who had stunned everyone by winning a major national-level demonstration zone project. Everyone wanted to cozy up to him and have a share of the pie. The elders, who were supposed to be respected, were beingpletely ignored. With Qin Zhigu proving himself, it was uncertain who would prevail in Hanhai¡¯s future. Moreover, were they so sure that Qin Zhiyou could manage such a big project on his own? Qin Zhigu was not surprised at his father¡¯s and aunt¡¯s arrival. What puzzled him was that Bai Changyou, instead of coaxing Qin Zhiyou, chose to curry favor with his father and aunt. He turned back, furrowing his eyebrows slightly, ¡°Your action is disrespectful to the interior designer. Go sit in your own seat. The groundbreaking ceremony is about to start. Don¡¯t make things difficult for Boss Liao.¡± Actually, what bothered him was his difort with Cai Yiren¡¯s natural reference to ¡°Dad¡±. Although Bai Changyou was her stepfather and it was normal for her to call him Dad, he always felt this title was meant exclusively for someone else. Xiaoqian had gone to the restroom, with Xiaochen waiting outside.. While she was looking down at her cell phone to kill the boredom, a man with a smooth, pleasing voice asked, ¡°Which lounge is Lu Weixi in?¡± Chapter 312 - 313: Rest Room (2) Chapter 312: Chapter 313: Rest Room (2) Trantor: 549690339 | Xiaochen looked up and saw a man in a ck suit standing in front of her, his handsome features instantly noticeable. Although she had never seen him before, he looked strangely familiar. Moreover, this man was incredibly handsome, sharply defined and dominant. He was even more handsome than Simon White! When she looked up, the man¡¯s charming eyes narrowed and his thin lips curved into a slight smile. At his smile, Xiaochen¡¯s heartbeat skipped a beat and she immediately pointed out Lu Weixi, ¡°This room.¡± ¡°Thank you,¡± the man stretched his long legs and walked directly into the break room, shut the door and turned the lock. Xiaochen just stared dumbly at the locked door until Xiaoqian came to wake her, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°Nothing,¡± Xiaochen came back to her senses, still thinking about the handsome guy. Wait, why did the man look so familiar? Xiaochen tried to use her gossip instinct and search her memory. Was the man in fact the infamous yboy and CEO of Hanhai Group, Qin Zhiyou, who was rumored to be pursuing women even after his marriage? Moreover, whenever she had heard his name before, it was always tied to that annoying Liu Yiyi! What on earth did he want, this casanova? Was he going to wreak havoc on their boss Lu? Instead of knocking on the door, Xiaochen immediately messaged Secretary Wang: ¡°Emergency! Your boss has a rival in love!¡± Secretary Wang, who had apanied Qin Zhiyou and was now in a nearby cafe, replied, ¡°Who is it?¡± Xiaochen sighed, ¡°Your boss is no match for him. He¡¯s young, handsome and rich, and most importantly, extremely good-looking. It¡¯s over, our poor Lu might get trapped in his love.¡± Secretary Wang, who was holding a coffee cup, still hadn¡¯t taken a sip, and asked again, ¡°Who exactly is it?¡± Could it be¡­ She wasn¡¯t reigniting old feelings with Qin Zhigu, was she? Xiaochen groaned, ¡°It¡¯s the yboy CEO of Hanhai Group, Qin Zhiyou.¡± Secretary Wang, who was in the middle of a sip of coffee, suddenly spat it out. Inside the break room, Lu Weixi sat in a chair with her back to the door, looking down at some papers. When Qin Zhiyou entered, she thought it was Xiaochen returning. She didn¡¯t think much of it, just saying, ¡°A cup of coffee, thank you.¡± She didn¡¯t particrly care about the uing foundationying ceremony, whether she showed up or not. She was herself no matter what. Her slight concern was about having to work daily with Qin Zhigu in the future. She hoped he wouldn¡¯t go overboard. As she turned another page, instead of hearing the sound of coffee being poured, she noticed the sound of steadily approaching footsteps. Furthermore, these footsteps distinctly sounded like a man¡¯s leather shoes. Feeling a bit puzzled, Lu Weixi turned around. She had just begun to utter the word ¡°you¡±, when her voice was silenced. Lu Weixi was sitting in a rotating chair. Qin Zhiyou managed to steady the chair with one hand while squeezing his body to her side. He wedged her against one edge of the chair, lifted her up and made her sit on hisp. Lu Weixi was so startled that she had no other option than to burrow into his chest, hugging his neck tightly and pressing close to him.. Chapter 313 - 314: Rest Room (3) Chapter 313: Chapter 314: Rest Room (3) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou finally seemed satisfied, his spinning chair gradually came to a halt. Lu Weixi heaved a sigh of relief, immediately looked up in his arms and asked, ¡°howe you¡­came?¡± Qin Zhiyou pretended to be annoyed, ¡°I wasn¡¯t nning oning at all since I¡¯m so busy. Boss Liao invited me insistently, saying that you were also here and that you hoped I¡¯de. He was so earnest that I had to put myself out there.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡± You better stop talking nonsense! Lu Weixi stared wide-eyed straight away. She¡¯d rather Qin Zhiyou steer clear of her work forever, she didn¡¯t even want the title ¡®Mrs. Qin¡¯. It seems that boss Liao must have found out about her real identity and tried to tter Qin Zhiyou. ¡°So, you didn¡¯t want me toe?¡± Qin Zhiyou squinted a little, his voice sounded somewhat dangerous. She didn¡¯t really want him to, but she¡¯s no fool. Qin Zhiyou was already here, was she supposed to run him off? ¡°No, it¡¯s just¡­ a lot of Lulu¡¯s staff will be at this event.¡± ¡°I know. Your identity won¡¯t be exposed,¡± Qin Zhiyou thought to himself. He was just asking Xiaochen for some directions. What she thought was her concern, after all, he didn¡¯t say anything. The pair seemed slightly calmer. It was still early, only about 2:40. The groundbreaking ceremony would start at 3:00, so she still had twenty minutes. ¡°Just now, I saw Bai Changyou.¡± After a while, Lu Weixi fiddled with the buttons on his cor while in his arms. Qin Zhiyou faltered for a moment, then lowered his head to look at her. ¡°He hasn¡¯t aged much, it seems he¡¯s done well over the years.¡± Lu Weixi ended with a sarcastic smile. At the wedding ceremony earlier, the light was dim and Bai Changyou was far away, so she didn¡¯t get a good look. But here, she got a clear look, she also saw Cai Yiren being close to him. She hid in the lounge because she didn¡¯t want to see him outside. Sometimes, she wondered why life was so unfair. Some people, who do wrong, lived high and mighty, while her mother was on the brink, time after time. ¡°I also saw that he and Cai Yiren seem to be on good terms. Plus, they seem to be talking to uncle and aunt.¡± By saying this, Lu Weixi was indicating to Qin Zhiyou that Bai Changyou was nning to coborate with families of the second and third branches. Qin Zhiyou knew this and replied indifferently, ¡°Everyone has their own ambitions. I can¡¯t prevent my uncle and aunt from contacting him.¡± ¡°Zhiyou.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s fingers, clutching his cor, suddenly tightened, pulling him a bit closer to her face. She didn¡¯t want to plead him, but at times like this, he was her only option. ¨C In fact, she didn¡¯t just see him with Cai Yiren, she also saw Fang Rushuang. If Qin Zhiyou still had feelings for Rushuang and tried to help Bai Changyou because of her, she¡¯d really be left alone in the future. Qin Zhiyou recognized that plea in her eyes, she only looked at him like this when she wanted him to do something for her. And it was only at these times when she would willingly lie in his arms, hug him, kiss him, and speak sweetly to him. But when he saw her pitiful look, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to say no. As the two were looking at each other, there was a sudden knock at the door. It was Xiaochen¡¯s voice, ¡°Ms. Lu, it¡¯s almost time.¡± Lu Weixi responded, ¡°I know.¡± She turned to get up, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t move a muscle. Lu Weixi was a bit puzzled, ¡°Aren¡¯t youing?¡± Qin Zhiyou raised his eyebrow, still unmoving, ¡°And what if I don¡¯t? Could boss Liao possibly drag us there?¡± Chapter 314 - 315: Rest Room (4) Chapter 314: Chapter 315: Rest Room (4) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°We¡¯re a married couple,¡± he essentially meant that if he doesn¡¯t go, she shouldn¡¯t think about going either: ¡°You can stay if you like but I¡¯m a designer, I have to be there.¡± She tried to push him away, but Qin Zhiyou held on tight. Lu Weixi was exasperated: ¡°Be reasonable!¡± ¡°I am very reasonable. If you want me here, I¡¯m here. If you want me there, I¡¯ll go there. What do you think I am?¡± Qin Zhiyou held her hand and pulled her back, his chin rubbing against her head: ¡°Going to Lulu to meet your coworkers isn¡¯t out of the question. What do you think?¡± After he said this, Lu Weixi looked up and saw a hint of cunningughter in his peach blossom eyes. Having been married to him for five years, she knew him and his stubborn businessman personality all too well. She immediately looked up and bit down on his duplicitous lips. The swivel chair spun again. At first, he was smug, then he became somewhat infatuated and indulged. In the end, he pushed her away, panting heavily. He was afraid that if he pushed her away even a momentter, she wouldn¡¯t be able to leave the room that afternoon! After Lu Weixi got up, she didn¡¯t have time to argue with him. She quicklyposed herself. The papers she held in her hand were scattered all over due to their struggle. Fortunately, there were backups of the files. She could easily get another copy. When she was about to open the door, she remembered: ¡°You wait a bit before leaving!¡± Qin Zhiyou approached her from behind, leaning his arm on the door, saying with a gleeful grin: ¡°What am I waiting for, your assistant has already seen me.¡± ¡°What did you say!¡± Lu Weixi was furious, ¡°Didn¡¯t you just say you wouldn¡¯t reveal my identity?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± He nodded as if it were a matter of course, ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything. Don¡¯t worry, if they ask me, I¡¯ll just say I¡¯m an admirer of yours.¡± What admirer? Speaking sweetly! Doesn¡¯t everyone in Yan City know that he is already married? If he is an admirer, then doesn¡¯t that make her the mistress! Qin Zhiyou shrugged, ¡°If you¡¯re notfortable with it, I guess I¡¯ll have to tell them about our rtionship.¡± Forget your exnation! Lu Weixi directly walked out of the door. As expected, Xiaochen was curiously peeking inside. Qin Zhiyou casually adjusted his clothes, behaving as if nothing had happened, and walked out of the break room. As he did so, he deliberately sent a flirtatious nce towards Lu Weixi. It made her so furious; she didn¡¯t dare say a word. Not long after, this group gathered below the podium. When Lu Weixi appeared, Qin Zhisu and the others thought he was bringing his wife, so they didn¡¯t ask. As the main interior designer, Lu Weixi sat in the front row next to Qin Zhiyou. The people from Lulu assumed that this yboy was trying to court her. Even though a bit gossipy, it was usible. The moment to cut the ribbon arrived. The announcer called out the names: ¡°Next, please wee the chairman of Siyi Company, Mr. Liao, the famous architect and main designer of the new Siyi building, Simon White, the president of Hanhai Group, Qin Zhiyou, and Lu Weixi from Lulu Design Studio to cut the ribbon.¡± Qin Zhisu, as well as Bai Changyou, Cai Yiren, and Qin Zhimei all froze! Qin Zhimei was a little upset and pointed at Lu Weixi, angrily dering, ¡°Why does she get to go up there? If she can, then my mom, my uncle, and I should be able to too!¡± On the other hand, when Qin Zhisu heard ¡°Lulu Design Studio¡±, a feeling of surprise spread in his heart. PS: The lucky winnerst night was ¡°Angel-ing¡±. Three votes for an endorsement, threements for a reward of 666 book coins.. Comment after this chapter to enter, ongoing sweepstakes tomorrow- Chapter 315 - 316: Femme Fatale (1) Chapter 315: Chapter 316: Femme Fatale (1) Trantor: 549690339 | When he chose the design previously, the final selection was indeed an anonymous design. There wasn¡¯t any listed designer or firm, only a code number. During this period, this design institute probably had a rookie who didn¡¯t know he needed tomunicate with him as the chief designer. But to announce the name of the design institute on such an asion, could it be that Lu Weixi is the legendary¡­ Below, Qin Zhimei isn¡¯t a designer and doesn¡¯t know the rules, but Cai Yiren is a bit surprised. She came today firstly for Qin Zhisu, secondly towork and enhance Bai Family¡¯s standing. Thirdly, she was a bit unconvinced, wanting to know who the legendary designer is. If she lost to a renowned firm or a famous designer, it would be eptable. But if she lost to one who hasn¡¯t even dared to reveal the name of the design institute or the designer, how could she ept it? However, watching Lu Weixi stand up, she felt uneasy. She even followed Qin Zhimei and called out: ¡°Weixi, it¡¯s not appropriate for you toe forward at this time, is it?¡± Lu Weixi nced at her ndly without saying a word. In front of her, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyshes flicked slightly, and his lips curved into a small smirk: ¡°Hering up is inappropriate, and youing up is appropriate? She¡¯s the chosen interior designer, who the heck are you?¡± ¡°This is impossible!¡± Qin Zhimei eximed again. She had just been humiliated by Yu Sixing, she was furious. How could she let Lu Weixi feel smug? She nearly immediately pointed at Qin Zhiyou: ¡°Did you arrange this? What benefit did you give him?¡± Then she turned her gaze toward Qin Zhisu: ¡°Brother, are you crazy? Why are you helping her? Are you not Simon White? Why don¡¯t you just kill her off?¡± On the side, Cai Yiren, pretending to be kind-hearted, tugged at Qin Zhimei¡¯s arm: ¡°Zhimei, don¡¯t say anymore, I know Zhisu is just doing it out of kindness.¡± ¡°He¡¯s kind-hearted, why doesn¡¯t he show kindness to you? You¡¯ve given him so much, but he only has eyes for her, don¡¯t you even try topete!¡± Exhausted and confused, Qin Zhimei at this moment saw Lu Weixi as a thorn in her side, wishing she could knock her down immediately. Hearing these words, the venue suddenly erupted into chaos. Most of the people seated were from Siyi Company, along with some invited guests, employees from both design institutes, colleagues from the architecture industry, and even media personnel who came to cover Simon White¡¯s debut. When they saw such a scandal unfold, they were thrilled. What was going on? Could it be that Simon White gave such arge project to an unknown designer due to romantic feelings? And there was even a love triangle involved? Some attentive people had already started searching for information on Lu Weixi from Lulu Design Institute, indeed ¨C it was nothing impressive. Regardless of whether the rumors were true or false, they had already believed a part of it. After all, in the media world, a scandal is always good news! At this moment, the angriest person, other than Qin Zhiyou, was definitely Qin Zhisu. He was always graceful in public, never speaking harshly, but even he could not hold back and snapped: ¡°Zhimei, you¡¯ve gone too far. You¡¯re not only insulting her, but also me and our work, and even the efforts of both of our teams. I¡¯m truly disappointed in you.¡± Of course, the people from Lulu wouldn¡¯t take this lying down. Xiaochen and Xiaoqian were shouting, ¡°You don¡¯t know shit, you ugly woman! Just because no one wants you, you¡¯re jealous of others.. Disgusting!¡± Chapter 316 - 317: Femme Fatale (2) Chapter 316: Chapter 317: Femme Fatale (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Who said that, stand up now!¡± Unexpectedly, thement hit a sore spot for Qin Zhimei, which immediately enraged her. On stage, Lu Weixi remained calm. She anticipated this sort of spection and doubt since shended the project. But she was not afraid. She stood her ground proudly, having earned the project through her own abilities. Why should she back down or tolerate people¡¯s scrutiny? However, her calm demeanor faltered when her gazended on Bai Changyou, sitting upright in the audience. In her lingering gaze, Bai Changyou just subtly shook his head. No words were spoken, yet a sigh hung in the air. His expression seemingly read: So that¡¯s all she amounts to. Suddenly, a thin sneer lifted at the corners of Lu Weixi¡¯s mouth. Just as Qin Zhiyou, standing beside her, was about to say something, she shrugged him off and walked directly to where the ribbons were to be cut, picking up the scissors. The tip of the scissors was provocatively aimed at Bai Changyou. The de gleamed icy and threatening, matched only by the cold hardness in her eyes. At her side, Qin Zhiyouughed faintly, opening his mouth to address the matter directly: ¡°Mr. Liao, today is a joyous day for Siyi Company. I am ashamed that my cousin hasn¡¯t been educated properly. She rudely questioned your selection criteria on such a day. You don¡¯t need to keep her here on my ount, deal with her as you see fit. I hope this won¡¯t affect ourpanies¡¯ rtionship and that we will strengthen our cooperation in the future. Please have the troublemakers removed so your auspicious moment is not disrupted.¡± Given the severity of the situation, it was impossible for Mr. Liao, the boss, to remain calm. However, as Qin Zhimei was from the Qin Family and given the influence of Hanhai, he dared not offend her. Upon hearing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words, including his mention of future cooperation, his fears were ayed. He immediately ordered the security: ¡°Please escort Miss Qin out.¡± Qin Zhimei was reluctant, but she had made a scene and Qin Weijia couldn¡¯t stand up for her either, preparing to leave with her. Qin Zhimei even huffed resentfully: ¡°What a rubbishpany. I won¡¯te if you invite me in the future!¡± Mr. Liao maintained hisposure, though his face was visibly displeased. Qin Zhiyou just smiled: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, she does not represent Hanhai and she never will in the future, rest assured.¡± But then his eyes flickered, and he added, ¡°Apparently, it wasn¡¯t just my disgraceful cousin who spoke out of turn earlier. It seems this youngdy was alsoining about unfairness? Perhaps she should join my cousin outside as well.¡± He pointed directly at Cai Yiren, not mincing his words. Cai Yiren¡¯s face turned pale, and she looked at Bai Changyou. Bai Changyou was just here to make acquaintances today. Now, with Mr. Liao offended and Qin Weijia leaving, he kept quiet but was clearly in a bad mood. Cai Yiren could be helpful and he would appreciate it, but if she was a liability, he wouldn¡¯t risk it for her. Cai Yiren instinctively looked towards Qin Zhisu. But Qin Zhisu was no fool, her harsh words earlier implicated him too, suggesting he abused his power for personal gains. Given hismitment to his work, and the fact she had also insulted Lu Weixi, he was certain not to stand up for her. All Cai Yiren could do was tear up, looking like the victim, and leave the scene in visible distress. However, her departure did not evoke any sympathy.. Instead, people like Xiaochen and Xiaoqian in the crowd were cheering: ¡°Uglier than our Lu, less capable, and all she does is nder! Ugly people sure love causing a fuss!¡± Chapter 317 - 318: Femme Fatale (3) Chapter 317: Chapter 318: Femme Fatale (3) Trantor: 549690339 For the first time on the stage, Lu Weixi felt that, although these people are usually a bit nosy, they proved useful at critical times. The bystanders exited, and the foundationying ceremony continued. The host hastily concluded the ceremony, and after the ribbon-cutting, there was shoveling under the memorial stone. Lu Weixi¡¯s gaze remained steady, her expression at ease, and she did not utter another word. On the way back, she walked with Lulu, while Qin Zhigu walked with his studio staff. Qin Zhiyou returned to Secretary Wang¡¯s car, watching her converse confidently among Lulu¡¯s group, seemingly unaffected. He was happy for her, yet incredibly angry. He got into the car, greeting Secretary Wang, ¡°Remember, call those reporterster and tell them to say this¡­¡± Today¡¯s reporters may only have nned to write casually, but with him, Hanhai, and the love triangle, it is hard to say whether the reporters would embellish the story. Plus, with Qin Zhimei present, who knows what she might do if upset. He didn¡¯t care, but it wouldn¡¯t be good if Lu Weixi was hurt. Sure enough, before reaching home, a news report started circting online about Siyi Company¡¯s indoor design project¡¯s opaque operations. While outsiders may not understand, almost everyone in the industry has a whiff of it. Now, with an alleged conspiracy to win the project underhand, public outrage was instantly triggered. The bidding process in the construction industry is murky. If it¡¯s kept under wraps, there¡¯s a disguise. But under public scrutiny, it¡¯s bound to incite resentment. Many people even began preparing to expose Lu Weixi, trying to discover who this chosen lucky one really was. Luckily, Qin Zhiyou was prepared. He steadied the reporters, urging them to withhold ceremony incidents. He then promptly contacted Boss Liao, who in turn, contacted Qin Zhigu. Siyi Company and Simon White¡¯s studio simultaneously issued statements, asserting there was absolutely no abuse of power or falsification. Then they publicized the design drafts of Qin Zhigu and Lu Weixi. Since the design drafts had been previously recorded and were legally protected against giarism, their publication effectively silenced everyone. Industry insiders naturally understood; while Lu Weixi¡¯s design might not be the most solid, it indeed harbored a spiritual energy. The most remarkable aspect was its seamless integration with Qin Zhigu¡¯s design. Upon the design¡¯s release, the matter was settled. Even though some continued to resist, they were outnumbered. In the end, Boss Liao sent a direct legal notice; any further rumor-mongering would invite legal consequences! By the evening, the situation had turned again. At that moment, Qin Zhiyou was holding Lu Weixi; they bothy on the bed scrolling through their phones. The headline had be ¡°The Siyi Design Dispute: Hanhai Group Crumbling, Qin Family Power Struggle Exposure.¡± Qin Zhiyou directed the reporters to upload the photos, ambiguously turning a jealous love triangle dispute into a high-profile family inheritance war. During this time, Lu Weixi seemed to have gone invisible; she was barely dragged into the matter from beginning to end. At first, there were people trying to dig into her, but her name soon got lost in the whirlwind of distracting developments.. Chapter 318 - 319: Femme Fatale (4) Chapter 318: Chapter 319: Femme Fatale (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi casually refreshed her Weibo feed, where plenty of big Vs were enthusiastically writing about the grudges and disputes between the three branches of the Hanhai Qin Family. They mentioned how Qin Zhiyou lost his father at a young age, was oppressed by his uncle and aunt, andter struggled to regain his power. The posts were chock-full of photos as proof of various bad deeds done by the other party, such as today¡¯s scene where Qin Zhimei was pointing and cursing at Qin Zhiyou. Of course, when ites to a wealthy family dispute, they didn¡¯t forget to mention Ms. Bai. Qin Zhiyou was very cautious and controlled the discourse. He didn¡¯t reveal Lu Weixi¡¯s real name, and nobody knew that she was the chosen interior designer. The struggle of the family and the gleaming halo of wealth instantly turned this from a social ethics drama into a romantic fiction. Not only did Lu Weixi avoid being med, but she also emerged as the winner in life. Lu Weixi looked at the supportive messages on her weibo and couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°Now I understand the importance of personal branding.¡± In the past, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s persona was always that of a yboy, but this time he was highlighted as a ¡°patiently enduring hardships, dedicated to thepany¡± role model. Even her association with Qin Zhiyou was depicted as a romantic ¡°winning the beauty¡± story. There are now a legion of fangirls who no longer criticize him for being a flirt, but instead cry out ¡°Marry someone like Qin Zhiyou¡±. Ms. Bai, usually a discreet figure, is now in the limelight. To be liked by such two handsome guys, she must have something. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t say anything. His eyebrows were slightly raised and he seemed to be in a good mood. Lu Weixi also felt a bit mncholic, ¡°But, by bringing your disputes with your aunt and uncle into the open, won¡¯t that affect you?¡± If nothing else, she knew very well that Grandpa Qin absolutely detests seeing discord within the family. No matter the conflicts indoors, he expects harmony to prevail when stepping outside. ¡°No worries.¡± They had all disregarded their dignity, so what did it matter if he did too? Being cursed at by Qin Zhimei like that, he would be a fool not to fight back! Neither Qin Zhimei nor Qin Zhizha were spared, and their reputation nose-dived significantly, especially that of Qin Zhizha. His many secrets were exposed, and now he was as irritable as a lion. He was more concerned about Lu Weixi: ¡°What about you?¡± Lu Weixi looked up at him. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you retort when they were scolding you today?¡± He felt distressed watching her idly brandishing a pair of small scissors. Lu Weixi replied calmly, ¡°Because Icked confidence.¡± Although she was the one to draw the designs, she didn¡¯t have any noteworthy previous projects, a Ph.D., or an advanced job title. It was only normal that she would be questioned. But it didn¡¯t matter. People with substance can always get by, no matter where they are. She yed by the rules and let people talk for a moment, but in the future, she would make those who ndered her pay! Qin Zhiyou gave her a deep look, then put his phone aside. Lu Weixi was dissatisfied: ¡°I didn¡¯t finish reading! Someone said I stirred up strife among brothers, calling me a ¡®siren¡¯!¡± Qin Zhiyou cleared his throat, turned towards her, ¡°Then I guess I¡¯ll have to let you ¡®y the siren¡¯.¡± The next day, Bai Changyou came to the Qin Family. PS: Last night¡¯s prize winner was ¡°Huaiju Beizhi¡±. Vote three tickets, leave three book reviews, receive 666 book coins, leave ament in this chapter to register, and continue prize drawing tomorrow- Chapter 319 - 320 Lies and Truth (1) Chapter 319: Chapter 320 Lies and Truth (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Today is Monday, and Lu Weixi should have been going to work, but yesterday¡¯s foundationying ceremony ended on a bad note, and now some media outlets are still scrutinizing Siyi Company and Qin Zhigu¡¯s studio. Lulu might have beenrgely overlooked due to its rtively low profile and theck of previous incidents. Furthermore, the person involved, Lu Weixi, has kept a low-profile, causing it to be selectively ignored. However, despite being ignored, some people still managed to find their way to thepany. Lulu, being a smallpany to begin with, had its reception area downstairs jam-packed. Meanwhile, Qin Zhigu was also annoyed by the endless interviews. Despite his exnations, many indignant industry insiders eventually backed down after seeing the design draft, which served as solid evidence. But the media didn¡¯t care about this. Originally, although Simon White was famous within the architecture circle, he hadn¡¯t be famous outside of it. However, getting involved with the Hanhai Group, coupled with internal family feuds, and even a love triangle plot, made it an extraordinary matter. Moreover, he was young and handsome, which naturally attracted attention. He was mysterious and unmarried in the past. Now, the whole of China was watching him. Qin Zhiyou, despite his controversy, they didn¡¯t mind discussing him during leisurely chats after meals. Overtaken by disturbances, Qin Zhigu simply decided not to go to work. However, even if he and Lu Weixi were both idle at home, he didn¡¯t dare approach her with work ¡ª Qin Zhiyou still hung around her! And it wasn¡¯t just that. In the next room, Qin Zhigu held the blue plush teddy bear keyring that Lu Weixi had lost thest time she rode in his car ¡ª he still hadn¡¯t found the time to return it. He didn¡¯t have the nerve to knock on her door, whether Qin Zhiyou was by her side or she was in her room alone or working. Besides, this was her belonging. After they broke up years ago, she had returned everything he had given her, keeping nothing. When he came back from abroad, he found that his parents had thrown everything away as well, leaving behind nothing but a vacant house and car. Now he had nothing. If she didn¡¯t ask for it back, could he¡­ Meanwhile, early in the morning, Lu Weixi was woken up by her body¡¯s internal clock, only to receive a phone call from her boss discouraging her from going to work. She was told to stay put at home and not to go to thepany, to prevent interfering with their work. Regardless of the other projects, Lu Weixi had to consider Siyi Company¡¯s case. She was nning to get up and review some materials, but as soon as she got up, she was tightly embraced by an arm. It was Qin Zhiyou. He lifted his head in a daze and asked, ¡°You don¡¯t need to go to work huh?¡± ¡°Um, the boss told me not to go to thepany yet. I am going¡­ Before she could finish the word ¡°up¡±, he, who was justzily waking up, perked up and stretched out his arm, ¡°Why bother with work? You can¡¯t earn much from being tired to death.¡± Living with him was the reason for her exhaustion. She didn¡¯t know how much she theoretically deserved for all the days they had been living together. After dealing with his demands, the experts from America his mother had contacted should have arrived by then. If the person Qin Zhiyou had brought could prolong her mother¡¯s life, she could forego the payment. After all, Siyi Company¡¯s fee would cover her mother¡¯s medical expenses for half a year. Unbelievably, Qin Zhiyou kept up his antics till noon. Not until the clock struck eleven, did he finally get up with a satisfied look on his face. Chapter 320 - 321 Lies and Truth (2) Chapter 320: Chapter 321 Lies and Truth (2) Trantor: 549690339 He continued to tease her, ¡°Can you really do this? Or should I go down and ask grandpa to bring your lunch up here?¡± ¡°No way!¡± Lu Weixi quickly shook her head, if he were to make an excuse to go down, then everyone in the house would know. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s thick skin was unbearable for her. Especially with Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha, even though she didn¡¯t care about these two, no one liked being rushed to hear unpleasant words. She struggled to get up, but her arms were weak and trembling. Qin Zhiyou ¡°kindly¡± helped her, with a look of disdain on his face, ¡°I told you should exercise more. Your petite body really can¡¯t take much.¡± Lu Weixi was angry, who would be awake at day and night? She threw off his hand: ¡°Hurry up and get ready, so no one is kept waiting.¡± Qin Zhiyou, grinning, walked to the bathroom. He paused at the entrance, looked back a couple of times, and then seriously asked, ¡°Do you have enough energy for grooming? I can help you if you want.¡± ¡°What do you need to help with, you should hurry and clean up.¡± Lu Weixi threw a towel at him, hitting Qin Zhiyou¡¯s smug face. Qin Zhiyou justughed, not angry at all, and went into the bathroom with the towel. Soon, there were sounds of water in the bathroom. After a while, his cell phone began to ring, and Qin Zhiyou was speaking from the bathroom, ¡°Isn¡¯t my phone ringing, could you get it for me? It¡¯s in the pocket of my coat.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t think much of it and reached into his coat pocket. Instead of pulling out the phone, a set of keys fell out, and there was a pink bear attached to the keychain. Lu Weixi paused, and picked it up. This bear, she remembered it was the one she had lost before, how did it end up with Qin Zhiyou? Inside, Qin Zhiyou was still calling ¡°where¡¯s my phone¡±, she said ¡°oh¡± and handed the phone to him. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t react much, just took the phone and seemed to respond to something with an easy expression. Lu Weixi shook her head. It can¡¯t be, right? Qin Zhiyou, as he said, was only interested in her body. He never hesitated to show off their affection when in public and was very proactive in seeking benefits for himself when they were alone. Besides that, they had almost nothing to talk about in private. Moreover, he often changed his attitude suddenly. For example, he was fine at the wedding yesterday, but in the end, he mmed the car door and left. Could he¡­ secretly kept her things? They¡¯ve been married for many years, howe she has never discovered that he had this hobby? Moreover, the pink bear may not necessarily be the one she lost, maybe it was a gift from another woman. Like Liu Yiyi, Fang Rushuang, and Xiang Yirou¡­ As she thought about this, her eyes gradually softened. When Qin Zhiyou came out, he saw that Lu Weixi already had changed her clothes and was sitting quietly on the chair reading some documents. Her hair was a bit messy, probably because she hadn¡¯t had time tob it yet, falling over her shoulders, which somewhat tickled his heart. He roughly dried himself with a towel, and then went directly over to her, cing his arm around her shoulder, hugging her from behind. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t refuse, just letting him embrace her. The sunlight entered the room, falling on the two of them, warm andforting, lending an air of tranquility to the moment. Chapter 321 - 322 Lies and Truth (3) Chapter 321: Chapter 322 Lies and Truth (3) Trantor: 549690339 Perhaps the light warmed him. Qin Zhiyou even felt disoriented, as if they truly had been in love like this all along. Quite a whileter. The ¡°knock knock knock¡± at the door disrupted the extraordinary atmosphere between the two. The servant¡¯s voice echoed from outside: ¡°Young Master, Young Madam, the lunch downstairs is ready.¡± Qin Zhiyou felt a touch of impatience, he grunted in response. Deciding he didn¡¯t want to go down so early, he circled around to the side of the chair, sat down, and gathered her into his arms. The leather sofa they were seated on was fairly spacious, but it was still somewhat crowded with two people. Qin Zhiyou felt content, holding this precious treasure in his arms, he didn¡¯t even want to move. He sniffed her, the pleasant scent from her making his heart gallop. Lu Weixi certainly noticed his little actions. Usually, her heart was as calm as a quietke, but that pink teddy bear was like a pebble thrown into it, creating ripples of disturbance. She hadn¡¯t thought too much about it in the past, only ever marveling at his boundless energy. The most she¡¯d done was to avoid touching him after his yful bouts. First, because she found him dirty, second, because she was afraid of catching a disease. However, today, she was not sure why, but she didn¡¯t want to get this intimate with Qin Zhiyou. Behind her, Qin Zhiyou began to mutter: ¡°I need to talk to Mr. Liaoter.¡± Feeling puzzled, Lu Weixi twisted around to look at him. Qin Zhiyou smirked and said, ¡°I think the revolving chair in his office is pretty great. We should buy one to try it out.¡± Here we go again. At first, she found his words annoying, then she was left speechless, and now she felt rather repulsed. She said: ¡°Qin Zhiyou.¡± Qin Zhiyou grunted in acknowledgment and looked at her. After a while, Lu Weixi shook her head without saying anything: ¡°Let¡¯s go downstairs. It¡¯s lunchtime.¡± Qin Zhiyou held her hand, stopping her from leaving. ¡°What were you about to say a moment ago?¡± Lu Weixi maintained a calm expression: ¡°Nothing, I was just asking whether you have work today or not.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, not only do I not have work, but our uncles and aunts aren¡¯t going either,¡± Qin Zhiyou said smugly. Cleverly exploiting the situation yesterday, he¡¯d managed to expose the tension within the family. Of course, he was careful enough not to leave any evidence that he hinted at the matter, even if his uncles and aunts knew he was behind it. He knew his rtives too well. How could they go to work at a time like this? Of course, they would stay to appease the elder and showcase their love and unity to exhibit the family¡¯s harmony. Also, if he steps out, they wouldn¡¯t taunt him like before. Instead, they might even appease him when theye back. The thought of such a scenario made him very happy. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m a bit hungry. Let¡¯s go,¡± she said, standing up without waiting for Qin Zhiyou and walked out of the room. Qin Zhiyou also felt something was odd about her. He watched her open the door and step outside. Then, ncing at the table, he noticed the little pink teddy bear he had hidden. He knew she had found it. His expression changed slightly. After a moment of thought, he quickly dialed a number on his phone, lowering his voice: ¡°Secretary Wang, about that pink teddy bear keychain of mine, see if you can find any simr ones on Taobao¡­¡± Although he spoke softly, Lu Weixi was still standing by the doorway and faintly heard his words. Why would he specifically instruct Secretary Wang if he didn¡¯t feel guilty? Chapter 322 - 323 Lies and Truth (4) Chapter 322: Chapter 323 Lies and Truth (4) Trantor: 549690339 | It appeared that this pink bear was not the one she had lost but could be a gift from some other woman to him. But the fact that he was feeling guilty and secretly preparing a strategy, does it mean he cares more about her feelings now than he did in the past? For a moment, Lu Weixi also didn¡¯t know what to feel. Sometimes his lies could signify that in his heart she was no longer merely the symbol of an icy Mrs. Qin. But, his lies also confirmed that he was indeed having some unclear affairs outside. What she wanted was an absolutely sincere yet emotionless marriage. But should it gradually be more tender, even if it might still have lies and disloyalty? However, Lu Weixi¡¯s dilemma did notst long. As she walked downstairs, she found out that there were guests. Bai Changyou, dressed in tidy clothes, brought along Cai Shijia, his wife from hister marriage, his step-daughter Cai Yiren, and histe-aged born, nearly five-year-old son Bai Weiyi. Moreover, he came under the banner of a ¡°family visit¡±. Of course, one could say that since Lu Weixi was now Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife, he was rightfully Qin Zhiyou¡¯s father-inw. It was Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia who weed them all inside. They were also like thieves, knowing about Qin Zhiyou¡¯s discord but without any evidence. The old man detested family strife, alright then, let¡¯s act harmoniously as a family. Bai Changyou and his family were rtives, so it¡¯s natural to invite them at this time to spite them a little. Not only did they wee him, but they also weed all of his family members. They even told the servants to serve tea and pour water, with faces full of politeness. Hearing themotion, all the people downstairs turned their heads. After the initial surprise, Lu Weixi¡¯s indifferent gaze slowly passed over Cai Yiren, Cai Shijia, and little Bai Weiyi who was ying on the side, before finallynding on Bai Changyou. Five years had passed, and these people seemed to be doing well. Bai Changyou didn¡¯t look aged at all, but rather seemed to exude a charm of a middle-aged man. Cai Shijia didn¡¯t age much either, she was already a few years younger than her mother. Now that she¡¯s be Mrs. Bai and given birth to a boy, she was naturally proud. As for Cai Yiren, say no more, then there was Bai Weiyi, who was running around with a small branch in his hand. Upon seeing Lu Weixi, he pointed at her with his small branch and asked, ¡°Mom, who is this woman?¡± Cai Shijia, smiling, responded, ¡°Weiyi, that¡¯s your older sister. Call her sister.¡± But Bai Weiyi didn¡¯t give her face, he threw his little twig on the ground, breaking it into two pieces, then retreated to Cai Yiren¡¯s side and defiantly said, ¡°She¡¯s not my sister! My sister is here, I don¡¯t have a sister like her!¡± Cai Yirenforted him by patting his head and didn¡¯t say anything. Bai Changyou said, ¡°She¡¯s also your sister,¡± but he didn¡¯t reprimand him either. Lu Weixi was toozy to argue with a child. She said indifferently, ¡°My name is Lu. Indeed, it has nothing to do with your Bai family.¡± ¡°Weixi, what do you mean by that?¡± Bai Changyou¡¯s face darkened slightly but quickly eased. ¡°I know you still hold a grudge against me because of past events. But a father-daughter rtionship is permanent. No matter how much you deny it, my blood flows through your veins.¡± Before Lu Weixi could speak, a man¡¯s voice behind her said, ¡°Don¡¯t make reckless remarks. Who knows if this little devil is connected to my Weixi by blood? What if he is not your son?¡± PS: The winner ofst night¡¯s draws was ¡°Qian Yi.¡± ce three rmendation votes and leave three reviews to im your 666 book coins.. Comment below this chapter to register, the drawings continue tomorrow- Chapter 323 - 324 Conditions for Going Home (1) Chapter 323: Chapter 324 Conditions for Going Home (1) Trantor: 549690339 As Lu Weixi turned her head, she sure enough saw Qin Zhiyouing down the stairs, as calm as ever. He walked over and wrapped his arm around her slender waist, smiling at her and then looking down condescendingly at the Bai Family and his own troublesome Uncle and Aunt: ¡°Mr. Bai, you¡¯re not getting any younger either, and this child is so young. But you¡¯re a kind man, there¡¯s nothing wrong in raising another person¡¯s child, just like this Cai¡­whatever her name is, isn¡¯t it just charity without a blood tie?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words were heartbreaking, especially when he pointed out Bai Weiyi¡¯s lineage. Actually, it¡¯s true that Bai Changyou had never verified Bai Weiyi¡¯s parent-child rtionship. He had been with Cai Shijia for many years, originally nning to just keep their affair secret and never thought of divorcing his wife to marry Cai Shijia. He was always cautious and took measures every time. This remained until five and a half years ago when Cai Shijia showed up pregnant, and the medical reports showed that she was carrying his much-awaited son. Even then, he wasn¡¯t prepared to divorce at first. However, after his wife found out about his infidelity and made a big fuss out of it, and even Lu Weixi, who used to listen to him obediently, sided with her mother and acted irrationally, did he decide to divorce. Later, Cai Shijia did give birth to a son for him, a son who looked very much like himself and¡ªvery much like Lu Weixi. In his happiness, he never thought that he might need a paternity test? Regardless of what he was thinking, he still kept a smile on his face: ¡°Weixi, your dad came here specifically to see you this time. We¡¯ve been separated for many years,e over and sit with your dad, let¡¯s have a good talk.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t even blink as Qin Zhiyou wrapped his arm around her waist and led her to the sofa on the other side. Qin Zhiyou then instructed the servants: ¡°Bring some light tea. The new tea should be here by now, serve some Shi Feng Longjing, and a few delicate tea snacks. Not too much, as we still have a mealter.¡± It was clear that Pu¡¯er tea had already been prepared, but he deliberately demarcated his territory on the other side. Thankfully, the Qin Mansion wasrge enough that the two sides were far apart and couldn¡¯t interfere with each other. Lu Weixi knew that he was supporting her, and despite her earlier turmoil, she was grateful. However, avoiding the matter wouldn¡¯t be so easy, especially with Bai Changyou¡¯s tenacity. If his skin were thin enough to be poked once and leave in a rage, he wouldn¡¯t have made it this far. Since they wouldn¡¯te to him, he would go to them. He immediately apologized to Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia with a warm smile: ¡°Excuse me, I¡¯d like to have a few words with my daughter.¡± Cai¡¯s mother understood that going would not bring any good, and she smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ll stay with Yiren and Weiyi, you go ahead.¡± Bai Changyou nodded and walked straight over. Everyone else in the Qin Family simply watched the show, with no one offeringfort. Next to Qin Weijian, Qin Zhigu was worried, but he knew that he wouldn¡¯t be able to get involved at this point, so he could only watch as Bai Changyou took his steps. Next to him, Cai Yiren was still smiling, ¡°Zhisu, would you like a sip of tea?¡± He didn¡¯t bother to reply. Following his gaze, Cai Yiren noticed that he was watching Lu Weixi. Her eyes flickered but she didn¡¯t say anything. Over here, both Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou heard Bai Changyouing over, but neither of them mentioned it. Bai Changyou sat down next to Lu Weixi and lowered his voice: Chapter 324 - 325 Conditions for Going Home (2) Chapter 324: Chapter 325 Conditions for Going Home (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Xixi, I know you resent your father because of what happened back then. But grudges shouldn¡¯t carry over to the next day between a father and daughter. Your father didn¡¯t consider your feelings in those days, I apologize.¡± Bai Changyou¡¯s voice softened, ¡°Do you remember when you first started elementary school? You only wanted dad¡¯s car for pick-up and drop-offs. Thepany had just started then, so I had to drive you back to the office. You¡¯d happily y there until evening when aunt would pick you up for dinner.¡± Lu Weixi remained silent. She remembered, and that was also when she first met Cai Shijia. At that time, Cai Shijia had just started working as Bai Changyou¡¯s secretary and was kind to her. She took extra care of Weixi while she was messing around at the office. Her mom even thanked her once. Aware of Weixi¡¯s single mom¡¯s hardship working outside, she increased her pay. Seeing that she remained silent, at least not responding to him coldly, Bai Changyou was relieved. He then began to reminiscence again, ¡°I remember on your tenth birthday, you wanted a specific Barbie doll dress that night. But it was a limited edition dress and it was snowing hard outside. Dad drove you around the city, visited countless stores just to get you that dress. Do you remember?¡± The corners of Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes softened. Of course, she remembered. Moreover, it was the same day when Cai Yiren first came to Bai¡¯s Family. She nced at Cai Yiren who was shivering from the cold and wearing old-fashioned clothes. With her small chin raised in contempt, she asked, ¡°Who is this?¡± Her mom gently stroked her head and said smiling, ¡°This is your Aunt Cai¡¯s daughter, Cai Yiren. She¡¯ll be transferring to your school soon and will be your ssmate. Remember not to bully her, y nicely with her, alright?¡± Lu Weixi frowned, ¡°She¡¯s too old-fashioned, I don¡¯t want to y with her.¡± Cai Yiren didn¡¯t say anything at the time, but when Weixi wanted juice, she washed her hands and poured a cup of it for her. She also stood by and tried to please her. Weixi blinked, finally epted the juice, drank it at one go, and ordered the nanny, ¡°Give her a cup of water.¡± The young Lu Weixi had no idea that the woman, who seemed weaker and more submissive than her, would stab her in the back when she was most vulnerable. ¡°And then there was your twentieth birthday. The city had already banned fireworks by that time. But you wanted to see a grand firework disy. Left with no choice, your father rented a hillside hotel just outside the city, invited all your friends over, and arranged a splendid firework show just for you. Do you remember?¡± What Bai Changyou didn¡¯t realize was, a few of the younger ones present changed their expressions slightly after hearing that. Qin Zhiyou nced at Lu Weixi, and Lu Weixi red back at him in annoyance. On the other hand, Cai Yiren looked at Qin Zhigu. It was that one-time, the one asion when she and Qin Zhiyou were alone together, that Qin Zhiyou boastfully told her ¡°Your first kiss was mine,¡± and shamelessly carried on. After that, Qin Zhiyou even rudely threatened her not to have any intimate behavior with Qin Zhigu, otherwise, he would reveal what happened that night to him! Cai Yiren also confessed to Qin Zhigu. That night, originally just a sweet moment between her and Qin Zhigu, Qin Zhiyou and Cai Yiren unexpectedly got involved. Unknowingly, their rtionships started to change.. Chapter 325 - 326 Conditions for Going Home (3) Chapter 325: Chapter 326 Conditions for Going Home (3) Trantor: 549690339 As she thought of the past, Lu Weixi¡¯s expression grew a tad distant. Yet now, when facing Bai Changyou again, and seeing the hopeful expression on his face, her suspicions confirmed ¨C it was not for family ties he was here, but for maniption. Slowly her face hardened, and she painted a small smile: ¡°I have never denied our blood ties. You raised me, and provided for my education. You did not wrong me.¡± Bai Changyou¡¯s face lit up with surprise. He wouldn¡¯t have thought reminiscing about the past could soften his daughter¡¯s firm resolve. Lu Weixi was his daughter, and had been raised with utmost care and affection. Had it not been for the divorce, when Lu¡¯s mother had made such a fuss ¨C breaking things in the house, threatening to take half his assets, even attempting to get it on the news for all to know, he would¡¯ve had an easier time preserving his dignity. Lu Weixi had been a thorn in his side, having attached herself to her mother, and even attempting to use him of bigamy to get him behind bars. After the divorce, she even changed her surname, which infuriated him. Subsequently, he went abroad and she stayed in the country, making it convenient for them to sever all ties. For a man, wealth and power sometimes outweigh children, especially in families with more than one child. Plus, Bai Weiyi was the son he had always longed for, naturally, he was favored over his rebellious daughter. But he only had one son and one daughter. Despite the five-year gap, his previous love for Lu Weixi was real. Prising his feelings, he moved closer to her and sat down, ¡°Xixi, Dad knows you¡¯ve had a hard time over these five years. But you are my only daughter, I was just angry before. How could I not love you? If youe back, you will be the same as before, still my good girl.¡± Normally, the Cai mother and daughter would show no reaction to Bai Changyou¡¯s words. Cai Yiren even helped the little fellow pick up the broken twig, trying to entertain him. However, upon hearing ¡°only daughter¡±, the twig in her hand involuntarily snapped in her grip. Bai Weiyi¡¯s eyes bulged as he yelled angrily: ¡°My twig, my little twig, you¡¯ve broken it!¡± Cai Yiren immediately tried to appease him: ¡°Weiyi, your sister will buy you a water gun and a small aier.¡± Mother Cai also tried to soothe him quickly: ¡°Weiyi, don¡¯t make a fuss now. Mom will buy you some candyter.¡± Despite all the sweet talk, the little terror didn¡¯t calm down and ran off to the garden to grab another twig. Mother Cai and Cai Yiren exchanged worried nces. Even though Bai Weiyi was born in these years, and Bai Changyou finally had a sessor, he had been rtively fair to them. But now, with Lu Weixi being his child too, and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s potential help, they couldn¡¯t predict how much of the family¡¯s fortune Bai Changyou would leave for her. Cai Yiren felt particrly anxious, as she was the only person amongst them who didn¡¯t share blood ties with Bai Changyou. Although he had treated her reasonably well over the years, that was mainly due to her being extra cautious and putting in significant effort to curry favor, maintaining only a superficial rtionship. She had witnessed the extent to which Bai Changyou cherished Lu Weixi in the past, and if Lu returned to the Bai family, she would be left with nothing! Lu Weixi, however, was calm: ¡°So you mean, as long as Ie back, we will be a family again?¡± Chapter 326 - 327 Conditions for Going Home (4) Chapter 326: Chapter 327 Conditions for Going Home (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Bai Changyou immediately nodded: ¡°Yes, yes, of course, of course!¡± Lu Weixi is not only his biological daughter, with whom he has a bond of more than twenty years. She is now the wife of Qin Zhiyou. And Qin Zhiyou is the president of Hanhai, a person who has a strong influence in Yan City. After her return, he also heard that their marriage might be more for the sake of face. Qin Zhiyou has other women outside of their marriage, and only respects Lu Weixi, without any feelings for her. However, even this slight respect is enough to make Qin Zhiyou unwilling to cooperate with the Bai Family. Isn¡¯t that enough? For men at their level, there are simply too many temptations. All they need to do is support their families, give their wives and children money to spend, and provide them with afortable life. Didn¡¯t Lu Weixi understand this back then? Now that Qin Zhiyou has another family outside, she should understand it, right? Even if most of the Bai family¡¯s assets are eventually supposed to be left to the son. But he pledged that the dowry he owes her will definitely not be less. Even in a hundred years, he will not forget her and will leave her a portion of his assets. He immediately said: ¡°I¡¯ve already prepared your dowry, and left a room for you in the house. You won¡¯t becking anything as long as youe back!¡± Talking about money, Mother Cai couldn¡¯t keep up her smile. Why should Lu Weixi, who is already married and has changed herst name, have any im to the assets that naturally belong to the son? Just because she¡¯s married to Qin Zhiyou, everything should be hers? Bai Weiyi, upon hearing this, was displeased: ¡°Who told her toe back? We don¡¯t have a room for her in our house!¡± Mother Cai didn¡¯t try to persuade her this time, she just listened attentively. Qin Zhiyou was silent on the side. It¡¯s not that he didn¡¯t want to speak for her, but that these matters should be decided by Lu Weixi alone. Even if she really wants to return to the Bai family, he can¡¯t say anything, it¡¯s her own issue. If Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t say anything, Qin Zhigu certainly couldn¡¯t open his mouth either. As for the other members of the Qin family, they even ordered the servants to bring some snacks to enjoy the show. Amid the family¡¯s silence, Lu Weixi slowly raised her head. Her eyshes trembled slightly and her lips curled. Her expression was too cold, even though she was smiling, there was no sign of joy in her eyes. She spoke bluntly: ¡°How much money do you n to give me?¡± Bai Changyou was stunned, and then he said: ¡°For your dowry, I¡¯ve already bought a vi, and a sports car.¡± A vi in Yan City, plus a sports car, would cost tens of millions. He had it all prepared, but five years ago, when her mother was sick, he refused to give her it. ¡°What else?¡± Bai Changyou continued: ¡°In my will, there will be a part for you.¡± ¡°How much is that part?¡± Bai Changyou didn¡¯t expect her to ask so directly. He thought for a moment and said, ¡°One quarter.¡± This amount was only stated after brief hesitation. After all, she is his daughter, and she has changed her surname. The corners of Lu Weixi¡¯s mouth turned up even more: ¡°You want me toe back to help you put in a good word with Zhiyou, don¡¯t you?¡± Bai Changyou was thrilled, thinking she had agreed, and nodded: ¡°Our two families have always had matrimonial ties. It is best if we can cooperate. Besides, a woman always needs her parental home. If you are bullied in the future, there will be no one to stand up for you. Dad will help you!¡± Lu Weixi nodded in understanding and took a sip of her tea: ¡°It¡¯s not impossible for me toe back. But I have two conditions.¡± Bai Changyou immediately asked, ¡°What conditions?¡± PS: The handsome guy who wonst night is ¡°Top Bookworm¡±.. Voting for three book rmendations and leaving three book reviews to receive 666 book coins, leave ament in this chapter to enter, the draw continues tomorrow- Chapter 327 - 328: Hidden Arrow (1) Chapter 327: Chapter 328: Hidden Arrow (1) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi put down the teacup, a glint in her smiling eyes. ¡°First, the money is all mine. I will handle the transfer tomorrow and the Bai Family is mine. Not a cent is to be given to anyone else. Second, you are to divorce Miss Cai and get rid of them. I don¡¯t ever want to see the three of them again. As long as you can do these two things, I¡¯lle back home with you right away and I won¡¯t bring up the past again.¡± The moment her wordsnded, the first to object wasn¡¯t Bai Changyou, but surprisingly, it was Cai Yiren. She stood up and said, ¡°Lu Weixi, it¡¯s one thing if you don¡¯t want to give me anything. But my mother is my father¡¯s legal wife, and my brother is my father¡¯s son. They should have their own share. Who are you to deprive them?¡± Cai¡¯s mother quickly tried to calm her, ¡°Yiren, don¡¯t say such things! Your father knows his responsibilities, he won¡¯t neglect your brother.¡± Though Bai Weiyi was only five, he could vaguely understand what the adults were saying. Often, in the Bai Family, Cai¡¯s mother told him ¡°everything in the Bai family will be yours,¡± and now this woman wants to take everything, he wouldn¡¯t stand for it. Immediately he shouted angrily, ¡°You nasty woman, you are not getting my stuff, the Bai Family belongs to me!¡± Bai Changyou turned his head back quickly, ¡°Xixi, you were not such a petty child.¡± ¡°Well, I am.¡± Lu Weixi admitted bluntly, ¡°So what if she¡¯s his legal wife, and her son is his blood and bone? My mother was once his legal wife, too, and I¡¯m his daughter just as much. Didn¡¯t he deprive us as well? Why can¡¯t you ept it when it¡¯s your turn?¡± She turned her sharp gaze to Bai Changyou, ¡°This is non-negotiable. If you want me toe back home and want Zhiyou¡¯s help, fine. As long as you give me all the properties and drive these people away, I can act like nothing happened. They are your family, but they aren¡¯t mine.¡± ¡°You!¡­¡± If Bai Changyou still didn¡¯t realize that Lu Weixi was just toying with him, he would definitely feel like a fool. Bai Changyou suddenly stood up, his gaze losing its previous tenderness and turning fierce. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t flinch in the slightest, her eyes stared directly back at him. Right, this was the Bai Changyou she knew. Beneath his initial warmth and kindness was just a cold-hearted and selfish man. A house, a car, and a quarter of his properties, did he think she actually coveted them? If she really cared about money, she wouldn¡¯t have helped her mother file awsuit five years ago, nor would she have had to split every cent in half when her mother fell ill. Moreover, if she really wanted money, siding with him wouldn¡¯t be as beneficial as currying favor with Qin Zhiyou. The wealth of the Hanhai Group far surpassed his small Bai Family¡¯s quarter of the fortune. She didn¡¯t want even a cent from Qin Zhiyou, let alone these trinkets. Even if she could inherit them in the future, she would donate everything. It disgusted her! Bai Changyou became extremely angry, he knew his daughter had a fiery temper, but he never expected her to disregard his dignity to this extent. He even used Qin Zhiyou as an example, ¡°Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you have the backing of the Qin Family now? Feelings are the most unpredictable thing. Given that you originally married him just to spite Qin Zhigu, and you had no actual feelings for him. There will be times when you¡¯ll weep!¡± ¡°That¡¯s none of your business.¡± Qin Zhiyou, being singled out, naturally puffed up and tried to assert his presence, ¡°In this life and in the next life, Lu Weixi is my only wife. My children will only be ours..¡± Chapter 328 - 329: Hidden Arrow (2) Chapter 328: Chapter 329: Hidden Arrow (2) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°In the future, all my wealth will be given to our children.¡± He spoke while deliberately leaning in, his arm enfolding her waist, and nced at Cai¡¯s mother and Bai Weiyi on the side: ¡°These women and children who can¡¯t even show their faces in public, only nouveau riches would bring them back as treasures. Wife, in the future, stay away from these families. You¡¯ll end losing your dignity. After all, you are the wife of the chairman of the Qin family, you should maintain your dignity.¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Bai Changyou was furious, but he was after all, his senior. He had known the Qin family for many years. His daughter previously dated Qin Zhigu who had a gentle temperament. Even now, he at least still had his manners. Who would have thought that Qin Zhiyou would appear halfway through, not only taking control of the Qin Family but also married Lu Weixi. Qin Zhiyou, known to be a ruffian, never yed by the rules. Even if he didn¡¯t love Lu Weixi, he insisted on protecting her, causing trouble for him, a respectable father-inw. Qin Zhiyou, the son-inw managed to do this, while the remaining people just watched the spectacle, none of them would ever help. Bai Changyou¡¯s supposed dignity had almostpletely fallen. At his wit¡¯s end, Bai Changyou, in contrast, calmed down. Fine, he originally came to maintain some semnce of face. After all, she was his own daughter, and he had intended to make up for his past wrongs. It was her who pushed away his kindness, so she couldn¡¯t me him now. At that moment, he took a deep breath, forcing down his boiling anger. The next time he looked, his face was calm: ¡°Alright.¡± He stood up moderately and even turned around, looking at Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia, he smiled and said, ¡°I apologize for bothering you today. I look forward to future coborations with Mr. Qin and Ms. Qin.¡± Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia caught onto his expression immediately and knew his intent. Naturally, they were happy to watch the conflict in the main house. They immediately smiled and agreed: ¡°Mr. Bai, don¡¯t be polite, don¡¯t be polite. Visit us more frequently when you have the chance.¡± ¡°Certainly,¡± Bai Changyou nodded, turned to call Bai Weiyi, who had barely reached him he wrinkled his brows and did not reach out to her. ¡°Then we will take our leave, goodbye.¡± He stormed out first, Cai¡¯s mother and Cai Yiren naturally followed him, holding Bai Weiyi. Once they were in the car, setting thetch, the smile on Bai Changyou¡¯s face disappeared, he looked back at Bai Weiyi, a shadow growing deeper in his eyes. Bai Weiyi, somewhat scared, burrowed into her mother¡¯s arms. Once the car started moving, Bai Changyou ndly said, ¡°Arrange for a paternity test tomorrow.¡± Cai¡¯s mother and Cai Yiren were both startled, realizing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s casual remark had struck a nerve. Cai Yiren¡¯s eyes reddened: ¡°Dad, mom has always been loyal to you¡­¡± Cai¡¯s mother shook her head, holding her hand to indicate her silence, then softlyforted her, ¡°Of course she should be. What¡¯s true can¡¯t be faked, what¡¯s fake can¡¯t be made true.¡± Bai Changyou remained silent, just looking out at the passing scenery. After a long while, he finally spoke: ¡°In a few days, transfer Fang Rushuang to sales to handle the liaison with majorpanies in Yan City.¡± Cai Yiren faltered, ¡°Dad, that¡¯s uncle¡¯s¡­¡± Before she could finish, Bai Changyou red at her and Cai Yiren didn¡¯t dare to say any more.. Chapter 329 - 330: Hidden Arrow (3) Chapter 329: Chapter 330: Hidden Arrow (3) Trantor: 549690339 Bai Changyou snorted, ¡°Your uncle? Your uncle is a useless guy. He has been back in China for a while without getting any contacts sorted out.¡± Though Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words were harsh, he was right about some things. The Cai familycked something, they could not stand up in public. They were inferiorpared to Fang Rushuang, who at least came from a family ofwyers, was articte, had been engaged to Qin Zhiyou before, and had good rtionships with the second-generation people of many bigpanies in Yan City. Though Qin Zhiyou was a yboy, changing women frequently, he had heard that he was generous to all of hispanions. Lu Weixi, his non-romantic wife, was well taken care of, let alone Fang Rushuang, to whom he was engaged and felt strongly about at the time. He did not believe that Qin Zhiyou could be hard on Fang Rushuang for long. The car zoomed off, quickly leaving the Qin family. Over here, after the group of people from the Bai family left, lunch could finally be served. The recent upheaval had amused the second and third families of the Qin family greatly, making them consume an extra bag of melon seeds. But Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou remained quiteposed. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t have any affection for his cheap father-inw to start with. What was surprising was that Lu Weixi seemed to have absolutely no expectations from Bai Changyou, even when Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha insinuated sarcasticments towards her, she didn¡¯t react at all. To be honest, when Bai Changyou first started to soften, she was notpletely unaffected. After all, he was her biological father, and for the previous twenty-two years, he sincerely cared for her. However, what hurt her the most in all that he said was hisplete omission of her mother, whether in conversation or even in a greeting. Just one mention might have prevented her from being so disgusted. Her mother had been his college ssmate, and they had known each other for over thirty years, and despite how ugly the divorce was, it was all because her mother still could not let him go. However, the fact that Bai Changyou did not mention her at all was truly distressing. She was somewhat moved by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s support earlier. It showed that no matter what he was like outside, he still had some bottom line. He wouldn¡¯t talk about other women with her, and definitely would not have children with them. He would always protect her dignity. But Bai Changyou was once regarded as a good man and a good husband, and yet he ended up like this. Qin Zhisu, who cherished her, cheated on her as well. As for Qin Zhiyou, from the day she met him, he was not acquainted with the words ¡°loyalty.¡± He indulged in nights filled with music and days of idleness, and his girlfriends were as numerous as carp swimming across a river. She would believe that Qin Zhiyou would be faithful and focus all his attention on her, cutting off the other women, only if he was impotent. She really didn¡¯t care about these things before. As long as she didn¡¯t see Qin Zhiyou¡¯s colorful world outside, she was fine. But now, a weed of doubt was growing wildly in her heart. ¡°Honey, why are you looking at me like that? Am I really that handsome?¡± Throughout lunch, Qin Zhiyou noticed that his wife had her eyes glued to his face. Even after they finished eating and returned to their room, Lu Weixi¡¯s gaze followed him like glue. It wasn¡¯t a loving gaze, rather, it was like she was scanning him inside and out. ¡°No, it¡¯s nothing.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, only to have Qin Zhiyou suddenly lean closer¡­. Chapter 330 - 331: Hidden Arrow (4) Chapter 330: Chapter 331: Hidden Arrow (4) Trantor: 549690339 | His handsome nose tapped lightly against her refined one, ¡°How can you say nothing¡¯s wrong? Just one look at your eyes reveals something is amiss. You¡¯d better tell me or else¡­.¡± ¡°Or else what?¡± This was a kind of exchange Lu Weixi would never have had with him in the past. She would have just rationally pushed away his roving hands and coolly told him ¡°nothing¡¯s wrong¡±. But now, as she slightly raised the corners of her eyes, her expression, although still somewhat downcast, was tinged with provocation. It instantly reminded him of the proud and willful Miss Bai from the old days. Over the past five years, he had watched day by day as Lu Weixi became more reserved. The clearer her rationality, the greater it pointed to their growing distance. He¡¯d rather have her happy andughing, petty and noisy, angry and cursing him, pounding her little fists on his chest, or crying when she felt badly wronged. They¡¯d been married for several years, but it was only recently that Lu Weixi has softened a little. She used to infuriate him to the point he didn¡¯t want to go home for days. But when he did return and saw the state she was in, it just drove him to storm off furiously after sleeping miserably for a night, falling into an endless cycle. He wasn¡¯t a pervert who enjoyed forcing women. But there was a huge difference between beingpelled and being cooperative, a difference he had only recently begun to discern. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t want to let her go. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders andy down beside her. The two of them didn¡¯t need to utter a word, but their silence spoke volumes. After a long silence, Lu Weixi finally spoke: ¡°Zhiyou.¡± Qin Zhiyou turned to look at her. Lu Weixi was staring dispassionately at the ceiling, her eyes as calm as still water: ¡°Bai Changyou mighte to us again. If his terms are low enough, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to cooperate once.¡± Bai Changyou wanted to establish himself in Yan City, and he couldn¡¯t afford to offend Hanhai. If not Qin Zhiyou, he would turn to his uncles and aunts. Instead of letting them benefit, they might as well keep it for themselves. It was good enough that Qin Zhiyou would stand up for her. She couldn¡¯t push him away by demanding too much and handing over benefits to others. In the past, when Qin Zhigu spoilt her, she was too willful, which gave Cai Yiren the opportunity to take advantage. Qin Zhiyou was even less indulgent than Qin Zhigu. Having learned from her past mistakes, she would not be unreasonable anymore. If Lu Weixi could figure it out, then of course Qin Zhiyou could see it more clearly. He didn¡¯t mind making less money; he just worried that she might feel wronged. Just as he was about to reach out to her, his phone rang. Annoyed, Qin Zhiyou picked up and barked, ¡°What the hell do you want? Don¡¯t you see I¡¯m taking a nap?¡± Secretary Wang shivered, ¡°Didn¡¯t Chairman Qin say he wanted to work?¡± Moreover, he really couldn¡¯t tell whether Qin was napping or not. Lu Weixi got up, ¡°You should go to work.¡± Work was paramount. Qin Zhiyou nodded. Nevertheless, he was really unhappy. He withdrew to his study where Secretary Wang was waiting. His scowl was deep enough to scare an ount into asking him the same question over and over until the man was in a cold sweat. The next day, Lu Weixi went to Siyi Company. Qin Zhigu was holding a blue colored little bear key ring, wanting to return it to her. Meanwhile, Qin Zhiyou had also arrived at the Siyi Company building. PS: Vote three rmendation votes and three book reviews to im 666 book coins.. after this chapter to register, and the prize draw will continue tomorrow- Chapter 331 - 332: Cleaning Room (1) Chapter 331: Chapter 332: Cleaning Room (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi¡¯s visit to the Siyi Company was a routine business approach, and she brought her team along. Regardless of how many ns she had made beforehand, all of it felt hollow. When it came to discussing theyout of the project, she couldn¡¯t avoid Qin Zhigu. A real estate project, from its conceptual design topletion, takes more than a year. Especially since the boss, Liao, wanted it to be fully formed and ready for upation immediately uponpletion. Her work with Qin Zhigu was bound to intersect; even after the primary building structure waspleted and it was time for her to move to the interior, Qin Zhigu, being the chief architect for the whole project, still had to oversee and approve her work. Such a long process was bound to be awkward and felt weird to her and Qin Zhigu, even if Qin Zhiyou could let go. Fortunately, upon arriving at Siyi Company, the first thing Lu Weixi did was introduce her team to Qin Zhigu. She then stated promptly, ¡°During work, I like to focus a hundred percent. If there are any offenses, I hope Mr. Qin will not take it personally.¡± With a stern and focused expression, Qin Zhigu nodded, ¡°Of course, work is paramount.¡± He then instructed his employees, ¡°This is our first project in China, so we must strive to do our best¡±. He has numerous projects internationally, and the only reason he was approached for the Siyi Company project was because Liao had discovered his identity as the second son of the Hanhai Group and invited him back to China. But no project is too small or big; once undertaken, every project is equally important. With the top figures from both teams putting emphasis on the project, progress was rapid. Lu Weixi was relieved; she had been worried that Qin Zhigu mightplicate things due to their past, which could adversely affect their work. If he was willing to genuinely focus on their work, it would save her much unnecessary worry. Qin Zhigu was also stern. He couldn¡¯t deny the asional mncholy feelings but he refused to let it affect his work. When the two of them put aside their personal feelings and worked together, they were in perfect sync. Even though they had been apart for many years and there had been changes in their knowledge, experiences, and temperaments, their aesthetics, ideas, and work methods were still very much alike. Back in university, they had done architectural and interior design projects together and had won awards. Now, working together as a team and picking up where they left off brought added strength. After a day¡¯s work, even Qin Zhigu¡¯s foreign ssmate had to admit, ¡°Simpson, Miss Lu may be young, but she is incredible. We have worked with many teams and world-renowned designers, but none are aspatible as Miss Lu. She can strategize many steps ahead, and it¡¯s always very appropriate.¡± Listening to the praises, Qin Zhigu naturally, nodded, ¡°Of course. She is my¡­¡± ¡°Your what?¡± His ssmate was a bit puzzled. Apart from their initial meeting at the foundationying ceremony, today was his first meeting with Lu. Despite this, he felt that his old ssmate, Qin, and Lu seemed to have known each other for a long time. They acted quite formally and only spoke about work. Combining this with what Qin Zhimei had said at the foundationying ceremony, he couldn¡¯t help but be curious, ¡°Simpson, is she simr to Miss Cai?¡± ¨C is she your ex-girlfriend? ¡°How can she bepared with Cai Yiren.¡± Qin Zhigu shook his head. Before his ssmate could ask anything else, Qin Zhigu put his hand in his pocket and felt a plush little bear. A thought sprang to his mind, and he left to find her.. Chapter 332 - 333: Cleaning Room (2) Chapter 332: Chapter 333: Cleaning Room (2) Trantor: 549690339 For the sake of convenience in their work, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu were both at the old building of Siyi Company at this time. Chairman Liao wasn¡¯t a fool. The first time he met them, he sensed that Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu seemed to be quite close. Being a local of Yan City, he managed to get some information. He found out that the much talked about Miss Bai who dumped her younger brother to marry the elder, should be her. Thankfully, the two yed ignorant about their rtionship, especially Lu Weixi who was hiding her identity, so Chairman Liao decided not to expose them. Since Siyi Company itself needed the old building for their work, he assigned them workspaces on the third and fifth floors separately, so as to avoid any potential issues. It was already off-working hours by now. As things were getting packed away, the office was at its most chaotic stage. Qin Zhigu stuck his hand in his pocket, clutching a little bear keyring. He walked out of the elevator, as he approached the third floor on the south side, he encountered a young girl who turned out to be Lu Weixi¡¯s assistant, named Xiaochen. Xiaochen was holding some documents: ¡°Mr. Qin, you must be here to see Lu. She¡¯s in a meeting right now, but she should be done soon.¡± Qin Zhigu hummed in acknowledgement, sensing a hint of scrutiny and amusement from Xiaochen. She most likely took him for Lu¡¯s suitor. Clutching the small bear keyring in his hand, which was getting damp from his perspiration, he strolled towards the lounge room, feigning indifference. Passing a small conference room, he saw Lu Weixi in a seminar with her team. He looked at her through the ss door, studying her face deeply submerged in work, not knowing he was outside watching. Five years had passed. The youngdy who only used to sketch out rough drafts and left it to him to fill in the details, had now be a meticulous team leader who could handle things by herself. Time had not worn out her spiritual energy; instead, it had smoothed her rough edges and pride. Her design draft for this project demonstrated her understanding of the work, her meticulousness, and a solid foundation. Even if she doesn¡¯t get selected this time, given time, she¡¯d make her mark. Unfortunately, he¡¯d forever miss out on being with such a woman. Perhaps it was because Qin Zhigu¡¯s gaze was too intense that it attracted a lot of onlookers. One of them, a brave soul, actually came over and asked: ¡°Mr. Qin, would you like to have a break in the lounge? Once Lu finishes her meeting, I will call you.¡± Qin Zhigu turned around to see that it was Xiaoqian, another one of Lu Weixi¡¯s assistants. Feeling slightly embarrassed, he nodded and went to sit at the bar counter on the far south. Xiaoqian even poured him a cup of coffee. She scanned him from head to foot and left with a cheeky smile. Even though they were quite far during the foundationying ceremony, they had heard what Qin Zhimei had said. It seemed that Lu Weixi and this man, Simon White, were old acquaintances, and perhaps they even had a history together? Looking at Qin Zhigu¡¯s actions, even without any old feelings, it was apparent that he had eyes for Weixi. The question was whether Weixi was still single? Besides, Qin Zhigu seemed toe from a prestigious background, simr to Simon White, a member of the upper-ss society. Eventually, when Weixi finished her meeting, Xiaoqian hurriedly informed her about Qin Zhigu¡¯s visit. Weixi slightly furrowed her eyebrows. She didn¡¯t believe that Qin Zhigu would be tactless enough to visit her at work. So, she tidied up her things and prepared to pay him a visit at the lounge. As she passed a cleaning room, out of nowhere, an arm reached out and pulled her inside.. Chapter 333 - 334: Cleaning Room (3) Chapter 333: Chapter 334: Cleaning Room (3) Trantor: 549690339 Before Lu Weixi could even scream, the door to the cleaning room shut and bolted, trapping her against the wall. The cleaning room was quiet, with brooms, mops, and stic buckets scattered around. Thankfully, Siyi Company cleaned daily, so there was no foul smell or grime. Even the walls and floor were perfectly clean without a hint of disarray, leaving only the scent of disinfectant lingering in the air. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, what are you doing?¡± His scent was so familiar, unmistakably carrying the fragrance of their shared brand of shampoo. As expected, after she said the man¡¯s name, Qin Zhiyou slowly arose. There was no light in the cleaning room, only the water treatment machine glowing red and green, barely illuminating the figure before her. Due to the dim light, his usually distinct features seemed to have been beautified, as if veiled with a thinyer of gauze. As if to answer her question, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phone rang. He opened a WeChat message, which was a voice note. It was clearly from Boss Liao: ¡°About the cooperation project we just discussed, I wonder if President Qin has any thoughts¡­¡± So it was about a coboration. Indeed, Boss Liao had always been interested in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s business practices. The man had obviously tried to curry favor with him during the maiden voyage of the cruise ship. Being here, wouldn¡¯t she just be a perfect stepping stone? ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say something when you came here?¡± She could understand why he woulde to Siyi Company, but why wouldn¡¯t he notify her first? Didn¡¯t Qin Zhiyou know how conspicuous he was in Yan City? Especially here at Lulu, because of Liu Yiyi¡¯s history, he was a person of significance. Thest time he came to her privately, Xiaochen was full of questions. If someone found out he came to thepany to see her, they¡¯d be doomed. Why should he tell her? To give her a heads-up? What¡¯s the point then? Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand slowly caressed her soft hair, twirling a strand, ¡°I¡¯ll let you know next time. I will have you wait for me in the office.¡± While the cleaning room was not dirty, how could itpare to the brightness of the office? ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s voice increased a fraction, but remember that they were in the cleaning room and the door didn¡¯t seem very soundproof, she quickly lowered her voice, ¡°This is my workce. Didn¡¯t we agree to not intrude on each other¡¯s work? If youe to find me here, what should I do? What will people say?¡± ¡°Let them gossip. We¡¯re a legally married couple.. What¡¯s wrong with a little talk?¡± Chapter 334 - 335: Cleaning Room (4) Chapter 334: Chapter 335: Cleaning Room (4) Trantor: 549690339 | ¡°I¡¯m trying to have a serious conversation here.¡± Lu Weixi was not willing to raise her voice, only swatted away his yful hand. ¡°I¡¯m also trying to have a serious conversation.¡± Qin Zhiyou did not care at all. ¡°If you feel being wronged, you can go to Hanhai as well. I would announce that you are the boss¡¯s wife to make them behave.¡± Getting tired of talking to him, Lu Weixi turned around, ready to leave. Qin Zhiyou held her back while speaking leisurely, ¡°I heard he came over seeking for you when I came here.¡± He sneaked here today to observe how Qin Zhigu interacts with her at work. As soon as he arrived, he heard some rumors that Simon White was waiting for her at the bar. Lu Weixi was stunned for a moment and realized he was referring to Qin Zhigu. She collected herself and replied, ¡°Our rtionship is professional. Some interactions are inevitable during work.¡± Of course, Qin Zhiyou knew it as well but couldn¡¯t help worrying, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t visit unexpectedly. ¡°We have already signed contracts. I could not breach it, I can¡¯t take that responsibility. We both are adults and we know where to draw the line.¡± While you might know where to draw the line, he might not. Qin Zhiyou regretted so much now, he wished he hadn¡¯t sent the design draft to Lu Weixi. Isn¡¯t this adding more trouble for himself! As they were talking, both Lu Weixi¡¯s and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phones rang. Lu Weixi nced at her phone and read a message from Xiaochen. It said Qin Zhigu had been waiting for her at the bar for quite some time and probably needed her for something. He, on the other hand,pletely ignored his phone. Lu Weixi suggested leaving. ¡°I have some work to do, let¡¯s talkter.¡± But Qin Zhiyou held her arm tightly. He saw the message. Qin Zhigu was looking for her! He wouldn¡¯t let her go! At the bar. Qin Zhigu had almost finished his coffee, and yet Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t shown up. He held the key chain in his hand, feeling more and more uneasy. In a while, he saw Xiaochening over to pour water. Xiaochen nodded at him and he politely nodded back. ¡°Mr. Qin.¡± Qin Zhigu nodded and finished thest sip of his coffee. ¡°Do you have feelings for our Miss Lu?¡± Qin Zhigu almost spit his coffee out and involuntarily coughed a few times. He frantically muffled his mouth with a tissue. Lu Weixi¡¯s assistant was so blunt. ¡°Are you single?¡± Qin Zhigu frowned but nodded. He suddenly thought that perhaps Lu Weixi might have revealed something in her speech, so he didn¡¯t mind. Seeing his reaction, Xiaochen knew her guess was urate. She sighed, ¡°There are so many people after our Miss Lu.¡± Qin Zhigu was taken aback. He knew Lu Weixi was popr among men. In college, despite having a boyfriend, the line of men chasing her remained constant. He didn¡¯t expect in the end, she¡¯d be snatched away by a wolf beside her. ¡°The meeting ended a long time ago, haven¡¯t seen her yet?¡± Xiaochen¡¯s next sentence faintly knitted his brows. He shook his head. Xiaochen kindly said, ¡°Let me get in touch with her for you.¡± Then came that message. But even after sending her the message, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t respond for a long time. Here, Lu Weixi received another message from Xiaochen and quickly pushed away the man beside her. ¡°You¡¯d better go now. I haven¡¯t finished work yet.¡± Qin Zhiyou was reluctant. This bastard was still trying to mess with her. Suddenly, chaotic footsteps sounded from outside. It sounded like several people, they stopped right outside the cleaning room¡­ [PS: The winner of yesterday¡¯s lottery is ¡°Little Indifferent%¡±. 666 book-coins for casting three rmendation votes and leaving three book reviews. below to sign up.. We will continue the lottery draw tomorrow-] Chapter 335 - 336: Stealing Heart (1) Chapter 335: Chapter 336: Stealing Heart (1) Trantor: 549690339 | She heard several people outside, males and females, and not just from Lulu, even Qin Zhigu¡¯s side had also sent people. It was because Qin Zhigu hade looking for her, but had not returned after a while. They probably thought that Qin Zhigu had some new requests, so they also sent people down. If it was only one or two, or just people from Lulu, she would take the embarrassment. But suddenly there were seven or eight people outside. What would she do if they caught her? Just at this tense moment, unexpectedly, the head of thepany, Liao, also sent people. Today, Qin Zhigu and Lu Weixi finally started working together. These two he had always been hoping to build a good rtionship with, were nning to have another dinner to celebrate the evening. But to his surprise, right before the end of the workday, Qin Zhiyou also arrived. Chairman Liao had long nned to cooperate with Hanhai, Qin Zhiyou joining was perfectly timed. After briefly introducing each other, Qin Zhiyou excused himself and did not return. Chairman Liao thought that he must have either gone to find his wife or his little brother. Since finding out that Lu Weixi was the interior designer on their first encounter, Chairman Liao knew that she didn¡¯t like revealing her identity. No one in Siyi Company knew that Lu Weixi was Mrs. Qin. Now, three groups of people have suddenly arrived, and they were unfortunately by the cleaning room door. Especially, at such a critical juncture, Qin Zhiyou still wouldn¡¯t forget his own fun. The more nervous she was, the more he would make a move. Lu Weixi was both angry and resentful, she didn¡¯t dare to fight back or even make a move, fearing the people outside would hear. People outside were whispering, some greeting ¡°Chairman Liao¡±. Some anxiously looking for Qin Zhigu, ¡°Where did Simpson run off to?¡± And some who were rushing to find her, ¡°Have you seen Lu? There¡¯s a chart I revised that she said she wanted to see before she left work.¡± Just as they were speaking, Qin Zhigu and Xiaochen finally came over from the water bar after a long wait. Seeing arge crowd gathered here, both of them were startled. Qin Zhigu saw Chairman Liao: ¡°Chairman Liao. Do you need something?¡± Chairman Liao smiled: ¡°Nothing, just wanted to see how your work went today. If you have any request, feel free to state it.¡± Qin Zhigu nodded his head, and then Chairman Liao asked: ¡°Did you see Mr. Qin?¡± Qin Zhigu was a little surprised, ¡°My brother also came?¡± He unconsciously looked around and then shook his head: ¡°No.¡± Xiaochen was also a little surprised, she knew that Qin Zhigu¡¯s yboy of a brother, was also trying to attract Lu. Even though he was handsome, he was married, how could Lu be someone¡¯s mistress! It was a bit disturbing, so she immediately said: ¡°I¡¯ll make a phone call.¡± Separated by a wall, Lu Weixi definitely heard the voices outside, and instinctively felt dread. Her phone wasn¡¯t on silent, and if the phone rang, it would be disastrous! She hurriedly found her phone and turned it off without hesitation.. She had just breathed a sigh of relief when Qin Zhiyou, that scoundrel, once again made his move¡­ Chapter 336 - 337: Stealing Heart (2) Chapter 336: Chapter 337: Stealing Heart (2) Trantor: 549690339 If she were seen right now, she¡¯d seriously consider dying of embarrassment. Xiaochen had been calling for a while, but all she got was ¡°The number you¡¯ve dialed is powered off¡±, which confused her: ¡°Maybe her phone is dead. I¡¯ll go look for her.¡± ¡°No need.¡± Both the boss Liao and Qin Zhigu said simultaneously. With Qin Zhiyou here, who knows where the two are hiding, there¡¯s no point in them searching. Qin Zhigu paused for a moment before quickly speaking again: ¡°I don¡¯t have anything particrly important, just a detail I wanted to discuss with her. If she¡¯s busy, she cane after work tomorrow morning.¡± After speaking, he gave Liao a nce. Of course, Boss Liao understood and chuckled, ¡°I came by to see if you guys were getting ustomed. Since everyone seems fine, I¡¯ve no need to worry. I have other matters to attend to, so I¡¯ll get back to work.¡± After Boss Liao left, Qin Zhigu held the little bear keychain, he didn¡¯t stay and left. As they left, the people who came with them naturally left cleanly too, leaving only the Lulu¡¯s team outside. The man seemed a bit anxious, ¡°Xiaochen, Lu Ge said that she needs to see the drawings before she leaves work. I have matters at home, I really have to leave.¡± Xiaochen replied, ¡°If it¡¯s urgent, give me the stuff, you go ahead. The project just started, Lu Ge wouldn¡¯t be in a hurry.¡± The man nodded, gave her the items, thanked her profusely, and then left. After a long while, the area outside the cleaning room was quiet. Lu Weixi listened carefully for a while without hearing any movement, she finally relieved herself. The people outside were gone, but the one inside was harder to deal with. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s intense gaze and husky voice said, ¡°They¡¯re gone, it¡¯s just us now. I¡¯ve never tried it here in the cleaning room, I¡¯m a bit nervous.¡± What the hell was he nervous about! Lu Weixi was pissed off. Since no one was outside, he wouldn¡¯t let go, so she lifted up her foot, and heavily stomped down on top of his foot. The high heel even twisted a couple times on top of his foot. Qin Zhiyou groaned and finally let go. As Lu Weixi turned to escape, he grabbed her arm and fiercely nted a kiss before letting her go. He chuckled softly as he left: ¡°We¡¯re just like a couple sneaking arou¡­¡± Before he could finish with ¡°qing¡±, Lu Weixi dashed away. While running, she wondered why the flourish of that phrase seemed familiar, as if she had heard it once before. As she thought about it, she realised, of course! From that day he almost took advantage of her on her twentieth birthday, he continually threatened her until she and Qin Zhigu broke up. When she was twenty. Her rtionship with Qin Zhigu was increasingly intimate. Since Qin Zhigu had started dating her officially, he had always treated her extremely well and respectfully. But her upbringing had been strict at that time, Bai Changyou and her mother kept a close eye, the norm was school and that was it. Wanting to go y at a club on Saturday, she had to call several friends to go together, as there was usually a curfew. Besides, there was Cai Yiren, her roommate¡¯s ssmate, who would apany her back to the Bai¡¯s house on the weekends. When Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu had a date, she would always tag along. Lu Weixi, too timid to say anything, and Qin Zhigu, too polite to ask her to leave, made the ¡°date¡± more of a ¡°threesome¡±. They dated for more than a year, normally just holding hands, hugging, and kissing which was but quick and light pecks.. Chapter 337 - 338: Stealing Heart (3) Chapter 337: Chapter 338: Stealing Heart (3) Trantor: 549690339 | Over the past year, she had also met Qin Zhiyou. But every time she saw him, it was either at the Qin Family¡¯s house or at school. There was always a crowd of people around them. Since the incident at the swimming pool, Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t flirted with her much and he still always had girls around him. Lu Weixi naturally assumed that this yboy had lost interest in her, and her guard gradually lowered. Then came the day of her twentieth birthday. She wanted to set off fireworks for her birthday, so Bai Changyou simply booked a countryside hotel for her. At the time, she thought her dad was really nice. But it wasn¡¯t untilter that she realized her mother had gone out of town for work, yet Cai¡¯s mother was there. There was a real-life CS experience center near the hotel. She was into thrilling games at that time, so of course, she wanted to go there. The center was located in a hilly terrain; not too dangerous. Since the entire area was booked, they decided to y a night raid. When they got to the experience center, to their surprise, Qin Zhiyou and his group were also there. Games are always more fun with more people. So, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s group paired up, and Qin Zhigu teamed up with Lu Weixi, Cai Yiren, and a few others, and they squared off against each other. However, not long after the game started, Cai Yiren ran out of energy and couldn¡¯t keep up. Lu Weixi, still being high-spirited, naturally didn¡¯t want to stay behind with her. So, Qin Zhigu had to remind her: ¡°Don¡¯t y too recklessly. Be careful not to trip and fall.¡± Lu Weixi casually acknowledged him and ran off. After a few steps, she saw Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou was unarmed, leaning against a tree. Bathed in the dim moonlight, she noticed the slight curve of his lips as if he was smiling. Lu Weixi lifted her hand to aim at him, but he easily dodged her by tilting his head and then turned to leave. She couldn¡¯t let him off that easily, and so, she immediately chased after him. The two drifted deeper into the dark night until they ended up quite far away. The air was filled with thick mist. At a twist in the path, Lu Weixi finally caught him: ¡°Finally caught you¡­¡± Her words were interrupted when she slipped and rolled down. Where she fell was a trench made by the CS game to increase the difficulty level. The trench was over a meter deep, filled with dry twigs and leaves. Seeing her fall, Qin Zhiyou immediately jumped down and asked, ¡°Are you okay?¡± Lu Weixi winced in pain: ¡°It hurts a bit, help me up¡­I caught you, haha¡­ouch!¡± Qin Zhiyou was hit in the chest by her paintball, as if it had shot right through his heart. However, Lu Weixi¡¯s voice changed in tone three times, pretending to be hurt to lure him over. But then she really did sprain her ankle. Not minding her shot to his chest, he immediately ran over, removed her shoes and socks without asking and checked on her injuries. Feeling his grip on her foot reminded her of his earlier aggressive kiss. She responded by giving him a hard kick away. Lu Weixi took out her walkie-talkie but found that it was broken from the fall. She called out ¡°Zhisu, Zhisu¡± twice but there was no reply from the other end. She had run quite far in pursuit of Qin Zhiyou and now felt a bit lost. Being alone with him made Lu Weixi a little scared: ¡°You, don¡¯te over.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t have anything in mind initially, but her kicking him away, calling for Zhisu, and now trying to avoid him.. If she didn¡¯t want him toe over, he would! Chapter 338 - 339: Stealing Heart (4) Chapter 338: Chapter 339: Stealing Heart (4) Trantor: 549690339 Though Qin Zhiyou tricked Lu Weixi into giving him her first kiss, it happened underwater, a circumstance that was so shocking, she felt nothing. Her encounters with Qin Zhigu have just been brief, nothing too intense. Lu Weixi had just finished a long run. Out of breath and injured her ankle, she was incapable to resist Qin Zhiyou¡¯s approach. It was as though she has been thrust into the eye of a storm. With no power to flee, her whole universe was suddenly enveloped in his scent. Ever since that urrence in the swimming pool a year ago, Qin Zhiyou had spent many nights dreaming about it. But then, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu started getting close, leaving him feeling more repulsed. She¡¯s just a woman, and not the only one in the world, Qin Zhiyou initially thought. But as time went by, the me in his heart did not extinguish, instead it burned even brighter. But then, Qin Zhigu was genuinely good to her, and even he could see that her world only revolved around Qin Zhigu. Even though he despised Qin Zhigu, he could not bring himself to hurt her, he thought that if Qin Zhigu could truly love her, it would be enough. But moments ago, he heard Cai Yiren confessing her love to Qin Zhigu. Although surprised, Qin Zhigu did notpletely distance himself from her. A man who harbors feelings of sympathy towards a woman could eventually be her downfall. Why. Why should Qin Zhigu have everything? The Hanhai Group, her love and adoration, and even the affection of another woman? While he¡­ At that moment, his heart was filled with longing for her, and anger towards Qin Zhigu. There was nobody around, she could not call for help in time, as long as he persisted¡­ she would be his! Lu Weixi was powerless to resist, she felt angered, fearful, helpless, unable to escape or call out for help. All she could do when he approached her again was to cry. Qin Zhiyou sobered up once he tasted the salty tears on the corner of her lips. Looking at the situation in front of him, he felt as though he received a blow to the head. He felt regretful yetpassionate. ¡°Don¡¯t cry.¡± He asked gently. Lu Weixi ignored him, her cries growing stronger. ¡°Stop crying.¡± His voice slightly raised, but Lu Weixi continued to cry. ¡°If you keep crying, I¡¯ll make you mine right now.¡± Threatened with this, Lu Weixi momentarily widened her eyes, her silent tears continuing to fall. Qin Zhiyou heaved a sigh, helped her tidy her dishevelled clothes, dusted off her clothes and held her in his arms. He red at her with a savage look: ¡°Has he¡­ ever treated you like this?¡± Lu Weixi red back at him in anger. Who did he think Qin Zhigu was, tomit such an outrageous act? Qin Zhiyou understood, even though he often saw Cai Yiren with them, looking at her current state, she probably hadn¡¯t be intimate with Qin Zhigu yet. Not willing to let go, he approached again: ¡°How about this, did you experience this before?¡± Lu Weixi continued her angry re. Qin Zhigu is a gentleman, she thought. How could he, like Qin Zhiyou, bully women? Qin Zhiyou was slightly surprised, he did not expect Qin Zhigu to have never passionately kissed her. Once again, he moved closer only to lightly touch her lips, ¡°What about this?¡± This time, Lu Weixi did not reply but just turned her head. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face darkened. It seems they had kissed. His face was full of unhappiness as he held her tightly and threatened: ¡°From now on, he is not allowed to touch you, not even a kiss. Or else¡­¡± PS: The lucky winner fromst night¡¯s lottery is ¡°You¡±. With three votes and three reviews, you will receive 666 book coins.. Tomorrow we¡¯ll continue the lottery- Chapter 339 - 340: Wife Opens the Door (1) Chapter 339: Chapter 340: Wife Opens the Door (1) Trantor: 549690339 Otherwise what happens? Lu Weixi was enraged, only to see Qin Zhiyou pull out his cell phone. It was unexpected. In the midst of their struggle, he had identally recorded something on his phone, a sound instantly emanating from it. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you bastard!¡± Lu Weixi immediately began pounding her small fists against his chest. She wasn¡¯t stupid, she had reyed what just happened in her mind. If this truly came to light, Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t be guilty of any major crime, but her romance with Qin Zhigu would certainly be over, and she would be too ashamed to face anyone. Qin Zhiyou stood there, allowing her to beat him. When she finally tired, he restrained her hands, leaned closer, and said, ¡°If thises out, I couldn¡¯t care less. I have plenty of scandals on my record, what¡¯s one more? But what about Qin Zhigu, how are you going to face him?¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you scoundrel, a damn scoundrel!¡± This time, Lu Weixi was genuinely both enraged and despairing. The saying ¡®the barefooted have no fear of those wearing shoes¡¯ described Qin Zhiyou perfectly. Of course, he had a reputation as a yboy and he was Qin Zhigu¡¯s brother. No matter how shameless, the Qin family had to protect him. But what about her? ¡°I¡¯m a scoundrel.¡± Qin Zhiyou sneered, holding her chin in his hand, looking smug. ¡°If you refuse, you know what I¡¯m capable of.¡± She did know, and she was scared. But along with fear, she felt hatred too. There was no other way for Qin Zhiyou, havinge this far, all he could do was threaten. He wanted to mention Cai Yiren¡¯s confession to her, but when he saw the resentment in Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes, he chose not to mention it at all. Even if he told her, perhaps Lu Weixi would think he was just trying to smear Qin Zhigu. After all, even though Cai Yiren had confessed, Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t ept it, did he? Lu Weixi was injured, but still resolutely refused Qin Zhiyou¡¯s help. He followed behind her for a long time until he couldn¡¯t resist and picked her up. There was no way Lu Weixi could ept that. She was struggling and hitting him, quickly slipping down and running away. But her injured leg slowed her down and she was quickly caught by Qin Zhiyou. His lips curved into a smile: ¡°My patience is limited¡­¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t dare to move, and Qin Zhiyou picked her up again, slowly walking back under the moonlight. Holding her felt like holding the entire world. If he could, he would wish this path never ended. As they drew close to the destination, Qin Zhiyou set her down, helped her adjust her clothes and hair, and jokingly said, ¡°Why don¡¯t you tell him what just happened, break up with him, and be with me instead.¡± He used the tone of a yboy to express his true feelings, unsurprisingly, it invoked a hateful re from Lu Weixi. Soon after, Lu Weixi saw Qin Zhigu and immediately jumped into his arms. Qin Zhigu was startled, she never told him what happened, only that she had tripped, and that Qin Zhiyou had helped her back. With a mix of deceit, persuasion, and threats, Qin Zhiyou sessfully managed to keep his actions hidden. Qin Zhigu sighed in relief and even thanked Qin Zhiyou. The group didn¡¯t continue with their game and returned to the vi. By the time they were watching the fireworks, Qin Zhiyou noticed that Lu Weixi had taken a shower, changed her clothes, and was sticking close by Qin Zhigu¡¯s side.. Chapter 340 - 341: Wife Opens the Door (2) Chapter 340: Chapter 341: Wife Opens the Door (2) Trantor: 549690339 Spectacr fireworks illuminated the sky as Qin Zhigu wished her a happy twentieth birthday. Qin Zhiyou looked at his empty arms. Not long ago, she was still in his embrace, her scent lingering on him, their lips entwined in a kiss. But now, she had returned to Qin Zhigu¡¯s side. In times toe, Qin Zhiyou would endure as long as he could, and when he couldn¡¯t, he¡¯d seek out Lu Weixi. On one or two asions, he managed to steal a kiss, only to be hit by her numerous times, almost discovered by Qin Zhigu. But he never regretted it. If he hadn¡¯t been persistent in his threats, perhaps Lu Weixi¡¯s first time wouldn¡¯t have been with him. He was a petty man who wouldn¡¯t mind using underhanded tactics, even if it meant being resented by her. No matter how turbulent their past was, Lu Weixi is now his wife. And the once-envied Qin Zhigu could only look on with longing. Though Lu Weixi didn¡¯t love him yet, he was already grateful to the heavens. At least, her first kiss and her first time were with him. She was his and only his. Perhaps it was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words that reminded Lu Weixi of her painful past, coupled with his reckless behavior in the cleaning room. That night, she gave him the cold shoulder. Qin Zhiyou knew it. During dinner at the mansion, everything was fine. But on their way back to their room, Lu Weixi leading and he at her heels, she abruptly mmed the bedroom door shut, leaving him stranded outside. Qin Zhiyou, realizing his past misdemeanors, rubbed his nose and did not provoke her, but instead turned to the study. If it weren¡¯t for Qin Zhigu¡¯s infidelity and his fiance being the daughter of the rival Fang Family, Lu Weixi might not have ended up with him. After Qin Zhiyou left for the study, Qin Zhigu came upstairs and remained silent for some time. It waste when Qin Zhiyou returned from work to find the bedroom door locked from the inside. He frowned and knocked on the door, ¡°Wei Hui, open the door.¡± No answer came from within. He assumed she was bathing and pressed his ear against the door listening. Hearing no signs of movement, he knocked harder, ¡°Honey, open the door.¡± Still, no response. Qin Zhiyou thought before dialing her number. Sure enough, her phone rang from inside. She was in the room, just refusing to open the door. She was probably angry. He was about to knock again but fearing that the nearby Qin Zhigu might overhear them, he quickly sent her a WeChat message: ¡°Open the door.¡± This time, Lu Weixi replied remarkably quickly: ¡°No.¡± The two of themmunicated via WeChat, each on either side of a door, refusing to talk to the other in person. ¡°Open the door, be good.¡± Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t care less and ignored him. Qin Zhiyou sent another message: ¡°Open the door, quickly.¡± ¡°No,¡± Lu Weixi retorted bitterly. The scoundrel had almost taken advantage of her back in the day just for his pleasure. And now he shows up at Siyi Company regardless of her job. If anyone discovered this, she¡¯d be utterly humiliated! ¡°Are you going to open it?¡± he demanded urgently. ¡°I won¡¯t,¡± she defied. Her resentment palpable, she stayed put in bed, adamantly refusing to open the door. ¡°So, you¡¯re not opening it huh. Fine.¡± After sending this message, Lu Weixi heard his receding footsteps until all was quiet again. Even though she had bolted the door from the inside, he had the keys to the old-fashioned lock and could easily open it from outside. If hees back with the keys¡­. knowing his temper, she¡¯d definitely be in for an exhausting ordeal! Chapter 341 - 342: Wife Opens the Door (3) Chapter 341: Chapter 342: Wife Opens the Door (3) Trantor: 549690339 | Lu Weixi ran to the door to listen. There were no footsteps outside, she cautiously unlocked the door and stuck her head out. Qin Zhiyou was waiting outside the door. The recently vanished footsteps were his doing, all just to deceive her, then wait for her toe out. So he immediately seized her hand, rushed into the room, closed the door behind him with his heel, leading her backwards. ¡°So you won¡¯t open the door.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t¡­¡± Actually, ording to his temperament, he would have acted in the cleaning room today. But he didn¡¯t take action because when he wanted to, he suddenly remembered, he had yet to take precautions. He didn¡¯t want Lu Weixi to take any more medication. Her body wasn¡¯t fully recovered yet, it wasn¡¯t suitable for her to have a child. He couldn¡¯t indulge in his own gratification for the moment. Lu Weixi used to hate him so much. On her twentieth birthday when she came back in Qin Zhisu¡¯s arms, her gaze could have killed him. But now, though she looked annoyed with a furrowed brow, she was truly by his side. Lu Weixi was enraged by him, and they fought all the way, neither giving in to the other. Qin Zhiyou tried to kiss her, only to be swiftly kicked by her, striking his shin. Qin Zhiyou grimaced in pain. Both of them fought back and forth, advancing and retreating. In the end, being a man, he had the upper hand in strength and endurance, finally forcing her to yield, albeit reluctantly. Lu Weixi looked up to see Qin Zhiyou in front of her. It was really strange, how much she used to hate him, even now, she still didn¡¯t like this type of yboy, nor could she ept his unfaithfulness. Yet, this scoundrel had be her husband, supporting her at critical times. After a confusing marriage and years of living in a daze, looking back, everything that happened at the age of twenty seemed like it was a lifetime ago. Qin Zhiyou also noticed her looking at him. His peach blossom eyes slightly lifted, he raised his chin cockily, ¡°What are you looking at? You think I¡¯ve be more handsome, don¡¯t you?¡± This pervert! Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t be bothered with him. She turned her body away from him in his arms and slept with her back facing him. She felt somewhat unsettled. She started worrying, wondering why she had epted this man. Why was she not repelled by him, why had all the past disgust and anger evaporated, why¡­ she didn¡¯t want him to be close with other women, why was she even harboring the thought of monopolizing him. She knew very well that Qin Zhiyou was not that kind of man, yet she had this unrealistic fantasy. She had been in love before, she had witnessed the love her parents once had, she didn¡¯t believe this feeling to be love. However, this feeling had unintentionally taken root and sprouted, she could barely control herself. Was it because he was her first and only man? It was rare for a woman¡¯s body and heart to separate, that¡¯s why she was being possessive right? She dared not look into his eyes anymore. She closed her eyes, feeling as if something was involuntarily slipping away, she couldn¡¯t hold on to it¡­. Chapter 342 - 343: Wife Opens the Door (4) Chapter 342: Chapter 343: Wife Opens the Door (4) Trantor: 549690339 Qin Zhiyou recently felt that his wife was somewhat cold towards him. Such as during breakfast, he would cheerfully talk to her, only for her to ignore him and respond with a detached hum at most. When they got into the car together, he would take advantage of the turns to lean towards her, but she would silently shrink into the corner, not speaking at all despite him squishing close. When they got into the bedroom at night, she didn¡¯t reject his closeness but didn¡¯t cooperate either. No matter how wild he acted, she waszy and didn¡¯t say anything. If he provoked her, she coldly brushed off his hand and retreated with a face of indifference. Qin Zhiyou thought over it and realized it might be because of the excessivemotion in the cleaning room recently, provoking the ¡°bad records¡± of his past. He had indeed behaved for a few days when coincidentally a national demonstration zone project was starting. Even with the assistance of senior managers, he was so busy that he didn¡¯t go home for several days. It was the same with Lu Weixi. Once she began working, she would overlook a lot of things. On top of that, the medical team from America had finally arrived in China, so Lu Weixi spent her free time apanying them at the hospital. Every time she went to the hospital, she would run into Zhao Zihao. Seeking consultations from American experts essentially amounted to distrusting his medical skills. Although Lu Weixi herself felt a bit awkward about it, Zhao Zihao didn¡¯t show any signs of resentment and still spoke andughed with her. She knew well about her mother¡¯s illness too. For a medium-stage cancer patient, being able to keep the cancer from spreading and the lesion from erging was already very good. Aplete cure was almost impossible unless the medical field discovered a new method for curing cancer, no matter how many experts were consulted. Today, after the eptance of a business deal, Lu Weixi drove to the hospital on her way. She first chatted with her mother for a while. Lu Weixi tactfully didn¡¯t mention Bai Changyou¡¯s return. But when she was about to leave, she saw a magazine on her mother¡¯s bedside table, one she had subscribed to for her mother to pass time. On it were a few words ¡°Rural paradise, Bai Family design¡±. Herplexion slightly changed, she picked up the magazine and turned it open ording to the table of contents, and sure enough, there were introductions to the Bai Family and Bai Changyou. No wonder when she came today, Zhao Zihao mentioned that her mother¡¯s condition had fluctuated recently. It turns out she already knew. Lu¡¯s mother, however, was calm: ¡°It¡¯s okay. It¡¯s been so many years, what else can¡¯t I figure out? I just worry about you. As long as you are living well, I can let everything go.¡± ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry.¡± Lu Weixi, a bit choked up, talked about her recent work before leaving, about how well she was regarded, and only left after saying all the good things. Lu¡¯s mother shook her head, ¡®If you were really doing well, why didn¡¯t you mention anything about you and Qin Zhiyou.¡¯ But if her daughter didn¡¯t bring it up, she wouldn¡¯t ask. However, Lu Weixi¡¯s work performance has been offtely. After leaving the hospital, during a red-light stop, she answered a call via Bluetooth hands-free. Xiaochen had been talking for a while on the other end, but she was feeling nk. It wasn¡¯t until after the light turned green and the cars behind her had honked for a long time before she stepped on the gas and drove off. Only when she stopped by the roadside did she connect to Xiaochen¡¯s call. After discussing work, she suddenly realized, how did she end up parked under the Hanhai Group building! At this moment, in the CEO¡¯s office of Hanhai, Qin Zhiyou was facing a woman ¨C Fang Rushuang. PS: Last night¡¯s lucky winner is ¡°Shuang Han¡±.. Cast three rmendation tickets, leave three reviews for a reward of 666 book coins, sign up in thements after this chapter, continue the drawing tomorrow- One must leave three reviews, no rewards without reviews Chapter 343 - 344: Name (1) Chapter 343: Chapter 344: Name (1) Trantor: 549690339 Fang Rushuang was the representative of the Bai Family to discuss the cooperation. Soon after returning from thest trip, Bai Changyou immediately shifted Fang Rushuang¡¯s position, entrusting her with full responsibility for the Bai Family¡¯s partnerships. Fang Rushuang may not be a tycoon, but her father is a renowned attorney and her mother is a professor. She herself had a strict upbringing and was quite the aplisheddy. Even without immense wealth, no one underestimated her. Furthermore, although her parents were not enormously wealthy, her maternal grandfather and uncle were affluent. Her grandfather had already expressed his intention to leave part of his inheritance to his only granddaughter, and her uncle had also given her considerable care. Hence, when she got engaged to Qin Zhiyou, Yang Mogui, despite his greed, did not object. Five years had passed since then. Fang Rushuang, dressed in a finely tailored business suit, was not as beautiful as Lu Weixi but she managed tobine sophistication and charm. She did note alone; her assistant was with her. At present, epting a cup of tea handed to her by Mr. Wang, she took a light sip. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t look at her, he wasn¡¯t even looking at the offer of partnership she handed over. What he was looking at was a message from Liu Yiyi. With the initiation of the national-level demonstration area project, his aunt finally became restless. Besides the consistent disruptions within thepany, it was time for Liu Yiyi, the spy, to act. Qin Zhiyou was intent on making his aunt and uncle suffer big losses, so naturally he would not neglect Liu Yiyi. However, he did not want to repeat his previous treatment of parading around with a partner without any restraint. Consequently, he changed his method. On one hand, he reduced his contact with Liu Yiyi; on the other, he pretended to genuinely like her, smoothing out her work path. Now, Liu Yiyi had a big project in her hands, even a well-known filmmaker had invited her to make a movie. Although Qin Zhiyou was also kind to his previous partners, such considerate gestures targeting specifically her were unprecedented. Liu Yiyi was pleasantly surprised, and Qin Weijia also felt that Qin Zhiyou might actually be serious, encouraging her to connect more with Qin Zhiyou. Fang Rushuang sat across him. By the time he put down his phone after she had finished two cups of coffee, she was still seated upright, even her smile unchanged. He deliberately neglected her, certainly also to evaluate Fang Rushuang. Bai Changyou sent her, mainly because they were once engaged, so there were some face-saving concerns. As expected, Fang Rushuang got into the president¡¯s office, unlike the previous ones who were driven away before entering the building of the Hanhai Group. Looking back, the engagement and disengagement with her did indeed let her down. He had never liked Fang Rushuang; he proposed because he overheard Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu discussing marriage and acted impulsively. And the breakdown of the engagement was naturally because he already had Lu Weixi, and he definitely would not be with Fang Rushuang again. But feeling guilty towards her, and doing business with her, were two different matters. Although Lu Weixi had agreed to him doing business with the Bai Family, it didn¡¯t mean that the Bai Family could send anyone who could clinch the deal just by saying a few words. Qin Zhiyou spoke lightly: ¡°Whatever you want to say, say it.¡± ¡°I actually thought President Qin was so busy that he had forgotten about me,¡± Fang Rushuang replied with a mildugh. Her gaze was clear, her speech natural, her face brimming with sincerity. No one wouldsh out at someone as pleasant and easygoing as her. ¡°The requirements have been mentioned to Bai Changyou before, as long as it is a 30-70 split, it can definitely be negotiated..¡± Chapter 344 - 345: Name (2) Chapter 344: Chapter 345: Name (2) Trantor: 549690339 Fang Rushuang naturally knew he was being deliberately difficult. She had done her homework prior to this meeting and was not angry, only smiling: ¡°It¡¯s okay. Even if Mr. Qin gives our national demonstration zone project an 80-20 profit split, we still have something to discuss.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t respond. This wasn¡¯t some silly romance novel where the male protagonist, feeling a tad guilty, would hand over hundred million or even billion projects. What a fool. After a while, Fang Rushuang got straight to the point: ¡°For the high-end luxury vis project in the western part of the city, I know Mr. Qin is interested. Though our Bai Family cannot offer a 30-70 profit share, I can guarantee, our conditions will absolutely surpass any other potential partner. And we have operated this type of project for several years in Australia ¨C we have the upper hand. Mr. Qin, you might want to consider it.¡± Fang Rushuang¡¯s assistant handed the documents over to secretary Wang, then stood up: ¡°We won¡¯t disturb Mr. Qin anymore. If Mr. Qin is interested, the Bai Family is always ready.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded indifferently, and Fang Rushuang stood up to leave. But before she left, she turned around, with a hint of regret in her words: ¡°Drink less ck coffee; it¡¯s not good for the stomach.¡± She finished speaking, didn¡¯t linger, and headed out with her assistant. Secretary Wang looked at Qin Zhiyou, who was sitting in his swivel chair, his gaze resting on a pink teddy bear keychain on the desk, not saying a word for quite a while. It was quite some time before he spoke: ¡°Give these documents to the project team, let them take a look.¡± Secretary Wang nodded. Qin Zhiyou nced at the time, it was five in the afternoon. Lu Weixi should still be at work now, right? He hadn¡¯t gone home for several days, he had been so busy, and now that he hadpleted his work, of course, the first person he thought of was her. He initially nned to send her a message, but then thought better of it and decided to surprise her: ¡°Let¡¯s go, to Siyi Company.¡± They quickly made their way there. Qin Zhiyou sat downstairs and waited for a while. Secretary Wang, with his sharp eyes, noticed Xiaochen waiting for a car downstairs. He promptly texted her, ¡°Where is Lu Weixi?¡± ¡°Lu went to the hospital to see her mother.¡± Secretary Wang hurriedly informed Qin Zhiyou, ¡°Young Madam has gone to the hospital.¡± Qin Zhiyou was taken aback. He knew that the team of experts from America had recently arrived and he had been nning to go to the hospital with her. He hadn¡¯t expected her to go ahead. So he said, ¡°Let¡¯s go to the hospital.¡± Secretary Wang promptly drove to the hospital. Lu¡¯s mother was now staying in a single room so there were fewer people watching. As he walked down the long corridor, he saw Zhao Zihuan walking towards him. Zhao Zihuan was wearing a white coat and gold rimmed sses, talking to a nurse as he approached. After seeing Qin Zhiyou, he was taken aback, then told the nurse, ¡°Follow the prescribed medication, ask me if you don¡¯t understand.¡± After the nurse left, Zhao Zihuan walked towards Qin Zhiyou alone. Qin Zhiyou had his hands in his pockets, his expression nd. He didn¡¯t even nce at Zhao Zihuan, acting as if he didn¡¯t exist. As they passed each other, Zhao Zihuan slightly hooked his lips, softly stating a name. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes narrowed instantly, his steps abruptly halting. He suddenly turned his head, his gaze piercing as he looked at Zhao Zihuan¡¯s retreating figure. Zhao Zihuan¡¯s pace didn¡¯t change, leaving leisurely. Qin Zhiyou stared in the direction Zhao Zihuan left, his fists clenched. Just who on earth was this Zhao Zihuan, how did he know the name of the person who first found his father¡¯s car ident? Chapter 345 - 346: Name (3) Chapter 345: Chapter 346: Name (3) Trantor: 549690339 He hadn¡¯t even entered the ward yet when the nurse he hired came out, informing him that Lu Weixi had already left, and Lu¡¯s mother was in the examination department for tests and would not be out for a while. Since Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t there and he couldn¡¯t see Lu¡¯s mother, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t stay long and headed downstairs directly. Secretary Wang was waiting for him in the parking lot. As he got into the car, his mind was still preupied with Zhao Zihao¡¯s case. He had initially thought Zhao was nothing more than an adopted orphan, but now it seemed that there was more to it than that. Moreover, there was that local fisherman, a white man, who was the first to discover the car ident that killed his father. His grandfather had been enraged at his father¡¯s death ¨C his father was a citizen of China, which had even rmed the embassy. The investigation had turned everything upside down, and in the end, it was concluded to be drunk driving, speeding, and a momentarypse of judgment. This fisherman had been watched by his grandfather for many years. He didn¡¯t bear any personal grudges, nor had his lifestyle drastically improved. At the time of the incident, he had an alibi, so there was no reason to suspect him of foul y. But what did Zhao Zihao mean by his words? Did he misspeak or does he know something or have an ulterior motive? ¡°Keep an eye on him. Don¡¯t let any of his movements go unnoticed.¡± Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t in the mood for a guessing game. Now that he knew there was something off about this person, Lu Weixi really couldn¡¯t be involved with him in any way. Since the American team was here this time, he simply thought, if Lu¡¯s mother was in a suitable condition, she should receive treatment abroad. The only problem was, Lu Weixi was particrly protective of her mother. Thest time they moved her to a different ward and changed her nurse, Wei Hui got angry at him. This time, he had to persuade her to agree first. ¡°Also, about her assistant.¡± This time Secretary Wang answered quickly and confidently: ¡°Mr Qin, don¡¯t worry. I have been keeping on good terms with Xiaochen.¡± When he was waiting for Qin in the parking lot, he had been chatting with Xiaochen. Xiaochen too chatted away non-stop. Recently, the number of people pursuing Wei Hui has slightly increased, and the newest addition to the list included the Qin brothers, Zhiyou and Zhisu. On a personal level, she would definitely favor her boss pursuing Wei Hui. After all, he was far better than the married and flirtatious Qin Zhiyou! Secretary Wang had to split his attention while chatting with her, as he couldn¡¯t disclose his true identity, which was slightly annoying. ¡°You know what I¡¯m saying.¡± Secretary Wang, catching Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze in the rearview mirror, immediately straightened up and responded: ¡°Mr Qin, rest assured, sacrosanct ces such as Antarctica are not suitable for worldly people like me.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t say anything further, and Secretary Wang didn¡¯t dare to ask, so they made their way back to the Qin Family mansion in silence. Upon returning, he nced at the garage and indeed, Lu Weixi¡¯s small car had arrived. When he was at work, he didn¡¯t seem to notice, but as soon as he finished with his work, he yearned to stick to her side immediately. Although he missed her terribly, once he actually returned to the Qin Family residence, he felt slightly hesitant to see her. For example, he had been working for several days and his clothes weren¡¯t matched well, his beard had grown a bit, and he hadn¡¯t shaved yet. It¡¯s like the saying ¡°familiar ces bring out shyness,¡± and this was it. However, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t have much time to doubt himself because he was called over loudly before he even managed to step inside: ¡°Zhiyou.¡± It was Yang Mogul¡¯s voice. He had seen her car in the garage when he arrived. With this distraction, Qin Zhiyou entered the room with much more ease. Sure enough, Lu Weixi had returned and was sitting next to Yang Mogui.. Qin Zhimei nced at him and snorted: ¡°You only returned thiste, don¡¯t tell me you were just leaving some woman¡¯s ce?¡± Chapter 346 - 347: Name (4) Chapter 346: Chapter 347: Name (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t really pay her any attention; he just looked at Lu Weixi, whose expression was as calm as ever. She only nced at him upon his return before lowering her head to pick up her teacup. Qin Zhiyou quickly averted his eyes and turned to his grandfather, ¡°I¡¯ve been busy with the demonstration district project these few days.¡± In one sentence, he exined his absence from home for the past few days while showcasing his project at the same time. The mention of the project must¡¯ve somehow set the others ame with jealousy; Yang Mogui even had a beaming smile across his face, ¡°We know you¡¯re busy, just make sure not to neglect your health. Hurry and change your clothes to have dinner.¡± Qin Zhiyou responded with a nod and nced at Lu Weixi out of the corner of his eyes. Lu Weixi sat upright throughout without sparing him a nce. They had been apart for several days already. This ungrateful girl didn¡¯t even bother to send a brief message. Did he do something to make her this angry? Lu Weixi always sat next to Qin Zhiyou. When he came down to change his clothes, he seemed to have purposely angled his body toward her. Lu Weixi frowned slightly and slid a bit to the side, only for Qin Zhiyou to scoot closer to her again. She slid to the side once more, but this time he didn¡¯t follow. A vein in Lu Weixi¡¯s temple twitched. She turned to look at Qin Zhiyou, who appeared calm and was conversing with his grandfather. She couldn¡¯t move further away without brushing against Yang Mogui. When it was time to serve the dishes, Lu Weixi took advantage of the asion and smacked Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand away. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t react much except pointed out a te of oyster omelette, saying in a muted voice, ¡°Honey, that dish is a little too far away. Can you get me a few pieces?¡± Lu Weixi was taken aback. Everyone at the table turned to look at them. The Qin family usually eats in silence and Qin Zhiyou seldom spoke. But since he asked, Lu Weixi reluctantly served him a bite despite the audience. Since he had asked once, he wasn¡¯t shy to ask more. ¡°That te of red-braised beef, serve me some. As for the soft-shell turtle soup, pour a bowl for me.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. She could ignore the others, but the soup was right in front of him! How audacious of him to ask her to serve himself. With everyone watching, she didn¡¯t want to be the one to decline and made up her mind to serve the soup. The corners of Qin Zhizha¡¯s eyes turned up with a grin. ¡°First, oysters then beef, now turtle?¡± Hearing hisment, Lu Weixi paused momentarily as she served the soup. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t rush to drink the soup and merely stirred it leisurely. ¡°Elder Brother is actually quite envious of you. I¡¯ve been so busytely that I can¡¯t get six straight hours of sleep, unlike you. As I heard, you¡¯ve met a young, rising actress and even bought her a limited edition Hermes handbag.¡± ¡°Bro, I asked you for onest time and you didn¡¯t get it for me!¡± Qin Zhimei fumed. Qin Zhiyou was enjoying his soup peacefully while his siblings bickered. Ah, soup served by the wife does taste good. However, when his hand was yet again knocked away by Lu Weixi. He narrowed his eyes. His grip around his chopstick loosened and it ttered to the floor. Before the maid could react, he bent down with an ¡°Oh no¡± and picked it up himself. PS: ¡°Maor Zhuanzhu¡± was the one that wonst night. Chapter 347 - 348: Occasion (1) Chapter 347: Chapter 348: asion (1) Trantor: 549690339 The quail egg in Lu Weixi¡¯s hand dropped to the ground, scaring her to death, her face even turned red. Especially in the summer, when she worked outside all day and sweaty, returned home, and took a bath, changed clothes. With less clothing to wear in the summer, this isn¡¯t going to benefit Qin Zhiyou, is it? With the whole family present, is Qin Zhiyou out of his mind?! Her face flushed, everyone else didn¡¯t make any fuss, it was only Qin Zhigu, who was sitting diagonally across from her who cast a nce in her direction. Lu Weixi retreated, perhaps her movement was a bit exaggerated, causing the neighboring Yang Mogui to frown: ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°No, nothing,¡± she answered, her voice trembling slightly, her teeth clenched in anger. Fortunately, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t stay below for long, quickly got up, and gave her a helpless smile saying, ¡°You, how old are you, still have no table manners, even dropped the food.¡± He held up the quail egg and put it on the table. His peach-blossom eyes darted at her briefly, not bothering to wipe his fingers with a tissue, instead, he put his fingers to his lips and gave a gentle lick¡ª Lu Weixi really had to make a lot of effort to control herughter. Even so, she couldn¡¯t help but cough softly. Qin Zhiyou even unabashedly helped her with a palm against her back, causing her hair to stand on end. After dinner, they usually had a post-dinner chat, but Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t bear to stay. She put down her chopsticks and said, ¡°Grandpa, mom, I¡¯m feeling a bit ufortable. I¡¯ll go rest.¡± As soon as she stood up, Qin Zhiyou followed suit and said, ¡°Grandpa, mom, I¡¯m feeling a bit unwell, too. I¡¯m going for a rest.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s temples were throbbing, but she ignored him and quickly went upstairs, closing her bedroom door behind her and locking it. Humph,st time this jerk tricked her into opening the door, she wouldn¡¯t fall for his trap again. Let him sleep in the study for a night! Qin Zhiyou was locked out and didn¡¯t beg her to open the door, he just found it amusing. He turned his head, went to the study first to deal with his work, and then took a bath. After some thought, he even shaved his beard. He turned to look at the still tightly closed bedroom door. He knocked twice, then sent a message to Lu Weixi: ¡°I¡¯m at the door now. Open up.¡± This time, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t reply, no matter what, she just wouldn¡¯t open the door. After a while, Qin Zhiyou sent another message: ¡°I have a key. You should open the door right now or you¡¯ll be the one losing out.¡± Lu Weixi stood her ground, but soon, she heard the sound of the door lock turning. After theirst incident, she had changed the lock while Qin Zhiyou was away. Now, only she had a key to the door, Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t get in without a door! As expected, Qin Zhiyou tried for a bit, but couldn¡¯t unlock the door. He threatened, ¡°You better open this door right now. Or you¡¯ll see what I¡¯ll do to you!¡± This time, Lu Weixi finally replied to his message: ¡°If you can, juste in.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes shed a cold look, but he soon had an idea and a smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth: ¡°You¡¯re not going to open the door? I¡¯ll go get grandpa and mom.¡± Lu Weixi went to the door and sure enough, she heard his footsteps receding. Trying to trick her with the same method again, she isn¡¯t that easy to deceive! Just as she was thinking about it, suddenly, from the direction of the balcony, there was a ¡°doung¡±. Qin Zhiyou had actually jumped over from the neighboring window! The room next door was Qin Zhigu¡¯s room on the left and a cloakroom on the right. It was clear Qin Zhiyou came from the balcony of the cloakroom on the right. Now it¡¯s summer, even though the room has air conditioning, with the windows continually shut the air doesn¡¯t circte properly, making the room stuffy. Thus, the window was slightly ajar. Relying on this narrow crack, Qin Zhiyou had managed to open the window from the outside,e out from the balcony, and instantly appear in front of her. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you¡­¡± Lu Weixi was startled. This was terrible, she immediately turned around to open the door. But the door was bolted. It was locked down goodness to prevent him, but now to unbolt it, she would have to turn a few more rounds. Within that brief moment, Qin Zhiyou, having long limbs, reached her in an instant and as she was about to open the door, he stretched out his arm and closed the door. Lu Weixi, ustomed to his tricks, immediately spun around in an attempt to run off, but was blocked by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s other arm. Lu Weixi wanted to escape low, Qin Zhiyou had anticipated it and took advantage of his long arms and legs and leaned over. His teeth clenched: ¡°I¡¯ve warned you earlier, if you don¡¯t open the door, you¡¯d face my revenge.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t back down either, straightforwardly lifted her head: ¡°What can you do, you¡­¡± The rest of the words got stuck in her throat. Qin Zhiyou was truly a bit angry, this ungrateful girl, she can¡¯t see all the advances he¡¯s making? Albeit under the facade of his grandfather being at home, unless work is really busy, he is home every day, what other exnations need to be given? Even if he wants to take advantage of Liu Yiyi, he still mindfully never gets too bold. He even drives her to work and picks her up every day, for her sake had discussed contracts with Siyi Company, and still continues to do so. Isn¡¯t all of this just to catch a single glimpse of her! The more she dislikes their rtionship being made public, the more he likes to provoke her. He likes seeing her angry yet helpless, agonized yet delighted appearance. What¡¯s more, tonight he had so many oysters, eggs, and braised beef, and drank several bowls of softshell turtle soup, they mustn¡¯t go to waste mustn¡¯t they? A long whileter. Qin Zhiyou was satisfied, while Lu Weixi was furious. Qin Zhiyou at this time was especially agreeable and was in quite a good mood. As she raged at him, he justughed. Lu Weixi was troubled by his antics and frowned, ring at him: ¡°Qin Zhiyou, can you not be so excessive in the future? Don¡¯t you know to consider the situation?¡± Just the other time it was in the cleaning room, this time was by the door, Qin Zhigu was just next door for crying out loud. ¡°And that time during dinner¡­¡± Lu Weixi remembered and continued herints. Qin Zhiyou was used to fooling around, forever the identical yboy character. But she isn¡¯t the same. Chapter 348 - 349: Occasion (2) Chapter 348: Chapter 349: asion (2) Trantor: 549690339 The room next to this one was Qin Zhigu¡¯s, to the left, and a dressing room to the right. It was clear that Qin Zhiyou had jumped over from the balcony of the dressing room on the right. Despite it being summer and the air conditioning running, the air in the room was stale from being closed in, making it suffocating. Therefore, the window was cracked open. Through this crack, Qin Zhiyou effortlessly opened the window, came out from the balcony, and appeared in her face in a blink. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you¡­¡± Lu Weixi gasped in rm. It was a huge mess. She quickly turned around to unlock the door. She had locked the door out of pleasure earlier; she had done a good job of it, but now she needed to turn the key a few extra times to unlock it. In that short span, Qin Zhiyou, with his long arms and legs, swiftly moved to her side. As she opened the door, he extended his arm to close it. Lu Weixi was used to outwitting him, and swiftly turned to escape from his grasp, only to be blocked by his other arm. As Lu Weixi attempted to dodge and escape, Qin Zhiyou had already anticipated her moves. Taking advantage of his long limbs, he drew close to her. He gritted his teeth, ¡°I warned you earlier, if the door isn¡¯t opened, brace yourself for my revenge.¡± Lu Weixi, unwilling to show weakness, defiantly retorted, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, what can you do, you¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t utter another word. Sure, Qin Zhiyou was a little annoyed. This ungrateful girl, can¡¯t she see his overturestely? Sure, he came home every day because of his grandfather¡¯s presence, but unless he was very busy with work, he always found time for her. Even if he had thoughts of using Liu Yiyi, he restrained himself in her presence. He chauffeured her to and from work every day, negotiated contracts with Siyi Company for her, and even nned to continue contract talks. Wasn¡¯t he just doing it to steal more glimpses of her? The more she tried to eschew their rtionship, the more he wanted to tease her. He loved seeing her all angry, helpless, in pain and pleased at the same time. And moreover, all the oysters, eggs, red braised beef, and soft-shelled turtle soup he had, had to be put to good use. After some time. Qin Zhiyou was content, Lu Weixi, however, was fuming. At times like these, Qin Zhiyou was always very mild-tempered. Even when she was annoyed with him, he¡¯dugh it away. Lu Weixi, irritated by his antics, red at him, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, can you not be so outrageous from now on. Can¡¯t you be considerate at all?¡± Living next to Qin Zhigu, whether it wasst time in the cleaning room or now at the door¡­ ¡°Even when we were eating¡­¡± Lu Weixi continued toin. With all the elders watching, didn¡¯t he care about face? Qin Zhiyou had always been crazy and reckless, maintaining his yboy image. But she was not the same. Lu Weixi was furious, couldn¡¯t he just¡­ ps: Please vote, rmend, review, and while at it, give a five-star rating, as the ratings have been dropping. Due to the recent website crackdown, some chapters might be blocked and affect reading, the four daily updates will not be reduced, refreshing the page will show thetest updates. Xiao is reediting the text, the benefits lottery is suspended for a day, and it will resume tomorrow. The weekend is here and a new benefit. If there are more than 300 reviews today, there will be an extra chapter update. Remember, it is reviews. Chapter 349 - 350: Occasion (3) Chapter 349: Chapter 350: asion (3) Trantor: 549690339 After a long silence¡­ Lu Weixi was furious. Couldn¡¯t he¡­ be a normal husband, respect her, cherish her, not have women on the side, and avoid causing others trouble? Wasn¡¯t this room big enough? Even this damn bathroom sofa, or the swivel chair he just bought, would be better than this. But Qin Zhiyou just smirked, and had the audacity to say, ¡°But you¡¯re happy¡­ aren¡¯t you?¡± They had been married for five years, he knew her all too well. She was clearly very happy, happier than ever before. ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s eyebrows shot up in anger, her beautiful eyes wide open. ¡°Eh, wife, did you call me?¡± Qin Zhiyou responded cheerfully, looking very smug. Lu Weixi red at him for a while, but the more she did, the happier he seemed. He waspletely oblivious and even leaned over to give her a peck. Fuming, she turned around, no longer wanting to deal with him. Now, Qin Zhiyou finally understood why ancient people used to say, ¡°A wife is not as good as a concubine, a concubine is not as good as a lover.¡± A wife is usually a well-breddy, with strict principles, thus she acts too prudishly in private. A concubine, however, is beautiful and doesn¡¯t require respect, she can let loose. As for a lover¡­ It¡¯s also an old saying that, ¡°Make up at the foot of the bed after fighting at the head¡±. Though it looks like Lu Weixi is getting angrier, it¡¯s certainly better than how she¡¯s been ignoring himpletely these past few days. Lu Weixi really had no idea what to do with him now, just like then. Back then, Qin Zhiyou was devilishly arrogant, but she was still Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend. Although she was young and inexperienced, valued saving face, she wouldn¡¯t dare to fight back when he intimidated her. Now, however, she and Qin Zhiyou were legally married. He ignored her admonitions, demanding benefits no matter what. He liked to y tricks, and no amounts of dissuasion would stop him. She couldn¡¯t divorce him, is unable to keep him away. And the more she objects, the happier he gets. She wasn¡¯t sure what was going on in his head. Qin Zhiyou looked at the ceiling, pausing for a long time before saying, ¡°American experts areing over this time, and I heard they have a new experimental cancer treatment. It has been tested on animals and the results were very good, even to the point ofpletely eradicating the cancer cells. Now they are looking for human test subjects. I was thinking¡­ should we let mom register?¡± ¡°Really?¡± Suddenly, Lu Weixi turned her head, her eyes burning brightly. She had followed this team of American experts most of the time they were here. Their suggestion was that they¡¯ve done the best they could with the current treatment. She has even tried new drugs not yet approved in their country, all of which have been effective. However, the current treatment can only ensure that cancer does not spread and metastasize, curing it is a wild dream. Moreover, there¡¯s no telling when her body could build resistance to the medication. When that happens ¡ª it would be untreatable. Upon finding out about this, Lu Weixi too was disheartened, feeling as if they were just counting down the days, leaving it all up to fate. However, if there is a new method, not necessarily a cure, but something that could help her live a few more years, it would already be a great victory. Qin Zhiyou nodded: ¡°Yes, but you know, mom¡¯s health is bad, she needs to recuperate well. Also, this is an experiment, all sorts ofplications could arise. If that happens, it¡¯d be¡­ worse than her current conservative treatment.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, understanding that a decision like this couldn¡¯t be made alone. It required discussing it with her mother, hearing her options. Chapter 350 - 351: Occasion (4) Chapter 350: Chapter 351: asion (4) Trantor: 549690339 ¡°But going to America¡­¡± She was worried. What if something happened to her mother, and she couldn¡¯t be there in time due to the ocean and mountains that stood between China and the States? Moreover, she didn¡¯t know how much money such a massive project would cost. With the current deal from Siyi Company, her mother¡¯s medical expenses in China would be taken care of. But even if she had money, it might not be enough to cover the cost of this experiment. And to make things worse, she really had no money at present. ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about money,¡± Qin Zhiyou said, ¡°Now that I¡¯ve brought it up, I must have been sure about it. As long as mom can take the journey to America, she will be enrolled in the program sessfully.¡± Nothing had moved Lu Weixi more than this. If it was true and if it could prolong her mother¡¯s life, she would be willing to do anything for it! ¡°Zhiyou¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou squinted his peach blossom eyes and said in a cunning tone: ¡°To be frank, I am a shrewd businessman. I never do a losing business. So, you just said, I am parading my power in the wrong ces, right? Is there a wrong ce where treating the illness is concerned?¡± ¡°Qin¡­ Zhi¡­You!¡± Lu Weixi was grinding her teeth with anger. Qin Zhiyou was wearing a big smile: ¡°Yes, I am an easygoing man. I know my wife¡¯s thin skin. She can be shy, but no anger allowed. You should keep me happy no matter where we are. And from now on, you¡¯d better not to be angry with me because I¡¯m doing it for our mother¡¯s health, wouldn¡¯t you agree?¡± In summary, what he meant was, she could be coquettish or she could resist somewhat, but she could not be angry. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t guarantee that her mother¡¯s treatment could continue. How could a man be so wicked, like he was overflowing with wickedness! Perhaps before, she would¡¯ve snapped back, ¡°Go test it out with your floozies outside¡±. But now, she couldn¡¯t even stutter out such words, she could only swallow her anger. Just like today, when she drove to Hanhai Group headquarters. At one moment, she even wanted to go up and check whether he spent those days that he didn¡¯te home with some woman. Qin Zhiyou grabbed her hand, ¡°I might have overdone itst night. Do you want to try the spinning chair we bought the other day?¡± The next day, Lu Weixi had slept a bitte and was still yawning upon waking up. Qin Zhiyou, on the other hand, was feeling well-rested and refreshed. They had breakfast together with Qin Zhigu, took the same route with two cars: Qin Zhiyou was dropping her at work, after all. Qin Zhiyou with hispetitive nature, as expected, was the first to arrive at Siyi Company. Just as Lu Weixi got out of the car, Qin Zhiyou gripped her wrist. She thought that she had left something behind: ¡°Did I forget to take something?¡± Qin Zhiyou wanted a goodbye kiss from her, but seeing her puzzled eyes, he became a bit irritated. He suddenly let go of her hand: ¡°No. It¡¯s okay. Go ahead.¡± Lu Weixi acknowledged and saw his frowned, serious face through the rearview mirror as she closed the car door. It seemed like he was annoyed with her. You should never believe what a man says in the bedroom. She knew she had to guard her heart, not to be fooled by his flowery words. In the afternoon meeting, with the design draft initiallypleted after recent adjustments, the construction team was ready toy the foundation. When the construction team arrived, so did Boss Liao. She and Qin Zhigu turned their heads towards the meeting room door, only to be surprised when they saw who walked in¡­. Chapter 351 - 352: Please Advise (1) Chapter 351: Chapter 352: Please Advise (1) Trantor: 549690339 In the conference room. Qin Zhigu looked at Lu Weixi, who was engrossed in her documents, with a hint of mncholy in his expression. He had not heard the sound of Qin Zhiyou and her bumping the doorst night, but he wasn¡¯t blind. Now, as Lu Weixi leaned over, a few faint red marks on her fair swan-like neck were silently disying something. Moreover, when he arrived at thepany today, he saw from a distance that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car was parked below. When Lu Weixi got out of the car, she was held by him. They were obviously very close. Five years ago, the sight of these scenes was so disturbing that he had to leave China. Not long after he left, he found out there had been a misunderstanding between him and Lu Weixi, and the one who led the misunderstanding was the seemingly harmless and pitiful Cai Yiren beside him. Qin Zhigu was filled with hate, regret, and resentment, all towards himself. After watching them get married, he left the very next day. He admitted that he had always been a bit slow and rigid. Since middle school, many girls had confessed to him, and he had rejected them all on the grounds of ¡°concentrating on studies¡±. The only time his heart fluttered was at the freshmen union gathering in college, when he met Lu Weixi. Lu Weixi at that time was youthful and radiant. Herugh turned her almond-shaped eyes into crescents. She was the beauty of their architecture department ¨C no, it would not be an exaggeration to call her the beauty of the whole N University. Several of his fellow roommates were also pursuing Lu Weixi. Having managed to get her course list, he attended every ss she had and eventually mustered the courage to confess his feelings to her. Who knows how happy he was in his heart when he saw her face, neck, and ears turn red, and she nodded slightly! They started dating afterward. Although the Bai Family did not have as much money as the Qin Family, they were blessed with simplicity. Apart from her, they merely had Cai Yiren, who was living with them. His parents knew about her family background, considered it a good match, and did not oppose their rtionship. Lu Weixi was intelligent, and her designs always showcased new creations, which even he could not help but admire. She was also well-read, not only thoroughly understanding ssical knowledge but also cognizant of various global customs. They not only shared feelings for each other but also promoted each other¡¯s studies, and even their future development goals were simr. He thought at the time how kind fate was to have given him such a perfect match. She may have been slightly temperamental, spoilt, and willful. Sometimes when she lost her temper, even he was scolded. But she was righteous, not only helping Cai Yiren but also lending a hand when Xue Feifei¡¯s family faced difficulties. In contrast to her, Cai Yiren was like a wildflower beside a blossom, a shadow under the sun. While Lu Weixi was outstandingly gorgeous like a favored child of the heavens, Cai Yiren was a pitiful maidservant. They grew up together, and Cai Yiren always followed her like a little tail. When he started dating Lu Weixi, she followed them like a shadow. In the first two years of their rtionship, Cai Yiren was really quiet. Sometimes when they had a fight, she was the one who mediated. Her nature was gentle, and her handling of affairs considerate¡ªit was as if she was ady¡¯s maid beside ady of a big family in ancient times. Over time, he had even gotten used to Cai Yiren being by their side. He once joked, ¡°Who says there cannot be pure friendship between men and women? Look at us.¡± Who knew that this ¡°pure friendship¡± would be broken on Lu Weixi¡¯s twentieth birthday.. Chapter 352 - 353: Please Advise (2) Chapter 352: Chapter 353: Please Advise (2) Trantor: 549690339 | When Cai Yiren confessed her feelings to him, Qin Zhigu was taken aback. He never expected that the girl he had always seen as his ¡°buddy,¡± also had feelings for him. While Cai Yiren confessed, she also made clear: ¡°Wei Hui is my best friend, and you¡¯re the person she loves most. My confession today isn¡¯t about getting anything in return. I just want to tell you I¡¯ve liked you for a very long time. Please forgive my audacity today and forget about what I said. I don¡¯t want to lose my two best friends.¡± Qin Zhigu wasn¡¯t sure what to say until Qin Zhiyou returned with Lu Weixi. They didn¡¯t watch the fireworks for long before Lu Weixi went to bed early, and she didn¡¯t seem in high spirits the next day. After observing for a few days, he realized that Cai Yiren was exactly like she said: she didn¡¯t pester him or disturb their rtionship but quietly concealed her feelings. While he was relieved, he asionally helped her out a bit. Only now did he realize that there¡¯s no such thing as love without expectations. It was his own fault. Although he rejected Cai Yiren, didn¡¯t he feel a little delighted deep inside because a girl loved him? Later, the gradual development of their feelings and Lu Weixi¡¯s temper gradually took a toll on him. Cai Yiren¡¯s timelyfort may have subtly changed him. Untilter. He at that time had wished Lu Weixi could be more gentle, more stable, and not lose her temper at the slightest thing. The current Lu Weixi was very gentle, indeed, very calm. When something happened, she didn¡¯t get angry but instead thought rationally and tried to solve it. However, this Lu Weixi no longer belonged to him. ¡ª¡±Simpson, Simpson.¡± Qin Zhigu¡¯s colleague had been shaking his arm for a long time, but he didn¡¯t respond. Qin Zhigu had been staring at Lu Weixi. When she looked up and asked him a question, he still didn¡¯t respond. He made everyone in the conference room, from Lulu to his studio team, stare at him. Lu Weixi frowned slightly and reluctantly spoke: ¡°Mr. Qin, if you have any opinions about the design draft, please share them. The construction workers areing soon, and if you have any suggestions, we can modify it quickly. Mr. Qin, Mr. Qin!¡± ¡°Ah, oh.¡± Qin Zhigu finally came to his senses. As he looked at Lu Weixi, he subconsciously nodded, ¡°Xixi, you¡¯re right.¡± Amid the stunned silence that filled the conference room, even Xiaochen and Xiaoqian were so surprised that one could easily have slipped an egg inside their open mouths. XixL.was this Lu¡¯s nickname? They had seen many men pursuing Lu, but none had ever called her so intimately! Lu and Simon-White were indeed having an affair! Lu Weixi frowned again, just about to explode, when the conference room door opened. It was CEO Liao walking in, cheerfully saying, ¡°Thank you all for your hard work. You¡¯re discussing the blueprints, right? How¡¯s it going? Although the blueprints are a bit of a hassle, there¡¯s no need to rush. The construction team ising in today to startying the foundation. We still have time, let¡¯s take it slowly. Today, the person in charge of the construction unit is here.¡± Siyi Company wasn¡¯t a constructionpany, and the construction unit was tendered separately. But hadn¡¯t they met before? Just as Lu Weixi was wondering this, the sound of leather shoes footsteps could be heard from outside the door. The footsteps grew closer and closer, then stopped.. As the conference room door opened, it was Qin Zhiyou who stepped in! Chapter 353 - 354: Please Advise (3) Chapter 353: Chapter 354: Please Advise (3) Trantor: 549690339 | ¡°Hello everyone, I am Qin Zhiyou, the representative of the construction side of the new Siyi Company building. From now on, I will be working with you all, please guide me.¡± He was dressed in a suit, standing tall, and behind him were the executives of Hanhai Group, each looking as elite as can be. Among them, Qin Zhiyou was the most striking presence. At the sight of Qin Zhiyou entering, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu instantly stood up, their faces filled with surprise. What was going on? Although Hanhai Group was in real estate, they never took on outsourced jobs. Not to mention just for the construction of a building. And Qin Zhiyou would just show up unannounced! As for Xiaochen and Xiaoqian, they had only one feeling: The struggle for mating rights with Lu was too fierce, and in the blink of an eye, another strong enemy appeared! Moreover, it was brothers against each other, this scenario could easily provide material for a million-word novel! Why is that? Because after Qin Zhiyou came in and greeted the people in the room with a gentle face. He started with Qin Zhigu: ¡°Looking forward to a pleasant cooperation.¡± Qin Zhigu was a bit stiff, but could only nod: ¡°Looking forward to a pleasant cooperation.¡± Then it was every person in Qin Zhigu¡¯s studio. Next was every person from Lulu. Xiaochen was nervous. Although she often criticised Qin Zhiyou for still being a flirt even after he got married. But when he greeted her just now, his charming eyes flickered, lips curved, making her nearly swoon from his good looks. Such a man¡­ She knows he¡¯s toxic but can¡¯t resist touching him, what should she do about Lu? Atst, he strolled leisurely to Lu Weixi¡¯s front. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes shimmered brighter, his lips curved wider, and even extended his hand out, grinning cheekily at Lu Weixi: ¡°I¡¯ve long heard of Lu¡¯s achievements at a young age, sharp-minded and astute. Today, seeing you in person, you¡¯re truly outstanding. I hope we can coborate more in the future.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s temples throbbed, thankfully, this guy knew this was work and didn¡¯t expose her identity. He also knew better not to let Xiaochen suspect, he didn¡¯t even bring in his secretary Wang. She also extended her hand back, dryly said: ¡°You tter me, CEO Qin.¡± But when she tried to retrieve her hand, Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t let go. He even continued his bright smile: ¡°Eh, why are you so modest? Your selection by CEO Liao from so many others must have been well-reasoned. If you¡¯re free someday, Lu, I hope to have the chance to learn from you.¡± Even as he spoke, his thumb gently scored the soft palm of her hand, instantly making Lu Weixi¡¯s skin crawl. ¡°¡­Okay.¡± Qin Zhiyou tightened his grip on her hand momentarily, then reluctantly let go. He turned to CEO Liao: ¡°Liao, you¡¯ll have to exin the construction details. You needn¡¯t worry about the quality of Hanhai¡¯s work.¡± CEO Liao kept nodding, ¡°Absolutely, absolutely.¡± Qin Zhiyou took the central seat immediately and CEO Liao had no objections, taking a seat beside him. As the chief design officer, it was Qin Zhigu¡¯s role to present the designs and exin the construction procedures. But Zhiyou barely listened, his eyes were glued on Weixi, his yful smile was undeniable. After a moment, he finally nodded and said: ¡°¡­Do it as you said.¡± Aplete upper ss look. When all the instructions were over, he stood up again: ¡°This is my first visit today, and I didn¡¯t prepare any gifts to meet you all, but I would like to invite everyone to dinner tonight. All of you must go ¨C everyone..¡± Chapter 354 - 355: Please Advise (4) Chapter 354: Chapter 355: Please Advise (4) Trantor: 549690339 After uttering those words, he nced toward Lu Weixi once more before reluctantly rising from his chair and leaving the conference room. Only after he hadpletely departed and even boss Liao had left did the silent conference room give rise to a wave of animated discussion! God, everyone knew Qin Zhiyou was handsome, but no one anticipated him being this stunning. Especially with him in a suit and his tall figure, the well-tailored suit added a few more points of manliness to him. The sight of him followed by a convoy of executives¡­ it was shocking¡­ Besides, his intentions toward Lu were ringly obvious and impossible to hide! Adding to that the previous incident between Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi, this was practically a ssic love triangle involving two men and two women! All eyes in the conference room were on Lu Weixi. Their stares were so intense, it was practically scorching. Lu Weixi was under enormous pressure. What was Qin Zhiyou even ying at this time? She remembered him sayingst night that he didn¡¯t care about the asion. So, was he determined to sneak around? Most regrettably, because she wanted her mother to join the research team, she couldn¡¯t afford to get angry at him. This was simply¡­ If it¡¯s one thing everyone at Lulu knew, it¡¯s that they could spend days actively discussing even the most trivial matters. But when a bombshell piece of news arrives, everyone is so overly excited that all conversation stops. The entire Lulu was silent, and the people at Simon White Studios dared not speak. Firstly, they were not familiar with Lu Weixi. Also, Qin Zhisu inadvertently calling her ¡°Xixi¡±, considering the current situation, she was his ex-girlfriend, right? If she was his ex-girlfriend, then it must mean there was some heartbreak involved, so nothing they said would be appropriate. The people from the Siyi Company wanted to pry, but boss Liao had immediately squashed any such thoughts: anyone who spoke out of turn would be fired! He had only just got acquainted with Qin Zhiyou, he could not afford to sever ties with Hanhai. In summary, everyone was extremely eager to know just how Qin Zhiyou and their boss Lu hit it off, but the present situation was such that everyone was hesitant, afraid to broach the subject. It was agonising, like a cat wing at one¡¯s heart, waiting until the end of the workday. Just as expected, an announcement came inviting everyone to dinner. When Lu Weixi heard the news, she was in the small conference room holding an oil pen, which she nearly broke in surprise. The conference room was quiet, nobody spoke. It took her a while to respond, and she nodded stiffly: ¡°Okay.¡± She collected herself after a moment and said, ¡°Let¡¯s pack up.¡± Usually, when it was time to knock off work, everyone left with excited cheers, but today they seemed to want to linger a little longer, carefully observing what was actually going on. Downstairs, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s disguise was soplete that he had even swapped out his car for a new one. This time it was a shy red convertible. Not only that, but he had parked the distinctive car right in front of Siyi Company¡¯s old building, where all passersby could see it. Lu Weixi happened to be descending the stairs, her temples throbbing. She had an ominous feeling about today. Just then, Qin Zhisu was alsoing downstairs. Although Xiaochen had been smitten by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s charm, she remembered he was married. Qin Zhisu, however, had no girlfriend and could be considered a potential interest. She immediately braved the pressure and led Lu Weixi toward Qin Zhisu, ¡°Lu, let¡¯s go by car.¡± Who would have thought that Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t care about any of this? With a stride of his long legs, he went straight to her, grinning jovially as he spoke: ¡°I wonder if Lu could grace my car with her presence?¡± PS: The lucky readerst night was ¡°Lonely Smoke in the Desert¡±. Vote,ment and get a chance to win 666 book coins. Leave a message after this chapter to enter, the draw continues tomorrow- Less active in thement section, two lines of tears. It seems no one wanted more updates.. I¡¯ll add an extra chapter for every 300ments received daily, no limit- Chapter 355 - 356: Please Advise (5) Chapter 355: Chapter 356: Please Advise (5) Trantor: 549690339 If he were not tall, handsome, and had an impish yboy demeanour, he would have definitely been thrashed already, much like the typical viin in TV dramas, charming yet annoying. And isn¡¯t he the one who¡¯s in a close rtionship with the host, Liu? I heard that he¡¯s even been in contact with a famous director¡¯s movietely ¨C the one that Xue Feifei wished to participate in. Of course, as a host, Liu Yiyi doesn¡¯t have any significant roles to offer her, yet being able to show up in a famous director¡¯s film is something to boast about! It¡¯s struggle for a professional actress like Xue Feifei to even get a role and yet Liu Yiyi, simply because of her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou, would get the part easily. The world is so unfair. ¡°¡­No need, thank you,¡± Lu Weixi said with a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth. ¡°No need to be polite. It¡¯s a small matter, not worth mentioning.¡± Qin Zhiyou, with his roguish manner, stood directly in front of her. If she moved left, he moved left. If she went right, he shifted right. The crowd in the lobby was multiplying, and under his pressure, Lu Weixi broke out into a sweat. In the end, Xiaochen, quick-witted, called a cab in the midst of the chaos and beckoned her: ¡°Ms. Lu,e here.¡± Lu Weixi left with her and Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t get mad. He casually walked over to his red sports car, hand in pocket, opened the door and started the car. With both parties gone, the bustling crowd downstairs at the Siyipany dispersed. Mr. Liao came out to see Qin Zhigu sitting in his car, not moving for a long time. These two spouses trying to have some fun were amusing to watch for those not privy to their rtionship. For those who knew the truth, they had to y dumb. Meanwhile, Xiaochen and Lu Weixi were in the cab. Checking to see if the devil incarnate hadn¡¯t followed them, Lu Weixi finally breathed a sigh of relief. Xiaochen was also scared: ¡°Ms. Lu, how on earth did you get tangled up with Mr. Qin?¡± ¡°How would I know?¡± His moods were fickle. He had been pestering her with all sorts of rusesst night, but this morning, he acted aloof and rejecting. And now, he¡¯de to Siyi Company and taken over the construction project. She was genuinely scared of him, afraid that he¡¯d cause a scandal. Meanwhile, Xiaochen appeared quite rxed: ¡°I guess, he¡¯s captivated by your beauty and wants you for himself!¡± Xiaochen had been reading a romance novel recently, where the domineering boss treats the poor orphaned girl exactly like this. She warned: ¡°Ms. Lu, despite Qin Zhiyou being handsome, tall, wealthy, charming, pedigreed and having a smile that could kill, he has a wife! And he¡¯s a yboy! There¡¯s Xiang Yirou, the movie star from afar, and Liu Yiyi from up close! You mustn¡¯t fall for him.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Lu Weixi lowered her head slowly. She could even add more names to the list of hispanions. She fully understood that while Qin Zhiyou had been nice to her, it was all for his selfish desires. No matter the cost or the connections required, he was willing to go as far as it took. Nevertheless, when he turned cold, he¡¯d be a stranger in an instant. Just like this morning in the car, she had done nothing to provoke him, but he became moody out of the blue. PS: The bonus chapter has been updated.. Chapter 356 - 357: Get on the Car (1) Chapter 356: Chapter 357: Get on the Car (1) Trantor: 549690339 | So, the favorite game recently for the young master was ¡°hide and seek¡±. But for Lu¡¯s mother, without joining the research group for even a day, she would have to plead with him, as if there was no other way but to negotiate with him¡­ She was just thinking about it when Xiaochen beside her nudged her arm in surprise, ¡°Look, Lu, look!¡± Lu Weixi turned her head in confusion, and got a shock immediately. On the nextne, a red convertible sports car was pacing level with their taxi. The person waving and smiling at her, who else could it be but Qin Zhiyou? Lu Weixi quickly turned her head away, her back facing him, as she rolled up the car window. Qin Zhiyou was oblivious on the other side, he simply shouted: ¡°Darling, darling, get in my car.¡± Who¡¯s your darling! Lu Weixi turned her back on him, ostrich-style. But halfway there, the taxi stopped at a red light. The red sports car beside also stopped. Then Qin Zhiyou got out of his car, and opened the car door. ¡°Miss Lu, get in my car.¡± This sudden move scared both Xiaochen and the taxi driver. Even though it was a red light, Qin Zhiyou just strided over and knocked on the door, looking like aplete bandit! Moreover, this was way too unsafe! Who knows what kind of danger this might bring! This guy had absolutely no sense of road safety! The driver quickly intervened, ¡°If you guys have something to talk about, can you wait until we stop? We¡¯re still driving.¡± Qin Zhiyou chuckled smilingly, ¡°Yes, darling, you get in my car first.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s temples were throbbing. She couldn¡¯t bear it anymore, but she didn¡¯t dare to go overboard, turning and chastising in a low voice, ¡°What are you trying to do! Do you even realize what you¡¯re doing?¡± ¡°I am inviting a beautifuldy into my car.¡± With a mischievous smile, Qin Zhiyou extended his arm to grab hers. Lu Weixi refused to move, but he threatened, ¡°You¡¯d better hurry up. The traffic light is about to change.¡± Lu Weixi turned her head, indeed, the countdown of the traffic light was only ten seconds. At her moment of hesitation, Qin Zhiyou immediately pulled her out of the taxi cab. Lu Weixi was startled and nearly stumbled. He held her with one arm while the other wrapped her in a hug. Lu Weixi was still scared, ¡°What about Xiaochen?¡± Qin Zhiyou ced her in the passenger seat, looked back at Xiaochen and chuckled, ¡°Miss Chen, right? Don¡¯t worry, I will safely drop you off at the restaurant. However, please keep this a secret.¡± After saying this, he closed the taxi door and climbed into his sports car. As soon as Qin Zhiyou started the car, the traffic light changed. Lu Weixi, now a passenger in his car, naturally prioritized her safety and quickly buckled her seatbelt. Even after buckling her seatbelt, she was still angry. Had Qin Zhiyou lost his mind? What a show he put on in the middle of the street. Nevermind the danger, there was no guarantee Xiaochen could keep a secret, this was a busy street! Anyone could film a short clip and she could be thetest hot topic. She had even thought of a headline, ¡°Qin Zhiyou meets a new lover in public, pulls her in amid traffic¡±. ¡°You don¡¯t need to look at me like that, there¡¯s nothing to worry about.¡± Qin Zhiyou gloated as he drove. ¡°I know what you¡¯re afraid of. Don¡¯t worry, even if someone did film it, it won¡¯t be posted on Weibo. And even if it is, your face will be all pixted.¡± He still retained somemon sense. Weibo wouldn¡¯t dare offend a big boss like him.. Chapter 357 - 358: Get on the Car (2) Chapter 357: Chapter 358: Get on the Car (2) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi was livid, was she worried about these minor issues? What she was worried about was that although she was grudgingly epting of hisck of discretion, he should not act so willfully. Unfortunately, while this man was arrogant, he tended to walk a fine line. Although he hade looking for her and spoke flippantly, he refrained from making any forceful moves in front of others. Even his words were measured, at least enough to not let others doubt her identity. But this guy had barely been there half a day and he had already stirred up a storm, basically destroying the reputation that she had worked so hard for. What use was it for him to keep her identity as Mrs. Qin a secret when the wholepany knew that she was being pursued by Qin Zhiyou, the yboy, and that he had even pursued her to Siyi Company. His own reputation may not matter to him, but it did to her. Luckily, Qin Zhiyou realized that he had overstepped earlier. When Lu Weixi ignored him, he didn¡¯t insist on her attention. While driving, he strictly prohibited any distractions, fearing embarrassing pictures of her might be taken, so he put the car roof on. When the roof closed, Lu Weixi was a bit confused. Wasn¡¯t this guy driving a red, open-top sports car just for the sake of showing off? What was the point if he put the roof on? Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even look at her, kept his hands on the steering wheel, and stared straight ahead, ¡°I came out for a ride, not to catch a cold. Even though it¡¯s summer, the sky is overcast today. Who knows if it¡¯ll rain? I don¡¯t fancy getting wet¡­¡± Before he could finish, there was indeed a loud rumble outside, the sky turning darker and the wind started howling, as if a storm was brewing. With this context, Lu Weixi could not doubt him any further. The car swiftly arrived at the restaurant he had booked. His car, being a sports car, arrived the quickest. Upon arrival, his car was parked at the restaurant entrance, but he didn¡¯t get out of the car. He turned his gaze to the passenger seat and found a hint of concern in Lu Weixi¡¯s face. Actually, his visit to Siyi Company was just a small matter. Boss Liao was keen to coborate with Hanhai, and there was a project with a generous payoff. He had initially nned on developing the project himself but, given his efforts to court Hanhai, he decided they could develop it together. The project was significant for Siyi, while for Hanhai, it would not be a regrettable loss if they didn¡¯t win it. Who would have known that Boss Liao would offer the project as a joint venture and let Hanhai take therger share? Even though Qin Zhiyou was miserly and astute, he disdained taking advantage in such a manner and decided that if they were to cooperate, they would share the expenses andbor equally. Hanhai was in the real estate business, and their construction team was top-notch, so they might as well help out. It would also save Boss Liao the trouble of finding someone else. Of course, there was no bidding scandal and the construction cost was more than fair, to everyone¡¯s satisfaction. After parking the car, Lu Weixi wanted to get out, but was stopped by Qin Zhiyou who grabbed her arm. Lu Weixi frowned, starting to get annoyed. She had been holding her temper for a long time today. Qin Zhiyou coulde if he wanted to, but he could at least inform her beforehand. Moreover, as soon as he arrived, he behaved like a rogue, as if he was purposefully unting his pursuit of her. The dignified Mrs. Qin was mistaken for an outsider woman, moreover a woman that followed after Liu Yiyi. Wasn¡¯t that infuriating? If his women were all like Fang Rushuang, she wouldn¡¯t mind being second, but Liu Yiyi? Mentioning her endangered her own reputation.. Chapter 358 - 359: Get on the Car (3) Chapter 358: Chapter 359: Get on the Car (3) Trantor: 549690339 Even though he¡¯s beening home oftentely, who knows what he¡¯s been doing on those days he doesn¡¯t. Otherwise, how did Liu Yiyind that role from the famous director? Thinking about this, and then looking at Qin Zhiyou, all positive feelings instantly disappeared. Qin Zhiyou could see a hint of rejection in her eyes. Then, casually with her other hand, she pried apart the one he had grabbed around her arm. Her tone was indifferent, ¡°I need to get out of the car. You shouldn¡¯t overstep, it¡¯s not good if people see us.¡± After five years of marriage, the thing he hated most was Lu Weixi speaking to him in that indifferent tone. It was as though no matter how much noise he made around her, to her, it was like watching a y, it barely registered in her eyes and heart. This made him feel instantly upset, and he pulled her towards him. Lu Weixi had already unbuckled her seat belt, and with Qin Zhiyou¡¯s considerable strength, he pulled her into his arms in an instant. She furrowed her brows, nning to leave, however how could Qin Zhiyou let her go? He pulled her back instantly. Lu Weixi was getting annoyed: ¡°What do you think you¡¯re doing?¡± She looked around, thankful no one was there. She knew this man was the type that would go west if you told him to go east, the more you convince him the more excited he bes. However, while he could make a fuss, she could not apany him in this drama. ¡°We¡¯re with colleaguester, it¡¯s too much, how will you let me face them in thepany! Even if, even if we are husband and wife, you can¡¯t¡­.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze was cold, and it became colder as she continued speaking. However, when he heard her say ¡°we are husband and wife¡±, his frosty gaze softened considerably. And when she said these words, there was an obvious flurry in her eyes, but not much indifference. Narrowing his eyes, he didn¡¯t let go of her, but calmly asked: ¡°What did you say we are?¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t have time to y along with him, quickly answering: ¡°We¡¯re husband and wife. You¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, Qin Zhiyou moved closer to her again. He really couldn¡¯t bear to let go of the Lu Weixi in his arms, but the panic in her eyes was equally real. After looking at her again, although reluctant, Qin Zhiyou let go of her, ¡°Fine then.¡± Is this a temporary reprieve? Lu Weixi breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly escaping from the car. After entering the restaurant, she specially adjusted her clothes, immediately masking her expressions and ascending the stairs with a cold demeanor. Qin Zhiyou had booked arge private room with two tables. Soon enough, everyone started to arrive one after another. Qin Zhigu also arrived, he did not see what had happened outside the restaurant in the sports car just now. But he was sure that Qin Zhiyou was definitely here for Lu Weixi. The fact that these two were hiding their rtionship, he couldn¡¯t bring it up either, because it would be presumptuous if he did. Although Xiaochen looked strange, with her face turning redder as she tried to hold it in, she didn¡¯t mention the incident of Qin Zhiyou snatching someone in public just now.. Chapter 359 - 360: Get on the Car (4) Chapter 359: Chapter 360: Get on the Car (4) Trantor: 549690339 | With so many people present, Qin Zhiyou was actually behaving decently. He didn¡¯t even manage to squeeze in beside Lu Weixi during dinner. He was nked by Boss Liao and Qin Zhigu, while Lu Weixi sat with the people from Lulu, far away from Qin Zhiyou. However, her sitting far away didn¡¯t mean she had left the eye of the storm. Earlier today, Qin Zhigu called her ¡°Xixi¡±, andter Qin Zhiyou also joined in, making it clear he wants to pursue her. Lu Weixi is very beautiful and some truly signed contracts with her because of her looks. However, she knew how to hide her light under a bushel, usually not making a significant effort in dressing up and even pushing a lot of business outwards. Qin Zhigu is fine, but Qin Zhiyou probably started to harbor ill-intentions after seeing her at the foundationying ceremonyst time. Anyway, as a yboy, it¡¯s not surprising he would want to pursue a beautiful woman when he sees one. Even when she sat far away, the gazes of these two men fell upon her, obviously showing their intention to pursue her! Being a dinner, inevitably, there will be toasts. Since Qin Zhiyou was the host, he definitely wouldn¡¯t intentionally get his potential wife drunk. However, it wouldn¡¯t look good if there weren¡¯t any drinks at the banquet. Luckily, this restaurant had freshly brewed beer, so he ordered some. After the first round of dishes were served, a bold fool walked straight up to Lu Weixi and proposed a toast. Whenever Lu Weixi was out, she would always excuse herself, stating that she doesn¡¯t drink. If she mentioned she could drink, even if it were only half a cup of beer, she would be forced to drink until she dropped. Qin Zhigu saw this, and immediately wanted to intervene. Although he has been abroad for many years, he understands the local drinking culture. But he couldn¡¯t speak out, hecked the position to do so. For Qin Zhiyou, however, didn¡¯t care. He knew what it meant in the real estate industry if a woman could drink. At that moment, his face sank, and he appeared rather unhappy. Just as he was about to speak, Lu Weixi had already taken up the man¡¯s cup. She not only nced at him but also raised her cup to Boss Liao and said in a light voice: ¡°My colleagues know that I don¡¯t drink at all. But as I take on this big project for the first time, I am truly grateful for Boss Liao¡¯s appreciation. It¡¯s an honor to work with all of you. So, I¡¯ll drink this cup of beer, here¡¯s to our pleasant coboration.¡± After saying these words, she finished the cup of beer in one gulp. As soon as she finished, the whole room erupted in apuse: ¡°Good job, Engineer Lu!¡± The same person wanted to propose another toast. Boss Liao smilingly said: ¡°Last time Miss Lu had half a ss of red wine with us, she was about to knock out. We¡¯re not those who force others to drink, just a sip will do, just a sip.¡± Lu Weixi was indomitable. She got tipsy quickly, her face turning rosy as she spoke. Since Boss Liao didn¡¯t propose any toasts, neither Qin Zhiyou nor Qin Zhigu took the initiative. Who would dare to get her drunk then? But she set a good precedent. Moreover, it was only beer, so the atmosphere at the dinner table quickly heated up, with people shouting and drinking. Considering Qin Zhiyou¡¯s status, no one dared to get him drunk when they came to propose a toast. Nobody dared to mess with Qin Zhigu because he was Simon White and the second son of the Qin family. Boss Liao was the head of the project, so no one ever dared to mess with him either. But the case was different with Lu Weixi. Though she only drank one cup of social wine, she had to sip a little bit from time to time afterward. If she drank too much, wouldn¡¯t this night be¡­ PS: The royal love ofst night was ¡°It¡¯s sixty-six Yah¡±. The lottery will give out 666 book coins for three rmended votes and three book reviews. after this chapter to sign up, the lottery will continue tomorrow- Please ask everyone to give a five-star praise when posting ament, no five stars no chance to win the lottery- Chapter 360 - 361: Old Friend (1) Chapter 360: Chapter 361: Old Friend (1) Trantor: 549690339 | Qin Zhiyou asionally nced over, noticing Lu Weixi in the corner. She was eating absent-mindedly, taking only a few bites before setting her chopsticks down, then supporting her head with one hand, observing the bustling crowd. Herplexion was lightly flushed, as if ayer of morning glow was dyed upon her skin, and her eyes were teary ¡ª the signs of mild tipsiness. Lu Weixi was a drinker, not a heavy one, but certainly not a lightweight who would be floored by a few beers. This fresh brew was stronger than those typically sold on the market, but it was beer nheless. The times Qin Zhiyou had seen her drunk were when she and Xue Feifei had taken many shots of hard liquor. Yet, a capacity for alcohol wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against the phrase, ¡°It¡¯s not the wine, it¡¯s the mood.¡± She was indeed a little troubled today, and the cause of that trouble was Qin Zhiyou himself. She hoped he wouldn¡¯t stir up any rming trouble in the future. As a couple, they could discuss anything behind closed doors, just not out in the open. Also, with once this business deal with Siyi Company sessfully closed, she needed to put her studies back on schedule. She should be able to pursue a doctoral degree while working. After a few years of study, she could earn a degree. A doctoral degree would open the path to higher professional qualifications. She felt constrained everywhere she turned, mostly because she had no works, no professional title, no degree, and clients werecking trust in her. Although she earned Siyi Company¡¯s business through her own strength, there was no telling if such fair opportunities woulde about again in the future. With degrees and professional titles, her confidence would at least be much stronger. If she wanted to study for her doctorate, she would need to start preparing half a year in advance¡ªit was the perfect time now. Her thoughts enveloped her, causing her gaze to be somewhat distant. Xiaochen, sitting next to her, nudged her gently: ¡°Boss Lu.¡± She turned her head, and Xiaochen gestured in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s direction: ¡°Boss Lu, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze is fixed on you.¡± Lu Weixi lifted her eyshes, her gaze shifting, and met Qin Zhiyou¡¯s. The two exchanged nces in mid-air. Looking at her, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s peach blossom eyes seemed like a deep spring. He¡¯d had a drink, his lips were slightly rosy, and his distinct facial features were particrly handsome. Perhaps Qin Zhiyou had drunk too much, hisplexion seemed abnormally flushed, and his eyes held a trace of irritation. However, he quickly adjusted his mood and continued to re at her. Looking at him, for some reason, the scene of their first encounter under the osmanthus tree came to mind. If he hadn¡¯t been such a flirt and so domineering, he would¡¯ve been quite charming and handsome. Lu Weixi felt the alcohol rushing to her head, causing her face to be even more flushed. She abruptly stood up: ¡°I¡¯m going to the restroom.¡± ¡°Ah, I¡¯ll go too.¡± It¡¯s quite normal for women to pair up and visit the restroom together. Seeing her and Xiaochen leaving together, an idea crossed Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mind. He initially wanted to follow them out, but the jovial chatter from Director Liao beside him stopped him. He reluctantly set aside his thoughts and turned back to the conversation. Inside the restroom. The clear water flowed with a gurgling sound. Lu Weixi cupped some water and sshed it on her face, trying to sober up. The fact that Qin Zhiyou was here was a given. As long as he continued to conceal his identity, she should be able to continue as nned. Even if she were gossiped about, it wouldn¡¯t cost her a slice of meat. Xiaochen also finished in the restroom and came over to wash her hands. Observing Lu Weixi, she said, ¡°Boss Lu, why is your face so red? What¡¯s on your mind?¡± Lu Weixi shot her a look, ¡°I¡¯m just a little drunk.¡± She left without paying her any mind, only to see Fang Rushuang as soon as she stepped out of the door.. Chapter 361 - 362: Old Friend (2) Chapter 361: Chapter 362: Old Friend (2) Trantor: 549690339 | This was quite the coincidence. Ever since Bai Changyou had Fang Rushuang switch positions, she had to socialize for business reasons. Bai Family¡¯s business in South Australia was doing well, gaining some fame. However, in China, it¡¯s not just about business strength, but also about connections and rtionships. After Fang Rushuang assumed her position, she swiftly revived her old rtionships. Her father,wyer Fang Zheng, also introduced her to many of his old friends. Even though the Fang Family lived abroad, Fang Zheng specialized in Chinesew. Withws differing across countries, he often returned to China for work. Their base moved from Yan City to Shang City, but they still kept some connections. Thanks to support from her maternal grandfather and uncle, Bai Family¡¯s business was starting to find its feet. Nevertheless, she was there to seek help from others and couldn¡¯t avoid socializing. However, Fang Rushuang differed from Lu Weixi. From a young age, her parents groomed her to be agile and well-rounded. She held her liquor well, and her assistant secretary took some of the drinking off her hands to ensure her safety. But no matter how good one¡¯s alcohol tolerance, drinking too much could still cause difort. So, she decided to get some fresh air outside. Lu Weixi, standing in front of the washroom door, silently observed her. Five years had passed, and Fang Rushuang had grown a lot. She had already been the chairman of the student union back in their university days. Despite the pool of talents at N University, no one under hermand slighted her. Now though, with refined makeup, a streamlined suit, and slightly short hair falling just beyond her shoulders, she looked more capable and intelligent. Facing Bai Changyou, Lu Weixi could remain indifferent. She could ignore Qin Zhigu. As for Cai Yiren, she had never taken her seriously, both in the past and present. As for the likes of Liu Yiyi and Xiang Yirou, she felt that mentioning them only belittled herself. Only Fang Rushuang made her feel guilty from the bottom of her heart ¨C an implied sense ofpetitiveness too. After all, Fang Rushuang had been ster in both academics and student affairs at N University. Back then, people used to called her and Fang Rushuang the ¡°Two Pearls of N University¡±. Moreover, Fang Rushuang was the only woman Qin Zhiyou, the infamous yboy, respected and cared for, even to the point of cutting off his other romantic rtionships for her. Lu Weixi was watching Fang Rushuang, but Fang Rushuang didn¡¯t notice her. Fang Rushuang took a rest outside for a while, and someone came out of the nearby private room, seemingly whispering something in her ear. Fang Rushuang¡¯s expression quickly cooled, and then she walked back into the private room. With decisive eyes and graceful movements, she appeared highly capable at first nce. Thinking back to today¡¯s dinner, which Qin Zhiyou had personally arranged, it happened to be next to the private room where Fang Rushuang was entertaining guests. However, she was not a woman who would feel jealous over baseless spections. If Qin Zhiyou really wanted to rekindle his rtionship with Fang Rushuang, he wouldn¡¯t have stirred things up at Siyi Company today, and certainly wouldn¡¯t have flirted with her in front of so many people. But perhaps this was the legendary ¡°fate¡±? Qin Zhiyou and Fang Rushuang shared interests and tastes, which was why they chose this ce for their respective meetings. ¡°Miss Lu, Miss Lu, are you alright?¡± Behind her, Xiaochen looked puzzled when Lu Weixi blocked the exit of the washroom. Having been called out, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t say much. She turned around and headed towards her own private room. The crowd inside was still rowdy. Qin Zhiyou nced at her, and upon seeing her entering with Xiaochen, he looked away with a disgruntled expression.. Chapter 362 - 363: Old Friend (3) Chapter 362: Chapter 363: Old Friend (3) Trantor: 549690339 Lu Weixi analyzed the situation, he likely did not know that Fang Rushuang was present too, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have this expression. However, the guilt, surprise, and the vague emotions that she could not quite articte, made her extremely clear-headed. Qin Zhiyou asionally nced at herter, seeing herposed demeanor and her business-like attitude while chatting with the people around her. He quickly concluded that she must be sober now and felt relieved. The drinking party didn¡¯tst much longer. As they stepped out of the private room, Lu Weixi cautiously took a look at the private room next door. Seeing its wide-open door and a waiter cleaning up, she surmised that the people there had already left. She breathed a sigh of relief, recollecting how Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t stepped out of their room, he clearly didn¡¯t know Fang Rushuang was just next door. It wasn¡¯t that she was afraid of running into Fang Rushuang, but she was still pretending that she didn¡¯t know Qin Zhiyou. If the secret was blown, it would be awkward for both. She would feel more at ease in another ce or situation. Unlike her, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t think too much. Everyone had drunk, and Mr. Liao had used his usual tactic, calling for a driver from his ownpany to drive them home. Everyone was fine, but Qin Zhiyou leaned against the wall and nced sidelong at her direction using his peach blossom eyes. ¡°The car is waiting in the parking lot.¡± Lu Weixi jumped. She immediately felt all eyes around them converging toward her. She quickly turned her head and forced augh, saying, ¡°I can call a taxi myself.¡± During thest asion, Liao would find a driver for her, but now her legitimate husband, Qin Zhiyou, was here, standing by her side. He was not blind to find someone else to help. Despite the constant rumors about Qin Zhiyou and his wife¡¯s marriage being merely for political alliance and that he was unfaithful, ording to her recent interactions with him, Qin Zhiyou treasured his wife a lot. He brought her drafts and helped her keep up appearances. He initiated a contract and rushed to the construction site for her. Even if he was a bit flirtatious, he was very nervous about his wife. Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t have much to say. His assistant who hadn¡¯t drunk drove them too. Seeing that Lu Weixi intended to call a taxi, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯tment. They all descended the stairs in arge group. Having drunk alcohol, Qin Zhiyou obviously couldn¡¯t drive. He had been thoughtful enough to call Secretary Wang, and instead of his usual Mercedes, he arranged a ck Rolls-Royce to ensure Xiaochen wouldn¡¯t recognize it. As for her, the car she had called had barely arrived when a BMW stopped in front of her. The driver rolled down the window and asked, ¡°Is the passenger with the phone number ending XXX4 you?¡± Lu Weixi nodded and was about to get in, suddenly realizing that something was wrong. She had clearly ordered a taxi, why had a private car arrived? Just before refusing, the driver lowered his voice, ¡°Young Madam.¡± Then he put his phone in front of Lu Weixi, disying a picture of Qin Zhiyou. Lu Weixi had her reservations and thought that Qin Zhiyou must have arranged it after drinking, so she quickly messaged Secretary Wang. Sure enough, Secretary Wang replied with a license te number that matched the car in front of her. Lu Weixi had to cancel her taxi and said goodbye to herpanions, then she got into the car. Qin Zhiyou in the car ahead watched her.. Chapter 363 - 364: Old Friend (4) Chapter 363: Chapter 364: Old Friend (4) Trantor: 549690339 | Qin Zhiyou can be quite stingy. Although a BMW is considered a luxury car, it¡¯s still rtively affordable. If he had his driver bring something like a Maybach or a Maserati, Lu Weixi might not even get in the car. Meanwhile, Xiaochen had been drinking. As a young girl, she felt a bit dependent after a few drinks. She opened her WeChat and impulsively sent ¡®the king is absent¡¯ a message: ¡°I¡¯ve been drinking. Can you take me home?¡± Immediately after sending the message, she realised something was wrong. She hadn¡¯t confessed her feelings to ¡®the king is absent¡¯ yet, they weren¡¯t in a rtionship, so what did this message mean? Besides, she didn¡¯t know what kind of person he was beyond their constant chatting. What if he takes her to somewhere out of sight in his car and then did something to her¡­ After overthinking it, she got a reply from ¡®the king¡¯s secretary¡¯: ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m working overtime and my boss is right next to me. I¡¯ll call you a cab.¡± ¡®The king¡¯s secretary¡¯ wasn¡¯t lying, he was indeed working overtime, and his boss Qin Zhiyou was right beside him ¨C he had to drive him home. Xiaochen simply replied, ¡°Oh,¡± feeling a tad relieved, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll call a cab home myself.¡± ¡°Sure, send me your taxi¡¯s license te numberter, and I¡¯ll call you,¡± he replied. Xiaochen nodded, continuing to send some juicy gossip to ¡®the king¡¯s secretary¡¯, flooding his screen: ¡°Did you know, Qin Zhiyou of Hanhai, visited thepany to flirt with Lu Weixi today! That Qin Zhiyou is really bad news. Tell your boss to step up his game. Otherwise, she¡¯ll be swept off her feet by that wolf! Why aren¡¯t you answering me? Are you busy working? Your boss isn¡¯t beside you, is he?¡± At that moment, ¡®the king¡¯s secretary¡¯s¡¯ phone was in the hands of said bad news ¨C Qin Zhiyou. It turns out, Lu Weixi had texted ¡®the king¡¯s secretary¡¯ and Qin Zhiyou found out. He was piqued that he wasn¡¯t the one receiving messages from her. And just as he was about to confront, Xiaochen messaged again! Qin Zhiyou scoffed, gave ¡®the king¡¯s secretary¡¯ a cold stare through rearview mirror, and replied with a, ¡°Hmph!¡±plete with an exmation mark. ¡®The king¡¯s secretary¡¯ shook with fear. Thankfully, he was smart enough to save their daily chat logs before clearing them. Otherwise, Qin Zhiyou would have seen his inner thoughts about how miserly he is. Qin Zhiyou threw the phone at his arm, and said in a gloomy voice, ¡°If you leak my information, you won¡¯t even be able to escape to Antarctica! Pull the car over ahead.¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare, I wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± He wouldn¡¯t dare expose Qin Zhiyou using a pseudonym! As soon as the car stopped, Qin Zhiyou got off and straightaway jumped into Lu Weixi¡¯s BMW. Lu Weixi jumped, surprised by how quickly Qin Zhiyou arrived. She looked left then right, hoping nobody noticed: ¡°Why did you get in?¡± Qin Zhiyou responded indifferently with a faint gaze, ¡°These are all my cars, I get in whichever one I please.¡± And she didn¡¯t even bother to text him to verify that with ¡®the king¡¯s secretary¡¯! Alright, alright, you have cars, you¡¯re amazing! Lu Weixi huffed, turning her head the other way when Qin Zhiyou looked her way. The married couple red at each other in disgust. Qin Zhiyou looked grumpy, about to lose his temper when he saw a group of people at the street corner not far away. They seemed to have just finished a banquet and were walking towards a nearby entertainment centre. That wasn¡¯t odd considering they were in an area full of high-end leisure and entertainment facilities. But amongst the group was Fang Rushuang. PS:In line with the website¡¯s anti-pornography policy, the name of the novel has temporarily been changed to ¡°How My Husband Spoils Me Too Much¡±. Thank you for your support. The lucky winner fromst night¡¯s draw is ¡°Gu Shuai¡±. By voting and posting 3 book reviews, you¡¯ll get a chance to win 666 book coins.. Continue the draw tomorrow- Don¡¯t forget to leave a 5-star review when posting a book review, otherwise, you¡¯ll miss the draw- Chapter 364 - 365: So Close Yet So Far (1) Chapter 364: Chapter 365: So Close Yet So Far (1) Qin Zhiyou flinched. He immediately turned his head to look at Lu Weixi, grateful she was looking the other way, unaware of what was taking ce here. He and Fang Rushuang had not seen each other since their business meeting in the Hanhai CEO¡¯s office. The partnership proposal she put forth had tread the line close to his heart. It was considered by the executives and turned out to be fantastic. Not only could it increase Hanhai¡¯s profitability, but it also didn¡¯t risk losing money on their end. The n was ingenious, without any frills and very practical. Frankly speaking, this scheme could be praised by any partner if submitted to them. It had indeed been passed on to the project department for their study. The next step would be discussing the coboration details. More to the point, Lu Weixi had mentioned that if the Bai Family were willing to make more concessions, she would not stop Hanhai from working with them. However, after all, Fang Rushuang was once engaged to him, and Lu Weixi felt somewhat beholden to her. He did not want his wife to be put in a difficult position. He was the one who had decided to cancel the engagement, and he was the one who had wronged Fang Rushuang. He knew that once Qin Zhigu broke up with her, he would cancel his engagement with her and pursue her. As the car zoomed past, they quickly crossed the street, and Qin Zhiyou heaved a sigh of relief. Even if their official encounter was inevitable, he hoped his wife would be beautifully dressed, standing confidently in front of her. Not here, on this street, where Fang Rushuang was the second inmand at the Bai Family¡¯s headquarters, and Lu Weixi was merely an unknown small designer. Both Lu Weixi and he had caused a stir because of Fang Rushuang, but both remained silent the entire way, neither speaking a word. Upon arriving at the Qin Family mansion, perhaps due to switching vehicles along the way, Qin Zhigu arrived earlier. At that moment, he was walking away from the garage and saw Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi descending from a BMW. Though they had no interaction, the fact that they shared a car ride was evident. At the entrance, Kong Jie came out, ¡°Zhiyou¡¯s back? I¡¯ve picked out your clothes for the Saturday banquet,e in and choose.¡± She noticed her son¡¯s unblinking stare fixed on Lu Weixi. When her son brought Lu Weixi home those years ago, although the Bai Family was struggling, they were still an appropriate match. Lu Weixi was beautiful and sweet-talking, and even the old patriarch Qin was won over. He would asionally send her gifts. The value of the gifts was not high, but the sentiment conveyed was significant. She was looking forward to having her as a daughter-inw. Later, things went south in the Bai Family, and her parents divorced. But what of the divorce, a child is still one¡¯s own. Regardless of the losses incurred by the ex-wife, their child wouldn¡¯t be affected. Who would have guessed that her son would break up with Lu Weixi at such a time, and his new girlfriend would be Cai Yiren, who had always been hanging around them. At that time, she always thought Qin Zhigu was going to inherit Hanhai, Lu Weixi was smart and impressive, and she wondered what status Cai Yiren held inparison. Before she could voice her opposition, Lu Weixi had immediately started a rtionship with Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhigu called off his engagement and brought Lu Weixi to the Qin Family mansion, and the two began living together. Later, her son and Cai Yiren started bickering and soon broke up. However, their breakup didn¡¯t affect Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi. After a few months of living together, they got married. Possibly, out of awkwardness, their son left for abroad the next day. That departurested five years.. Chapter 365 - 366: So Close Yet So Far (2) Chapter 365: Chapter 366: So Close Yet So Far (2) Lu Weixi had changed her temper after marriage, bing calm and steady, never causing trouble. She also knew that it was her son¡¯s fault for their previous breakup. But the thought of her son crossing the ocean because of her, and the fact that she was now Qin Zhiyou¡¯s wife, instantly made her look bad in her mother¡¯s eyes. Originally, she felt slightly better knowing that Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi¡¯s rtionship wasn¡¯t close even after five years of marriage. But who would have expected that their affection for each other had suddenly increased recently, although it possibly started as a sham. After all, a young man and woman sharing a room, their feelings would deepen over time. Isn¡¯t that the case now? While they found happiness, her own son was still unsettled. Seeing her son¡¯s mncholic eyes, she was filled with pity for his misfortune and anger for hisck of struggle. No, she must find a partner for her son soon and dispel his thoughts. The uing banquet was an opportunity! The banquet was an official event held by Yan City, an annual charity dinner. Those invited were all notable figures. Even film and television stars had a hard time entering, making the banquet a so-called ¡°matchmaking convention¡± among the upper ss. Yang Mogui also returned because he had to attend the banquet. It was said that Qin Zhimei was nning to pursue the Yu Family¡¯s young master at the banquet. Her Zhisu must not fall behind! She had been in contact with several prestigiousdies in advance. Now her son was Simon White, and who would ultimately control Hanhai remained uncertain. She must carefully choose her son¡¯s girlfriend. Kong Jie called Zhisu in, while Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi entered side by side. At this time, the Qin Family had already had dinner, and the post-meal chat had ended. The two each had their own thoughts and were silent while changing their shoes at the front door. But then Yang Mogui arrived. She came to attend the banquet, but since she had returned home, she must check on her son. Seeing Yang Mogui from afar, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s first reaction was to quickly hold Lu Weixi in his arms, hugging her tightly. Lu Weixi frowned in confusion, but when she saw Yang Mogui approaching, she quickly adjusted herself: ¡°Mom.¡± Yang Mogui ignored her and asked her son directly: ¡°You should know the famous designer XX, right? His clothes are hard to order. You should contact him. We need them for the weekend banquet.¡± Qin Zhiyou certainly knew the designer. He had contacted him to order a cocktail dress for Lu Weixi. He nodded and said: ¡°I¡¯ll message himter, and you can pick the dress from his store tomorrow.¡± Yang Mogui turned her head and looked at Lu Weixi again. Before she could ask anything, Qin Zhiyou answered her: ¡°We have been taking traditional Chinese medicine.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Yang Mogui nodded, setting aside everything else, having grandchildren was the most pressing issue! Yang Mogui was still a little suspicious. She had observed from afar that these two seemed cold towards each other, and they didn¡¯t talk during dinner yesterday. ¡°You¡¯re not pretending to be in a good rtionship while secretly nning not to give me grandchildren, are you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the case.¡± Qin Zhiyou denied it right away, then immediately kissed Lu Weixi¡¯s cheek, ¡°I¡¯ve already ordered a dress for Weixi for the weekend banquet. She will apany me. Right, my wife, you will help me pick out clothes too, right?¡± Lu Weixi was a bit ufortable when he first kissed her, and then she was surprised to hear about the banquet. However, since Yang Mogui was just there, she felt embarrassed to refute him: ¡± Voc ¡° Chapter 366 - 367: So Close Yet So Far (3) Chapter 366: Chapter 367: So Close Yet So Far (3) ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Yang Mogui finally turned her gaze, and walked back to her room. Qin Zhiyou held her and went upstairs until they reached the door of the room, his arm was tightly wrapped around her waist. Once inside the room, Lu Weixi spoke: ¡°What¡¯s with the banquet?¡±. ¡°Just that, you¡¯re going with me.¡± As soon as he saw her reluctant expression, Qin Zhiyou immediately withdrew his hand from her waist, indifferently taking off his jacket, even his voice cooled several degrees. Lu Weixi furrowed her brows. She had attended this banquet before with Zhisu. It wasn¡¯t public, there was no red carpet or group photos, and no celebrities to stir things up. However, many eyes were on this high-ss banquet. Even if there was no media coverage, people would share pictures on Weibo, and some pictures even reached the trending list a few years ago. She had not attended for five years, not because she was afraid of gossip, nor was she afraid to meet Bai Changyou and the others. But Fang Rushuang might be present at this kind of banquet¡­ She was a person who never cared about the hardships from second or third wives, and she was able to handle Bai Changyou and Cai Yiren calmly. Other people¡¯s gossip didn¡¯t affect her, because she behaved righteously and had never wronged anyone, therefore she was not afraid of idle talk. Only when facing Fang Rushuang, did she feel guilty. And, she didn¡¯t know if Qin Zhiyou still had feelings for Rushuang¡­ She sneaked a nce at Qin Zhiyou. He seemed indifferent, showing no sign of intimacy with her. It waspletely different to how he acted in front of Yang Mogui and at Siyi Company. She knew that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s enthusiasm today was not because he was in love with her, but because he enjoyed the thrill of ¡°sneaking around¡±. When Qin Zhiyou flirts, it can be overwhelming. However, when he grows cold, it feels like you¡¯ve fallen into an ice hole. And that¡¯s why he¡¯s never been controlled by a woman, despite having countless femalepanions over the years. She had never thought that Qin Zhiyou would treat her this way. In the old days, he would tease her from time to time. But at that time, she was preupied with Zhisu and his inappropriate gestures, so she didn¡¯t feel much. After marriage, their sexual life was more like a routine, not meaningful at all. But recently, their rtionship had improved, and he started to flirt with her the way he does with other girls. Though she knew what kind of man he was and was angry about his disrespectful behavior, she didn¡¯t really hate it, and asionally felt a little flutter in her heart¡­ But what if the woman was Fang Rushuang? ¡°¡­Okay.¡± Lu Weixi nced at him, murmuring in agreement, then she lowered her head to change her clothes into her nightgown. As she lowered her head, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze shifted towards her. He realized she was feeling down, perhaps ming him for showing up at Siyi Company without notice, disrupting her work ns. His pursuit of excitement was actually because he was not at ease with Zhisu lingering around her, so he tightened the string. He had indeed prepared her outfit for the banquet long ago. He remembered how proud Zhisu looked when he had taken her to the banquet. Now she was his wife, of course, he needed to show her off. But, she seemed not happy about it. Qin Zhiyou wanted tofort her, but didn¡¯t know what to say. So he simply turned to leave: ¡°I¡¯m going to the study..¡± Chapter 367 - 368: So Close Yet So Far (4) Chapter 367: Chapter 368: So Close Yet So Far (4) He walked to the door, holding the handle, hesitating slightly. Since she didn¡¯t want to attend the banquet, he shouldn¡¯t force her. He visited Siyi Company today and had a chat with some people. He discovered that her and Qin Zhigu¡¯s rtionship was strictly professional; they had no interaction in private. Moreover, the people at Lulu readily believed in her abilities and helped her with her work. There was no need for him to be at Siyi all the time, he had enough work at Hanhai. But when it came to conveying this, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to say anything. He couldn¡¯t afford to miss the banquet as Yang Mogui had ensured that his presence was necessary. As for Siyi, he couldn¡¯t feel at ease about it either, and asionally, he would still need to check on things there. After much thought, he ended up where he had started. Qin Zhiyou turned the doorknob and entered the study. As soon as he stepped out of the door, Lu Weixi¡¯s gaze followed him. She only had a glimpse before the closing door obstructed her view, only showing her the wooden door panel. It waste at night, the clock had struck eleven, she had bathed and was now lying under the covers resting. She used to be a cheerfully candid person, speaking her mind without hesitation. But after her family¡¯s misfortune, she became more introverted, and could not talk about her personal matters with strangers. Apart from her mother and Xue Feifei, there seemed to be no one else to listen to her thoughts. Lu Weixi had always been a weak-nerved person with light sleep. Her mind was upied with troubles, causing her to toss and turn, and she simply couldn¡¯t sleep. As for Qin Zhiyou, whilst he appeared to be a suave, overbearing man, deep inside, he was indifferent and cold, never revealing his deepest thoughts to anyone. Being married to Qin Zhiyou for five years, their interactions were mostly physical with almost no emotionalmunication in private. It was only recently because of her mother¡¯s illness that she had a heartfelt conversation with him. Although he was stingy, he still approved her request. Unlike her previous rtionship with Qin Zhigu, where they discussed their studies, ideals, literature, films, and had endless private conversations. They couldn¡¯t wait to disclose everything that happened throughout their day to each other. With Qin Zhiyou, they had never watched a movie together, never been shopping together, and had no dates. All the typical romantic activities between couples, lovers, they simply had none. Besides staying in the same bedroom together every day, they were essentially strangers to each other. Even if she didn¡¯t hate Qin Zhiyou as much now, there was a vast distance to bing a trusting couple. As for talking about love, it was a lofty topic she had never even considered. Lu Weixi shifted her position, about to contemte something, when she heard the door lock gently turn. Soon, the door squeaked open and Qin Zhiyou tiptoed in. She quickly shut her eyes and pretended to be asleep, daring not to move at all. Qin Zhiyou had already taken a shower and changed into his pajamas. When he entered the room, he noticed that the lights were off, and Lu Weixi was already in bed. He gently closed the door and slowly walked to the side of the bed, tiptoeing under the covers. The room was silent, and the woman next to him was motionless, probably deep in sleep. Qin Zhiyou knew she was a light sleeper, so he didn¡¯t dare disturb her, quietly lying next to her. But Qin Zhiyou was not one for doing nothing. After lying for a while and noting that Lu Weixi didn¡¯t wake up, he gradually moved closer to her and encircled her body with his arm. Lu Weixi was mentallyining, she knew that this stingy person wouldn¡¯t keep still! Seeing that Lu Weixi didn¡¯t move, Qin Zhiyou became increasingly bold, and his fingers tentatively reached for her face¡­ PS: Thanks to Wang Yi, Ningjing de Hai, Nuan, Guilin Shanshui for your rewards this week, kisses for you all. Last night¡¯s winning reader was ¡°Yi Ru Kuai Chuan De Qing Shen¡±. Remember to leave a five-star review when you vote orment to stand a chance to win 666 book coins in tomorrow¡¯s lucky draw.. If you don¡¯t leave a five-star review, you won¡¯t be eligible! Chapter 368 - 369: Cash on Delivery (1) Chapter 368: Chapter 369: Cash on Delivery (1) Lu Weixi¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly, but the light was dim so Qin Zhiyou might not have seen it. She still didn¡¯t say a word, nor did she react, holding her silence to see what Qin Zhiyou was actually up to! Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fingertip gently grazed her forehead. If she wasn¡¯t awake, she wouldn¡¯t feel anything. Reminded her of the times she was disturbed by the early bird Qin Zhiyou, it was just like this. At first, Qin Zhiyou might genuinely have been oblivious to Lu Weixi being awake, but when his finger touched the tip of her nose, Lu Weixi still kept her eyes closed, lips pressed together, her fair face didn¡¯t twitch at all, this was quite strange. No matter how light his touches were, even if Lu Weixi was a light sleeper, she wouldn¡¯t hesitate to grunt in dissatisfaction. With the circumstances now, if it wasn¡¯t for his finger sensing her breath under her nose, he would suspect that she had suddenly fainted or something. He increased his force pinching her cheek, yet Lu Weixi kept her eyes tightly shut, lips pursed, showing no reaction, not even an eyebrow twitched. On closer inspection, she had maintained this sleeping pose for a long time, not to mention her face showing any reaction, even her limbs hadn¡¯t moved. Humph, pretending to sleep, huh, I¡¯ll just see how long you can keep this act up! Qin Zhiyou snorted softly, then extended his palm. He tickled her! Having been married to Lu Weixi for five years, they knew each other too well. Even if she was enduring very hard, some habits cannot be changed. Lu Weixi¡¯s palm was facing downwards, clenching the quilt where he couldn¡¯t see. Her face remained impassive, but she was having a super hard time holding back. Seeing this, Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t help but be amused. She still wanted to pretend in front of him. He didn¡¯t bother her anymore, only got up slowly, followed by the sound of a drawer opening, then rustling noises of searching for things. She heard him muttering to himself in a low voice, ¡°Not right, did we use it all? ¨C Nevermind, it was just one night, we probably wouldn¡¯t be so easily ¡®hit.¡¯ Hmm, should be fine.¡± The more Lu Weixi listened, the more puzzled she became. When Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand once again grazed her cheek, she couldn¡¯t pretend any longer, looking furious, ¡°That¡¯s not eptable!¡± Was Qin Zhiyou not thinking to take any precautions? If he wanted a baby, they should at least wait until her body is fully recovered. Moreover, they had had alcohol tonight, which makes it even less suitable. But as soon as she sat up, she realized that Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t done anything at all. Forget about causing trouble, he hadn¡¯t even undressed. He was tidily clothed, arms folded across his chest, elegantly looking at her. Then she remembered, just a few days ago, Qin Zhiyou had opened a big box, and there were still a few left. Unless he took the remaining balloons to y with, there should be some left! She was actually tricked by him! Since she had a little to drink tonight and hadn¡¯t sobered uppletely, the alcohol was bolstering her bravery. Thinking of the trouble he caused at her office today, especially when this instigator was now smirking at her, twiddling his chin, ¡°What are you always staring at me for? I know I¡¯m handsome.¡± Lu Weixi was furious, she swung her small fists at him, pounding his chest a few times, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, do you have no shame? How could you be so outrageous?¡± ¡°How am I shameless? How am I outrageous?¡± Qin Zhiyou twisted and turned, avoiding her wildly flying fists. Lu Weixi, sitting while trying to hit him, lost her bnce as Qin Zhiyou dodged her. She instantly fell into his arms.. Chapter 369 - 370: Cash on Delivery (2) Chapter 369: Chapter 370: Cash on Delivery (2) A wife just fallen into hisp, who wouldn¡¯t want that? Qin Zhiyou immediately began to gloat. Lu Weixi had just been angry, now she didn¡¯t even get the chance to be annoyed, she was already arguing with him before she could say anything. Lu Weixi was furious, her tiny fists pounding against his chest. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t care at all, not only did his chest take the beating, but his face also got scratched by her. She scratched rather harshly, it felt as if she had broke the skin. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Well done, you, biting me yesterday, and now scratching me. I¡¯m guessing you¡¯re gonna use your hooves next?¡± You¡¯re the one with hooves, she¡¯s not a pig! Lu Weixi, in her anger, pulled the nket around her and turned her back to him. Qin Zhiyou was in a particrly good mood at this point, not getting angry even when scowled at. He didn¡¯t try to provoke her further, but instead stared at the ceiling for quite a while before saying, ¡°But seriously though, there¡¯s only one left, I should buy more tomorrow. Otherwise, we might run out in thetter half of the day¡­¡± Lu Weixi turned around and if looks could kill, Qin Zhiyou would¡¯ve been burned to ashes. She gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Can¡¯t you¡­ take more care of yourself? You push yourself so hard now, what are you going to do when you¡¯re older and your health fails?¡± What she couldn¡¯t bring herself to say was to ask him to find femalepanionship elsewhere. Since both she and Qin Zhiyou had some desire for a baby, she would not push him away anymore. But he always fought with her, she couldn¡¯t stand it. Qin Zhiyou looked smug, she¡¯s already considering their future in old age. Like the song lyrics go, ¡°The most romantic thing I can think of is growing old together with you¡±. In the future, he would be Old Master Qin, and she would be Old Madam Qin, taking the dog for walks together, having a bunch of little babies, that would be lovely, he thought. He slightly raised his chin, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am paying attention. Starting tomorrow, I¡¯ll ask the kitchen to make more dishes to boost my health. Also, you¡¯ve finished the herbal medicine, right? So have I. We need to go to the hospital to get more prescriptions.¡± She was like talking to a brick wall! What she wanted was for him to take care of his health, not ingest more medicine, after all, medication could also be harmful. Lu Weixi pulled the nket over her head, toozy to care about him. After a long while, she squeezed out a sentence: ¡°You¡¯re not going to Siyi tomorrow, are you?¡± Qin Zhiyou really wanted to stick with her every day, but Lu Weixi was shy, and him going to Siyi Company today was too unexpected for her, she couldn¡¯t handle it. Besides, he¡¯s really busy. Today, he squeezed in time to visit Siyi Company, for theing days, he may be too busy to hit the ground running. Qin Zhiyou shook his head helplessly, ¡°Busy, why, do you want me to go?¡± ¡°No, no, no, you¡¯re busy, I¡¯m busy, it¡¯s best if you nevere again.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t provoke her too much, just teased her a little. He didn¡¯t want to push her too hard, especially regarding her work, maybe that would make her feel more at ease. The room suddenly quieted down, Lu Weixi, who was previously restless and couldn¡¯t sleep, now, after their little skirmish, felt somewhat tired and with the night gettingte, she was feeling drowsy. In a daze, she heard a mumble near her ear, it¡¯s Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice. She casually asked, ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°I said I might not be back tomorrow night. Let¡¯s not waste the one we have left.¡±. What¡¯s left? Lu Weixi was confused, but soon¡­ However, the next day.. Chapter 370 - 371: Cash on Delivery (3) Chapter 370: Chapter 371: Cash on Delivery (3) When Qin Zhiyou got up in the morning, he was calm while he indulged in his breakfast porridge. However, as much as he appeared satisfied, there were several red marks on his face. Lu Weixi sat across from him, mechanically stirring the bowl of century egg and lean meat porridge in front of her. As she looked at the marks on his face, she lost her appetite. Was she that fierce when they fought? She distinctly remembered only scratching him two or three times. Yet, now, it looked as if a wild cat had scratched him, with crisscrossing marks that resembled a road map on his face. She was the one who had scratched him. However, when Qin Zhiyou found the marks weren¡¯t deep enough, he used her pointed fingernails to intensify the scratches on his face while she was asleep and only stopped when he was satisfied. He had visited Siyi yesterday and found that his wife was professional and kept her distance from both him and Qin Zhigu. However, he could see that thetter still had a covetous eye on his wife. Even though he didn¡¯t make any explicit moves, it was publicly known at Siyi that Simon White was interested in Lu. That was evidence enough! He wouldn¡¯t be able to visit Siyi for a few days, but he had to make sure that Qin backed off. These scratch marks were meant for him, to let him know that Xixi was exclusively his and had nothing to do with any second party! Qin Zhiyou put down his spoon, swallowed the food in his mouth, and looked at her seriously. ¡°Lu Weixi.¡± Lu Weixi looked up, confusion written all over her face. This man touched his cheekbone, raised an eyebrow, and said, ¡°I¡¯ve noticed that you¡¯ve been looking at me quite a lottely. Have you realized how handsome I am?¡± I! I! Unfortunately, despite Qin Zhiyou¡¯s big move, Qin Zhigu didn¡¯te downstairs to have breakfast with him. Out of regret, but also because he didn¡¯t want to dy her and his work, he had to drive off. To ensure his disguise remained intact, Qin Zhiyou decided to drive his Mercedes-Benz. When they arrived at Siyi, as Lu Weixi was about to descend from the car, he held onto her arm. Turning her head back to look at him, he said nonchntly, ¡°I¡¯ll be really busy for the next few days and won¡¯t be able to visit Siyi. Try not to miss me too much.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s face lit up with joy. Even though she wanted to retort with ¡®Who would miss you?¡¯, his absence from Siyi would actually make her work smoother. She didn¡¯t want to deal with curious and gossiping faces while setting up tasks. ¡°You¡¯re happy?¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze drifted towards her, and Lu Weixi, who was no fool, knew that this man was particrly prideful. Even if he didn¡¯t truly love her, he didn¡¯t want the women around him to be indifferent towards him. So, out of the strong instinct to survive, she quickly shook her head: ¡°Not at all, what I meant to say was ¡ª take care of yourself.¡± Qin Zhiyou simply responded with a ¡°hm¡±, not expressing anything else. After a bit of silence, he broke it by stating,¡±You have to attend the banquet. I¡¯lle back beforehand.¡± She had heard from himst night that her dress was already ordered and Yang Mogui had been notified, so there was no way for her to avoid attending. Anyway, the banquet was a private function that didn¡¯t permit disreputable women to enter. Being hispanion was not an issue for her, so she nodded her agreement. With her swift eptance, a faint smile finally appeared on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s lips. But he quicklyposed himself, and calmly asked her just as she was about to depart, ¡°I ordered a few things onlinest night. Can you help me receive the delivery?¡± Even though it was a bit surprising to see the CEO ¨C Qin, indulge in online shopping, receiving a package wasn¡¯t a big deal. Without giving it much thought, she nodded. Just when she was about to get out of the car, Qin Zhiyou spoke again. ¡°Wei Hui.¡± Lu Weixi turned her head back, a look of bewilderment on her face, as she observed his steady, unruffled demeanor.. Chapter 371 - 372: Cash on Delivery (4) Chapter 371: Chapter 372: Cash on Delivery (4) Qin Zhiyou was a bit annoyed, his hints were so clear, with his slightly lifted chin, his slightly curled lips, and his raised eyebrow ¡ª wasn¡¯t he implying her to kiss him? She always seemed to be so smart in dealing with people, but howe she turned as dumb as a pig at crucial moments? Lu Weixi stared at him for a while, failing to catch his hints, instead noticing the scratch marks on his face. She thought for a moment and advised, ¡°Your face¡­ shouldn¡¯t you put on a Band-Aid? It looks a little¡­¡± Only then did Qin Zhiyou¡¯s expression softened a bit. He snorted, ¡°You only care about these trivial matters.¡± Unexpectedly reprimanded by him, Lu Weixi felt puzzled. She saw him let her out of the car, then quickly closed the car door and drove off. She thought to herself, ¡®Atst, this jerk is gone, it¡¯d be best if he doesn¡¯t show up at thepany ore home for the next few days!¡¯ Just as she turned around, someone sneakily tapped her on the shoulder from behind. Lu Weixi jumped in surprise, turning around to find it was Xiaochen. Xiaochen was all smiles: ¡°Lu, you¡¯re heading to work?¡± Lu Weixi nodded and uttered a faint ¡°hmph¡±, not saying much before turning and heading inside. Xiaochen watched the departing ck Mercedes-Benz with great joy. She had urged Mr. Wang¡¯s boss to speed things up, and here was Lu Weixi being driven by him first thing in the morning. Regardless of how rich and handsome Qin Zhiyou thought he was, seeing him unt around like a young master was enough to infuriate anyone named Qin! The only surprise was that the neverte Qin Zhigu waste today. At 11 a.m., Lu Weixi was waiting for him outside his office door with the revised draft in hand, just as Qin Zhigu arrived btedly. Seeing Lu Weixi by his door, the corner of his lips momentarily curled up into a smile, but he quickly suppressed it and asked with indifference, ¡°Lu, what can I do for you?¡± ¡°Mr. Qin, here¡¯s the revised draft you asked for.¡± Lu Weixi allowed Xiaochen to pass the materials to him, Qin Zhigu let his assistant receive them, and the two didn¡¯t make any contact. ¡°If there are any issues, feel free to call the office anytime.¡± After stating this, Lu Weixi walked away. Qin Zhigu received the draft, flipped through a few pages, then turned to ask his assistant, ¡°Has my brothere to thepany today?¡± The assistant shook his head, and only then did Qin Zhigu breathe a sigh of relief. By the time she finished her work in the evening, the Mercedes-Benz was still parked downstairs, but Qin Zhiyou was not in it. Lu Weixi was a bit surprised, and Mr. Wang quickly answered, ¡°Mr Qin is very busy right now. I¡¯m afraid he can¡¯t go home in the next couple of days, so he asked me to pick you up.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, ¡°No need, I¡¯ve got my own car.¡± After a pause, she added: ¡°Actually, it would be even more inconvenient for me if you came.¡± Mr. Wang didn¡¯t immediately agree, just saying, ¡°Then I¡¯ll mention it to Mr. Qin.¡± Lu Weixi gave a nod of approval, and headed home. Upon arriving at the Qin family¡¯s mansion, Yang Mogui also returned from outside, and promptly asked Mr. Wang about his son¡¯s situation, to which Mr. Wang added, ¡°Mr. Qin had a major news interview today; it will air on Yan City TV¡¯s evening news at 730. It¡¯s about the demonstration zone.¡± Yang Mogui instantly beamed with joy, nodding swiftly, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll remember to watch tonight.¡± It was the perfect time slot, right after the Qin family¡¯s dinner discussion, an absolute treat to tantalize the rtives in the second and third households! Soon it was dinner time, and right after they finished eating, Lu Weixi¡¯s phone rang. It was a courier delivery, cash on delivery. Remembering Qin Zhiyou¡¯s instructions, she let the housemaid let the delivery guy in. Qin Zhiyou rarely received parcels; Qin Zhimei who saw this was intrigued, ¡°I¡¯m curious to see what my elder brother bought..¡± Chapter 372 - 373 - You are in Love (1) Chapter 372: Chapter 373 ¨C You are in Love (1) With her utterance, Qin Zhizha and Qin Weijia became curious. So did Qin Zhishu. Usually when Qin Zhiyou has any delivery business, it¡¯s rted to his work and will be sent to his office. An assistant would help him handle it. Their kind, buying things directly from the mall, always purchasing the most expensive and highest quality goods. Even if they are in a hurry, they would send a servant to buy it ¡ª in short, they aren¡¯t short of money, there¡¯s no need topare prices online. It¡¯s also rare for men to shop online. If it were Lu Weixi, it wouldn¡¯t be too surprising. But for Qin Zhiyou, it was a bit umon, not to mention, the purchase was cash on delivery! It was just past seven o¡¯clock. Under a group of curious eyes, Lu Weixi called in the delivery man. There were quite a few items, all contained within arge box. The sender was a medicinal gship store. Buying medicine? The group was surprised. Under everyone¡¯s pressure, Lu Weixi paid the delivery man after scanning the QR code. The delivery man asked after receiving the payment, ¡°Would you like to check it now?¡± Lu Weixi wanted to refuse, but Qin Zhimei was a step ahead and nodded, ¡°Of course he should check it.¡± Qin Zhizha alsoughed, ¡°Open it, I want to see what kind of sickness my brother has.¡± Online shopping, huh? So secretive, could it be some sort of hidden illness? Thinking about his request to the kitchen to prepare some health-boosting dishes, our big brother isn¡¯t even thirty years old, he couldn¡¯t possibly be unwell at such a young age, could he? Under immense pressure, Lu Weixi had no idea what Qin Zhiyou was up to. She ushered the delivery man out, then asked a servant to bring a pair of scissors and cut open the seal. Upon opening the box, a delivery invoice appeared. Lu Weixi had a headache and was about to cover it up when Qin Zhimei, swift of hand and foot, immediately flipped the invoice open. A crowd of Qin family members surged over, including the seniors, Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia. Lu Weixi¡¯s scalp went numb as she remembered what he had said he would buyst night. He had bought arge batch before and kept it at the vi on the West Mountain, so there was indeed not much left here at therge Qin residence. But this was a little too exaggerated, she didn¡¯t know where to put her face! Lu Weixi felt embarrassed, and the others who came over to look felt even more so. Qin Zhimei looked at the long list, her face turned red as she threw the invoice, ¡°What the hell!¡± The elders, Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia, blushed and coughed twice before making a tactical retreat. Qin Zhizha was shameless, but even he didn¡¯t know what to say, let alone Qin Zhishu. Only Yang Mogui, aware that her son and daughter-inw needed to regte their bodies, wasn¡¯tpletely satisfied: ¡°I¡¯m expecting to hold my grandchild in a few months.¡± Lu Weixi blushed, but was unable to utter a word. After a long time, she muttered, ¡°Mom, didn¡¯t you say Zhiyou is on the news tonight?¡± Yang Mogui immediately became interested and hurriedly went back to change the channel, while instructing, ¡°You shoulde and watch too.¡± Lu Weixi took this opportunity to quickly carry the stuff upstairs. When she came down, it was clear that she had washed her face. She seemed to have calmed down, even though there were still beads of water on her face. Soon, Qin Zhiyou appeared on the TV news, seriously speaking about the demonstration zone. Both the second and third rooms were envious. Then the TV screen switched¡­ PS: Thank you Daomo Guryan for the gift, muah- Thest night¡¯s lottery winner was ¡®Half a Life of Fireworks¡¯. Top 3 voters and top 3 reviewers get a chance to win 666 book coins. Leave a message to enter the draw, we will continue tomorrow- Also, please leave a five-star review if you can. If you don¡¯t leave a five-star review you won¡¯t have a chance to win.. Chapter 373 - 374: You’re in Love (2) Chapter 373: Chapter 374: You¡¯re in Love (2) At her words, Qin Zhizha and Qin Weijia became curious as well, as did Qin Zhisu, Usually, if Qin Zhiyou has courier business, it¡¯s always rted to work and the packages would be sent to thepany, where there are designated assistants to deal with them. With their status, they usually shop directly at malls, buying the most expensive and the finest items. Even if they¡¯re in a rush, they would have a servant buy it for them ¨C simply put, they are not short on money and do not need topare prices online. Men rarely shop online either. It¡¯s not unusual if it¡¯s Lu Weixi, but it¡¯s quite rare for Qin Zhiyou, let alone cash on delivery! At this time, just past seven o¡¯clock, Lu Weixi called in the courier in front of a curious crowd. It was quite a lot of stuff, a big box, and the sender was some pharmaceutical gship store. Buying medicine? Everyone was a bit surprised as Lu Weixi, under the pressure of everyone¡¯s gaze, paid the courier. After scanning the QR code, the courier asked, ¡°Would you like to inspect the goods?¡± Lu Weixi wanted to refuse, but Qin Zhimei beat her to it, nodding, ¡°Yes of course.¡± Qin Zhizha also cheerfully chimed in, ¡°Open it, I want to see what disease my brother has.¡± ndestine online shopping? Could it be some hidden illness? Thinking of his request for the kitchen to prepare a health-boosting dish, wasn¡¯t Big Brother not even thirty years old yet? He was already incapable at such a young age? For a man to be like this, it¡¯s the equivalent of being disabled, and not only will he physically deteriorate, but he will also mentally deteriorate over time! Lu Weixi was under a great deal of pressure, not knowing what Qin Zhiyou was up to, she quickly dismissed the courier, then had the servant bring a pair of scissors to cut open the seal. Upon opening, a shipment list was seen, and on it the vague words ¡°family nning supplies¡±. Lu Weixi felt a throbbing in her temples and was about to cover it up, but Qin Zhimei quickly uncovered the list. A group of the Qin family crowded in, including the elders Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia. Inside the box was a full range of¡­ various brands and styles, rich and colorful, sufficient to open a shop! Lu Weixi¡¯s scalp tingled, recalling what he had said he was going to buyst night. He had bought arge amount before, but they were all kept in the West Mountain vi, and the Qin¡¯s mansion didn¡¯t have much inventory. But this was too much, she felt utterly embarrassed! Lu Weixi felt disgraced, and so did the others who squeezed in to look Qin Zhimei blushed after taking a look at the long list, tossing it aside, saying ¡°What on earth!¡± On the other side, the elders Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia also reddened their faces, coughed a couple of times, and tactically retreated. While Qin Zhizha was shameless, he didn¡¯t know what to say next, as was the case with Qin Zhisu. The only one left was Yang Mogui, who knew her son and daughter-inw were trying to improve their health, but she still had herints, ¡°Don¡¯t use too much. I want to hold my grandchild in a few months.¡± Lu Weixi was so embarrassed that she couldn¡¯t speak, and it took a long time for her to mutter, ¡°Mom, didn¡¯t you say that Zhiyou was on the news tonight?¡± Yang Mogui regained her interest at this, quickly switched the channel, and instructed, ¡°Youe and watch too.¡± Lu Weixi took this opportunity to quickly take this pile of stuff upstairs. When she came down, she had obviously just washed her face, was a bit calmer, and there were still water droplets on her face. The news on the TV station quickly featured Qin Zhiyou, who was very serious It was about the demonstration zone, causing the second wife and third wife to be jealous. But when the camera changed¡­ The scratches on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face were clearly presented in front of the camera! Also, It was unknown if the makeup artist was notpetent, the marks on Qm Zhiyou¡¯s face were extremely clear. As he seriously talked about the future development trends and the interview was very serious, the marks on his face¡­ The eyes of all the members of the Qin family instantly converged on Lu Weixi crouching in the corner. There was no ce for her to hide! Qin Zhiyou, that bastard, a big bastard! Finally, when the interview was over, Lu Weixi quickly excused herself, saying she was not feeling well and needed to go to the bathroom, and promptly fled. Once she returned to her bedroom and closed the door, her rage meter shot to full. As she was about to call Qin Zhiyou, a call came through unexpectedly. Without looking carefully, Lu Weixi started cursing, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you big bastard! What did you do today, you actually bought a pile of stuff and let me pay on delivery! My face is all lost!¡± What made her angriest of all was that this cheap guy didn¡¯t even pay, it was her money! Unexpectedly, there was a pause on the other end, and then a gossipy voice came, ¡°You said Qin Zhiyou let you pay on delivery for a pile of what?¡± Lu Weixi was startled and quickly looked at the caller ID, it was Xue Feifei. Lately, she had been busy to death and hadn¡¯t talked to Xue Feifei in a long time. How could she respond, after calming down a bit she tried to soften her tone, ¡°Feifei, do you need something?¡± Who would have thought, the usually quick-witted Xue Feifei didn¡¯t reply right away. Moreover, she had such a big basket just now, if it were the usual, Xue Feifei would have made fun of her. It took her a while to murmur, ¡°Weixi, I have something, can you help me?¡± The previous time Xue Feifei had lent her money, Lu Weixi already felt embarrassed. Then several times when she encountered problems, Xue Feifei was the one who helped her. Despite theck of results in the end, the other party did her best for her, and she was indebted to her. Moreover, since the family upheaval at the Bai family and marrying Qin Zhiyou, Xue Feifei has taken good care of her these past five years. Hearing that she could help now, she immediately nodded, ¡°Go ahead.¡± Xue Feifei showed hesitation at this moment and said, ¡°Never mind.¡± ¡°Feifei, don¡¯t treat me as an outsider, as long as I can help you, I will.¡± But Xue Feifei hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s really nothing. And it¡¯s not critical that I can¡¯t survive without it. It¡¯s just a minor thing. I really don¡¯t need it.¡± She might have made up her mind and added, ¡°I just heard you calling Qin Zhiyou shameless, howe? Does hee home every day to bother you?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s nothing¡­¡± Xue Feifei sighed, ¡°Weixi, actually, I suggest you either divorce him and cut off the rtionshippletely, or live a good life with him and make him learn to restrain himself. Or if you really can¡¯t control him, don¡¯t put on airs, try to gain more benefits for yourself. It¡¯s not fair for you to solely hold the name of Mrs. Qin, leading a worse life than other women. You¡¯re the one suffering.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Since she couldn¡¯t divorce, the second path was the best option. They chatted a bit longer before she curiously asked, ¡°So what was it that you needed help with in the first ce? It¡¯s okay, you can just tell me.¡± Xue Feifei hesitated for a moment, then said, ¡°Actually, I wanted an invitation to this week¡¯s charity banquet..¡± Chapter 374 - 375: You’re in Love (3) Chapter 374: Chapter 375: You¡¯re in Love (3) Lu Weixi was a bit surprised. Even for ordinary people, let alone general movie and television stars, it¡¯s hard to get invitations to these kinds of parties. Xue Feifei had entered the entertainment industry, but she was never interested in dinners like this. This time was an exception though. ¡°Are you hoping to meet someone there?¡± After some thought, the only possibility Lu Weixi could think of was Huang Qichu. Huang Qichu had married Yu Sihua, so the Yu Family would definitely have an invitation, and that meant Huang Qichu would also be attending. Xue Feifei did not deny it: ¡°Yes. There is someone I want to meet there. It¡¯s the director of the movie I want to act in.¡± It was hard for movie and TV stars to get spots at the banquet, but it wasn¡¯tpletely impossible ¨C like for the movie director. He had won international awards and was highly sought after, even the executives of movie and televisionpanies had to give him some face. Thus, he naturally had the qualifications to attend the banquet. Not only him, but even the leading actors he had helped gain stardom also had the opportunity to attend. Xue Feifei sighed: ¡°To be honest, I went to audition for the movie, and the director is very appreciative of me, almost about to select me. However, the major investor and filmpany are not satisfied. While the director does have some decision power, he cannot override the wealthy investors. I want to go and fight for it.¡± Lu Weixi knew that, although Xue Feifei had been somewhat sessful these few years, the entertainment world was even more of a battlefield for fame and fortune. Having strength could notpete with having a strong backing. Despite her dedication to improving her acting skills over thest five years, she, with no backing, no money, and an unwillingness to bow to the rules, was failing to win awards or secure roles. Thest time Yu Sixing criticized her, she was sidetracked for several months. While the real estate industry also had its unfair aspects, it was not as dark as the entertainment circle. Xue Feifei was really at her wit¡¯s end. She had no way to get close to the international director, so she thought of attending the banquet. But then. Xue Feifei shook her head: ¡°After some serious consideration, even if I do attend the banquet and establish a connection with the director, if they ultimately do not choose me, they do not choose me. Why would they pick me? Filmpanies have their own artists to promote, investors also want to squeeze people in, so what am I? At best, I might get a minor role with barely any screen time, which would be useless. But that¡¯s okay, I have made up my mind. My contract with the agency is almost up, considering my current situation, and having offended the second son of the Yu Family, I¡¯m guessing the agency will not renew it. I¡¯ve saved some money over these years, worsees to worst, I¡¯ll just switch careers. Maybe do live streaming, or open a small shop, or find a 9-to-5 job. As long as I won¡¯t starve.¡± At least she has a college degree, a small savings, and she¡¯s still young. Every cloud has a silver lining! ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s anything you need help with, don¡¯t hesitate to ask.¡± Lu Weixi nodded.please visit ¡± sitestorys(.)c0m ¡± maybe y0u will enj0y the captivating sh0rt st0ries. Xue Feifei had a cheerful personality. Once she had made up her mind, she would not dwell. She began to joke: ¡°Definitely, I heard you got Siyi¡¯s project, you¡¯re surely on your way to great sess, right? I need to brush up on my college knowledge, in case I want to join your teamter.¡± ¡°Sure, but as my assistant, I can be quite strict. I¡¯m afraid you might not be able to handle it when I scold you.¡± Lu Weixi alsoughed. After joking with each other for a while, they hung up. Originally, Lu Weixi wanted to vent her anger at Qin Zhiyou, but after talking with Xue Feifei, she lost her will to do so. However, ncing back at the box of colorful contraception, she couldn¡¯t help but twitch the corner of her mouth. Chapter 375 - 376: You’re in Love (4) Chapter 375: Chapter 376: You¡¯re in Love (4) The day before the banquet arrived quickly. Truth be told, Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t been absent all these days. When he dide home, it was usuallyte at night. He would either go straight to shower and rest or quickly grab a document and leave again. Qin Zhiyou would make a show of being affectionate towards her, in view of the onlookers. Take now, for example. Originally, he was just here to pick up something, but he made it seem like a heartrending farewell. Not only did he insist on her giving him a kiss on the cheek, but he also eagerly drove her to work. Qin Zhiyou raced his car, overtaking others as usual. Once again, he arrived at thepany building before Qin Zhigu. Just as Lu Weixi was about to leave the car, Qin Zhiyou grunted from the back seat. She stopped in her tracks. Qin Zhiyou sat in the back seat, an indifferent look in his eyes. His slender fingers fiddled with his knee, bit by bit. He responded, ¡°I won¡¯t be home tonight. I¡¯ll be busy till tomorrow afternoon.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t mind, understanding that no matter how terrible this man could be, he was always dedicated to his job: ¡°Same here. I¡¯ll be working overtime tomorrow morning.¡± The banquet is tomorrow evening, and both boss Liao and Qin Zhigu had been invited, so they¡¯ll definitely go. She had been working hard recently in order to finish the current deal as quickly as possible and leave Siyi. If the design draft passed review, there would be no need for her to clock in at Siyi every day. Any subsequent revisions could be followed upter, at least she wouldn¡¯t have to meet Qin Zhigu every day. Qin Zhiyou nodded, then said, ¡°Then I¡¯lle pick you up from thepany tomorrow afternoon.¡± Lu Weixi nodded in response. After that phone call that day, Xue Feifei hadn¡¯t mentioned going to the banquet again. If she didn¡¯t bring it up, it wasn¡¯t proper for Lu Weixi to ask. The situation from before when Siyi was collecting submissions, where boss Liao really only looked at the design and not the creator¡¯s background, was different. The entertainment world was all about money and background, so going wouldn¡¯t mean anything. Moreover, if she called Lu Weixi asking for help, who could Lu Weixi ask for help from? It could only be Qin Zhiyou. This couple was always at odds, so it wouldn¡¯t be right for Lu Weixi to owe this favor. When Qin Zhiyou and she got to this point in the conversation, both of them fell silent. Somehow their gazes met, and they quickly looked away. Lu Weixi looked down: ¡°I¡¯m going to work now.¡± Qin Zhiyou just looked at her with a calm expression, as if he hadn¡¯t heard her or had any response to what she said. Right as Lu Weixi turned to leave, he said from behind her, ¡°Wait a moment.¡± When Lu Weixi turned back around, Qin Zhiyou looked at her with a face full of disgust: ¡°Your bag isn¡¯t zipped, what if you lose something?¡± Lu Weixi looked down, indeed her shoulder bag wasn¡¯t zipped, but there was nothing important inside and she was just about to enter thepany anyway. Right as she was about to zip her bag up, Qin Zhiyou reached over and zipped it up for her impatiently. She didn¡¯t know if he did it on purpose, but his clearly outlined fingers lightly touched her fingertip when he helped her zip up the bag. Lu Weixi quickly drew her hand back, feeling as if she¡¯d been burnt. Suddenly looking up, she found Qin Zhiyou also looking at her. Seeing her reflection in the pupils of his peach blossom eyes, she nearly ran away in an instant. She¡¯d never experienced this feeling before. Just as she felt puzzled, Xiaochen tapped her shoulder from behind: ¡°Manager Lu.¡± Lu Weixi jumped and turned around. Xiaochen teased her with a mischievous smile: ¡°Manager Lu, what¡¯s up with you, are you in love?¡± This time, Lu Weixi¡¯s bag, fell straight to the ground. PS: The pre-sale for Xiao¡¯s new book, ¡°Love is Just Right,¡± is now avable. Simply search for the title. All pre-ordered bookse with a limited edition signature. Looking forward to your support- The lucky winnerst night was Bei Yuyou. Those who vote for three book coins and write three reviews have a chance to win 666 book coins. in this chapter to enter, and we¡¯ll continue the draw tomorrow- Remember to give a five-star review whenmenting. Failing to give a five-star review will result in disqualification- Chapter 376 - 377: What is Love (1) Chapter 376: Chapter 377: What is Love (1) ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s immediate reaction wasn¡¯t to pick up her bag, but to hastily refute. Xiaochen initially just said it as a joke. But seeing how big of a reaction Lu Weixi had, she couldn¡¯t resist teasing her a bit more: ¡°Could it be Qin Zhiyou?¡± ¡°Absolutely not!¡± This time, Lu Weixi quickly denied it with great solemnity. Perhaps she was denouncing too vehemently, her voice was slightly raised. Xiaochen was taken aback, okay, if she says no, then it¡¯s no. Why so serious about it? She didn¡¯t notice Lu Weixi arriving in a Benz earlier. Xiaochen mulled over it before she finally said, ¡°Anyways, this Qin Zhiyou really isn¡¯t a good choice. He can¡¯t leave his wife, so he just fools around outdoors. Lu, you better not get any foolish thoughts of bing a mistress.¡± ¡°No way.¡± Lu Weixi quickly shook her head, then picked up her bag and hurried into thepany. While waiting for the elevator, Xiaochen caught up and kept ncing at Lu Weixi. Just at this moment, Qin Zhigu also came by. He saw her and wanted to greet her but didn¡¯t know how to start. Eventually, Xiaochen called out from the side: ¡°Mr. Qin.¡± Qin Zhigu nodded at her. Seeing no reaction from Lu Weixi, who was looking down at her bag, he went ahead into the elevator. Once he got into the elevator, he realized Lu Weixi was still outside, seemingly lost in her thoughts. He was standing too far to hear Xiaochen¡¯s conversation with Weixi and thought she wanted to maintain some distance with him. Furthermore, the fact that Qin Zhiyou even showed up in Siyi Company was clearly a warning to him to stay away from his wife. Before he had a chance topletely process it, the elevator door closed and it started to ascend. They missed this elevator, but thankfully another one was present. Xiaochen pulled Lu Weixi in and they stepped in. By the time they got off the elevator and walked into the office, Lu Weixi had fully recovered herself. There was a meeting immediately after they reached the office. Thankfully, she was well prepared. However, when she was pulling out the files from her bag, her finger brushed against the chilly metallic feel of the zipper. Suddenly, she was reminded of how Qin Zhiyou was reluctantly helping her zip it up this morning. In truth, she noticed herself caring more and more about Qin Zhiyou. When he¡¯s at home, she finds him annoying. But when he¡¯s not, she worries he¡¯s overworking or misbehaving. Moreover, his reaction towards the aftermath measures hasn¡¯t been as resistant as before. This indicates he isn¡¯t as adamant about the baby situation. But she had been in love before and she knew this wasn¡¯t it. Her ideal man is still someone gentle and devoted. With Qin Zhigu, their rtionship was like water flowing in a canal, naturally formed over time. With him, she could freely express her feelings without restraint, and experienced care, concern, and growth together. Qin Zhiyou does not fit this description. She still felt some disgust towards him. Isn¡¯t love about trust? Havingmon topics, amonnguage? At the very least, shouldn¡¯t he be loyal? Qin Zhiyoucks all these qualities. Of course, she has had her moments of affection. After all, Qin Zhiyou is very handsome and they belong to the same team. As long as he treats her a bit better, it is hard for her not to feel something for him. She tried to think hard. The only area where they somehow are harmonious is probably their marital rtions. But how does that constitute love? Chapter 377 - 378: What is Love (2) Chapter 377: Chapter 378: What is Love (2) After their whirlwind marriage, a cold war had persisted between them for nearly five years. But now, he had stormed into her life with an imposing attitude, and she was unable to escape or argue. She could only passively endure¡ªas if encased within Stockholm Syndrome, a kidnapped woman dependent on her wicked captor. But once escaped, could she reim her old life? ¡ª ¡°Lu, Lu what¡¯s going on?¡± Off to the side, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian saw her lost in thought, frantically waving their hands in front of her to get her attention. Lu Weixi came to her senses, shook her head and said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, let¡¯s keep going.¡± She fought to focus, trying to rouse herself with a cup of ck coffee. But the caffeine did little to lift her clouded consciousness, instead leaving a bitter residue lingering in her throat. At lunchtime, a bunch of girls squatting together to watch a livestream after finishing their meal filled the empty hours. Xiaochen was particrly fond of the movie streaming site they were gathered around. It was strange though. Usually, only Xiaochen and Xiaoqian watched the stream, but today a whole crowd of Luludies had congregated. They even closed the door and drew the curtains, behaving in a suspicious manner. As Lu Weixi passed by, she nced at the content and recognized a popr old movie. Xiaoqian and Xiaochen, who were still unwed, were watching it eagerly while munching popcorn: ¡°Goodness, you think they could really be in love?¡± Xiaoqian giggled, ¡°Why not? Mr. Yi is yed by Liang Chaowei. Would you be able to resist the charm?¡± Xiaoqian immediately added, ¡°Mr. Yi is a domineering CEO after all!¡± Xiaochen countered, ¡°But Wang Lihong isn¡¯t bad either, he¡¯s tall and handsome.¡± Off to the side, Lu Weixi was getting a headache from listening. She quickly found an excuse to leave. As if he could hear her thoughts, someone actually sent her a WeChat message. Before unlocking her phone, she saw that it was from Qin Zhiyou. Lu Weixi found her hand that was holding her phone began to heat up. What was Qin Zhiyou looking for her for? Was heing? As luck would have it, she was passing by the cleaning room at this time, and once she caught sight of the semi-opened door, she quickly bowed her head, hurried away, and didn¡¯t open her phone until she was back at her desk. The message Qin Zhiyou sent was to confirm her measurements for a custom- made dress. Lu Weixi saw that the size in the message was probably her old size, she replied with a ¡°Hmm.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t forget to flirt: ¡°Are you sure?¡± Lu Weixi promptly exited WeChat, refusing to look at him anymore. How on earth had she fallen in love with such a person! However, that night when she was alone in her bedroom, his scent permeated the room. Lying on her bed, it almost felt as though he was everywhere. Chapter 378 - 379: What is Love (3) Chapter 378: Chapter 379: What is Love (3) Lu Weixi was taken aback, hurriedly sitting up. She went to the bathroom, and as she was washing her hands and face, she noticed his toothbrush and other morning essentials ced beside hers in the sink, identical in make albeit his was blue while hers was red. Reaching for a towel to dry her hands, she lifted her head to find his towel hanging next to hers. Feeling awkward, she held back her hand and shook it off, deciding instead to return to the room and use a tissue to dry her hands. At this point, she had no intention of fooling herself. She had developed feelings for Qin Zhiyou. No matter the root of these feelings, whether they stemmed from five years of living together, an infatuation with his appearance, or some other reason¡­ Yet she didn¡¯t dare to fall in love again. She used to naively believe in love andmitment but ended up being betrayed by the two men she cared about most. Even if Qin Zhiyou, a yboy, was now repentant and truly cared for her, could he guarantee that he would feel the same about her in ten or twenty years¡¯ time when she had aged and he was still in his prime? The more she thought about it, the emptier she felt inside. She knew that not all loving couples in society were together because they deeply loved each other but often because of poverty and fewer temptations. With someone like Qin Zhiyou, with countless women throwing themselves at him, there would always be a woman capable of capturing his heart. If she really fell for him and was betrayed, she would surely break down! Thinking back, she realized she didn¡¯t know much about him. At first they were together as a means of revenge against Qin Zhigu and the Fang Family. Theyter got married but ended up at odds with each other, turning their rtionship ice cold. Over the past five years, he¡¯d been cold and distant, and she¡¯d been rejecting him. Even her asional attempts to persuade him were met with his scoffs. Lu Weixi tossed and turned on the big bed, racking her brain till it ached, but still could not figure out what to do. She was not sure at what point she fell asleep, turning her back, ignoring the empty pillow beside her. But every time she turned away, it seemed like something, or someone from her past, crawled into her thoughts, forcing her to confront him. She must be dreaming, she thought, frowning. He had clearly said that he would not be back today. It must be her overthinking. There were times when she was so busy she didn¡¯t want to return home either, preferring to spend the night at the office. Qin Zhiyou was in Yan City, and he was still a passionate yboy. He might have women forpany tonight. Where was he resting now, and who was the woman with him? How did he interact with these women? What did he like about them and what could they chitchat about? Despite her confusion, the man¡¯s hand brushing against her back seemed to creep higher and higher. His long and distinct fingers gently slid down her spine and around her shoulder. His familiar, warm breath gradually drew closer, enveloping herpletely. Was this a dream? But how could dreams be so vivid, so real? Wait a minute, could it be¡­ Lu Weixi opened her eyes and turned around. And indeed, Qin Zhiyou was really back and was right behind her! Stunned, she stared at Qin Zhiyou, who appeared to be looking back at her. Then, without a second thought, she gave a swift p to the hand that was on her shoulder. A clear ¡°smack¡± echoed out as Qin Zhiyou retracted his hand and red back at her, angrily retorting, ¡°What the hell are you doing?¡± Chapter 379 - 380: What is Love (4) Chapter 379: Chapter 380: What is Love (4) Her own palm was hurting, he was talking, so this wasn¡¯t a dream? Her voice still sounded groggy, ¡°Qin Zhiyou?¡± ¡°What, you were hoping it was someone else?¡± The man in front of her was frowning, visibly annoyed. He had gone out of his way toe home and rest and yet this was how she was treating him? The lights in the room were turned off, and even if she hadn¡¯t checked the time, it was undoubtedlyte. He had already showered, carrying a faint scent of shower gel. Even in the darkness, she couldn¡¯t see his facial expression clearly, yet he was right beside her, real and tangible. Regardless of who or what it was for, regardless of the time, he was truly by her side. Qin Zhiyou felt the woman in front of him calming down again. Over their years of marriage, except when she was being a little too emotional, she would have moments of being petnt and coy, but the rest of the time, she was peacefully by his side. While it might not entirely fulfill his hopes, he didn¡¯t feel the need to nitpick. Since she was awake, he simply stretched out his ws, cuddled her, brought her into his arms and muttered, ¡°Go to sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow.¡± Lu Weixi was pulled into his embrace, her head against his chin, and his robust bodyy in front of her. Both of them used the same shower gel and shampoo; their breaths carried the same familiar scent. ¡ªIf only he could learn to be faithful from this point onward. She was not one to dwell on the past, she didn¡¯t want to bring up old issues. She simply hoped that from now on, there would be no other woman beside him. Lu Weixi adjusted a bit, nuzzled her head into his chest and stretched out her arm, cing it around his waist. Perhaps it was because he was by her side, but despite initial tosses and turns, she closed her eyes, breathed in his scent, and soon fell into a peaceful sleep. She slept soundly, but Qin Zhiyou, who had nned to rest, was a little restless due to her adjustments and embracing him. Hearing her steady breathing, he let out a sigh. Looking at the time, it was already two in the morning. Considering that she would have to work overtime the next day, he quickly sent a WeChat message to Boss Liao. Indeed, the next day, Lu Weixi, who was struggling to get up, received a request from Boss Liao, not needing her to work overtime. No one wanted to work overtime, even a workaholic like her. She sent the message to everyone, and the group was overjoyed. The man behind her hummed a couple of times, seemingly annoyed by her disturbance. He took her phone and ced it far away, then hooked his arm around her and said, ¡°Go to sleep.¡± Lu Weixi tried to resist, but she had stayed up tootest night and was still groggy. Held securely in his powerful arms, she soon fell asleep once more. She slept till noon, finally making up for the loss of sleep. After eating lunch, she looked radiant, without any sign of sleep deprivation. Qin Zhiyou nodded with satisfaction, ¡°It seems that a good sleep does make one look better.¡± A thought shed in Lu Weixi¡¯s mind. What did he mean by that? Was it possible that he was the one who asked Boss Liao to cancel her overtime? But then again, that was highly unlikely, she must be overthinking. After lunch, the two cleaned up and prepared to go out for a banquet. However, she met several unexpected characters at the banquet that night, all of them associated with Qin Zhiyou. PS: Xiaoshao¡¯s published book, ¡°Love is Just Right¡±, is now avable for pre- order. You can search for the title on Tmall, all pre-ordered books carry a limited edition signature. Pleasee and have a look- The winner ofst night¡¯s draw was Bing Lianting. You can participate for a chance to win a voucher for 666 book coins. Comment your participation below, and the draw will continue tomorrow.- Be sure to leave a five-star review during yourment entry, only those leaving such reviews will be eligible to participate in the draw- Chapter 380 - 381: Shining Debut (1) Chapter 380: Chapter 381: Shining Debut (1) Lu Weixi had attended the banquet five years ago, then as Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend. The charity banquet was a gathering of reputable figures in society, and no one would hesitate to spend money. There were two options: direct donation or contributing auction items which they themselves would buy back afterward. Auction items would bebeled as ¡°donated by XXX¡±. Ordinary people generally wouldn¡¯t bid on these items. Qin Zhiyou, as stingy as he was, took part in this event not only to maintain rtionships but for another vital reason too. The event was organized by the government; donations would be pooled into a government-designated charity fund and managed collectively. The top donors of the night would not only get the honor of opening the subsequent ball but also receive some tax relief in the following fiscal year. That¡¯s why there were hardly any film or TV stars present ¨C attending came with a high cost and slight benefit, and hence was not worth it for them. However, today as Lu Weixi walked in, she felt the atmosphere was perhaps a bit too lively. There had never been such an array of cars and reporters outside the banquet hall; it didn¡¯t seem like a charity banquet but more like a celebrity award ceremony. Luckily, the organizers weren¡¯t foolish enough to roll out a red carpet or anything of the sort. The reporters and stars were confined to the main entrance. The hall was still solemn. Even the showbiz personalities who were boisterous outside maintained decorum as soon as they stepped inside. Every attendee was a prominent figure in Yan City, even across China. Even those high-profile influencers and wealthy heirs, who usually have millions or billions of followers on Weibo, must behave properly here. And there were cameras being set up; it looked like they¡¯d be filming the event. This made Lu Weixi anxious. It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t want to apany Qin Zhiyou to the event, she just didn¡¯t want to reveal her identity. They had discussed this beforehand and agreed on it. Though the event was crowded and she might not get caught on camera, there would be many people from the entertainment industry there. So, what if she ran into Qin Zhiyou¡¯s exes? She had no intentions of catching up with that crowd or discussing him. How would those conversations even go? ¡°Oh, how¡¯s it going with Qin Zhiyou? Don¡¯t you find him annoying?¡± She turned to Qin Zhiyou, her face disying her annoyance, ¡°This is a public event. Why didn¡¯t you tell me?¡± Qin Zhiyou had no idea either; he hadn¡¯t nned to put Lu Weixi in such a situation. He turned to his secretary, ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± After looking up some information, the secretary exined, ¡°There has been a once in fifty years flood around Yan City recently, and it just so happens that it¡¯s the charity banquet¡¯s 10th anniversary. It was decided to make it slightlyrger. Nothing else was mentioned, everyone was simply instructed to proceed as usual.¡± So, it was arger event, primarily to raise more funds for the flood. That¡¯s why they invited people from the entertainment industry and even called in the television teams, right? With a slight frown, Qin Zhiyou turned back to Lu Weixi. This was actually unimportant to him; regardless of it being a massive or small event, or whether there were reporters, he would have dressed the same. The only tricky part was exining it to Lu Weixi, as she did not wish to face the people or the cameras. But now, the car had already reached the venue, and it was toote to back out. She knew she couldn¡¯t just leave. Especially since she caught a glimpse of the host greeting the guests upfront, who seemed to be Liu Yiyi.. Chapter 381 - 382: Shining Debut (2) Chapter 381: Chapter 382: Shining Debut (2) Liu Yiyi knew her, and they had a grudge, a grudge over thirty thousand yuan. Lu Weixi was indifferent to facing Liu Yiyi and certainly felt no remorse. The only troublesome thing was, Liu Yiyi was aware that she was at Lulu, and she did not want to be bothered by her in the future. Before this, even if Lu Weixi did not leave immediately, she would certainly not be as calm as she was now. Yet now, she remained still and nced over at Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou also turned his head and looked at her. Her eyes revealed surprise, a hint of me, but more than anything, asking him ¡°what to do¡±. She did not want to face these people up front, nor did she want her identity to be exposed. Without mentioning anything else, she had already brought up discussion once when she took on the design project from Siyi Company. If her identity got revealed, all her hard work would be overshadowed by a title ¡°Mrs. Qin¡±. Her talent and abilities would be seen as exchanged benefits and secret operations, which was not what she wanted. But, she believed that Qin Zhiyou would help her ovee these difficulties. Qin Zhiyou was also looking at her, not saying anything, but extending his hand as an invitation for her to get off the car. Lu Weixi looked at him again, and he gave a slight nod. So, she naturally ced her hand in his palm, which he firmly gripped, then, he got off the car first. But just before getting off, he nced at Secretary Wang: ¡°You know what to do.¡± His voice was calm and so was his gaze. But such calmness made Secretary Wang shudder on this hot day. Having been by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side for years, he was quite familiar with his habits. When Qin Zhiyou really decided to do something, he tended to be exceptionally calm. He was ming himself for not rifying today¡¯s specific details which had led to the current situation. So he quickly nodded: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mr. Qin.¡± Qin Zhiyou was quite the talk recently. Originally, him taking control of the Hanhai Group was already high-profile enough, and the recent showcase area was a big thing, and he had just appeared on TV, naturally attracting a lot of attention. The ceremony hosts arranged for Liu Yiyi, intending to tter him. Everyone knew that Qin Zhiyou cherished her a lot, even using the sponsor¡¯s name to push her into the currently most popr program, and helped her shoot documentaries. Xiang Yirou, the previous leadingdy, never had this sort of treatment. Liu Yiyi also dressed up with the intention to surprise him. Ever since she heard about this charity banquet, she fought for the opportunity. If she sessfully gains the favor of Qin Zhiyou, what would the small profit from Qin Weijia¡¯s side count for? Seeing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car drivingward, her eyes lit up, forgetting to even entertain Bai Changyou¡¯s family that had just arrived. Mrs. Cai and Cai Yiren, seeing the face of this host, which was all smiles earlier, suddenly changed when it came to them, were not pleased. Bai Changyou was calm though. He had seen Liu Yiyi before and knew her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou. He guessed that Lu Weixi would alsoe to today¡¯s event. He was curious to see whether his daughter had made any progress in these five years. As they spoke, Qin Zhiyou was the first to get off the car, towering like jade, with a handsome face. Upon seeing him, Liu Yiyi¡¯s eyes were filled with nothing but him, her heart filled with joy as she quickly walked towards him. However, she hadn¡¯t walked two steps in her high heels before nearly twisting her ankle. Because she saw that Qin Zhiyou was not alone when he got off the car, his hand was holding another woman¡¯s delicate hand! Chapter 382 - 383: Shining Debut (3) Chapter 382: Chapter 383: Shining Debut (3) That hand was pale, so white that when ced next to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand, it made his hand look like a healthy shade of wheat. Furthermore, the fingers were long, the nails were neatly trimmed, with a touch of bright red nail polish on the slightly curved little finger. Qin Zhiyou attended other activities, and asionally, women came to check-in with him. They were basically all women who were rumored to be intimate with him during that time. But now, isn¡¯t she the only rumored girlfriend he has? Could there be someone else? His wife, Miss Bai, seemed to have attended the maiden voyage of Hanhai with him. But she had carefully looked over the guest list this time, and there was no Bai family member invited from the Qin family side, only one spare space. Since Miss Bai, who has been married for five years, never attends any events, she has never been to a charity g, so that spare spot should remain unused. But now. Not only were Liu Yiyi and those from the Bai and Qin families concerned about Qin Zhiyou, but also many onlookers fascinated by gossip, people from the entertainment circle, and even the father and daughter, Fang Zheng and Fang Rushuang, who came from afar. Although the Fang family was not wealthy, they were still of good breeding, and they had received an invitation earlier. When the name ¡°Hanhai President Qin Zhiyou¡± was announced, although Fang Rushuang¡¯s expression remained aloof, she still nced this way. Fang Zheng, standing beside his daughter, was aware of the situation and followed her gaze. First, a red shoe studded with shiny sequins stepped out. Above the delicate ankle was a slender calf devoid of excess fat. After that, there was a swarm of dresses, all in fiery red. Along with the dress, there was a perfect and tall silhouette. Finally, Lu Weixi¡¯s face, under everyone¡¯s gaze, appeared so boldly in front of them. This was the first time Lu Weixi wore heavy makeup. Even though she was outgoing, she was still a university student then. Bare-faced was the preferred style for casual asions, let alone wearing heavy makeup. When she started workingter, she worried that her face would cause trouble. She didn¡¯t put on makeup if she could avoid it, in Yang Mogui¡¯s words, ¡°be more and more like a nun.¡± But actually, with her bright features and good figure, although she looked good with light makeup, when she put on heavy makeup, she didn¡¯t look vulgar at all. Instead, she exuded a power and charm that was filled with pride and beauty. The red dress she wore made her skin as white as a newly peeled eggshell, so white it was dazzling, so white it radiated light. Her face was even more resplendent, surpassing the beauty of frost and snow. One could say that with just her face, her hot body, and her airs of aloof superiority, she stood out more than movie stars. People were thinking that with Liu Yiyi in front, Qin Zhiyou has brought a newpanion, wanting to make aparison. When she made her entrance, without saying a word, Liu Yiyi paled inparison. Lu Weixi had not appeared for five years. She was present during the maiden voyagest time, not many people knew her and she was low-key. She was dressed beautifully, but she didn¡¯t wear noticeable heavy makeup. Now, when she suddenly appeared, many people failed to recognize her. Of course, even though those people who were not familiar with her didn¡¯t recognize her, the Qin family, the Bai family, even Fang Rushuang, immediately recognized her. Qin Zhigu¡¯s eyes were filled with surprise and awe. Just as he was making his entrance, Kong Jie had wanted to introduce a potential match to him. But the moment Lu Weixi appeared, any woman beside him, no matter how vivacious and good-looking, couldn¡¯tpare to her at all.. Chapter 383 - 384: Dazzling Appearance (4) Chapter 383: Chapter 384: Dazzling Appearance (4) Even Qin Zhizha, who ordinarily disliked her, found himself unable to resist a wishful gulp, his eyes shing with admiration: ¡°Oh my God, just look at her.¡± If the men reacted like this, the women were even worse. Cai Yiren saw her shimmering appearance and was almost consumed with jealousy. But what could jealousy do when beauty is innate? Even if she opted for stic surgery at this moment, she couldn¡¯t possibly attain such radiance. Qin Zhimei, who had prepared diligently for the banquet was also simrly envious. Despite also wearing a red dress, whenpared to Lu Weixi, it was like a chicken standing in front of a phoenix ¨C a brutal defeat. Only Fang Rushuang, observing Lu Weixi from a distance, worried about her daughter, Fang Zheng, calmly stated: ¡°It can¡¯t be helped. She is indeed very beautiful.¡± It was just like before, no matter how hard one tries, they would only be admired for their academic prowess. Unlike her, who just needed to turn around looking pretty, and people would immediately see her as a princess. Soon, Secretary Wang, from somewhere, handed Qin Zhiyou something. Qin Zhiyou quickly put it on Lu Weixi, covering her radiant face with a medical white mask. It was only natural for such an asion to have a doctor on standby. However, Qin Zhiyou was satisfied with the amazed gazes but was upset that so many men were coveting his wife. Upon examining his wife¡¯s attire, he found that the form-fitting red dress, even though conservative, left her figure fully exposed. Qin Zhiyou again looked at Secretary Wang, his expression grave: ¡°Go and bring ab coat from the doctor.¡± He was going to put ab coat on his wife and let them keep looking at her! Although she was wearing a mask, those who had not yet gotten a good look at her face were regretful. Nheless, Lu Weixi herself seemed indifferent, the mask did not cover up her prominence. Her almond-shaped eyes were outlined in deep eyeliner, pointing slightly upwards at the corners. This makeup look instantly concealed her tenderness and tranquility, making her seem more imposing. She walked hand in hand with Qin Zhiyou, a trail of dominance and mboyance in her wake as they moved from the entrance to the main door. She passed by Liu Yiyi without even sparing a nce at her. Although Liu Yiyi had seen and felt surprised by her appearance, she was even more infuriated by her attitude at the moment. Moreover, she somehow seemed familiar to her. However, now Liu Yiyi¡¯s eyes were only on Qin Zhiyou! She had seen the scratches on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face in interviews. So, all this time, had this woman been the one with him? With newfound courage, Liu Yiyi suddenly walked up, blocking the way for Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou. Before she could even bring herself to wee these distinguished guests with a smile, Bai Changyou showed up with his wife and children: ¡°What a coincidence.¡± Qin Zhiyou casually nced at Bai Changyou, and then at Lu Weixi, who had a calm expression. He had no intention of greeting him and simply nodded in acknowledgment. At this time, the second and third families of the Qin n also came over. Qin Zhisu quickly sized her up with a nce and moved his eyes away. Qin Zhimei, however, seemed to enjoy stirring up trouble, ¡°Rushuang is also here.¡± Lu Weixi slightly reacted and turned to look. By a strange coincidence, Xiang Yirou, the leading actress of the movie Xue Feifei was fond of, had also been invited and appeared right behind Fang Rushuang. All of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s women had shown up at once, and along with him, they could all sit down together like a mahjong game. PS: Thanks to the cute little sweetie, ¡®desert lone smoke,¡¯ for your gifts. Kisses- Last night¡¯s lucky winner was Cynthia. To get a chance to win 666 book coins, you can vote three times andment three times.. Please leave a message after this chapter to register, and the giveaway will continue tomorrow- Be sure to give us a five-star review when you leave ament, otherwise you won¡¯t be eligible for the lucky draw- Chapter 384 - 385: Past Tense (1) Chapter 384: Chapter 385: Past Tense (1) In fact, the moment she got off the car, Lu Weixi was already aware that her secret might be revealed. Regardless of whether it was Liu Yiyi or Xiang Yirou, or anyone else for that matter, once they found out that the designer of Lulu Design Institute, Liu Weixi, was also the wife of Qin Zhiyou, one could expect a surge of people swarming Lulu the following day. But what good would worrying do¡ªit was the truth after all. If worsees to worst, she could always switch design firms or even go undercover for a while, perhaps continue her studies and pursue a doctoral degree. She was confident that in a few years, people will no longer be constantly monitoring her. Once she epted this, she became extraordinarily calm, her face betraying no emotion as she passed by Bai Changyou and his family. She then turned her gaze to Fang Rushuang and Fang Zheng standing behind her. Back then, she had, indeed, stolen Fang Rushuang¡¯s fiance. But, who could me her when Fang Zheng did all he could to help Bai Changyou embezzle assets, nearly costing her mother¡¯s life? Regardless of any guilt she may have felt towards Fang Rushuang, the sight of the obsequiously hypocritical Fang Zheng next to Bai Changyou instantly dissolved any feelings of remorse she might have had. As for Xiang Yirou, she had ignored herpletely. ¡°Long time no see.¡± Fang Rushuang spoke with a serene expression, devoid of any indignation. Beside her, Fang Zheng greeted Qin Zhiyou warmly, ¡°Zhiyou, long time no see. I¡¯ve heard from Rushuang that you have been very kind to her since she returned. We are both very grateful.¡± So much was conveyed in a single sentence¡ªit affirmed that his daughter had been in contact with Qin Zhiyou since her return. Indeed, Lu Weixi maintained aposed demeanor that anyone could see, not even blinking an eye throughout the exchange. However, her other hand that wasn¡¯t sped by Qin Zhiyou tightened slowly. Qin Zhiyou hurried to rify, ¡°Miss Fang took over the Bai Family¡¯s project and provided very generous terms. It would be ridiculous to refuse such a lucrative offer.¡± This single statement exined his rtionship with Fang Rushuang, as well as her involvement with the Bai Family. Before Lu Weixi could express anything, the ever-intrusive Qin Zhimei chimed in, ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t this Miss Xiang Yirou? I am a huge fan of yours. I¡¯ve heard that you and my brother are quite close, but he never introduced us.¡± Thoughtfully fearing that Fang Rushuang, after being away for five years, might not be familiar with Xiang Yirou and Liu Yiyi, she rushed to make introductions, ¡°Elder Sister Rushuang, Xiang Yirou is one of China¡¯s most popr young actresses, while Miss Liu Yiyi who greeted us today is a renowned television presenter. They both are good friends of my older brother, an opportunity I¡¯ve never had to get to know them. What a fortunate coincidence today.¡± While speaking, she intentionally did not mention Lu Weixi, rendering a deliberate oversight. If speaking in terms of entitlement, Fang Rushuang actually had more legitimacy than Lu Weixi. She used to be Qin Zhiyou¡¯s favorite, and had Qin Zhiyou not lost his mind and slept with Lu Weixi, perhaps Fang Rushuang might not have backed off so quickly. So what if Lu Weixi ended up with Qin Zhiyou? There were countless women like Xiang Yirou and Liu Yiyi out there. Lu Weixi was merely holding onto the title of Mrs. Qin. Qin Zhiyou was merely preserving her face in public. Who knows how much she was crying behind closed doors? Fang Rushuang, being wise and discerning, naturally knew she was being used as a pawn by Qin Zhimei. She had asionally heard about Qin Zhiyou¡¯s frivolous affairs abroad, so she was not surprised in the slightest, only giving Xiang Yirou and Liu Yiyi a brief nod and saying, ¡°Miss Xiang, Miss Liu,¡± before discontinuing the conversation.. Chapter 385 - 386: Past Tense (2) Chapter 385: Chapter 386: Past Tense (2) Qin Zhimei went on to exin: ¡°Miss Xiang, Miss Liu, you might not know. Miss Fang Rushuang was the only one my brother was once engaged to and treasured a lot, the precious daughter of the renownedwyer, Mr. Fang.¡± Fang Rushuang looked indifferent, ¡°That¡¯s all old news now.¡± However, as she said those words, she didn¡¯t nce at Lu Weixi or deny anything. Her conviction was strong. They were exchanging barbs around her and although none hit Lu Weixi, she was acutely aware that they were all directed at her. On one hand, she was relieved that Qin Zhimei overlooked her and didn¡¯t reveal her identity. But on the other hand, she was irritated and humiliated. She knew Qin Zhimei was doing it deliberately, but she couldn¡¯t help but get upset by this childish provocation. She felt a mixture of irritation and resentment. It was bad enough that Qin Zhiyou went around dating other women, but what made it worse was the fact that they were all from the entertainment industry. This meant she would always see these women, vibrant and beautiful, in the news, movies, TV shows, and advertisements, even at events. They were constant reminders of her failure as Mrs. Qin. She was thankful, at least, that she was wearing a mask and her expression couldn¡¯t be seen. Even though no one had mentioned her, the gazes of the Qin, Bai and Fang Families stillnded on her. Even Liu Yiyi and Xiang Yirou were looking at her¡ªQin Zhiyou¡¯s current favourite. In their eyes, Qin Zhimei¡¯s words were a provocation, implying that they were mere mistresses, slightly embarrassing and part of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s past. The apple of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eye was right in front of them, the woman in the red dress with the mask. But no matter how cherished she was, it was just a passing fascination. Look at Fang Rushuang, and then think about Miss Bai. Without a powerful family background, you could only be a ything, incapable of marrying into the Qin Family no matter how vibrant and appealing you are. This was the first time Qin Zhiyou was put in such an awkward situation by Qin Zhimei. No matter what she provoked, he used to have counterarguments. But now, what could he rebut with? Say he had no intimate rtionship with these two? Say he had never liked Fang Rushuang? Would they believe him if he did? The crucial point was, would Lu Weixi believe him? He could imagine that she absolutely wouldn¡¯t believe him. Not only would she not believe him, but she would probably say, ¡°I don¡¯t care about your affairs outside, just be clean and don¡¯t bring any diseases home.¡± ¡°It is indeed the ¡®past¡¯.¡± He decided not to say anything since every word could be a mistake. Instead, he held Lu Weixi¡¯s hand even tighter and moved a little closer to her. The bodynguage clearly indicated that among the four women present, Lu Weixi was the one he cherished the most. After all, regardless of his once heavily loved fiancee or his past and present cherishedpanions, when ites to the front stage, a man still needed to preserve his wife¡¯s dignity. The key to her victory over these women was not affection or family matters, but only their marriage contract. ¡°Are you finished? Can we go inside now?¡± Suddenly, the always silent Lu Weixi spoke up. As soon as she said this, all the gazes at the scene naturally gathered on her. Qin Zhiyou beside her nodded, ¡°You can continue catching up, we¡¯ll take our leave.¡± With that, he held Lu Weixi¡¯s hand and walked into the venue.. Chapter 386 - 387: Past Tense (3) Chapter 386: Chapter 387: Past Tense (3) With both key figures gone, the remaining crowd, bereft of entertainment, dispersed swiftly. Xiang Yirou and Lu Weixi had met once before. Despite her heavy makeup, the moment Yirou saw her, she immediately recalled the woman from the restaurant who had dined with Qin Zhiyou and bought an entire bag of small wards. As for Liu Yiyi, she might not have recognised her immediately, but somehow, when Lu Weixi spoke those haughty, indifferent words, an image shed in Yiyi¡¯s mind, it was the scene where she herself had been pped twice. Damn it, that designer! It was her, it really was her! Yiyi had initially thought that Qin Zhiyou being so nice to hertely, inviting her to participate in his show and star in his movie, signified his high regard for her. Unexpectedly, this woman had quietly approached him! But how did they know each other? Wait, what was the name of this woman¡¯s designpany? Lulu? Yiyi seemed to remember something vaguely that had happened recently, something that was linked to Qin Zhiyou. She didn¡¯t idly sit once again, hastily messaging her assistant to investigate this Lulu incident. She had to resume her duties here, so Liu Yiyi quickly pasted on a smile and continued to wee guests. In the venue, Qin Zhiyou had been holding Lu Weixi¡¯s hand ever since they walked in, attracting quite a bit of attention along the way. Although most of Lu Weixi¡¯s face was hidden behind a mask, her unique attire drew even more attention. Throughout their walk to the event, she held hands with Qin Zhiyou. Though her expression was somewhat sombre, their posture was intimate enough. However, before Qin Zhiyou could utter a word on reaching their seats, Lu Weixi¡¯s hand slipped from his grip. The instant her fingers left his, Qin Zhiyou felt as though something vital was escaping from his life. He hastily tried to exin: ¡°Actually, I¡­¡± Before he even finished speaking, a man approached and greeted him, ¡°President Qin.¡± It was President Tian from Southern Gang, a familiar figure who had been negotiating a joint development project with him recently. Qin Zhiyou was left with no choice but to engage in a brief exchange with him. Unexpectedly, the conversation attracted more people, exchanging pleasantries, and payingpliments. These people were rtively sensible. Seeing a woman by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s side and him not introducing her, they chose to ignore her presence. Originally, Qin Zhiyou had nned to proudly disy his beautiful wife to an audience filled with envy. However, the arrival of those three women and subsequent television broadcast had upset his ns. While Lu Weixi should have been the princess, pampered and spoiled, she was now sitting silently by his side with a mask on. Despite showing no signs of anger, looking at her calm gaze, he felt a stab of pain in his heart. Especially when someone from somepany, trying towork with him, identally bumped into her. Qin Zhiyou caught sight of her slightly furrowed brows from the corner of his eyes. She didn¡¯t utter a word, simply stepped back a bit, distancing herself from him. His wife, why should she be ignored by others? Even if she could not reveal her identity at the moment, these people had no right to disrespect her! Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face darkened, and he directed his gaze towards the person who had bumped into Lu Weixi: ¡°Whichpany are you from?¡± The man, looking pleased, thought he had a chance for a sessful coboration and promptly answered, ¡°Hello President Qin, I am the general manager of XX Industries, my name is¡­¡± Before he could even finish stating his name, Qin Zhiyou cut him off, ¡°XX Industries, is it? From now on, we will not coborate on any project..¡± Chapter 387 - 388: Past Tense (4) Chapter 387: Chapter 388: Past Tense (4) The man became anxious: ¡°President Qin, why¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t exin, he didn¡¯t bother to. In an impatient gesture, he waved his hand, ¡°This is a banquet, not a marketce. If you no longer wish to cooperate in the future, feel free to stay here.¡± With that statement, everyone dispersed. The banquet was about to start, the lights dimmed, and everyone took their ces, no longer surrounding him. Lu Weixi had been standing by his side, not saying a word. The quieter and calmer she was, Qin Zhiyou knew, the angrier she was. He was scared of her anger, and even more scared when she was not angry. But whether she was angry or not, he could sense a certain dejection in her heart. He didn¡¯t want to see her unhappy. At first, his shy behaviour served as a protective colour while dealing with his aunts and uncles. Later, when he slowly started falling for her, she was already with Qin Zhigu, and there was no need to tell her about his feelings hidden deep within his heart. After their marriage, their rtionship became frosty for a while. During that period, he had just taken over as the president of Hanhai. His uncle¡¯s and aunt¡¯s influence was still considerable. He had to maintain his public persona, which would allow him the opportunity to counterattack when needed. He admitted, at times, he deliberately unted, curious to know if she cared about him even a little bit, even if it was out of ¡°hygiene¡± considerations. Having an established persona was not a good thing. How could he prove his innocence now? Those three women were knocking at his door! Despite the start of the banquet, the bothersome crowd around him had lessened but those three women could still cause trouble! For instance, Liu Yiyi, the tv host. Even though the banquet had a crew, the main focus was still on the celebrities. The celebrities performed and had to interact with the audience. Of course, she was not an idiot. Knowing Lu Weixi¡¯s identity, she could stir the potter when the timees. She knew very well how men were fickle, fawning over the new interest. If Qin Zhiyou had genuinely moved on, going after his new love interest would only trigger his protective instincts. However, restraining herself from causing trouble for Lu Weixi was not characteristic of Liu Yiyi. During interactive sessions, she was not foolish enough to target Lu Weixi directly. But during the first interaction, she aimed at a man sitting far behind Lu Weixi. The camera panned to Qin Zhiyou and her. Qin Zhiyou himself was a famous second-generation rich kid on the Inte with high traffic. Lu Weixi, sitting beside him, was clearly attractive despite the mask she wore. The more concealed her face was, the more attention she attracted, especially because of her deep connection with Qin Zhiyou. The on-site director and the camera crew naturally wouldn¡¯t let this opportunity slide. Lu Weixi, seated, seemed to sense that whenever the camera needed an audience to fill the background, it would inevitably aim at her proximity. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t have the mood to worry about the camera. His focus was on moving closer to Lu Weixi. He gradually leaned towards her seat, resting his arm on the armrest. Then, as if he found it ufortable, he removed his arms from the armrest. Afterwards, his hand, apparently identally, grazed her leg. As Lu Weixi was about to swat his hand away, he swiftly grasped.¡¯. Just at that moment, the camera panned over, capturing the scene of him holding Lu Weixi¡¯s hand. PS: I had a bit of a heatstroke today, severe headache and unable to write. I apologize for thete update.. Chapter 388 - 389: Activity (1) Chapter 388: Chapter 389: Activity (1) This wasn¡¯t the first time cameras had swept over the pair, but just a moment ago, they were looking as if they hardly knew each other even though they were sitting next to each other. But the scene they had just captured was initiated by Qin Zhiyou himself! Even though the focus quickly shifted elsewhere, those who cared about them saw everything clearly. Liu Yiyi was so furious it was causing her physical pain. She initially wanted to witness Lu Weixi¡¯s embarrassment, but she ended up being fed with their lovey-dovey interaction instead. However, as the host, she didn¡¯t dare to cause a scene during the event. Despite the burning resentment in her heart, she selected Xiang Yirou for the interactive segment. But, the interactive segment required not just one person, but five guests. Those who didn¡¯t want to participate in the program could opt out, but they had to donate a sum, starting from at least two hundred thousand. Perhaps if it had been a random audience member, or some big boss, they wouldn¡¯t want to participate, but selecting Xiang Yirou essentially meant boosting her exposure, so of course she was more than willing. She understood why Liu Yiyi chose her¡ªit was all because of Qin Zhiyou. Sure enough, the second and third guests were quickly chosen for the interactive segment. By the time it came to the fourth, Liu Yiyi, teeth gritted in reluctance, straightforwardly picked Fang Rushuang. Liu Yiyi had heard about Qin Zhiyou¡¯s affairs. Apart from the elusive Miss Bai, there was this Miss Fang who upied a significant part of the story. It was rumored that Fang Rushuang and Qin Zhiyou had known each other since childhood, and they were ssmates. Not only did shee from a reputable family, but she was also an academic overachiever. Qin Zhiyou had a history of being a womanizer, but ever since his engagement with Miss Fang, there had been no scandals over the past year, which showed how seriously he took the rtionship. To be honest, Lu Weixi¡¯s appearance today had upset Liu Yiyi, but it was still within the realm of simple jealousy. But seeing Fang Rushuang, she realized that even if Qin Zhiyou was willing to divorce his wife for her, she would never be his bride. The Qin family would never permit an entertainer to join their ranks, no matter how hard she tried, she could notpete with birthright and status. However, what Liu Yiyi hadn¡¯t expected was that after hesitating briefly, Fang Rushuang confidently stood up instead of dismissing the opportunity with a donation of two hundred thousand as Liu Yiyi anticipated. Once on stage, she confidently introduced herself, ¡°Hello everyone, my name is Fang Rushuang, and I¡¯m the CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) of Bai Enterprises. I¡¯m happy to be here to contribute to the charitable cause.¡± Fang Rushuang, who came from a student workforce background andter managed sales, might not be as strikingly beautiful as Lu Weixi, but she was certainly dignified and presentable. Standing on the stage with her poised and elegant aura made it apparent she hailed from a prominent family and was well-bred. Her appearance was met with a wave of apuse from the crowd, making Liu Yiyi even more frustrated. Xiang Yirou was a famous celebrity, and Fang Rushuang was a poised and elegant woman. She used to be a big shot at YCTV in Yan City, but stepping outside thefort of the channel, she realized there would always be someone better. And they all happened to be Qin Zhiyou¡¯s women. Suppressing her anger, she thought to herself, ¡°Fang Rushuang is Miss Fang from the Fang family, while Xiang Yirou is a famous entertainer. What is Lu Weixi inparison? Just a little designer. If she were to go on stage, she would only humiliate herself.¡± With a sh in her eye and a n in mind, she smiled sweetly and said, ¡°For our final lucky audience member, why don¡¯t we let Yirou and Miss Fang pick together? Yirou says the word ¡®start¡¯, Miss Fang says ¡®end¡¯, and whoever¡¯s face the big screen halts on will be invited up on stage..¡± Chapter 389 - 390: Activity (2) Chapter 389: Chapter 390: Activity (2) Three women putting on a show, with the stage all set, just waiting for a guest of honor to perform. Xiang Yirou smiled and nodded, ¡°Let¡¯s get started.¡± The director quickly turned the camera to the audience, jumping swiftly from face to face. Even without Liu Yiyi¡¯s instruction, the director had decided to focus on Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi. The banquet was being broadcasted live, with a concurrent online stream. Unlike TV, online viewers could postments or pause at any time. The real-time highlights are indeed the scene where Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi held hands. Even though she was wearing a mask, her figure was outstanding and her manners good. Based on her exposed eyes and face shape, she was undoubtedly a beauty. What¡¯s more, Qin Zhiyou had made the move to hold her hand, signaling that they were still passionately in love. He seemed quite fond of her. Everyone knew that Qin Zhiyou was married, but he was handsome and rich, arguably a top-tier catch. But most importantly, his wife never showed up in public. Men envied his harem, while women were enamored with his wealth and looks. Inte celebrities aspired to climb up the socialdder with him, hence every new woman he was linked with caused a surge in online searches. This time was no exception. The faces on the big screen were still flickering, and the live audience continued to follow the camera, but Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t care less. Qin Zhiyou held her hand, and she almost immediately wanted to break free from his grasp. She was angry, indeed. She had made it clear in the past: she didn¡¯t care how Qin Zhiyou acted, as long as it didn¡¯t involve her directly. Now, she found herselfpelled to hide her identity, but that was no reason for those three women to prance about her boastfully. Fang Rushuang was one thing, but who did Liu Yiyi think she was, daring to create a scene in front of her? Even if Liu Yiyi was disgusting, she wouldn¡¯t dare to pull these silly tricks in front of so many people without Qin Zhiyou around. So, it was all Qin Zhiyou¡¯s fault! Did this man think that if he softened a little bit, she would forgive him and let him go his way? What a jerk! Lu Weixi¡¯s brows knitted slightly, and as she tried to withdraw her hand from his grasp, he only held on tighter. She couldn¡¯t wrestle too hard, of course¡ª this was a public ce. However, she wouldn¡¯t just let him have his way as he used to. So the two of them tussled in silence, one trying to pull away, the other holding on tighter. Angry now, Lu Weixi, seeing that he did not let go, straight-out lifted her leg and gave Qin Zhiyou¡¯s foot a hard stamp. Last time, in the cleaning room, she avoided Qin Zhiyou¡¯s oing attack using this same move. But back then, she was wearing mid-heels, nothing as lethal as these now¡ªhigh, thin, stilettos, ten centimeters tall. Although she couldn¡¯t exert herself much due to her posture, her stomp immediately forced Qin Zhiyou¡¯s grasp lose and his face turned a shade of constipation. Lu Weixi arrogantly withdrew her foot, even took a moment to smooth her dress Qin Zhiyou, however, was not about to give up. He reached out and forcefully grabbed her arm, causing her to lose her bnce, and she fell into his arms. And it was in that moment, the LED screen at the venue paused its flickering.. Chapter 390 - 391: Activity (3) Chapter 390: Chapter 391: Activity (3) Obviously, the final shot was precisely the moment when Lu Weixi fell into Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms. At that moment, not only did the audience at the scene boil with excitement, but so did the audience in front of their televisions andputers! Everyone saw that Qin Zhiyou was the first to make a move. But who made the first move was not important, what mattered was that she was now in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms, the two of them hugging each other so affectionately! Liu Yiyi had nned to put Lu Weixi in her ce. She thought that with Lu Weixi on stage, she would have the upper hand and would embarrass her so much that maybe after the banquet, Qin Zhiyou would get tired of her. Who knew she was only setting herself up for a mouthful of dog food. She was naturally shocked, and so was Xiang Yirou sitting next to her. Even someone asposed as Fang Rushuang was not pleased to hear about Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phndering rumors abroad. Now it was clear that Qin Zhiyou cared a lot about his wife. Their rtionship was not as poor as everyone thought. In these five years, she had studied abroad, and after graduating, had directly entered the Bai Family business. The Bai Family was doing pretty well, and she was heavily relied upon, even sitting at the top of the Bai Family, in a higher position than Cai Yiren. After returning, she heard that Lu Weixi had be a designer at a smallpany after getting her master¡¯s degree. Although she had taken a big project, it was unclear if she had used Qin Zhiyou or Qin Zhigu¡¯s connections. In any case, she was not as good as her. But no matter how well or quickly the Bai Family developed, it couldn¡¯tpare to Hanhai¡¯s expansion over the past few years. No matter how hard she worked, she had almost reached her limit at the Bai family. However, Lu Weixi had infinite possibilities because she was Mrs. Qin! Not only were they three jealous, the whole Bai Family and the Cai Mother along with Cai Yiren wished they could bite a chunk of meat off Lu Weixi. The Qin Family and the other branches were all simrly infuriated. Qin Zhimei, who always disliked Lu Weixi, was one thing, but Qin Weijia, besides being angry, was also confused. Had Qin Zhiyou just abandoned Liu Yiyi? From now on, won¡¯t she be able to get any news from her? As for Qin Zhigu, he kept his head bowed the whole time, burying his jealousy and envy in his heart. It seems they had settled on choosing Lu Weixi, but when the camera cut to Liu Yiyi¡¯s shocked face, it was followed by a thick wave of jealousy, bitterness, and indignance. This resentment was so strong that it made her forget about letting Lu Weixi step on stage. Quick on his feet, the male host beside her broke into a smile and quickly spoke, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve chosen ourst lucky audience member ¨C thedy in a red dress with a mask. Pleasee on stage to join us in our performance.¡± After everyone¡¯s initial surprise, Lu Weixi¡¯s face turned beet red. Right now, she was extremely grateful that she was wearing a mask, as no one could see her expression, nor could they see that right now, she was so angry she could kill, and so embarrassed that she wanted to run away. But I ignore your quest for my participation. Why should I get on stage just because you want me to? The male host said it once and Lu Weixi remained still, not only did she not stand up, she didn¡¯t even change her position. Thinking that she hadn¡¯t heard him, he repeated, ¡°Could thedy in the red dress pleasee on stage?¡± Upon his second request, Lu Weixi finally moved. She got up from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s embrace, straightened her clothes, and sat properly ¨C with no intention of going on stage.. Chapter 391 - 392: Activity (4) Chapter 391: Chapter 392: Activity (4) The audience watched as she rose to her feet. The camera focused on her as she brushed back her hair and straightened her clothes. Her actions were graceful and pleasing to the eye. She then slightly lifted her chin and her eyes held a defiant look. Although her face couldn¡¯t be seen clearly, her almond-shaped eyes were charming yet piercing with a cold edge. Her gaze was icy and noble, but herposure was unshakeable. The male host¡¯s face twisted with unease, but he knew the people at this event were all high society. He couldn¡¯t afford to offend anyone. So he bided his patience and repeated, ¡°Would thedy in red pleasee on stage to participate in the event.¡± Lu Weixi remained motionless, drawing some jeering from the audience. At the venue, nothing too harsh was said. Everyone was conscious of maintaining decorum. However, online, she was being deluged with criticism. People used her of being pretentious, snobbish, uncharitable, and uncooperative. Somements were particrly nasty, with people flooding the message boards with things like ¡°mistresses deserve to die¡±. After all, if Qin Zhiyou was married, and Lu Weixi clearly wasn¡¯t his wife, then she must be the mistress. And mistresses deserve to be cursed! A staff member went to hand Lu Weixi a microphone but she refused to ept it. The situation was rapidly bing a live broadcast disaster and the director was growing frantic. If he had known things would turn out this way, he wouldn¡¯t have let the camera focus on her. He had picked a fight with the wrong person! The chatter from the audience grew louder. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t seem to care, but his sidekick Qin Zhigu whispered to him, ¡°This isn¡¯t worth it, y along and let it pass.¡± Just as Qin Zhiyou was about to grab the microphone, a fair, slender hand reached out and took it. It was Lu Weixi! With everyone¡¯s eyes on her, she calmly raised the microphone: ¡°I can donate without going up there, right?¡± Her normally clear voice now sounding muffled from behind her mask. The host nodded numbly. Lu Weixi nodded confidently, ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll donate two hundred thousand.¡± The audience:¡±¡­¡± The three exes on stage: The intements:¡±!!!¡± ¡°666¡± ¡°Damn, money is power! Miss, I want to hold on to your coattails!¡± ¡°She¡¯s donating two hundred thousand just like that, can you donate to me too? I¡¯m poor!¡± Of course, some were still unsatisfied: ¡°Two hundred thousand for them is just the price of a Hermes bag, is it really a lot of money? It should be at least two million!¡± Clearly, the host hadn¡¯t expected this. Stammering, he said, ¡°Well, the minimum for not going on stage is two hundred thousand.¡± ¡°Three hundred thousand.¡± Lu Weixi casually raised the bid by another hundred thousand, not nning on letting Qin Zhiyou pay. This was her way of doing charity and it would ease her mother¡¯s spirit as well. Working on Siyi¡¯s project had earned her millions in design fees. She wasn¡¯t short of a little cash. The host had nothing more to say. Pushing further would make the whole thing seem like a haggling match at a vegetable market. Bidding wars weren¡¯t particrly popr. Anyway, the audience at the venue and the online spectators who didn¡¯t know her identity now thought of her as a rich kid. A stark silence fell over the venue as all dissent was silenced by her huge donation. There were several other activities and auctions afterward, but nothing could shift the spotlight from Lu Weixi¡¯s donation of three hundred thousand. But things did not end there. On the following Monday, Liu Yiyi showed up at Lulu¡¯s ce. PS: I¡¯m feeling better today, so the activities continue. Leave threements to enter a raffle to win 666 book coins. after this chapter to enter, and make sure to also leave a 5-star review when youment.. You won¡¯t be eligible for the raffle if you only enter without leaving a 5-star review Chapter 392 - 393: Finding Fault (1) Chapter 392: Chapter 393: Finding Fault (1) After Lu Weixi returned home from the banquet, she ignored Qin Zhiyou for two days. She had mentioned before, that she didn¡¯t want to interfere with his external affairs. However, there was one rule; nobody should bring trouble to her doorstep. Today, Liu Yiyi treated her as a mistress. Even if Liu Yiyi finds out that she is Mrs. Qin, will it be something to be proud of? Their m and glitter are a direct provocation to her, it¡¯s like an ever-present reminder of what a failure she has been as Mrs. Qin. Upon returning home to the Qin mansion, she had to be careful not to be aughingstock to the members of the other households, especially Qin Zhigu¡¯s ludicrous face. Yet, after entering her bedroom, she didn¡¯t have to maintain her pretense anymore. With her temperament, she couldn¡¯t say anything bad but just as she entered the bedroom before Qin Zhiyou, she mmed the door shut. Qin Zhiyou, unprepared, narrowly avoided a collision with the door. Qin Zhiyou, aware that he has upset his wife, touched his nose but didn¡¯t say a word. Any exnation at this point would only add fuel to the fire. So, with one hand on his nose, and the other in his pocket, he turned and walked into his study. He worked until 1 in the morning, then quietly went2 to their room, presuming Lu Weixi would already be asleep. As he entered their room, he was contemting the possibility that Lu Weixi had, in her fury, locked the door from the inside. He had brought the key just in case. To his surprise, when he twisted the doorknob, the door wasn¡¯t bolted. He silently entered the room. It was dark and quiet. Lu Weixi seemed to be asleep, propped up against the window. He softly crept in and saw her lying on her side facing the door; she seemed to be asleep. Thankfully he had already freshened up, so he wouldn¡¯t disturb her. Tiptoeing towards his side of the bed, he quietly slid 3under the quilt. At his slightest movement, Lu Weixi awoke. Or perhaps, she never fell asleep at all. However, even though she woke up, she didn¡¯t move and pretended to be asleep. Qin Zhiyou also realized she was awake, but he didn¡¯t disturb her as he usually would. They both understood that the moment Qin Zhiyou chose to live ascivious lifestyle, a situation like this was bound to ur. Was she supposed to be grateful that there were only three involved? Among his known mistresses, there were many more, not eighty, but definitely eighteen at the least. A big table for mahjong would hardly be enough if they all gathered. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t know what to say or how to exin it. His reputation has been like this since his teenager years, how could she believe his innocence now? And considering the current critical power struggle between their aunt and uncle and the value that Liu Yiyi holds¡ªIf he had stood by Lu Weixi today and ignored Liu Yiyi, who knows if Liu Yiyi might show up at their doorstep tomorrow? He had concealed for so many years, from the time his father died twenty years ago to the present moment. His very existence was for the purpose of regaining their family business. He couldn¡¯t afford to give up at this critical juncture. Besides, he has long held suspicion about the cause of his father¡¯s death and wasn¡¯t convinced it was an ident. With these thoughts, he sighed first. A wife needs to be pacified, a mistress needs to be dumped, but certain things¡­ he couldn¡¯t speak up even if he wanted to, or rather, he shouldn¡¯t. But when Qin Zhiyou fell asleep, Lu Weixi¡¯s heart started to flutter again. He didn¡¯t speak, so it was seen as an unspoken consent, wasn¡¯t it? There must be no need for exnations; there¡¯s nothing much left to exin anyway.. Chapter 393 - 394: Finding Fault (2) Chapter 393: Chapter 394: Finding Fault (2) She didn¡¯t want to hear his exnation, even less so if he fabricated lies to exin. But his absence of exnation made her feel even worse. From the beginning of their acquaintance, she knew what kind of person Qin Zhiyou was. When they got married, she thought to herself that she was mentally prepared. Their union was just for mutual advantage; one for interests, the other for revenge, their goals clear without any room for jealousy. Over these five years, indeed, they had peacefully coexisted. But why was she now feeling a mix of anger and distress, as if she were being scorched by fire? Was it because Qin Zhiyou had recently been very affectionate towards her, allowing her to overlook the bitter truths that could have been concealed? Qin Zhiyou¡¯s attitude seemed to be telling her that everything was a fact, a part of his life. The prior happiness was just because the dregs of the darkness hadn¡¯t been exposed in front of her eyes yet. But even if she could lie to herself and pretend not to see them, the fact would always remain a fact. Moreover, considering his attitude towards women, even though they were on good terms now, who knows when he might take back everything? Three days, three months, or three years? When he loses all interest, perhaps as Lady Qin or as a mother, she would have more guarantees than those women. But is this what she wanted? Now, Qin Zhiyou was standing by her side, but who could guarantee that she wouldn¡¯t be the next Xiang Yirou or Liu Yiyi? Fang Rushuang was stronger than her, at least she had the Fang Family, and she had achieved a high position at the Bai Familypany, ensuring her future career prospects even if she switched jobs. How did shepare? Lu Weixi thought she would be very angry, but the fact was, she didn¡¯t even have time for that. She felt like a climber who had just stepped into thin air, her body and will plunging rapidly. She wanted to move forward, but there was nothing she could lean on. Throughout the night, she maintained that sideways position, not moving an inch though her arms and legs went numb, staying awake till dawn. By the next day, even with a splitting headache, she couldn¡¯t sleep. That Sunday, around noon, she heard a subtle sound behind her, as if he was using his phone. Just as she wanted to say something, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phone rang, a call was in. She felt the bed lighten behind her, as Qin Zhiyou got up. That was followed by the sound of slippers, then footsteps towards the bathroom. Washing sounds apanied barely audible phone conversation, then he came out, followed by whispery sounds of clothing being changed. Then she heard footsteps walking towards the door before it was shut. The footsteps gradually faded away, ultimately drowned out by vehicle noise. Qin Zhiyou had left. Fromst night until now, he had not given any exnation, nor sweet-talked her as he used to when he wanted to get close to her. Not a word. Why had he left? Who had made the earlier phone call? Was it Liu Yiyi, or some other woman? Was he going tofort them? Had she upset his ¡°favorite consort¡± because she was cold to her own husbandst night, causing her to need hisfort? Should she feel relieved that at least Qin Zhiyou had stayed with her for the night instead of being drawn away by another woman? While gripping the bedsheet tightly, her heart was aplete mess. This went on till she got to work the next day. That night, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t return home, so she slept alone. No text messages, no returned calls.. Chapter 394 - 395: Finding Fault (3) Chapter 394: Chapter 395: Finding Fault (3) In the past, him disappearing for a whole month or going out was nothing unusual. Even when he went to STAR for drinks, calling a group of women right in front of her to add to the fun, she could handle it with ease. Speaking of the events ofst night, Liu Yiyi didn¡¯t get any advantage. Even that 300,000 was offered by Qin Zhiyou on her behalf. She even browsed Weibo and found very few people criticizing her. Everyone was enthusiastically discussing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s new femalepanion, guessing her identity, her age, and her appearance. Nobody knew who she was, there was no damage done to her. Liu Yiyi was even ridiculed for her unprofessional performance on stage, yet she felt quite ufortable, even dazed while working. Lu, are you alright?¡± Xiaochen waved a hand in front of her and Lu Weixi finally reacted, opening the file in her hands, ¡°Where were we?¡± She was in the main conference room, the meeting was originally scheduled for Saturday morning, but it was postponed to Monday afternoon because Qin Zhiyou asked Liao¡¯s owner for a leave of absence. The whole room was watching her, the Liao¡¯s boss on the stage, and Qin Zhigu opposite. Qin Zhigu coughed, ¡°We mentionedst week about modifying parameters, we¡¯re waiting for your submission of the new n.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, searched through the folder but could not find that new n. She frowned slightly, looking at Xiaochen next to her. Xiaochen whispered, ¡°Lu, the new n is with me.¡± Liao¡¯s bossughed, ¡°We¡¯ve been in the meeting quite a while now. Let¡¯s take a ten-minute break.¡± That wasn¡¯t even half an hour of meeting. But everyone could see that Lu Weixi was not in the state. Everyone loved breaks, so they all nodded. As people scattered, Qin Zhigu watched Lu Weixi furrow her brows as she went through the folder, wishing he could console her. But he recognized, he had no right to say anything more. Lu Weixi read a few pages, but couldn¡¯t figure out anything as she felt a headache. She hadn¡¯t slept well for the past few days, and even if there weren¡¯t any heartaches, she was close to passing out. Instead, she stood up, nning to go to the washroom to freshen up. As she was about to leave the toilet stall after relieving herself, a group of people came out of the neighboring stalls. ¡°Do you guys think thatdy in red was Lu?¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s hand, holding the door handle, froze for a moment. ¡°Although her face was covered by a mask and her voice didn¡¯t sound familiar, I think it¡¯s her,¡± a thirty-something female designer shared. ¡°Could never have thought that Lu¡¯s figure was this good, and she¡¯s so rich,¡± Xiaoqian mimicked Lu Weixi from the videoying out three fingers, ¡°300,000!¡± ¡°And recently hasn¡¯t Qin Zhiyou been pursuing her aggressively? What a pity, with Lu¡¯s favorable conditions and all the people chasing her, why would she y the mistress?¡± ¡°With all those pursuers, none of them can outmatch Qin Zhiyou. If it were me, I¡¯d go for it.¡± ¡°Keep dreaming, Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t give you a second nce.¡± As the group left while joking around, Lu Weixi stepped out only after they werepletely gone. She knew that, despite the cover-up, those who were in close contact with her would still get a hint. She washed her face, pretending as if nothing had happened, returned to the conference room saying, ¡°Let¡¯s start.¡± Before she could talk about work matters, a phone call came in instantaneously, ¡°Lu! That Liu Yiyi is here at our Lulu¡¯s!¡± Chapter 395 - 396: Finding Fault (4) Chapter 395: Chapter 396: Finding Fault (4) Lu Weixi frowned slightly, everyone in the meeting room was looking at her. Boss Liao even concernedly asked, ¡°Miss Lu, is there something urgent?¡± She quickly shook her head to calm things down, ¡°No.¡± Then she spoke into the phone, ¡°I can¡¯t take any cases at the moment, have her find another designer.¡± After hanging up the phone, she opened a folder and said, ¡°Let¡¯s continue.¡± Meanwhile, Lulu¡¯s receptionist immediately said to Liu Yiyi, ¡°Miss Liu, our Miss Lu isn¡¯t taking any cases. You will have to find another designer.¡± Liu Yiyi sat in the reception room, nked by her assistant and bodyguard. She sat squarely in the middle of the sofa, her arms crossed and legs ovepped, clearly showing she came to make trouble. Having weathered that stormst time, Lulu had gained some experience dealing with such troublemakers. As soon as Liu Yiyi arrived, she was escorted to the meeting room on the second floor to prevent any potentially dishonorable remarks on the first floor. Liu Yiyi, wearing sunsses, pped the table unhappily, ¡°I want Lu Weixi, bring her to me!¡± This turn of events immediately made Liu Yiyi have her assistant look into it. Indeed, her focus turned to the earlier case seen in the Siyi Company. Although the designer¡¯s name was covered up within the events, someone still managed to trace it back to the Lulu Design Institute. Liu Yiyi immediately established a connection between Lu Weixi and the case. Moreover, Qin Zhiyou was also present at the Siyi Company founding ceremony! Liu Yiyi was furious, well, this woman. Must have hooked up with Qin Zhiyou at the ceremony! Wasn¡¯t she the one who nobly condemned mistresses, advised herself to offer conditions, and found Qin Zhiyou to back her up? How long has it been since, yet she¡¯s already found her way into Qin Zhiyou¡¯s bedroom? The receptionist looked embarrassed, ¡°But Miss Lu isn¡¯t here.¡± ¡°What do you mean she¡¯s not here?¡± Liu Yiyi was instantly displeased, ¡°Do you think I can¡¯t afford the design fee! Last time, my new house decoration cost me a million. This time I¡¯ll double it! Call her out for me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not about the money.¡± The receptionist shook her head, ¡°Miss Lu isn¡¯t taking regr orders recently.¡± Regr orders? Liu Yiyi was livid, did her 2 million new house renovation n seem too low? Did this woman really stoop to relying on Qin Zhiyou, this one project money was too little for her, wasn¡¯t it? Liu Yiyi gritted her teeth, ¡°Three million, three million for a renovation project! She can get a design fee of 300 thousand. Let here out!¡± The receptionist kept shaking his head, ¡°Please, just leave.¡± She assumed that Lu Weixi had temporarily run out to avoid the issue, ¡°She went on a task, didn¡¯t she? I¡¯ll tell you, I have time, I¡¯ll wait for her toe back!¡± Today, she deliberately cleared her schedule and put off all activities, just toe here and settle ounts! The receptionist looked distressed, ¡°But it¡¯s not possible, even if you have time, we need to close for the day.¡± Liu Yiyi¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, ¡°What do you mean?¡± The receptionist revealed, ¡°Miss Lu isn¡¯ting back for another month or two. In fact, she¡¯s not working at Lulu anymore.¡± While things were in chaos at Lulu¡¯s, Lu Weixi, here at the Siyi Company, was wearing a calm expression and quickly finished her report. Because she was so calm, everyone in the room was specting, but no one dared to ask directly. No sooner had she opened the door of the conference room than a woman suddenly rushed in, shouting as soon as she entered, ¡°Where is Lu Weixi? Get out here!¡± It was Liu Yiyi. PS: Thanks to ¡®Little Cutie of the Vast Desert¡¯ for the reward, xoxo~ Chapter 396 - 397: Asking for Trouble (1) Chapter 396: Chapter 397: Asking for Trouble (1) Actually, Liu Yiyi is often seen as a very ¡°cold and aloof¡± person at Yan City Television. She graduated from a reputable college as a broadcasting major, and was a news journalist before meeting Qin Zhiyou, making her quite aplished. However, being a journalist didn¡¯t pay well these days, so she quickly shifted to entertainment programs. Before meeting Qin Zhiyou, she was clinging onto a middle-aged man whose family ran a mine. Despite his baldness and a beer belly with short stature, he was willing to spend money on her. At the very least, the down payment for Liu Yiyi¡¯s house was made by this man. However, no matter how much this man pampered her, once Qin Zhiyou came into the picture, everything else became insignificant. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t give her money, but he introduced resources to her, sponsored her programs, which were far more valuable than money because they aided her development. Especially, he was different from those lustful men. He genuinely admired her, pampered her as if she were his girlfriend, never touched her, giving her a cherished feeling. Being with him, she felt that she was the most special and appreciated woman. But who would have thought that before she gave herself to him, he would fall in love with someone else? Moreover, with the most disliked interior designer! Liu Yiyi dropped her usual cold demeanor at this point. She didn¡¯t charge into the situation out of some moment of passion. She knew very well that if she didn¡¯t seize this opportunity to bring down Lu Weixi, her future career would be troublesome without Qin Zhiyou to rely on. Liu Yiyi¡¯s intrusion startled everyone. Her luck was good; recently, Siyi was busy with the construction of a building, with many people going in and out, so the security measures were practically useless. When she came in, directly asked for directions, the others thought she was here for an interview when they saw she was a host from Yan City Television, and so they guided her. She managed to sneak in without making a sound, as most of the key personnel were in a meeting. She rushed right to the conference room door and knocked on it. As soon as she opened the door, the first person she saw was Lu Weixi. Liu Yiyi, blinded by her rage, stormed over without a word and raised her hand to p him¡ª There was a pping sound. Papers scattered everywhere. Following by the screams from Xiaochen and Xiaoqian. But Lu Weixi was quick with his reflexes, blocking Liu Yiyi¡¯s p with a folder. ¡°Slut!¡± Liu Yiyi, with her eyes aze, raised her hand again and attempted to p Lu Weixi for the second time! However, before her hand even reached him, to her surprise, Lu Weixi raised his leg and kicked her in the gut! The unexpected kick caught her off guard. Even her bodyguards couldn¡¯t react in time. She was kicked back a couple steps by Lu Weixi, almost falling to her knees with legs buckling under her, only to be supported by her assistant and bodyguards. Lu Weixi had once encountered a crisis when she was seven or eight years old, hence afterwards, her mother and Bai Changyou enrolled her in taekwondo sses. While she hadn¡¯t practiced for years, and her skills weren¡¯t the best, they were still enough to handle someone like Liu Yiyi. Liu Yiyi looked up, only to see a frosty Lu Weixi staring back at her as if she were an insignificant ant. ¡°Didn¡¯t I already tell you, that¡¯s not how you should p someone?¡± Liu Yiyi was furious and she yelled her response, ¡°Slut! You have the guts to hit someone, but you do not have the guts to admit what you¡¯ve done! Did you not use me of seducing Qin Zhiyou? So, what do you call what you¡¯ve done? You were the one who attended the banquet that night!¡± Chapter 397 - 398: Asking for Trouble (2) Chapter 397: Chapter 398: Asking for Trouble (2) Lu Weixi did not respond, her face not showing even a slight expression. No surprise, no cover-up, no shame, no defense, nothing at all. But while she had no reaction, the others were all in an uproar! It could be said that, apart from Boss Liao and Qin Zhigu, everyone else waspletely stunned. They had been prepared for this when Qin Zhiyou pursued her before, but no one expected Qin Zhiyou would move so quickly. It wasn¡¯t even a month, and Liu Yiyi had alreadye to confront her! At this point, Qin Zhigu quickly came over to help: ¡°Miss Liu, don¡¯t spout nonsense!¡± ¡°I¡¯m spouting nonsense?¡± Liu Yiyi was furious, pointing her finger at Lu Weixi and saying harshly: ¡°If I am spouting nonsense, then tell me, isn¡¯t she the one who came to the banquet? Isn¡¯t she the woman who was with Qin Zhiyou?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Qin Zhigu was left speechless by her questioning. How could he deny it when the woman certainly was her. But he was no fool, he immediately turned to Boss Liao: ¡°Boss Liao, shouldn¡¯t Miss Liu be interviewing during work hours? Can you please ask her to leave?¡± Boss Liao also didn¡¯t want to offend Lu Weixi, so he immediately ordered: ¡°Quickly call security, how can we just let anyone into thepany? What are the security guys doing?¡± Seeing the two talking around her, Liu Yiyi¡¯s suspicions were confirmed, and her anger intensified: ¡°Bitch! Wasn¡¯t it you who said, ¡®if you want to stand tall, find a single man without a wife.¡¯ You told me to turn to Qin Zhiyou for support, wasn¡¯t that you! And now, look at you, quickly hooking up with Qin Zhiyou! Really impressive, your sense of morality is so strong! If I¡¯m the mistress, then what are you? And you¡¯re after Qin Zhiyou too!¡± Liu Yiyi¡¯s words were too harsh, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian could not stand it anymore, and they stepped forward: ¡°Shut up, Lu is not that kind of person!¡± ¡°Not that kind of person, then what kind of person? Do you guys live in her belly, did you see her refusing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s advances? Liu Yiyi¡¯s gaze was fierce, ¡°The Siyi Company case, do you dare to say that Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t interfere? Without Qin Zhiyou¡¯s help, how could she, an unknown designer, get such a big deal!¡± Hearing her belittle Lu Weixi, Qin Zhigu spoke up again: ¡°I chose Lu for her skills, it has nothing to do with my brother.¡± Boss Liao also nodded: ¡°I am very satisfied with Lu¡¯s design, I approved it personally, and Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t know about it.¡± Indeed, Qin Zhiyou did help a little, at least he handed her the discarded design draft. But at this time, Boss Liao definitely wouldn¡¯t admit that. Xiaoqian quickly replied: ¡°You think everyone is like you, needing a man to climb up? Our Lu got here through her own abilities, Qin Zhiyou has nothing to do with it.¡± Xiaochen also nodded: ¡°Exactly! Just because you got dumped by Qin Zhiyou and you¡¯re not happy, youe here to vent, do you think this ce is a market? With someone like you, such a shrew and an ugly woman, it¡¯s a wonder Qin Zhiyou even gave you a nce in the first ce!¡± ¡°You bitch, say that again?¡± Liu Yiyi instantly got angry. She had never been scolded like this since her debut and was immediately consumed by her rage. ¡°I¡¯ve never seen someone so eager to be scolded.¡± Xiaochen shook her head and said ¡°shrew¡± five times in a row! Chapter 398 - 399: Asking for Trouble (3) Chapter 398: Chapter 399: Asking for Trouble (3) Meanwhile, Xiaoqian also yelled, ¡°Ugly woman, ugly woman, ugly woman, ugly woman!¡± In the end, she added an adjective ¨C ¡°an ugly woman who was dumped!¡± Both of them took turns insulting each other, like a concerto, instantly making Liu Yiyi fume with rage. ¡°I¡¯ll fight you!¡± Liu Yiyi roared, immediatelyunching herself at them. However, four hands were better than two; even with the addition of a bodyguard and an assistant, they were outnumbered. On Lulu¡¯s side, a whole line of support stood unafraid of a single Liu Yiyi. Moreover, the boss Liao had also called for security. The security sided with their own side, of course. Although the conflict involved both sides, the security only restrained Liu Yiyi and her team. More than ten security guards surrounded Liu Yiyi, Xiaochen, and Xiaoqian. Seeing their advantage, Xiaochen and Xiaoqian hurriedly punched and kicked Liu Yiyi while the security was restraining her. Not only them but also several other members of Lulu¡¯s crew joined in. When she was finally pulled away, Liu Yiyi¡¯s hair was a mess, her clothes were dirty, and her face showed signs of several ps. Although they weren¡¯t heavy, they were certainly not pleasing to the eye. Liu Yiyi had never been manhandled like this since bing a public figure, and she found it both disgraceful and embarrassing. Unexpectedly, after Xiaochen had finished, she had the audacity to take several pictures of Liu Yiyi with her phone, which enraged Liu Yiyi further. Over here, Boss Liao and his crew had calmed down, Liu Yiyi¡¯s team had been restrained by security, he finally decided to y ¡®fair¡¯, ¡°Miss Liu, look at the state you¡¯re in now.¡± Liu Yiyi was aware of her present disgraceful condition. But standing before two influential people ¨C one, the boss of Siyi Corporation, and the other, a renowned designer who was also Qin Zhiyou¡¯s cousin ¨C her status as a host was insignificant. They remained impartial and did not provide any advantage to her. But she was infuriated! If Qin Zhiyou was taken by another woman, she wouldn¡¯t be this angry, but it had to be Lu Weixi! Why her, why does she get to enjoy everything Qin Zhiyou has to offer without remorse? Before being dragged away, Liu Yiyi angrily yelled at Lu Weixi, ¡°Lu Weixi, speak up! Have the courage to say that you¡¯re not with Qin Zhiyou, that you have no rtionship with him, speak up! You¡¯re doing things that can¡¯t be seen in public, do you think that by outnumbering, you can cover up the truth? Swear before everyone that you and Qin Zhiyou have no inappropriate rtionship, speak up!¡± While the fight was going on, Lu Weixi stood aside, not saying a word, not responding to Liu Yiyi, her eyes were cold, as if all of this had nothing to do with her. At this moment, Liu Yiyi¡¯s words suddenly focused everyone¡¯s attention back on Lu Weixi. Upon hearing themotion, Lu Weixi¡¯s long, slightly drooping eyshes quivered. Then she slowly lifted her head and walked step by step towards Liu Yiyi. Liu Yiyi was still cursing, a triumphant madness on her face, ¡°Not daring to speak up, are you? You indeed have an illicit rtionship with Qin Zhiyou, you indeed are his mistress! You¡¯re just a cheap Before she could finish the word ¡°woman¡±, a severe p from Lu Weixinded on Liu Yiyi¡¯s face! Chapter 399 - 400: Asking for Trouble (4) Chapter 399: Chapter 400: Asking for Trouble (4) ¡°p!¡± A p swung down, hitting Liu Yiyi¡¯s face sideways, leaving five finger marks instantly. She was slightly stunned. After a few seconds, she reacted and her pent-up rage erupted like a volcano: ¡°Lu Weixi, you bitch¡ª¡ª¨C ¡± ¡°p!¡± Lu Weixi instantly retaliated with another p. It was just like when they¡¯d first met ¨C a sharp pnding on the other side of her face! Although Lu Weixi had seemed calm during the fight, she had a belly full of fire. Part of it was instigated by Liu Yiyi, the rest of it was cause by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s behavior. Why did she have to be the one to put up with all this nonsense? What rights did Liu Yiyi have to verbally attack her? She¡¯d been tolerant enough. Five years of marriage, as long as these women didn¡¯t provoke her, she acted as if nothing had happened. At the banquet on Saturday, it was Liu Yiyi who started the fight. Her main aggression was directed towards Qin Zhiyou. If he hadn¡¯t been frivolously spreading his love, Liu Yiyi wouldn¡¯t have targeted her. Even without her, there would have been someone else. Basically, it was the man who couldn¡¯t keep it in his pants! However, her good temperament and self-restraint weren¡¯t here to support these women repeatedlying to her! Even if she wasn¡¯t Mrs. Qin, even if she didn¡¯t have a legal rtionship with Qin Zhiyou, what rights did Liu Yiyi have to confront her? To put it bluntly, whatever Liu Yiyi had gotten was their marital property. It was an infringement on her property! Liu Yiyi red at Lu Weixi resentfully. Her arm being held, having been hit, she was hunched over, looking up. Lu Weixi looked down at her, her face cold: ¡°You want to know? Then let me tell you, there is no improper rtionship between Qin Zhiyou and me! I didn¡¯t receive any help in my work from him either. The design I was selected for waspletely earned by my own talents!¡± The only impropriety between her and Qin Zhiyou, it could be said, was when they had slept together while he and Fang Rushuang were still engaged. But after all, engagement is not marriage and has no legal efficacy. She might have been the mistress, but it was all before marriage. As long as they weren¡¯t married, both sides still had a say. If anyone shoulde after her, it¡¯s Fang Rushuang¡¯s issue, none of Liu Yiyi¡¯s business! ¡°You expect me to believe because you said so? Do you think I¡¯m stupid? There are so many people here and they are not stupid!¡± Lu Weixi replied indifferently, ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask Boss Liao, and this one here, he¡¯s Qin Zhiyou¡¯s cousin.¡± Of course, Boss Liao will speak for her. He nodded and smiled: ¡°Miss Liu, you misunderstood Miss Lu. There indeed isn¡¯t any improper rtionship between her and Qin Zhiyou.¡± Yes, they were husband and wife, everything was legitimate. Next to them, Qin Zhigu, after being pointed out, also nodded: ¡°Yes, they indeed do not have any improper rtionship.¡± With the brother¡¯s own certification, there was nothing left to say. Liu Yiyi was silent and was taken away by security. The scandal dissipated as quickly as it had begun, but the people on the scene had lost the mood to continue to work. As soon as it was time, everyone left for the day. When Lu Weixi got home, Qin Zhiyou, who hadn¡¯t returnedst night, was there. She suddenly had an impulse: ¡°Qin Zhiyou, why don¡¯t we get adivorce¡­¡± PS: Congrattions to the winner from yesterday¡¯s draw, Zuiluo. Comment three times for a chance to win 666 book coins in tomorrow¡¯s draw. Don¡¯t forget to give us a five-star review when you leave yourments. No entry into the draw without a five-star review- Chapter 400 - 401 Rain Curtain (1) Chapter 400: Chapter 401 Rain Curtain (1) The words became barely audible as she spoke them, as thest syble ¡°divorce¡± got softer, leaving her lips, received only by her ears and none other. She felt exhausted, truly exhausted. Thest time she felt this drained was when her mother fell ill and she kept a round-the-clock vigil at her hospital bed. The exhaustion then was a result of the despair from knowing that cancer was incurable, and her bewildered contemtion about the future. Now, that despair for cancer has been reced with helplessness towards their marriage. Before she could finish the word ¡°marriage¡±, Qin Zhiyou turned his gaze slowly towards her, his eyes quietly meeting hers. He clearly didn¡¯t catch the final word ¡°divorce¡±. ¡°What did you just say?¡± ¡°Nothing much.¡± Lu Weixi knew that her utterance moments ago was a real rush of blood to the head. Her mother hadn¡¯t moved abroad yet and although Qin Zhiyou had already paid a hefty sum to secure her mother a ce in the experimental group, the matriarch was too frail for a voyage just yet and needed more time to recuperate. Now was not the right time to talk of divorce. But her fatigue was genuine. Even though she hadn¡¯t bustled around like she did during her workdays, and the physical altercation was only limit to a few ps, she felt as exhausted as if she had been running around to meet seven or eight clients and worked on countless designs. Her exhaustion had permeated from her body to her soul. In the instant she finished her sentence, Lu Weixi went silent, not knowing how to voice out her thoughts. Thankfully, she had spoken so softly that he¡¯d only heard his name and missed the second part of her sentence, particrly thatst bit. She lowered her gaze, turned her back to Qin Zhiyou and opened the wardrobe to change into her home clothes. At the same time, Qin Zhiyou was also changing. The two of them were separated by their bed. She was on one side, he was on the other, her back turned to him. With the curtains drawn and no lights on, their bedroom was dim. Theck of venttion all day made the air heavy and stagnant. The room was so quiet it felt as if time was stretched out, and their movements were exceptionally slow in this silence. However, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s actions were slow because he was watching her while her own pace was retarded by her preupations. It seemed like a long time had passed by the time they both finished changing. Despite her back facing him, Lu Weixi had this feeling that Qin Zhiyou had been watching her all this while. After changing, neither of them made any more movements. Her hand rested on the wardrobe, still in the motion of closing it. Both of them stayed silent, still, frozen in the same position. For a long while. Finally, it was Lu Weixi whose phone broke the silence. She bowed her head instinctively to check the message, expecting something work or design- rted. Instead, it was a promotional message from an online store she often visited. Normally, Lu Weixi would have nced at the sender¡¯s name and deleted such messages without a second thought. Yet now, she read the message over several times carefully, muttering the promotional prices to herself repeatedly. But that¡¯s not the end of it. She sensed Qin Zhiyou move slightly, caused no doubt by the noise of the iing message, and take a few steps towards her. She didn¡¯t turn back but she could hear the soft, slow footsteps of Qin Zhiyou getting closer and closer. Chapter 401 - 402 Rain Curtain (2) Chapter 401: Chapter 402 Rain Curtain (2) Swiftly, Qin Zhiyou moved around the edge of the bed, walking directly behind her. His tall figurepletely covered her body. Even though they hadn¡¯t yet touched, his shadow seemed to envelop her entirely, casting her in a shadow. His presence was suffocating, nearly coercive. She was entirely engulfed by it, with no means of escape. After a while, the man behind her finally spoke: ¡°Wei Hui.¡± Her heart pounded fiercely within her chest, wondering what he wanted to say. Was he about to exin why he hadn¡¯t returned homest night, or was he about to discuss Liu Yiyi? Or, perhaps, given that she had assaulted his precious woman earlier that day, he was feeling upset and intended to admonish her? Thinking about it, she indeed had not lived up to her promise. She had said that as long as he gave her living expenses every month, she could feign ignorance about his women and affairs, and she wouldn¡¯t utter a word or hold a grudge. But in the end, she was resentful and had even resorted to violence. If Qin Zhiyou wanted to express his dissatisfaction, it would be justified. After all, it was her who hadn¡¯t kept her initial promise. However, for some unknown reason, she felt a stifling emotion in her heart¡ª part grievance, part discontentment, along with a vague surge of anger simmering beneath the surface. All she knew was that if Qin Zhiyou were to hold her ountable, she would feel awful. However, Qin Zhiyou standing behind her took a long time before he finally said: ¡°I¡­¡± Just after uttering one word, his phone began to ring, vibrating relentlessly. Qin Zhiyou frowned, not eager to answer it. But as the phone continued to ring, he had no choice but to pick it up, his voice noticeably deep, ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Mr. Qin, there is a problem.¡± It was the voice of Secretary Wang. The room was so quiet that Lu Weixi could clearly hear it too. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi nced at each other. Then, he lowered his voice and said, ¡°Go on.¡± As he spoke, he turned around and left, leaving the room. However, as Qin Zhiyou departed, Lu Weixi faintly heard the syble ¡°Liu¡± from the phone. Lu Weixi¡¯s lips curled into a coy smile. Who else bearing the surname ¡°Liu¡± would be looking for Qin Zhiyou at such a juncture if not Liu Yiyi? So, Liu Yiyi was indeed nning toin and ask Qin Zhiyou for revenge! It looks like, even if Qin Zhiyou considered Liu Yiyi nothing more than a toy, he seemed quite concerned about her matters. Even Secretary Wang was involved in informing him! So, wasn¡¯t this solid proof? It was decisive evidence of Liu Yiyi and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s intimate rtionship! She regarded Qin Zhiyou as her pillow mate, her husband, her only man. However, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t only have her as his woman. Perhaps every word he said to her and everything he did, he had practiced previously with other women. The only thing that distinguished her was their marriage contract; in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes, her other roles were perhaps far less valuablepared to other women. Maybe due to her identity as Mrs. Qin, even if Qin Zhiyou found out about her hitting Liu Yiyi, he wouldn¡¯t confront her about it. But this meant nothing; all it meant was that he was saving face for her, the wife. She felt so insignificant! She straightforwardly changed her clothes again, putting on sportswear. Although it was nearly time for dinner, she decided to go out for a run. Chapter 402 - 403 Rain Curtain (3) Chapter 402: Chapter 403 Rain Curtain (3) This was a habit she developed during her college years when coursework put a lot of pressure on her, she liked to drag Qin Zhigu to run with her on the yground. However, the most she ran was during those darkest times when her parents divorced, Qin Zhigu broke up with her, and her mother fell sick again. All the close people around her were of no help. Although she hooked up with Qin Zhiyou, she knew there was no love between them, just revenge. Although she was good at provoking Qin Zhigu every day, the stress was still immense. Her mother was critically ill, Bai Changyou wouldn¡¯t give her money, and Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t have the power he has now. He was struggling under the oppression of his uncle and aunt. Qin Zhigu was still the best candidate to be the sessor, and Bai Changyou¡¯s Bai Family was thriving. At that time, when she moved into the Qin Family mansion, Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t be with her every day. Whenever she was bullied by the second and third households, when Bai Changyou took Cai Yiren to see Qin Zhigu, she would go out for a run. Running around the mountain path, from the bottom to the top, and then running down, shepletely sweated, feeling sore all over. It seemed only then could she eliminate the brooding feeling in her heart. Lu Weixi had been working for several years and, because of the uniqueness of her job, she often had to run around. Despite not having systematic exercise, her health was always good. She was wearing a sport shirt and sneakers, her hair tied in a ponytail and wearing a headband, running up the mountain path. It was summer now, and thunderstorms were frequent. Today¡¯s weather was gloomy and a bit stuffy. Along the way, she vaguely saw low-flying dragonflies and birds. However, the focus was, after not long running, Lu Weixi discovered someone was following her. When turning the corner, she took a quick look back and found out that it was actually Qin Zhigu. There were about ten meters between Qin Zhigu and her, and he obviously didn¡¯t try to catch up. Apparently, he didn¡¯t intend to chat her up, he probably saw her go out and just followed for fear of any idents. Unfortunately, things didn¡¯t go as nned. Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t intend to catch up, but, a raindrop fell harshly on his nose tip. Looking up, he saw increasingly dense raindrops falling from the sky, a sudden rainstorm hade. They had run quite a distance, and it would take over ten minutes to get back. After Qin Zhigu looked around, he noticed a gazebo not far ahead. He had no choice but to run a few steps faster and take shelter in the gazebo. Lu Weixi was also there, wiping her sweat and raindrops on her face with a workout towel. The two stood on either side without saying a word. The rain was pouring down, like a big, capturing everything beneath it. Qin Zhigu stood to a side, although silent, he was secretly watching her. Lu Weixi, in her sportswear, her hair tied in a high ponytail, one wouldn¡¯t guess that she was already twenty-seven years old. She looked as pure as a college student, it felt like he was back in the past. There is a certain saying that the sexiest moment for a woman is not after a love affair, nor when she is brightly dressed up. It¡¯s when her face is sweaty, and her clothes soaked in sweat. The faint scent of a woman emanating in the air is the smell of femininity in full bloom. Regarding the past, Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t have time to regret. He knew that when Lu Weixi was angry, frustrated, or mad, she would go running. So did Liu Yiyi¡¯s appearance at thepany today upset her? He wanted tofort her, but he knew that she no longer needed hisfort. Chapter 403 - 404 Rain Curtain (4) Chapter 403: Chapter 404 Rain Curtain (4) Yet seeing her upset, he himself felt even more devastated. Outside, the veil of rain inteced, he moved his eyes from the woman to the rain. In initial thoughts, the heavy rainstorm could, and should, have begun and ended quickly. However, ording to the time, they should be having dinner soon. The trek up and down the mountain, which was originally doable, was now certain to be dyed by the rain. However, he did not want to speak out or make any noise, and the risk of braving the rain to leave did not appeal to him. Although he saw her every day at work, and at home now, thepany environment and therge crowd were not ideal. Having to hide his identity at thepany, and be watchful of Qin Zhiyou at home, there were limited opportunities for intimacy. At this moment, they were alone together, confined in this tiny gazebo, surrounded by the fragrance of her breath. This was heaven to him. Suddenly though, the quiet was disturbed by the ringing of Lu Weixi¡¯s mobile phone. With clear eyes, she picked up her phone and nced at the caller ID. It was Qin Zhiyou. She revealed a subtle smile, raising her eyebrows. So, after Liu Yiyi told him everything, he couldn¡¯t help bute scold her and protect his beloved, huh? Lu Weixi didn¡¯t answer, simply hanging up the call. Not even half a minute after she declined the call, Qin Zhiyou called again. This time, she simply turned off her phone, restoring instant tranquility. Across from her, Qin Zhigu saw the caller ID too, and her turning off her phone. He knew in his heart that she must be bothered about today¡¯s affairs. Even Lulu¡¯s subordinates were indignant, let alone him. He had also met Liu Yiyi before, but there was no direct conflict between them. Weixi had always maintained a casual facade, so he didn¡¯t pay much heed to it. However, this time, he felt genuine sorrow for her, rage on behalf of Lu Weixi, and unparalleled anger towards Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou knew that she hated cheating men, yet he didn¡¯t mend his ways. Not only that, it seemed he dared to engage with any kind of woman. Last time during an external meeting, Liu Yiyi dared to knock on his doorte at night, which was known to the whole team. This time, unable to handle matters at a charity banquet, the situation even escted to Siyi Company, causing an uproar amongst three differentpanies. Lu Weixi may not love Qin Zhiyou, or care about his activities but that certainly didn¡¯t give him the right to fool around with other women. Just as Qin Zhigu was about to say something, his own phone rang. Looking down, he saw that it was from a subordinate and knew it must be work-rted. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, he answered. The person on the other end immediately said, ¡°Simpson, there¡¯s a slight issue with the material submitted by Ms. Lu.¡± Hearing the report received from his subordinate and the person it concerned right there, Qin Zhigu felt awkward. Sitting so close, Lu Weixi obviously heard too. She turned her head and looked at him with confusion. Qin Zhiguined immediately. ¡°Nonsense, what issue?¡± The person on the other end replied, ¡°Didn¡¯t the parameters change? Once the parameters change, many features undergo minor changes.¡± Lu Weixi nced at him and stretched out her hand. Understanding her immediately, Qin Zhigu handed her the phone. With a calm face, Lu Weixi said, ¡°It¡¯s Lu Weixi. If there¡¯s a problem, you can tell me directly.¡± The person was startled but still exined the situation to her. The two of them discussed back and forth, and before long the rain had lessened. As Lu Weixi handed the phone back to Qin Zhigu, Qin Zhiyou, who hade to find her, saw the whole scene. PS: Thank you, HuaHua, Linlin, and the charming trio from The Untamed, for your rewards; sending bountiful love- The lucky winner from yesterday is Paraniod. The reward is the book coin worth 666, to be sent after leaving ament below. The draw for a three- rmendation ticket will be held again tomorrow. Please remember to give a five-star review whenmenting, and only those who do so will have a chance to win in the draw- Chapter 404 - 405: Fight (1) Chapter 404: Chapter 405: Fight (1) Wang, his secretary, had just called him to report Liu Yiyi¡¯s disturbance at Siyi Company today. Lately, his uncle and aunt¡¯s ns have clearly elerated. Thepany they operate privately has been eagerly trying to win the bid for the demonstration area. His uncle was introducing potential partners to Qin Zhigu at the charity banquet to win them over. As for his aunt, besides using Liu Yiyi, she pushed Qin Zhimei onto Yu Sixing. Yu Sixingined to him about his parents¡¯ strict instruction: if he didn¡¯t find a girlfriend within a month, they would arrange for him to be with Qin Zhimei. His siblings were all married, leaving him as thest one; his grandfather was ill in hospital and it seems that he only had a few months left. If Yu Sixing still didn¡¯t get married before his departure, his share of the inheritance would go to his aunt¡¯s nephew¡¯s family. Yu Sixing was in extreme distresstely; but a woman isn¡¯t his for the taking. Moreover, he had to find one with clear family background, eptable personality, who matched his temperaments, and at least not hate him. That made things even harder. He could take it easy with the matter of Yu Sixing and Qin Zhimei, but Liu Yiyi¡¯s incident came out of nowhere. At the Saturday banquet, Liu Yiyi dared to provoke Lu Weixi. It wasn¡¯t because he was good-tempered, but considering that she was a spy and still had her uses, he spared her for now and didn¡¯t make his move. Unexpectedly, Liu Yiyi dared to bother Lu Weixi! From his secretary Wang, he heard about the news from Xiaochen. He learned that Liu Yiyi went to Lulu first, and then even dared to waltz into Siyi, demanding an exnation! Secretary Wang found it somewhat amusing while recounting this. Hadn¡¯t Lu Weixi sought any exnation from Liu Yiyi, she instead used him first. She deserved to be beaten. No wonder she looked upset today. Of course she would, who could keep a good mood when confronted with such a disgusting person? After hanging up the call, Qin Zhiyou contemted a while. His uncle and aunt were currently in a critical juncture, perhaps just these couple of months. At this moment, he indeed needed this spy. Moreover, his inclination towards Lu Weixist Saturday at the charity banquet already raised an rm with his aunt. If he assaulted Liu Yiyi now, his aunt would instantly escape from the trap he carefully set. However, if he didn¡¯t teach Liu Yiyi a lesson, not to mention Lu Weixi would be angry, he would be angry at himself. After thinking for a moment, he came up with several ideas to deal with Liu Yiyi, although he couldn¡¯t kill her, he could make her half-dead. After giving instructions to secretary Wang, he hung up the call and slowly sauntered back to his bedroom. No one was in the room. She¡¯s not in the room? Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t think much and went downstairs. He walked around but didn¡¯t spot Lu Weixi anywhere. Strange, where did she go? Qin Zhiyou paid another visit to the garden, including the spot under the maple tree where they usually met. But as it began to rain, he hurried back and found her still missing from the bedroom. He became anxious and quickly dialed her number. His call was instantly rejected; the second attempt, shepletely turned off her phone. When a voice from his phone announced ¡°The number you dialed is switched off,¡± Qin Zhiyou was stunned. Chapter 405 - 406: Fight (2) Chapter 405: Chapter 406: Fight (2) He rushed downstairs and circled around the building, but Lu Weixi was still nowhere to be found. For a moment, Qin Zhiyou even considered calling the police. He was worried that something might have happened to Lu Weixi ¨C why wasn¡¯t she there! Just then, it was nearly time for dinner. While he was searching for Lu Weixi, the people from the second house were looking for Qin Zhigu. Anxious to the point of madness, Qin Zhiyou was tempted to barge into Qin Zhigu¡¯s house to check if Lu Weixi was hiding in there. Just as he was growing more anxious, a maid came over: ¡°I saw Young Madam running up the hill in her sports gear just now. The second young master seemed to have gone with her.¡± Upon hearing the first sentence, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyebrows furrowed. It was nearly night, and she was going for a run? When the second sentence came out, he got furious, not saying a word. Without grabbing an umbre, he switched into a pair of leather shoes, still in his loungewear, and immediately rushed out. The rain outside was heavy, but he couldn¡¯t care less as he ran up the hill. As he was almost at the top of the hill, he saw from a distance two figures in a gazebo. He hurriedly ran over. The moment he arrived, he saw Lu Weixi returning the phone to Qin Zhigu, and Qin Zhigu reaching out to ept it. From afar, it looked like they were holding hands and standing very close. Plus, Qin Zhigu seemed a little reluctant to let go. When Lu Weixi handed him the phone, he took a little longer to receive it. Qin Zhiyou was filled with rage. After Qin Zhigu returned home, he had indeed struggled with his feelings for Lu Weixi, yet that was only when the two were alone. With others around, he¡¯d been suppressing his feelings and it was terribly difficult. However, Qin Zhiyou had been unaware that Qin Zhigu was still coveting his sister-inw! Originally wanting to apologize, exin, and cajole, upon seeing the scene with Qin Zhigu, Qin Zhiyou instantly red up with anger! Although the rain had let up a little, the sound of his running and sshing water alerted the two in the gazebo. Qin Zhigu quickly pulled back his hand and slipped his phone into his pocket. As for Lu Weixi, her expression was calm, altogether indifferent. She didn¡¯t believe she¡¯d done anything wrong, and saw no reason to restrain herself. Instead, she was still angry at Qin Zhiyou and didn¡¯t want to deal with him. But Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t care. He charged up to them, and thennded a punch straight onto Qin Zhigu¡¯s face. The scene immediately erupted into chaos. Qin Weijian and Kong Jie had alsoe out looking for their son. They knew their son still had residual feelings for Lu Weixi and feared something might happen between them. Even if nothing happened, it was raining and their son would certainly have forgotten his umbre, so both of them were carrying umbres. When they arrived, they saw Qin Zhiyou punching their own son. The punch sent Qin Zhigu staggering back several steps, causing him to stumble against the gazebo¡¯s railings. Enraged, Qin Zhiyou had put a lot of force into his punch; itnded on the corner of Qin Zhigu¡¯s mouth, causing it to bleed. Qin Zhigu was taken aback by the sudden attack. Before he could react, Qin Zhiyou grabbed his cor and yelled, ¡°Bastard, how dare you covet your sister- inw!¡± ¡°What sister-inw! She was originally my girlfriend!¡± Although Qin Zhigu was rtively mild-mannered, there was no way he wouldn¡¯t get angry in this situation, ¡°Back in the day, were you already nning to go after her?¡± Chapter 406 - 407: Fight (3) Chapter 406: Chapter 407: Fight (3) Back in the day, he was not initially aware of Qin Zhiyou sneaking around and harassing Lu Weixi. Then, he broke up with Lu Weixi; they had sex. Soon, he realized that his breakup with Lu Weixi had been a misunderstanding. But by then, she was already living with Qin Zhiyou and they were discussing marriage. Even with the thickest skin, he could not ask to reconcile. On reflection, however, even if Lu Weixi had wanted to get back at him through Qin Zhiyou, surely he wouldn¡¯t have fallen for it so quickly. At the time, he and Fang Rushuang were deeply in love after they started dating and got engaged, he had brushed off all other women. Who knew that as soon as he slept with Lu Weixi, he called off his wedding, dumped Fang Rushuang, and moved in with her? He immediately cut off from Fang Rushuang and never looked back. He was cold to women, be it Xiang Yirou or Fang Rushuang, and now even the arrogant Liu Yiyi. But no matter what, he always kept a good memory of Lu Weixi at home and stood up for her when necessary. To im that he didn¡¯t care about his wife at all was a downright lie. So, had he been coveting his girlfriend back then, waiting to make a move the moment they broke up, right? Qin Zhiyou was furious: ¡°What about your girlfriend? You cheated on her and have the audacity to question me?¡± After finishing his sentence, he threw a punch but was interrupted by Qin Zhigu, ¡°I cheated, I¡¯m a scumbag, what does that make you? So many women on the side, you¡¯re not afraid of catching AIDS. Disgusting¡­ trash¡­¡± Before he could finish, he was punched in the face by Qin Zhiyou. But at the same time, Qin Zhigu kicked out, aiming directly at Qin Zhiyou and knocking him back a few steps. Qin Zhigu took the opportunity to get up, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, your lovely mistress Liu Yiyi, wasn¡¯t it enough what she did at the banquetst time? She¡¯se knocking on our door now! Everyone at Siyi Company, my studio, and Lulu¡¯s staff, all threepanies have seen it! What big balls you¡¯ve got! Good game, so great! You could at least wipe your mouth clean. Disgusting!¡± Qin Zhiyou, hit right where it hurt, was both furious and a little guilty, wanting nothing more than to shut his mouth. He was about to retaliate when Lu Weixi stepped in, ¡°Stop it.¡± For all Qin Zhiyou knew, she was trying to stop the fighting, he thought it was because he was about to hit her beloved, and he was suddenly even more angry, shaking off her arm. He was probably a bit too forceful, and Lu Weixi fell back onto a stone chair. Seeing Qin Zhiyou shake off even Lu Weixi, Qin Zhigu was even angrier, ¡°You bastard, Qin Zhiyou! Xixi, are you okay?¡± Upon hearing Qin Zhigu call her ¡°Xixi¡±, Qin Zhiyou was furious, ¡°What are you calling her Xixi for, are you worthy?¡± ¡°What if I did, go live your remaining years with Liu Yiyi!¡± The two men fought in the narrow gazebo, trading blows until Qin Weijian and Kong Jie arrived. ¡°Stop it, no more fighting!¡± The two older men weren¡¯t fools, firstly drawing back Qin Zhiyou. Qin Weijian held Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arm, preventing him from advancing, while Kong Jie pulled his son back a bit more. Qin Zhiyou was not someone Qin Weijian could hold back, and between sentences, he broke free again, stepping forward tond another punch on Qin Zhigu. Chapter 407 - 408: Fight (4) Chapter 407: Chapter 408: Fight (4) ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you bastard!¡± Kong Jie, heartsick for his son, erupted in anger. Seizing the opportunity when Qin Weijian had grabbed Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arm, he pped him. However, he didn¡¯t hit his face, but only his neck. Fortunately, the Qin Family¡¯s servants who had followed Qin Weijian and Kong Jie intervened in time to break up the fight. The brawl left Qin Zhigu¡¯s face thoroughly beaten ¨C a broken corner of his mouth, a ck eye, and grimy all over. Qin Zhiyou was no better off ¨C his face and neck had taken a beating, his clothing was crumpled and soaked with rain, making him look as miserable as a drowned rat. While Qin Zhigu had arge crowd gathered around him ¨C his parents and the servants, Lu Weixi had deliberately maintained her distance from Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou had brushed her off several times when she tried to intervene in the fight. Furthermore, Qin Zhigu¡¯s tirade had struck a chord with her. She was indeed angry with Qin Zhiyou¡¯s womanizing and offended by Liu Yiyi¡¯s arrogance. This man really disgusted her, he brought all manner of dirt and filth into their home. If he liked Liu Yiyi that much, why didn¡¯t he just divorce her and marry Liu Yiyi instead? He even thought about having children with her. Who would ever want to have his children! What¡¯s more, while he makes such a public show outside, she couldn¡¯t get a single sentence in with Qin Zhigu without getting hit. So it¡¯s fine for him to start fires, but the civilian can¡¯t even light a candle!? Although Qin Zhigu had behaved slightly inappropriately earlier, overall, he had been very proper. They had been merely talking, carrying out a normal conversation. On what grounds did he have to jump in without proper inquiry and started a fight!? By his standard, she would have been justified in beating Liu Yiyi to death! Because Qin Zhigu bore the brunt of the conflict, Qin Weijian and Kong Jie had their servants help him back. Qin Zhiyou, looking pitiful, nced at Lu Weixi, but she coolly turned away from him and walked back to the Qin mansion without even a second nce at him, let alone helping him treat his wounds or walk him back home. Knowing he was in the wrong, Qin Zhiyou slowly followed her from behind. The group made a grand return to the Qin mansion. Qin Weijia, Chang Zaigang, Qin Zhimei, and Qin Zhizha were all taken aback upon seeing them. Qin Weijia immediately asked, ¡°What happened? Did Zhigu fall down?¡± Before he could finish his sentence, they saw Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou, trailing pitifully behind her. He too was filthy, and his bruised and battered face clearly indicated that he had been in a fight. Immediately, Qin Zhimei started her mockery: ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t this my brilliant and valiant big brother? How did he end up like this? Did he get into a fight with his wife? He almost lost his looks.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t respond to her and didn¡¯t even nce at her. Normally, at times like these, Lu Weixi would say a word or two. But this time, she remainedpletely indifferent, not replying at all. The rain had soaked almost everyone, and they needed a bath once they were home. Qin Zhiyou followed Lu Weixi upstairs to their room. She paused at the entry and coldly looked back at him. ¡°Sorry, but I need to take a bath.¡± Qin Zhiyou hesitated for a moment. Back in the past, he would have unashamedly insisted on bathing with her. But today, he hesitated slightly. Noticing his hesitation, a brief moment of heartache shed through Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes, quickly reced by a mocking smile. For that instant, Qin Zhiyou felt a surge to confess everything to her! He grabbed her arm, ¡°Nothing happened between Liu Yiyi and me¡­¡± PS: Thanks to the adorable ¡°Ping Ping Guo Guo¡± for the tips, love ya- The winner from yesterday¡¯s draw is the person whose nickname is ¡°always angry when words don¡¯t match¡±. To participate in thepetition for 666 book coins, leave ament following this chapter. The draw will continue tomorrow- When leaving your book review, please give us a five-star rating. If you only register without leaving a five-star book review, you will not be eligible for the draw- Chapter 408 - 409 Actually, I am into you (1) Chapter 408: Chapter 409 Actually, I am into you (1) ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear that name.¡± Lu Weixi interrupted him, withdrew her hand, her gaze cold. She still couldn¡¯t achieve total indifference, at least, her slightly furrowed brows betrayed her inner feelings. But Qin Zhiyou was getting a bit anxious. He had just seen Qin Zhigu in intimate conversation with her¡ªalthough it wasn¡¯t quite urate to say that. It should be said that Qin Zhigu was extremely active, his expression full of longing, anyone could tell he still had lingering feelings. Though Lu Weixi kept herposure, she was willing to interact with him in private, and even so close! Obviously, she did not reject Qin Zhigu¡¯s closeness. Does this mean that if Lu Weixi is willing, she could instantly disregard him and run into Qin Zhigu¡¯s arms? Although it might be not that easy to break it off with Qin Weijian and Kong Jie, the old man wouldn¡¯t let her reenter the household easily. However, right now, with Qin Zhigu¡¯s ability as Simon White, he could even ignore the constraints of the Qin family. He was able to take Lu Weixi far away and fly freely, not needing to inherit anything. His parents were both alive, and there was nothing holding him back. It seems like right now, it is him who is trapped. Even for this family business, to investigate the cause of his father¡¯s death, he had to y the role of a prodigal son. Even if Lu Weixi still carries feelings for Qin Zhigu, and doesn¡¯t care about his outsidepanionship, Liu Yiyi¡¯s crazy actions still hurt her. He couldn¡¯t even imagine how embarrassed and furious Lu Weixi was when that fool went to provoke Siyi. He even began to suspect if he didn¡¯t exin this matter, Lu Weixi, even if she wouldn¡¯t divorce him, wouldn¡¯t treat him gently as before. As for a baby, it was entirely wishful thinking! ¡°Weixi, listen to my exnation.¡± Qin Zhiyou approached her again, grabbing her arm. Lu Weixi tried to shake him off but was restricted by him near the doorway. Qin Zhiyou held her arm tightly in one hand, and with the other hand, he gripped her face, forcing her to look at him and listen to what he had to say. A wave of anger surged in Lu Weixi¡¯s heart, she hadn¡¯t been this furious when she saw him fighting with Qin Zhigu outside just now, but at this moment, she really wished she could tear apart Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mouth! What was there to exin, was he going to exin his ignorance of Liu Yiyi¡¯s actions, that he had no intention to make her his official wife? That she would always be his Mrs. Qin, as long as she did not leave, no women outside could shake her position. Yes,pared to the past, he indeed cares more for her. She remembers back when she reminded Qin Zhiyou not to fool around at STAR, he told her to stay out of his life, even to the extent of going to a hot springs y as revenge. But now, he bothers to exin to her, and he worries about her. Maybe this shows that the time they spent together day and night had left a small mark in this yboy¡¯s heart? However, what¡¯s the use of all this? Did she need these exnations, did she need his worry for her? What she wanted was, even if Qin Zhiyou could not be faithful to her, he should at least be able to control his body! She didn¡¯t want him to keep frolicking around in the flower field, didn¡¯t want his body to carry the scent of another woman, nor did she want to be interrupted by a call from secretary Wang, informing him that his darling was upset because of her! Chapter 409 - 410 Actually, I am into you (2) Chapter 409: Chapter 410 Actually, I am into you (2) ¡°Exin what!¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes turned slightly red. She was not upset when Liu Yiyi came knocking on the door, nor was she angry when the brothers were fighting. But now, she was genuinely infuriated by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words! She red at him intently, her gaze burning, ¡°Then you tell me, you indeed didn¡¯t ¡®support¡¯ Liu Yiyi, that her few sessful shows weren¡¯t because of your sponsorship. She once fell from grace, wasn¡¯t it you who financially and physically helped her to make aeback! Every time you went out for activities, wasn¡¯t the apanying interviewer Liu Yiyi! And this time, the role in Director Zhao¡¯s new film that Xue Feifei strived for but failed to get, isn¡¯t it you who maneuvered behind scenes to secure it for Liu Yiyi, say it!¡± She knew, if a man harbors intentions towards a woman, he would definitely spend money on her. One or two times, maybe it¡¯s admiration or help. But this series of actions-required connections and money sponsorship, he¡¯s not Liu Yiyi¡¯s boss. Why should he n for her? So much had been done to help her, andst time when they were out of town, countless eyes saw Liu Yiyi knocking on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s doorte at night. A man and a woman knocking at the doorte at night, were they ying cards? She wasn¡¯t a three-year-old child. Would she believe his random excuses? Lu Weixi¡¯s words left Qin Zhiyou speechless. Indeed, this was all his doing. When he picked Liu Yiyi, she was aloof and unapproachable. Who could have imagined that within a few months, she would be so arrogant? The sponsorship was for the advertising needs of Hanhai. Since he had already sponsored, he would certainly choose someone to host. The help he gave her to recover was because he knew she was aunt¡¯s spy, intentionally feeding her aunt false information. Say no more, the demonstration area project he got hold of had to do with Liu Yiyi giving wrong information to his aunt. As for the movie, he didn¡¯t need to say a word. At a dinner, the director saw him and Liu Yiyi together. Then Liu Yiyi approached him, he casually assigned her a small role. As for going out for interviews, most of them were arranged by the leaders of Yan City TV station, which really didn¡¯t have anything to do with him. But how to exin all these at once? Mixed truth and falsehood, how to exin? Qin Zhiyou stuttered, which Lu Weixi interpreted as he had no rebuttal! She snorted coldly, she had anticipated such a scene, but when she really cornered him, her heart ached. After a while, her eyes faded as she tried to escape his control: ¡°So there¡¯s nothing to say, I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡± Lu Weixi looked strained; it seemed as if the confrontation just now had drained herpletely. She didn¡¯t want to say anything more to him. As she turned to leave, Qin Zhiyou did not let go of her hand: ¡°My rtionship with Liu Yiyi, is not what you think. I and she¡­ didn¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°If it¡¯s not what I think, then what is it?¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Lu Weixi interrupted. Lu Weixi originally didn¡¯t bother to argue with him, but at this moment, she couldn¡¯t help but retort, even showing a smile on her face, a chilling smile, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that you and her¡­ didn¡¯t have an intimate rtionship?¡± Chapter 410 - 411 Actually, I am into you (3) Chapter 410: Chapter 411 Actually, I am into you (3) ¡°I¡­¡± That¡¯s what Qin Zhiyou wanted to say, he really hadn¡¯t touched Liu Yiyi, let alone other women. However, his reputation as a yboy has been unbroken since college. It was no surprise that Lu Weixi didn¡¯t believe him. But he had to exin. If he didn¡¯t say anything, there would be no hope at all! Collecting his thoughts, he dered solemnly, ¡°There is nothing romantic between Liu Yiyi and me.¡± As expected, as soon as he finished speaking, a mocking sneer from Lu Weixi echoed in front of him, ¡°It¡¯s all in the past now, why not admit it? Am I the one who would pull up the past? If I nit-picked things from the past like this, I¡¯ve couldn¡¯t have stayed with you for the past five years.¡± Liu Yiyi had be bold, obviously due to her newfound fearlessness. She was not naive like a three-year-old toddler. If it weren¡¯t for the hope that Qin Zhiyou had given her, would she daree knocking so confidently? ¡°Whether you believe it or not, nothing happened, not only with her but also with other women¡­¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou, that¡¯s enough.¡± After a lightugh, Lu Weixi slowly refocused, ¡°We had an agreement. Whatever you do outside, I won¡¯t bother, and the women you mess around with, I would just remain wilfully blind. However, we also agreed that they should nevere to mess up our life. It¡¯s you who instigated their audacious behaviours. What more do you want to exin? You are implying you never touched Liu Yiyi, and even Xiang Yirou and others¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou was filled with regret, sadness, anger, and self-me. Watching Qin Zhiyou¡¯s expressions, Lu Weixi felt disdain, anger and heartbreak. She originally nned to throw more hurtful words at him, but she felt her throat was suffocated, a heaviness in her chest, and the words got stuck in her throat. After a long pause, she muttered with distant disappointment, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, do you know¡­I really dislike you¡­¡± Every nerve of Qin Zhiyou was easily shattered by Lu Weixi¡¯s words. In particr, seeing the corners of her eyes turning red, he could not tell whether it was out of anger or sadness. He unintentionally rxed his grip, Lu Weixi gently pushed against his arm, turned around, and headed to the bathroom. At this point, she didn¡¯t really want to take a bath to clear her head; she just wanted to get away from him. She was afraid that the more she listened to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s exnations, the angrier she would get. And she was more scared, that if Qin Zhiyou said nothing and epted his guilt, she would feel even worse. What scared her the most was that after a few words of exnations and constions from Qin Zhiyou, she might forgive him! Watching her turn around and walk away, Qin Zhiyou was really afraid, terrified that if she left, he would lose her forever! He needed to express his feelings, at least so she knew in his heart he treasured her, and only her! Chapter 411 - 412 Actually, I am into you (4) Chapter 411: Chapter 412 Actually, I am into you (4) ¡°Wei Hui!¡± He moved forward once again, reaching out his arm, he right away pulled her into his embrace. His hand circled her waist, his head rested on her shoulder, his heart¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª closely pressed against hers. Lu Weixi hated him the most at this moment for his closeness, especially this kind of forced closeness. What did he think women were? If he sweet-talked her it wouldn¡¯t work, so if he used this kind of method, did he think she would just submit? She didn¡¯t want to, she was unwilling, she was even more unwilling¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª- to be treated like this by him! ¡°Qin Zhiyou, let go of me, you jerk, you make me sick!¡± Lu Weixi was livid to the utmost, seeing him not letting go, she simply turned her head, biting hard on his arm. She bit so hard, that blood was quickly drawn. But Qin Zhiyou just wouldn¡¯t let go. The wife that he had toiled to bring home, why should he let go. The two were tussling over mere inches by the door, neither willing to admit defeat. After a long struggle, it was Qin Zhiyou, being a man, who had greater strength and endurance, causing her to physically submit. But while she physically submitted, mentally she didn¡¯t. Not only did she not submit, she got even angrier. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t care about all this, holding her, he said, ¡°Wei Hui, whether you believe it or not, Liu Yiyi and I really didn¡¯t go that far.¡± As expected, just as he finished saying this, he heard Lu Weixi scoff. Qin Zhiyou paused a little, he knew that she might not believe his words right now, so he must be more rational, using evidence to prove it. ¡°First of all, I didn¡¯t know about Liu Yiyi¡¯s actions. I didn¡¯t know she went to find you in the office. If I had known, I would have definitely stopped her.¡± That¡¯s right, if he doesn¡¯t stop this lunatic, if it gets out of control and spreads, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mistress confronting his wife in public, wouldn¡¯t that be an honorable story when it gets out? Moreover, even if he and Liu Yiyi haven¡¯t gone so far, but it¡¯s always him who has been supporting her and giving her the courage behind the scenes, making her so bold. Even without Liu Yiyi, weren¡¯t there so many women in his past? She simply didn¡¯t believe that Qin Zhiyou had kept himself pure! ¡°She acted out on you, she was wrong, and I will give you an answer. This person, you will not see again in the future.¡± When Qin Zhiyou said this, a fierce light shed in his peach blossom eyes. It was clear that he was indeed very angry. Originally, he had thought that Liu Yiyi had learned her lesson after being kept awayst time, and indeed her day-to-day behavior had been much more restrained. Who knew that her restraint depended on the person. In front of Xiang Yirou and Fang Rushuang, she dared not act rashly, one was a famous starlet, another was the family¡¯s daughter. In front of Qin Zhigu, chairman Liao or even Bai Changyou, she would also behave properly because she knew she couldn¡¯t mess with these people. But Lu Weixi was just a small designer in public, not famous, and without a family. If she didn¡¯t bully her then who would she bully? Although his words were very calm, but Lu Weixi knew that the more calm Qin Zhiyou was when saying things, the stricter it was. But was she angry with Liu Yiyi? It¡¯s clear she was angry at him! Without one Liu Yiyi, there will be a Zhang Yiyi, Liu Yiyi, and countless others, she will still struggle in this circle. ¡°Also, Wei Hui.¡± Qin Zhiyou murmured in a low voice, like the buzzing of a mosquito. He¡¯s twenty-nine this year, been married for five years, even if he tricked Lu Weixi into marrying him that year, he¡¯s never been this nervous before today. After a long while, he mustered the courage to lift his head, ¡°Wei Hui, actually I towards you¡­¡± PS: Please vote, please vote monthly, please give me a few votes if you have any, thank you very much! Chapter 412 - 413: Kneeling in Penalty (1) Chapter 412: Chapter 413: Kneeling in Penalty (1) Qin Zhiyou thought and decided not to use the sentence ¡°I love you¡± directly. These kinds of phrases, said under such circumstances, would not move Lu Weixi, she would rather feel like he was ying with her. It would be better to take a step back, make it clear that there will be no more women around him and reveal that he has feelings for her in order to gain her favor. Lu Weixi was startled, indeed not too disturbed by the phrase ¡°you are in my heart¡±. What really affected her was his previous promise, ¡°never let such a thing happen¡±. What does this mean? It means, he would choose somebody who is really low- profile when choosing a woman in the future. Or is it¡­ he would not have any other women? Although she was still very angry and disgusted, and didn¡¯t want him to hold her, even less wanting to be close with him, she jealously admitted that after hearing this part, she still hadn¡¯t fully forgiven him, but it did make her heart slightly at ease. The two were silent for a moment, the tense atmosphere between them slightly eased. Qin Zhiyou hesitated for a moment, and decided to strike while the iron was hot. Even though she might not believe it if he made heartfelt confession right now, he still wanted to push it a little further, ¡°Weixi, you are in my heart¡­¡± Before he could finish speaking, there was a ¡°knock-knock-knock¡± at the door. Qin Zhiyou frowned, he hadn¡¯t finished speaking! He didn¡¯t respond, but the knocking was getting louder. Qin Zhiyou was annoyed, not even turning his head and said: ¡°Wait a minute!¡± ¡°Come out.¡± From the door, came the vigorous, solemn, and serious voice of Grandfather Qin. In the Qin Family hall, Qin Zhiyou was kneeling on the ground, still wearing that dirty pajamas. Mud and wounds on his face, looking rather disheveled. Next to him was Qin Zhigu, who had changed his clothes. His face and body had also been cleaned, but he was more injured than Qin Zhiyou. Both of them weren¡¯t in a better state than the other. There was a crowd surrounding Qin Zhigu, needless to say Kong Jie. Qin Weijian also took much care for his son. Qin Weijia and his family of course lined up with them. As for Qin Zhiyou, Yang Mogui run off after the banquet and it was unknown where he¡¯d went to enjoy himself. Only Lu Weixi was left, as her feelings have just stabilized, but still unstable. The two brothers were kneeling in front of old master Qin. The old master¡¯s face was sullen, and he had his walking stick in hand. He stood in front of the two brothers, gazing at them in silence, then made his way behind them, raising his walking stick and beating down on the two of them effortlessly. The cane was made of red sandalwood, and although the old man was elderly and not as strong, he put some force into it. After a few hits, Qin Zhiyou was fine, being thick-skinned. While Qin Zhigu was badly hurt and almost copsed to the ground from the beating. ¡°Good, very good. They¡¯ve reached middle age and yet they¡¯re fighting!¡± The old master knew, Qin Weizang was a child of his legitimate wife and his stepmother after his first wife passed away, Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia, his half-siblings, naturally had some distance. In the past, they had their own fights which he always turned a blind eye to. But bringing fights to him was not allowed. Qin Zhiyou was beaten without making a sound, and so did Qin Zhigu. It hurt even more for Kong Jie who watched on the side, ¡°Dad, it was Qin Zhiyou who started the move! He pushed our Zhigu to the ground and hit him, it¡¯s just too much!¡± Chapter 413 - 414: Kneeling in Penalty (2) Chapter 413: Chapter 414: Kneeling in Penalty (2) ¡°Shut up.¡± Master Qin shouted. It¡¯s one thing for men to fight in private, but being beaten to the ground is nothing short of embarrassing andughable. ¡°You two kneel here until you recognize your mistakes. And no one is to bring them food until they do,¡± hemanded. Wrapping up his deration with a cough, Master Qin grumbled, ¡°Dinner time, and I haven¡¯t eaten because of these two nitwits. Serve the food!¡± With hismand, the servants efficiently scurried to prepare. Located adjacent to the living room was the dining room. Earlier, Qin Zhiyou had been fine, but once the scent of food wafted in ¨C it reminded him very much how hungry he was. During his busier periods at work, he could withstand hunger for an extended period. However, right now, without any work, the hunger was indeed unbearable. The case was the same for Qin Zhigu next to him. He was beaten even worse. After a few brutal hits from Master Qin, it was ufortable to maintain a kneeling position, let alone care about his image while starving. Worse still, Master Qin ordered dinner to be served. The meal was far from savored due to his anger while the third room, having caught wind of the situation, would asionally nce back, finding amusement in the spectacle. Kong Jie intended to speak for her son, Qin Zhigu ¨C he had scrapes on his body that needed treatment. But Qin Weijian, fully understanding his father¡¯s temper, held her back. Among everyone present, it was probably just Lu Weixi eating her meal calmly, as if nothing was happening. Seeing her so nonchnt, Qin Zhimei scoffed, ¡°Big sister-inw, you¡¯ve got quite the nerve, enjoying your food while your husband is being punished.¡± Finishing her bowl of rice and cing her chopsticks down, Lu Weixi chewed her foodpletely before lifting her head stoically, ¡°One should not speak while eating or sleeping.¡± This was a house rule of the Qin family. You¡¯re not done eating yet and here you are, chit-chatting as if it¡¯s a marketce. However, she added, ¡°I don¡¯t see you treating your older brother with such respect usually. It seems it takes adversity to reveal true feelings.¡± ¡°You! ¡± Retorted Qin Zhimei, who had been sarcasticallyughing. Lu Weixi turned it around, implying she was being respectful and filial, leaving Qin Zhimei speechless. Disorder in the household was thest thing Master Qin wanted when his sons were still kneeling as a punishment for fighting. Verbal confrontations were one thing, but at this critical juncture, she couldn¡¯t put herself in the path of his wrath again. However, after dinner, even Qin Zhizha could not resist a tease, ¡°I hear the fight between our eldest and second brothers was because of our esteemed sister-inw.¡± Lu Weixi had chosen Qin Zhiyou over Qin Zhigu. Even though anyone with clear eyes could see that Qin Zhigu was the one who had been unfaithful in the first ce, society was unfair ¨C lenient to men and harsh on women. Qin Zhigu¡¯s cheating was spun as a st-minute choice¡± before the wedding, while Lu Weixi quickly moving on to Qin Zhiyou was interpreted as a p in the face in retaliation. Over the years, they had frequently jest about this, but usually, it wouldn¡¯t reach the ears of the old man. Regardless, the fact that Qin Zhiyou and Qin Zhigu were still kneeling there was not lost on everyone. When Qin Zhizha dragged Lu Weixi into the fray, both men were visibly upset. Qin Zhiyou was the first to yell, ¡°Qin Zhizha- ¨C Shut up!¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou, continue kneeling,¡± was themand from Master Qin, and Qin Zhiyou was forced to live out his punishment. Master Qin was massaging his temples in annoyance. He had already asked about the reasons for the fight and couldn¡¯t help but be speechless. Now that Lu Weixi was married to his eldest son, their past shouldn¡¯t matter. However, this Qin Zhiyou was a headache, always causing amotion outside just like his father! He didn¡¯t quite understand. His eldest grandson was evidently madly in love with his wife to the point of excess, so why create such amotion? Chapter 414: 415: Kneeling in Penalty (3) However, he was not interested in meddling with the youngsters¡¯ affairs, and after eating his meal, he didn¡¯t want to watch them argue. But before leaving, he instructed clearly: ¡°Both of you kneel down! You¡¯re not allowed to eat or drink, no one is to bring you food, and you cannot go back to rest. If I find out otherwise, you¡¯ll suffer the consequences!¡± Qin Zhigu obediently nodded, seeing Lu Weixi softened, Qin Zhiyou began to joke indifferently: ¡°Grandpa, can we use the bathroom?¡± The Old Master Qin was speechless, his answer was a heavy stick that hit his back. Qin Zhiyou was knocked down by the old man¡¯s stick. He had been silent all previous times he was hit, but this time he yelped in pain. Master Qin left, and surprisingly, Lu Weixi stood up immediately after, not caring about Qin Zhiyou, and simply went upstairs. On Qin Zhigu¡¯s side, at least his mother was with him. Master Qin didn¡¯t let him eat, but applying medicine should be fine. Kong Jie called a servant to bring the medical kit, and he carefully applied medicine to him. Even when being catered to, Qin Zhigu knelt upright, with a straight posture. Inparison, Qin Zhiyou was lopsided, his clothes were a mess, he hadn¡¯t bathed, his entire body was dirty. Forget about applying medicine or changing clothes, no one poured him even a mouthful of water. Of course, he knew he deserved it. It was already great that Lu Weixi still wanted to handle him herself, rather than having aplete fallout with him. However, with the old man¡¯s punishment, even though he was in a bad condition, because of this condition, Lu Weixi¡¯s anger seemed to have been reduced considerably. Women are all maternal. If he looked bright and attractive, how could he trigger their protective instinct? At that moment, Qin Zhiyou wished Zhigu had beaten him a few more times, the more pitiful, the better. But asking Qin Zhigu to do it again now would not only be ineffective, but he also did not want to lose face in front of his rival.
    The two of them continued to kneel in the middle of the hall. When it was time to rest at night, Master Qin didn¡¯te out and tell them to get up. Kong Jie felt pained for her son and wanted to help him up, but Qin Zhigu shook his head and persuaded her: ¡°Mother, you should go to sleep first. Grandpa is punishing me, if he is not satisfied, it will not be good for father and you either.¡± It was actually quitete now, and Kong Jie was already extremely tired. After Qin Zhigu insisted, she finally nodded: ¡°Alright, but if you feel ufortable anywhere, you must tell me as soon as possible.¡± Qin Zhigu nodded and only then did Kong Jie leave. In the hall, only Qin Zhiyou and Qin Zhigu were left. Qin Zhigu turned his head and saw that Qin Zhiyou was still kneeling beside him, but he had found a chair to lean against in a tilted manner. Moreover, he was actually using his phone! Perhaps because there was no one else in the living room, he was leaning on a chair leg in a lopsided manner, chatting on his phone like a king, and it looked like he was using WeChat. Indeed, he was on WeChat, discussing with Secretary Wang about how to deal with Liu Yiyi¡¯s matter. No matter what, Liu Yiyi had caused this situation and she couldn¡¯t stay here. Although it wasn¡¯t appropriate to knock her down in one go right now, he could torment her slowly in the meantime. Didn¡¯t Liu Yiyi look down on Lu Weixi merely being a designer? Then he would take away her shining persona as a host, to make her experience the feeling of falling from the peak to the abyss again, and to make her wish she were dead. The method was simply brutal, he had in his hand a small video of Liu Yiyi and thest mine owner! Chapter 415: 416: Kneeling in Penalty (4) Ever since he found out that Liu Yiyi was a spy, Qin Zhiyou had nned this move. He first used another identity to get hold of that little video from the mine boss. Of course, he didn¡¯t release it himself. Instead, he ¡°identally¡± leaked it to Liu Yiyi¡¯s rival at Yan City TV Station. After sticking to him like glue, Liu Yiyi had been smooth sailing at Yan City TV station, making many enemies on her way up. With her swagger, she naturally made a lot of enemies. Once her rival got the video, they knew it was a golden opportunity to pull her down! Although, in the entertainment industry, releasing such videos is still seen as a scandal. Yet, Liu Yiyi was a bit special since she was a host. More so, she had just transferred from serious news to hosting an entertainment show. News hosts always value image the most. When such a scandal urs, it¡¯s almost likepletely ruining their careers. The rival had the video and after careful nning, it indeed went viral instantly. Liu Yiyi was both shocked and angry, quickly trying to rify. Unexpectedly, more incriminating high-definition evidence came immediately, pping her in the face. If it was any other issue, she could have faced Qin Zhiyou with a straight face. But, this was her little video with the ex-mine boss! Before the video came out, it was no big deal. But once it did, all the people of China got to see how she was with the mine boss. Qin Zhiyou was a man, and no man can ept their woman being watched by all the people of China. Liu Yiyi, of course, investigated too. All she could find out was that the news was spread by a marketing ount, then sparked by a number of big Vs, instantly on the hot search. Brand new evidence was released immediately after the rification ¨C a few days of continuous exposure, clearly amon scheme within the entertainment circle. Liu Yiyi never suspected Qin Zhiyou. Have you ever seen a man who enjoys being cuckolded? She probably never thought in her wildest dreams that it was Qin Zhiyou who was pulling the strings behind her back! Liu Yiyi hit rock-bottom instantly, and the television station stopped all her shows. Her agency wanted to abandon her too. During a press conference, she broke down crying. Clearly, with firm evidence against her, all she could do was stoutly deny the usations and even send legal letters to those marketing ounts.
    But soon, there came threats of a third batch of even clearer videos ¨C let her sue if she dared, she had nothing to fear! The onlookers always tend to believe such sensational news regardless of the evidence. Especially when the person in question is being so stubborn. Thest time Liu Yiyi was demoted, she could still turn to Qin Zhiyou, whom she knew would help her, and she also had Qin Weijia to help her through her difficulties. But now¡­ Of course, that¡¯s a story forter. Anyway, right now, what Qin Zhisu could see was Qin Zhiyou, leaning ufortably against the chair leg. Their rtionship was not bad when they were very young, with Qin Zhiyou even taking him out to y. That was when their uncle was in charge. But after their uncle died, their father and aunt took over, and the rtionship between the first and second families noticeably deteriorated. As Qin Zhiyou became more erratic, the two brothers gradually grew apart. Right now, over the inheritance dispute and the matter of Lu Weixi, they could never be close like brothers again. His loved woman was humiliated like this, moreover by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s other woman, he couldn¡¯t bear it. Soon, there came the sound of footstepsing downstairs. Both brothers looked up and saw that the personing down was Lu Weixi. Was sheing to see Qin Zhiyou, or Qin Zhisu? PS: Sorry,st night¡¯s final chapter got wiped out, so I couldn¡¯t count the entries for the draw. There will be another chapter in the evening- Chapter 416: 417: Kneeling in Penalty (5) Originally, Qin Zhiyou, who was kneeling crookedly, immediately adjusted his posture at the sight of her descending. Qin Zhigu assumed he would kneel more upright, however, he instead slumped onto the chair morepletely. If not for the inconvenience caused by Qin Zhigu¡¯s presence, he may have stubbornly held his posture a bit longer. Qin Zhiyou had no choice but to be punished, even though his promise had just stabilized Lu Weixi¡¯s emotions and being punished by Grandfather Qin had allowed her to vent her anger. At least it prevented her from bringing up the topic of divorce with him. However, he had a feeling that this matter wouldn¡¯t pass so easily. Lu Weixi must have already taken her bath, her long hair was wet, and she was dressed in her home clothes. Due to the two men kneeling downstairs, she wore a modest home outfit. Although one man was kneeling upright and the other was almost half-dead, both of them were staring at her without blinking. When Lu Weixi came down from upstairs, their gaze remained on her. However, when she reached the bottom of the stairs, she abruptly turned and headed straight for the kitchen. Is she going to make something for me to eat? That makes sense, it¡¯s been several hours from evening to now, and they haven¡¯t eaten or even had a sip of water. Soon they heard the sound of the fridge and the microwave, and shortly after, the sweet aroma of egg tarts filled the air. In the Qin Family, a regr post-dinner asion was the tea talk. In addition to preparing various teas, the servants would also prepare some desserts. Today¡¯s dessert was egg tarts, and since there was no post-dinner conversation today, nobody had touched them. Both Qin Zhiyou and Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t particrly enjoy sweets, but after being hungry all night, anything smelled delicious. Even though both of them seemed fairlyposed at the moment, when Lu Weixi walked out holding the te of egg tarts, they were more interested in the tarts than her. As Lu Weixi walked closer, one hand holding the egg tarts and the other a cup of homemade milk tea¡ªit was made with Ceylon tea mixed with milk and a bit of maple syrup. The stronger the aroma became, the more Qin Zhiyou, who had been practically lying on the floor, found himself unconsciously craning his neck.
    However. When Lu Weixi walked up to them, she simply turned around and headed back upstairs. The te of egg tarts and milk tea she was holding naturally didn¡¯t offer them a single bite. Turns out she came down to have a midnight snack! Normally this wouldn¡¯t be a big deal, at most it would lead to gaining weight from eating before sleep. But Lu Weixiing down at this time was like deliberately showing off. Forget about the egg tarts, even a sip of milk tea would have been good. No more to say, continue kneeling. At midnight, Old Master Qin finally came to check on them. Seeing Qin Zhigu maintaining a straight posture while Qin Zhiyou was a slump resembling a boneless figure, he was instantly furious, giving a kick to his leg, ¡°Kneel properly!¡± He first looked towards Qin Zhigu, ¡°Do you know where you went wrong?¡± Qin Zhigu lowered his head, ¡°I know.¡± Grandfather was punishing him because he had gotten into a fight with his brother, and also due to Lu Weixi. He had previously dated Lu Weixi, thus his role was a delicate one. It¡¯s okay for him to give advice, but even if they really divorced, it wasn¡¯t his ce to intervene. However, Qin Zhigu shook his head, ¡°I know I was wrong, but I won¡¯t change. If something like this happens again, I¡¯ll still hit him.¡± So what if he¡¯s biased, so what if he can¡¯t forget her? If Qin Zhiyou treats her properly, he won¡¯t resort to violence, nor will he have further intentions.. Chapter 417: 418 No One Else (1) Qin Zhiyou suddenly became angry, fell to his knees in an instant, ¡°She is my wife!¡± ¡°Do you even remember that she is your wife?¡± Qin Zhigu also became angry, retorting immediately, ¡°Did you think of her as your wife when you were with other women, when those women were bullying her?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to meddle in our affairs! You have no right to lecture me, you were the one who betrayed her when she was most in need and helpless. What gives you the right to defend her?¡± ¡°Enough!¡± The old patriarch of the Qin Family got a headache, he shouted loudly, ¡°One of you lusts after his sister-inw, and the other messes around with women. Do you think it¡¯s something to be proud of? Zhigu!¡± He first called out to Qin Zhigu, who bowed his head obediently and answered, ¡°Grandfather.¡± ¡°Matters of the heart always require mutual consent. Since you gave her up all those years ago and since Lu Weixi is now your sister-inw, no matter how much you wish otherwise, you should not raise the issue again. Do you understand?¡± Qin Zhigu disagreed, ¡°If she is mistreated in the future, I won¡¯t stand by. Her father is like that, her mother is bedridden from illness, she has no support; I will be her support.¡± ¡°You support my ass!¡± Just as Qin Zhiyou was about to stand up and hit him, he was knocked down again by the old patriarch¡¯s kick, ¡°And you, have you forgotten how your father died?¡± This statement was much more serious than the previous ones. Qin Zhiyou immediately stopped all resistance and knelt down in silence. ¡°I¡¯ll make myself clear, as long as I¡¯m alive, you may argue and fight in private, but you must not let it show in public, nor are you allowed to harm Hanhai¡¯s benefits. Otherwise, even if I donate all of our family¡¯s wealth, I won¡¯t leave a single cent to you,¡± the old Qin patriarch looked at his two grandsons. One was cynical but shrewd and bold; and the other one was conservative but talented. If these two could cooperate, the Qin Family would stand tall against any storm. Such a pity.
    The old Qin patriarch sighed and after a while said, ¡°Zhigu, you can stand up now.¡± As soon as his words fell, the one who stood up was Qin Zhiyou. The old Qin patriarch was so enraged that he kicked him again, ¡°You kneel down and kneel for an hour longer!¡± Zhiyou was not happy, ¡°Why should I?¡± ¡°Why? Because you¡¯re the older brother, because you were the first to raise your hand, because all of this started with you, and you dare to ask why!¡± Unable to win against him, Qin Zhiyou could only submit reluctantly. Qin Zhigu on the other hand, didn¡¯t move an inch, ¡°Grandfather.¡± The old Qin patriarch shook his head, ¡°Go back.¡± Although Qin Zhigu still had doubts, he certainly wasn¡¯t a masochist. Once he was told he could go back and rest, he began to get up. But he had been kneeling for too long and his legs were numb, so he almost fell back down when he was getting up. In the end, he leaned on a chair to support himself, hobbling back to his room. Turning his head, the old Qin patriarch looked at his eldest grandson, ¡°You better kneel properly. If you don¡¯t, it won¡¯t be for just an hour, you¡¯ll kneel here all night!¡± Strangely enough, Qin Zhiyou, who was grumbling and kneeling crookedly just now, suddenly became extremely sharp and straight without Qin Zhigu by his side. He didn¡¯t even argue anymore. The old Qin patriarch knew that this eldest grandson might seem frivolous, but he was actually the mostpetitive, ambitious and capable. Compared to the overly honest Qin Zhigu, he indeed had more potential to lead Hanhai. It¡¯s just his temper¡­ In the end, Qin Zhiyou ended up kneeling for an extra hour. He was afraid of waking up Lu Weixi so he went to the study to shower and change his clothes first. By the time he returned to the bedroom, it was already two in the morning.. Chapter 418: 419 No One Else (2) Qin Zhiyou had originally thought that Lu Weixi would pull off her usual trick again, by locking the doors from the inside. He was already prepared to spend the night in the study room. Unexpectedly, when he pushed the door, it was not locked. He tiptoed in, and it was pitch ck inside, clearly, Lu Weixi had already gone to bed. He knew, although he waspletely unaware of what happened this time, everything wrong that Liu Yiyi had done would be pinned onto him. After all, Liu Yiyi was his femalepanion, and she had been coddled by him. Even though he¡¯d truly neverid his hands on her, in the end, it was still his fault. Lu Weixi was wronged, and he felt even more heartache for her. Perhaps Lu Weixi had temporarily been pacified now, but he could feel that the rtionship which had just started to mend had once again tightened. It was highly possible that for a long period of time, she would not grow close to him again. He deserved it, he brought it onto himself. After putting away his uncle and aunt, he didn¡¯t have to keep the charade of being a yboy. From now on, he would protect her wholeheartedly, hoping that she could change her mind. At this moment, he didn¡¯t dare to disturb Lu Weixi, he tiptoed up to her. However. ¡°Gurgle¡ª¡± a sound, was his stomach grumbling. The noise was not usually so loud, but in the extremely quiet room, it was particrly conspicuous. Before Qin Zhiyou could even rub his stomach, he felt the woman next to him suddenly p him. A ¡°crack¡± soundnded squarely on his face, followed by a swift kick.
    Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t have time to react to what happened before he rolled off the bed. The woman in front of him instantly turned on the bedsidemp, and yawned. When she turned around, she saw a befuddled Qin Zhiyou propping himself up on the edge of the bed, with a cold sneer on her face. ¡°Who let youe back?¡± Qin Zhiyou had been kicked, not knowing if she had done it on purpose or unintentionally. At this moment, he could only reply, ¡°I finished kneeling.¡± ¡°I mean, you didn¡¯t have to kneel, there¡¯s a wide world out there, you don¡¯t have to limit yourself.¡± She didn¡¯t believe a single word of what Qin Zhiyou had previously said to her. She was twenty-seven now, not seven, not seventeen. She was no longer at the age to believe in love, to believe in promises. Furthermore, there was no love between Qin Zhiyou and her, maybe there was a bit of liking, but it was not much. Believing that a yboy would change his ways was less credible than believing she would win five million from buying a lottery ticket. Liu Yiyi might not appear again, but it was not guaranteed that there wouldn¡¯t be other women. She had grown tired of days where she had unwee visitors at her door. She was even more weary of people gossiping about her. ¡°No, it won¡¯t happen again,¡± Qin Zhiyou shook his head, ¡°I¡¯ve already promised my grandfather. Otherwise, he would take away my rights.¡± He thought for a moment, he knew Lu Weixi wouldn¡¯t easily believe his words, he had no credibility. However, Lu Weixi was a very rational person, she did not believe in emotions but in terms. If there were no constraints, of course, Qin Zhiyou could find countless femalepanions, but if Hanhai was thrown into the equation, all women would be insignificant. Indeed, as soon as he said these words, Lu Weixi¡¯s suspicion slightly decreased. Qin Zhiyou seized the opportunity to strike while the iron was hot, ¡°Grandfather also said, my father¡¯s death was due to the women outside¡­¡± Lu Weixi knew, there were two things that Qin Zhiyou cherished the most, one was Hanhai, the other was his father. He would not joke about his father, so it must be true.. Chapter 419: 420 No One Else (3) However, even though she believed what he said, she wasn¡¯t necessarily happy about it. As a wife, she couldn¡¯t attract her husband¡¯s attention or make him leave his heart at home. Instead, she had to rely on the authority of the elders, his power, and her deceased father¡¯s intimidation. Truth be told, this is a sad state for a wife to be in. Despite Liu Yiyi¡¯s provocation this time, he truly had no idea. And he also made effort to rectify the situation afterward. Even when he just saw Qin Zhigu interacting with her a little, he would start a rage-induced fight. But all said and done, it was all about their personal interests, about his father. She was essentially insignificant. Qin Zhiyou thought that she had calmed down and believed what he said. But Lu Weixi¡¯s expression was still somewhat serious, and he didn¡¯t dare offend her at the moment. He happened to look up and saw that the egg tarts on the table were partly eaten. There were four egg tarts in total, and Lu Weixi had only eaten half of one. He had been hungry all night, got into a fight and was punished to kneel, and didn¡¯t think about eating when he took a shower. Now he was hungry and his eyes automatically looked at the egg tarts. ¡°Wasting is shameful. I might as well eat yours.¡± It wasn¡¯t until Qin Zhiyou got there that he realized not only had she barely eaten the tarts, but she also left most of the milk tea as well. Although he just drank a little water in the study, he was still thirsty from not drinking any water during the night. A person can endure hunger, but couldn¡¯t stand thirst in an instant.
    He picked up an egg tart with one hand and held a mug with the other. Just as he was about to eat and drink, Lu Weixi suddenly threw off the quilt, walked towards him barefoot, and before he could react, the egg tart in his hand was already snatched by Lu Weixi: ¡°I won¡¯t give you any!¡± She swallowed the tart whole just afterwards. Qin Zhiyou was stunned for a moment, reaching for the second one in the te, but Lu Weixi was swift and she snatched it away again, chewing it all at once. Lu Weixi had strict upbringing since childhood, she hardly would gobble the food, it was the first time for her to do so. As Qin Zhiyou was still in surprise, Lu Weixi finished off the rest, puffing out her cheeks like a hamster, then grabbed his mug and drank it all up, tilting back her neck. After finishing off everything, she bolted into the bathroom. By the time Lu Weixi reappeared, she had freshened up, regained her calm, and coldly threw off her quilt. Qin Zhiyou, watching all this was a bit dumbfounded. After a while, he tried to approach, but Lu Weixi once again threw off the quilt and looked at him sharply. Her eyes were too bright, and her expression was too serious: ¡°Don¡¯t daree up here! If I find you sneaking up and sleeping here at night, you and I are not done!¡± In fact, if they weren¡¯t living in the Qin family¡¯s mansion, she wouldn¡¯t even let him enter the bedroom. Qin Zhiyou was stunned: ¡°If I don¡¯t sleep up here, where am I supposed to sleep? The couch?¡± There was a sofa in the bedroom, but it was a narrow single sofa. Not to mention lying down, even sitting would be too cramped. ¡°I don¡¯t care whether it¡¯s the couch or the floor. Just don¡¯t dare to join me in the bed.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes chilled, and then she directly turned off the bedsidemp. Once again, it was darkness. Qin Zhiyou felt somewhat helpless, so he settled down on the couch for the time being. In the middle of the night, Qin Zhiyou quietly climbed up the bed, trying to sneak a nce at her before cuddling into the covers. Just as he propped his arm over her, Lu Weixi suddenly turned her head, and her soft lips unintentionally brushed past his lips¡­. Chapter 420: 421 No One Else (4) Chapter 420: Chapter 421 No One Else (4) This sudden surprise made Lu Weixi instantly sober up. In the dark room, all she could see was the faint glow flickering in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes. Just now, he didn¡¯t get to eat the egg tart, so would he give up on this delicious food right in front of him? Would he still be a man? From behind the quilt, Qin Zhiyou swiftly reached out and wrapped his arms around her. Lu Weixi was unwilling, and she twisted and turned immediately. The two of them started a yful fight beneath the quilt. Summer was already somewhat hot. Even if the air conditioning was set to 26 degrees, it would be fine when they were resting quietly. But once they started yelling at each other, the temperature in the room started to rise as well. Lu Weixi had to hold the quilt, dodge his attacks, and was soon sweating profusely. In their struggle, Lu Weixi¡¯s arm twisted and turned on the bedsidemp. Qin Zhiyou was slightly startled but he did not stop. Just when she thought he would kiss her, Lu Weixi pulled her arm, ced the back of her hand to her lips, and Qin Zhiyou only ended up kissing her palm. Qin Zhiyou blinked, trying to pull her close, but Lu Weixi had already rolled away nimbly, clutching the quilt tightly. Panting heavily, her clothes soaked in sweat, she stared fiercely at him.
    She clenched her fists, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, I told you that if you dare toe in, I will not let you off!¡± Qin Zhiyou looked annoyed to have been interrupted. Looking at Lu Weixi, who was wrapped up tightly like a dumpling, he didn¡¯t dare to forcibly get her off, so he just raised his chin a bit and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t n to rest, I just wanted to kiss you.¡± ¡°You! ¡± Lu Weixi was furious, if she could, she would have kicked him out. This bastard, couldn¡¯t live a day without a woman. Today his favorite made her battle for 300 rounds, in the evening, he made a scene, the family even made him kneel as punishment, and yet he had the audacity to provoke her! Lu Weixi clenched her teeth, her voice seemed to be squeezed out of her throat, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, after creating such a drama today, you think it¡¯s still appropriate to shamelessly provoke me?¡± ¡°What¡¯s inappropriate about it? We just cleared it all up.¡± Qin Zhiyou, folding his arms, looked at her nonchntly. He didn¡¯t mean to be audacious, even though Lu Weixi took away the egg tart, didn¡¯t allow him to rest, and was now arguing with him. But, as long as she was willing to argue with him, as long as she wanted to vent her anger, that was all good. He was more afraid of her suddenly bing silent and then abruptly dropping the word ¡°divorce¡±. If they could yell and fight, it meant that she still had something to say to him. If she just stayed silent, it meant that it was the end of their journey as a couple. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, if you continue like this¡­¡± Lu Weixi gritted her teeth. Qin Zhiyou was silent for a long time. She sat at the head of the bed, he sat at the foot, a distance of about a meter between them. He didn¡¯te close, just looked at her flippantly and said, ¡°I can¡¯t promise that.¡± Lu Weixi turned furious instantly. He quickly added, ¡°Because, there will be no other woman in the future I can provoke, so I can only provoke you.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s brows furrowed, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I mean.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s tone was yful at first, but the second part became uncharacteristically serious. He said: PS: Thanks to Yue Se He Tang and Da Mo Gu Yan for their lovely donations, mwah¡ª
    Yesterday¡¯s lucky winner is ¡®Four Leaf Clover¡¯. Three more tickets to be drawn for the prize of 666 book coins in this chapter, please leave ament below to register, keep participating for chances to win- For more details, please check the pinned topic in the book review area.. When you post a book review, please leave a five-star rating as well, only those who post a review with a rating can participate in the draw- Chapter 421: 422: Critical illness (1) Chapter 421: Chapter 422: Critical illness (1) ¡°There won¡¯t be anyone else. In the future, there won¡¯t be any other women.¡± Although Qin Zhiyou had made a simr assurance just before they went to sleep, this was the first time he had been so explicit about it. He won¡¯t be with any other women, so he will return to her only? If this happened yesterday, no, to be precise, before Liu Yiyi came this afternoon, she would have felt joyous hearing this promise. But now, understanding the conditions attached to this promise ¨C being forced by his grandfather, she suddenly felt nothing. She scoffed, ¡°It¡¯s for the money, isn¡¯t it?¡± Qin Zhiyou touched his chin and nodded, ¡°Yes, I can¡¯t go out and find someone else because of the money. So I can only be with you now.¡± He said this, shaking his head, sighing with regret. Lu Weixi scoffed, ¡°You must really feel hard done by.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no choice.¡± Qin Zhiyoumented, then after a while, added, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not just for the money.¡± Lu Weixiughed again, ¡°It¡¯s about your father too, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Also¡­¡±
    At this point, Qin Zhiyou became focused, his peach blossom eyes fixed on her. Lu Weixi noticed his gaze was deep and serene, like a mysterious well. She could even see her own reflection in his pupils. He had asionally looked at her like this, mostly when they were fighting or when he was flirtatious. It was rare for him to just sit and look at her like this, doing nothing else. Before she had a chance to feel bashful, it was Qin Zhiyou who first averted his gaze and quickly got up from the bed, walking over to the small sofa. He pulled over a small nket,id down with his back to her, and said ¡°Sleep, it¡¯ste.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t expect him to turn away so quickly, she was a little surprised. But she didn¡¯t say anything, just turned off the bedsidemp. The room plunged back into darkness, Lu Weixi¡¯s small hand clutched the quilt, her eyes wide open even though she couldn¡¯t see anything, trying hard to remember. Actually, when this whole episode unfolded today, she was truly physically and mentally exhausted and had considered divorcing him. But surprisingly, after some events that urred tonight, particrly Qin Zhiyou¡¯s pledge that there would be no other women in his future, Although his promise included two hard conditions: pressure from his grandfather and money, it was no longer as exciting for her. But, if this is indeed true¡­ Actually, from the beginning, her wish was to have Qin Zhiyou cut ties with his other women and return to their family. She didn¡¯t want to be at odds with him anymore, she had considered settling down and having another child with him. But why, now that everything seems so near, is she having second thoughts? He only agreed to be with her because Liu Yiyi had some leverage over him and because of the money. Why can¡¯t it be for another reason, like ¨C her? Although, thatst look Qin Zhiyou gave her, it made her heart pound. She should have been colder, but faced with his gaze, she couldn¡¯t say those harsh words. Just like earlier when she saw him kneeling there, without food or drink, she went downstairs to heat up egg tarts and brewed milk tea ¨C she never snacks at night. Although the egg tarts and milk tea ended up in her stomach, she didn¡¯t prepare them for herself. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t know when she fell asleep. In her half-asleep state, she thought she heard soft whispers from him beside her, saying, ¡°Good night..¡± Chapter 422: 423: Critical illness (2) Chapter 422: Chapter 423: Critical illness (2) The next day, the employees at thepany unexpectedly found that their boss, Lu Weixi, looked as if she hadn¡¯t slept well, while Simon White had bruises on his face as if he¡¯d been in a fight with someone. In the afternoon, Qin Zhiyou of Hanhai came again to ¡°inspect¡±. This time, however, he didn¡¯te to disturb their work nor did he enter Lu Weixi¡¯s office. He only went up to the Siyi Building to discuss joint business development with Chairman Liao, then immediately left in his car. ording to Xiaochen, who always observed the situation through a telescope from the floor-to-ceiling window, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face was also bruised. Then, she drew a conclusion: it was a fight triggered by adult malespeting for a mate! Lu Weixi never exined, and they didn¡¯t feelfortable asking. Qin Zhigu naturally was even worse at speaking up. Thepany¡¯s atmosphere was tense. Though everyone was extremely curious, they could only keep their heads down and work. Moreover, Lu Weixi became noticeably stricter, rarely smiling during work, and appearing even more fierce at this time. Everyone initially assumed Liu Yiyi had made a fool of herself, keeping her frustration bottled up, and were even more cautious in their actions. This moodsted until several dayster, when a short video featuring Liu Yiyi was suddenly made public. Lu Weixi was still in a meeting when Xiaochen suddenly eximed, ¡°My God!¡± The entire conference room turned to look at her. Xiaochen no longer cared about decorum, knowing that only Lulu¡¯s staff were present, and immediately blurted out, ¡°Boss Lu, look! Someone posted a short video of Liu Yiyi!¡± ¡°Ah, really? Where, where?¡± Everyone in the conference room quickly pulled out their phones. Lu Weixi was the calmest among them, but though she appearedposed, her body revealed her curiosity ¨C she leaned over to look at Xiaochen¡¯s phone screen.
    The moment she saw that the male in the video was a bald guy with a beer belly, she breathed a sigh of relief ¨C for a moment, she had suspected it was Qin Zhiyou. The other spectators were just enjoying the novelty and drama, but the people from Lulu turned to Lu Weixi and said, ¡°Boss Lu, this¡­¡± ¡°What are you looking at? Isn¡¯t there work to do?¡± Lu Weixi scolded them and went back to work. But as she lowered her head, she thought of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s promise that night: ¡°I will definitely give you an exnation, you won¡¯t see this person again.¡± So, did Qin Zhiyou have something to do with this incident? When it was finally time to leave work in the evening, a familiar Benz car was parked in its usual spot. When Lu Weixi opened the car door, she found only a driver inside. The driver was also a familiar face; he had picked her up in a BMW during a banquet before. Lu Weixi was a bit puzzled, and the driver said, ¡°President Qin had some business today and won¡¯t be able toe back tonight. He asked me to pick up the young madam.¡± Lu Weixi merely responded with an ¡°Oh,¡± and the driver drove her back to the mansion. That night, alone in the bedroom after finishing her work, Lu Weixi closed herptop and stretchedzily. She took a sip of her coffee and when she looked up, it was already eleven o¡¯clock at night. In the past, when Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯te back, she would specte if he had gone to some girl¡¯s ce, but she wouldn¡¯t feel too upset. But this time, Qin Zhiyou had given her a promise, that he wouldn¡¯t go after other women. Even though she didn¡¯t believe it, what if he was telling the truth? She took out her phone and casually scrolled through his social media page, found no news. But soon, she saw other people posting pictures on their social media feeds ¨C and Fang Rushuang was among them.. Chapter 423: 424: Critical illness (3) Chapter 423: Chapter 424: Critical illness (3) Then she thought, the Chinesenguage is truly profound. Qin Zhiyou said there would be no other women. Fang Rushuang is a reticent person, so she doesn¡¯t count as ¡®another woman¡¯. She coldly put down her phone and nced down, noticing the nket Qin Zhiyou had left on the couch. A wave of anger washed over Lu Weixi. Qin Zhiyou had been sleeping on the couch for several days. She had thought if he behaved better in the next few days, she might let him back in. But now, it was unnecessary! This stingy man, let him sleep by the door! Lu Weixi picked up the nket with rage, barged towards the bedroom door, and pulled it open¡ª To her surprise, Qin Zhiyou was standing right outside the door. They stared at each other, giving each other quite a fright. After a moment. Lu Weixi spoke up, ¡°Why¡­why are you back?¡± Weren¡¯t you with Fang Rushuang? Only when she spoke did she realize that Qin Zhiyou seemed to have had some drinks earlier, his face slightly red. And, there was a strong smell of alcohol and disinfectant lingering on him.
    As for Qin Zhiyou, he noticed the small quilt she was clutching. His handsome brow furrowed instantly seeing his quilt, ¡°My quilt!¡± Even though Lu Weixi had knocked into him, she felt no guilt. She instantly threw his quilt onto the floor, huffed in disdain and turned back into the room. Qin Zhiyou followed her in with the small quilt. Seeing Lu Weixi sitting with her back turned towards him, he scratched his head and decided to exin first: ¡°I had a tendering meeting tonight. Quite a fewpanies were there, after the meeting, there was a banquet, and many people joined. Your father, Cai Yiren, even Fang Rushuang were present.¡± With him bringing it up, Lu Weixi was slightly taken aback and turned to look at him. Well, Fang Rushuang was not like Liu Yiyi or Xiang Yirou. She wasn¡¯t the type to willingly be a mistress. Moreover, given her family situation, Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t just up and date her. If they got together, it¡¯d be with the intention of divorcing and re-marrying. But then again, Fang Rushuang was his ex-fiancee, and their rtionship used to be very good. She might not fear Liu Yiyi, but Fang Rushuang scared her. If Qin Zhiyou and Fang Rushuang got back together, it¡¯d signify the end of her reign as Mrs. Qin. ¡°Why did youe back sote, then?¡± Just for a banquet, was it necessary to stay until eleven o¡¯clock? Qin Zhiyou answered, ¡°Well, a man named Li suddenly fainted in front of me. I had to take him to the hospital.¡± No wonder she smelled disinfectant on Qin Zhiyou. However, Qin Zhiyou seemed bothered by something else. He looked over at his small quilt andined, ¡°You dirtied my quilt.¡± How did it get dirty? There¡¯s a maid cleaning at the door every day¡­ Qin Zhiyou raised his gaze, ¡°I want toe up and rest.¡± Before Lu Weixi had a chance to object, he tossed the mini quilt into theundry basket andined, ¡°The quilt is way too small, it barely covers my body. The couch is too short; my feet can¡¯t even stretch out really.¡± Serves him right! Liu Yiyi had the audacity to stir up trouble at hispany! But then she remembered today¡¯s viral video. She wanted to ask him about it but feared triggering his sympathy for Liu Yiyi. So she held her tongue. A cheeky grin appeared on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face, ¡°Well, I¡¯ll take that as a yes.¡± After sleeping on the couch for so many days, he could finally hold his sweet wife tonight! Qin Zhiyou hurried off to bathe, brush his teeth, and change into fresh clothes. He was quite eager.
    But before they even get to bed, Lu Weixi¡¯s phone rang. It was Zhao Zihuan: ¡°Emergency, Aunt Lu is critically ill!¡± Mother Lu was the vital link maintaining their marriage¡ªonce she was gone, Lu Weixi would bepletely unbound. PS: Something came up today, another update will be there in the evening ~
    Chapter 424: 425: Critical illness (4) Chapter 424: Chapter 425: Critical illness (4) When Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou rushed to the emergency room in the hospital, the red light of the emergency room had already been lit up. Thankfully, Qin Zhiyou got a 24-hour round-the-clock nurse for Lu¡¯s mother. They detected her deteriorating condition in the middle of the night. Otherwise, if they had waited till the next morning¡¯s medicine change at six o¡¯clock, she might not have made it. Qin Zhiyou had already called the specialists. Even though the American specialist team had already returned home, there were still plenty of cancer experts in Yan City. Qin Zhiyou had been paying close attention to them previously, and at this moment, he called all of them over. Within moments, an army of specialists flooded the small hospital in the middle of the night. Despite the abundance of specialists, Zhao Zihao, who was the most familiar with the patient¡¯s condition, remained the chief physician. The emergency room doors remained tightly shut, leaving Lu Weixi without a chance to ask anyone about her mother¡¯s condition. Just as she was growing frantic, Zhao Zihao emerged from the room. She immediately grasped his arm, tears falling instantly from her eyes: ¡°Dr. Zhao, what happened? She seemedpletely fine just yesterday! How could my mother¡­¡± Ever since her mother¡¯s consultation with the American specialists, her condition had been steadily improving. They were nning to send her to a research group in America for cutting-edge treatment once she recovered. Hence, Lu¡¯s mother had been resting in the hospital and undergoing various tests. During this time, Lu was busy helping her mother handle visa and various other formalities. With Qin Zhiyou¡¯s help, the visa and documents were not difficult to obtain. Even though she¡¯d had a recent quarrel with Qin Zhiyou, she greeted her mother in the hospital with a warm smile, radiating domestic bliss.
    Even if Lu¡¯s mother understood what was really going on, she still yed along for the sake of her daughter. Her condition didn¡¯t allow her to be overly stressed. She could only focus on recuperating, and the prospect of proper treatment would alleviate some of her daughter¡¯s worries. Yesterday, when Lu Weixi came to visit her, they even discussed the environment, climate, and food in America. Lu was also contemting taking a long leave to apany her mother once she went to America. She had been so busy with her work and dealing with Qin Zhiyou in recent years, she felt guilty for not being able to take care of her mother daily. It was unthinkable that her mother, who had been talking optimistically about the future just yesterday, was now critically ill! Zhao Zihao shook his head, saying, ¡°Patients can developplications at any time. It might be due to sudden worsening of the condition, idental falls and knocks, or perhaps emotional fluctuations.¡± By the time he finished speaking, the preliminary examination results were out. They ruled out sudden deterioration of the illness or organ failure, along with injuries. It seemed like the only remaining possibility was psychological factors. Her mother had liver cancer with brain metastases. Both the liver and the brain were not areas that could easily withstand stimuli. Now that they knew the cause, they had to take action. Zhao Zihao didn¡¯t have time to chat further. He quickly returned to the rescue operation. Time slipped away, every second agonising. Lu Weixi stood waiting outside in the hallway, her entire being fraught with anxiety. Qin Zhiyou watched as she couldn¡¯t sit still or find afortable standing position. She could only pace back and forth. It seemed that if she stopped, her head would explode! She was so lost and forlorn ¨C a sight that Qin Zhiyou had witnessed five years ago when she had sought his help due to her mother¡¯s illness. It was as if her bones had been sucked dry, her spirit extinguished! Even though she had been gloomy during their recent argument, she had never been as deste as she was now. He truly felt ¨C so heartbroken. PS: Thanks for the rewards from loyal readers: Nancheng Waiting for the Return, Moonlotus Pond, Xiaoyongyuan, and The Future Will Be Better.. Chapter 425: 426: Divorce (1) Chapter 425: Chapter 426: Divorce (1) Qin Zhiyou immediately stepped forward and grabbed her hand, but she shook it off. He tried again, and yet she shook it off again. Left with no choice, Qin Zhiyou slid his arm around her, holding her head in his embrace. ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± he said. ¡°How can I not worry!¡± Lu Weixi jerked her head upwards, her eyes filled with anger. She struggled to break from his embrace. ¡°Easy for you to say, Qin Zhiyou! I know you and my mom don¡¯t get along, but that does not give you the right to make snide remarks!¡± ¡°You know nothing. How on earth could I not worry?¡± ¡°Who says I don¡¯t understand?¡± Qin Zhiyou suddenly retorted. His voiceced with hidden suffering. ¡°When my father passed away, I felt worse than you do now.¡± Mention of this detail took the fight out of Lu Weixi. She immediately quieted down. The corridor was empty except for the two of them. Neither spoke, allowing the lights overhead to dim with time. Only the red light near the operation room and faint light from the reception at the end of the passage still glowed. When they left the Qin Family mansion it was already dawn. They left without disturbing the people of the second and third mansions, not daring to disturb Old Master Qin. They had quickly put on some clothes and left, even without informing Mr. Wang, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s secretary. It was just the two of them. Qin Zhiyou held her, held her so tightly. After a long while, he finally spoke: ¡°I know you¡¯re upset, and you¡¯re also very worried. Yet, what¡¯s the point of being impatient and punishing yourself at this point? It will not ease mom¡¯s condition. Moreover, mom was diagnosed in time, and the doctors immediately intervened. You have to have faith! Mom has lived so tenaciously for many years, and her recent health has improved. She won¡¯t be taken down by this illness.¡± Actually, she knew there woulde a day when her mother¡¯s cancer would worsen, and metastasis would happen. But when the day truly came, she couldn¡¯t ept it! Just yesterday, her mother was still cheerfully talking to her about what she nned to do in the future, about how she was going to go to America for treatment. So, why did her condition deteriorate within a day? Moreover, Dr. Zhao said that her mother¡¯s condition was due to shock.
    What could possibly have happened to shock her mother into such a state? Just as Lu Weixi was wracked with worry, the operating room¡¯s red light finally went off. Lu Weixi wanted to ask about her mother¡¯s condition but feared the answer. She wanted to know how her mother was, but she was afraid that the oue would be the worst. It was still Qin Zhiyou, who held her hand, and moved forward. Soon after, Zhao Zihuan and the others emerged, saying directly: ¡°The operation was very sessful, but we still need to monitor the patient¡¯s post-operative condition.¡± Lu Weixi was actually already worried about this. Cancer eats away at the body bit by bit. Moreover, chemotherapy, and surgery, not only kill cancer cells but also eliminate healthy cells. She was afraid that even with a sessful surgery, her mother might not be able to sustain the recovery. But now, all she could do was watch as her mother, still under the effects of anesthesia, was wheeled out of the operating room and moved to the intensive care unit. As the medical staff prepared the medications and equipment inside, Lu Weixi just stood at the window, watching the monitor¡¯s feeble blinking ¡ª it felt like her mother¡¯s life was slowly ebbing away. Qin Zhiyou was by her side the whole time. Seeing her struggle, he wrapped his arms around her andforted her gently: ¡°Regardless, the operation was very sessful. You have to believe in Mom.¡± Lu Weixi leaned weakly into his embrace without saying a word, nodding her head only after a long while. After some time, Zhao Zihuan, on his way out of the ward, was met with the sight of them leaning against each other.. Chapter 426: 427: Divorce (2) Chapter 426: Chapter 427: Divorce (2) His face was calm, so calm that it was impossible to perceive any previous actions. As soon as Zhao Zihao came out, Lu Weixi immediately rushed up and asked, ¡°Doctor Zhao, when will my mother wake up?¡± Zhao Zihao replied calmly, ¡°She will be able to wake up after the anaesthetic wears off, but she can¡¯te out as soon as she wakes up. We need to observe her for a few more days.¡± Qin Zhiyou replied, ¡°She can stay as long as needed, as long as her condition improves.¡± Zhao Zihao ncing at him lightly, he said, ¡°The patient can¡¯t have such emotional fluctuations again. None of us would be able to withstand a repeat of what just happened. Let me know immediately if anything happens. I¡¯m going back to my office now.¡± Qin Zhiyou squinted at his retreating figure, having a vaguely ominous feeling. He had asked Secretary Wang to look into Zhao Zihao¡¯s background, only to find all of his past information wiped clean. The earliest piece of information was about the time he was first adopted and subsequently abused, when he was ten years old. But any information prior to that was impossible to dig up. The oldest piece of information was from the earliest data he gave to German officials, stating that he was a refugee from a war-torn country. This was peculiar because Zhao Zihao, no matter how one looked at it, was clearly ethnic Chinese ¨C he even grew up in Germany. All data regarding his early years, however, were seemingly shrouded in fog, utterly untraceable. The more elusive the facts, the more likely something was awry. He didn¡¯t believe that Zhao Zihao was innocent and his name was merely a coincidence. He needed to dig deeper.
    Mother Lu was still unconscious, showing no signs of waking up soon. Lu Weixi continued to stand in front of the ss window. Even when persuaded to sit down a bit, she didn¡¯t agree. Qin Zhiyou was simrly anxious. He didn¡¯t have any particr attachment to Mother Lu, but he knew that Mother Lu was Lu Weixi¡¯s lifeline. Moreover, Mother Lu was the most important shackle keeping their marriage intact. Lu Weixi had stayed with him all these years precisely because she was unable to bear the burden of her mother¡¯s treatment alone. Once her mother passed away, nothing would stop her! Therefore, he must spare no effort to treat Mother Lu! Thus, Qin Zhiyou stayed with Lu Weixi. If she refused to rest, he too would stand by her side, without uttering a word ofint. It was five in the morning after Mother Lu¡¯s surgery when Qin Zhiyou made a call for Secretary Wang toe over. He even asked him to bring over some mineral water. Qin Zhiyou opened the bottle for Lu Weixi, but she shook her head, not wanting to eat nor drink anything. She only wanted to stay by her mother¡¯s side. Qin Zhiyou persuaded her, ¡°At this time, if you fall as well, who will take care of your mother when she wakes up? You must hold on!¡± Lu Weixi, who seemed a bit absent-minded, nodded and then took the water from his hand. The waiting time was long and drawn out. Lu Weixi summoned the caregiver to inquire about the situation before her mother¡¯s bout of illness. The caregiver stated, ¡°She was fine at eight o¡¯clockst night, exercising after dinner. Then, she encountered a few acquaintances and chatted a bit before returning home. Her expression wasn¡¯t very good after she returned. She turned in after watching the news, and not long after, she fell ill.¡± What news had she watched that had such an enormous impact? Just as Lu Weixi was about to ask, the caregiver looked at Qin Zhiyou. She seemed a bit evasive, ¡°It was about a host named Liu Yiyi ¨C and Mr. Qin¡¯s affair.¡± At that moment, Qin Zhiyou truly believed that Lu Weixi would divorce him! Chapter 427: 428: Divorce (3) Chapter 427: Chapter 428: Divorce (3) Lu Weixi¡¯s gaze swiftly turned towards Qin Zhiyou who was by her side, her eyes burning with intensity. If res could kill, Qin Zhiyou fully believed that in that moment, Lu Weixi truly wanted him dead! As for his affair with Liu Yiyi, if it only affected her personally, and if he would agree to never engage in such behavior outside going forward, she might still feel somewhat hurt, but she was not one to dwell on the past. As long as he could hold true to his words, she would not make a fuss about it anymore. But if her mother became ill due to worrying about her and was angered by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s actions, so much so that she might not survive, Lu Weixi would never forgive Qin Zhiyou in this lifetime! ¡°What news was it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure, Madam saw it on her mobile phone. The phone is in the ward.¡± She had been adamant about not moving a step away from the ICU entrance. But now, she whirled around and stormed off towards the ward with an air of fury. Qin Zhiyou hurriedly followed, not daring to leave her side or utter a single word. The words of the caretaker had made him feel as if he was dropped off a cliff, leaving no room for him to defend himself! Even if he had not physically cheated with Liu Yiyi, the whole world knew about their affair, which only blew up due to his actions. Even the most recent viral video of Liu Yiyi was orchestrated by him. It was perfectly normal for her mother to havee across it given the scandalous attention it had drawn.
    Lu Weixi, full of fury, headed towards her mother¡¯s ward and found the mobile phone. Once the screen lit up, she frantically searched through the recent browsing history of video-sharing websites. The history was filled with numerous records, from Liu Yiyi¡¯s viral videos to the rumors about her and Qin Zhiyou, and even information about his past femalepanions. On opening the browser, its homepage was filled with revtions about Qin Zhiyou¡¯s scandals. Someone had evenpiled a list of his past femalepanions over the years, allid out from beginning to end. Apart from the legitimate Miss Bai at the top, there were four or five others who had been, or are still, active in the entertainment or inte celebrity circles. They were followed by numerous unknowns like fitness trainers and public rtions women fromrgepanies. Furthermore, the blogger stated: these were only after he got married. There were even more girlfriends before marriage. Lu Weixi had long been aware of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s behavior. Although seeing itid out in front of her still made her heart ache, she didn¡¯t react too strongly. However, it was different for her mother. While she was aware from sporadic reports that her son-inw wasn¡¯t faithful even after marrying, his indiscretions were never made too apparent to her. Despite advising her daughter to leave him multiple times due to the misery he was causing, she was always refused. She knew that her daughter was tolerating all of this for her sake due to her illness. She had to stabilize herself, be healthy first, before being able to support her daughter¡¯s decision to leave him. Moreover, despite the numerous scandals, Qin Zhiyou somehow managed to maintain good rtionships with big social media influencers and mainstream media, thus managing to avoid in-depth scrutiny. Even if there were reports, the hype would be quickly suppressed, so there was always talk about him, but no thorough expose had been made. However, this time with Liu Yiyi¡¯s scandal blowing up so big, being caught lying three times in a row, and releasing clear pictures and videos each time while being egged on by Qin Zhiyou, she managed to trend on hot searches and stay on the top spot for a whole week. With Liu Yiyi¡¯s sudden rise to fame, everything rted to him naturally starteding to light as well.. Chapter 428: 429: Divorce (4) Chapter 428: Chapter 429: Divorce (4) So, this was the first time she had seen suchprehensive, systematic, and in-depth reports. Holding her phone, Lu Weixi¡¯s hands were shaking. She could almost imagine how furious her mother would be upon seeing these messages, and how worried she would be for her! Qin Zhiyou was right beside Lu Weixi and he also saw the browsing and video yback history on her mother¡¯s phone. A few big words appeared in his head: I am screwed! He wanted to exin, but found there was no way to do so. No matter how he promised that there wouldn¡¯t be another woman in his life, that he wouldpletely ruin Liu Yiyi, he didn¡¯t realize that in killing the rat, he had also broken the jade pot. After all, Liu Yiyi was the one he pampered, and he was the one who sought to destroy her. If things hadn¡¯t be such a big deal, how would her mother have found out and then fallen ill because of it! ¡°Qin, Zhi, You!¡± Lu Weixi gnashed her teeth, enunciating each word as if she wished she could kill him. Each time she said a word, Qin Zhiyou seemed to shrink a bit. By the time she finished saying his name, Qin Zhiyou was ready to copse. He was quick to react and immediately grasped the crucial point.
    He suddenly turned to the nurse and asked her, ¡°You said that mom met a friend while walking at 8 p.m., right?¡± The nurse nodded. The nurse had mentioned earlier that Lu¡¯s mom had met a few acquaintances while going for her evening walk, and she seemed troubled at the time. Though Lu¡¯s mom¡¯s illness was inevitable, Qin Zhiyou felt that those acquaintances could be the key. He immediately asked, ¡°Were they doctors or nurses?¡± At this time of night in a hospital, they would either be doctors, nurses, patients, or family members of patients. The nurse shook her head. ¡°Were they rtives?¡± Her mother was an only child, lost contact with the Bai Family after the divorce. Although she had cousins, they all lived out of town. Hearing about her mother¡¯s misfortune and severe illness, and fearing Lu Weixi would ask them for money, they had all cut off contact. But just because contact had been severed didn¡¯t mean you wouldn¡¯t run into each other. The nurse shook her head again, ¡°It didn¡¯t seem like it. They weren¡¯t using familial terms.¡± ¡°Were they previous patients?¡± The nurse pondered, and then shook her head again: ¡°I didn¡¯t hear them talking about diseases or anything. As soon as madam saw them, her expression turned bad. She left after exchanging only a few words.¡± Qin Zhiyou probed further, ¡°Did you hear what they were talking about?¡± The nurse recalled, ¡°At first they politely exchanged some greetings, and then madam asked me to go and buy some milk for her because she has been having trouble sleeping. When I came back, those people had already left. Madam returned to her ward and stared at her phone until she went to sleep, who would have known¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou furrowed his brows in thought. Madam Lu had been a housewife five years ago, asionally apanying Bai Changyou to banquets, but mostly keeping to herself. After falling ill, these past five years her world wasprised of doctors, nurses, caregivers, and other patients. Due to the changes in her family, she rarely spoke. Those who knew that Qin Zhiyou was her son-inw were even fewer. So, these acquaintances must have known her mother from five years ago and were aware of their marriage. Their appearances immediately spoiled her mood¡­ All of a sudden, a thought shed through Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mind, and he had an idea.. But his voice became more urgent, ¡°What kind of friends are they? Describe them in detail for me!¡±
    Chapter 429: 430: Lover and Enemy (1) Chapter 429: Chapter 430: Lover and Enemy (1) The caregiver was startled, but she recalled, ¡°There were two men and three women. Both men were probably in their fifties or sixties, and one of the women was about the same age. The other two were younger, in their twenties perhaps. Their clothing and appearance were quite upscale ¨C unmistakably wealthy.¡± Two men and three women. A thought shed across Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mind. He immediately pulled out his phone to search, quickly finding a photo of Bai Changyou, pushing it in front of the caregiver. ¡°Tell me, was this man there?¡± The caregiver looked closely for a moment, then nodded, ¡°Yes, yes, yes. One of the men was him!¡± It became obvious. Two men and three women, of matching age. It was Bai Changyou, Cai Yiren and her mother. On the other side were Fang Zheng and Fang Rushuang. As for why they came here, didn¡¯t Qin Zhiyou alsoe to the hospital just now? They were attending a big dinner party when suddenly a man had a stroke and they rushed him to the hospital. That man was the president of a bigpany, who might have been conducting business dealings. Many people who were concerned came along, and Bai Changyou, so skilled at social maneuvering, must have been among them as well. As luck would have it, they went to the same hospital and ran into Lu¡¯s mother, who was taking a walk downstairs. Lu Weixi, who was standing nearby, naturally heard this as well. Without needing to think, he was certain that his mother must have encountered Bai Changyou and the others and had to endure their ridicule. They must also have made Lu¡¯s mother aware of his own situation as a matter of amusement. Upon hearing this, Lu¡¯s mother must have returned to her room to look into Qin Zhiyou¡¯s affairs. When these two events converged, his mother, a gentle and reserved woman, must have been unable to bear the mental strain, resulting in the onset of her illness. Qin Zhiyou was not a fool. While he found out that this incident was rted to Bai Changyou, he also knew that he held responsibility. After all, he had been the one to provoke Liu Yiyi, and caused such amotion over the video scandal. He had to shoulder this me. He immediately grasped Lu Weixi¡¯s hand tightly: ¡°Weixi, I acknowledge that I am party at fault here. No matter how you look at it, I was the one who provoked Liu Yiyi. And this video scandal has be a huge issue. I admit, I was adding fuel to the fire. But my intention was to sever all ties with her, I didn¡¯t know¡­ Mum would fall ill because of it! I swore in front of my Grandpast time, there won¡¯t be any other women in my life, it would only be you. I¡¯m not saying this to justify myself, Mum¡¯s life hangs in the bnce right now and that¡¯s the main thing. Whether you want to settle scores or punish me, the most important thing right now is Mum¡¯s illness. Let¡¯s see through this incident first.¡±
    At this moment, he might be more concerned about Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s well-being than Lu Weixi himself. Because he knew that if anything happened to Lu¡¯s mother, there would be no chance for him and Lu Weixi. No, not only will there be no chances, perhaps in the future, he would be her enemy, the person she loathes most! Even though he knew that Bai Changyou yed a part in all this, but in considering that Qin Zhiyou was also undeniably involved, Lu Weixi looked at him with a gaze as if he was her enemy. But, as much as she loathed Qin Zhiyou, one of his sentences really struck a chord in her heart: the most important thing now is her mother¡¯s illness. Her mother was still in the intensive care unit, her life hanging in the bnce. No matter how great the rage, it could not surpass the importance of her mother¡¯s life.. Chapter 430: 431: Lover and Enemy (2) Chapter 430: Chapter 431: Lover and Enemy (2) But as soon as she saw Qin Zhiyou, she was so angry she wanted to tear him apart. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, if anything happens to my mother¡­.¡± Qin Zhiyou hurriedly grabbed her hand. Even though Lu Weixi tried to struggle, she couldn¡¯t break free. ¡°I know. It¡¯s all my fault.¡± He nodded, wishing all the world¡¯s experts could fly over now, just to save Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s life! After so much upheaval, it was already broad daylight. Lu Weixi went to the ss window of the intensive care unit again, anxiously peering inside. Qin Zhiyou followed her the whole time, not daring to say a word or make a noise. He stuck by her side, waiting patiently. This time, Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s tumor recurred due to emotional fluctuation, so she had surgery. She¡¯s old, and the anesthesia wears off slowly for her, which means she wakes up slowly too. Also, having battled cancer for years, her vitality was greatly depleted. Honestly, the sess of the surgery alone means little. What matters most is the postoperative recovery. Given her physical condition, she might notst long even with the operation. Seeing that it was time to go to work, the usually hard-working Lu Weixi didn¡¯t even think about going to work at all. Qin Zhiyou at the side wanted to remind her, but didn¡¯t dare to. Therefore, he deliberately brought it up while instructing Secretary Wang, ¡°I won¡¯t be going to thepany these few days. Thepany should proceed ording to the emergency n. If there¡¯s urgent business, delegate it to the vice president first. If they can¡¯t handle it, then it would be passed on to me.¡±
    Secretary Wang nodded. It was clear that Lu Weixi heard it too and quickly called her boss. She just said, ¡°Boss Liao, I would like to take a leave.¡± Without even asking for the reason, Boss Liao promptly agreed: ¡°Alright, take a break. You¡¯ve been working hard. Come back when you have time.¡± Lu Weixi made a tired hum in response, then hung up the phone. By midday, Lu Weixi was still in the same position, standing outside the ss window. Fortunately, Qin Zhiyou had booked the hospital¡¯s most expensive VIP room. There were few patients in the empty hallways, it wasn¡¯t noisy, and nobody bothered them. Otherwise, with the addition of other people¡¯s disturbances to herck of food, drink, and rest, she would have surely broken down. But they hadn¡¯t eaten anything all morning and afternoon, and Lu Weixi had barely even drunk water. Naturally, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t dare to let her go out to eat. He quickly called and asked Secretary Wang to bring them meals. After a short while, the hot meal was delivered. Considering her current physical condition, Qin Zhiyou brought easy-to-digest porridge, and the side dishes were light and low in oil and salt. He opened the lid, allowing the aroma of the food to waft out and attract Lu Weixi¡¯s attention. Then he carefully approached her, speaking softly: ¡°Wei Hui, you haven¡¯t eaten anything all morning, have some.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t even look back. She just ignored him. Qin Zhiyou stepped closer: ¡°Wei Hui, eat something first. No matter how anxious you are about your mother¡¯s condition, it won¡¯t help. Don¡¯t let your health deteriorate while your mother gets better.¡± Lu Weixi still ignored him. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t know what to do; he tried reaching out to grab her arm. But as soon as his fingertips touched Lu Weixi, she swung round abruptly. Her gaze was as piercing as a knife, ring at him as if he were her enemy. Under her gaze, Qin Zhiyou felt his body tense. Just when he didn¡¯t know what to do, he suddenly saw Lu¡¯s mother in the intensive care unit ¨C her fingers were moving.. Chapter 431: 432: Lover and Enemy (3) Chapter 431: Chapter 432: Lover and Enemy (3) ¡°Look, Mom¡¯s hand, it moved!¡± Qin Zhiyou gripped Lu Weixi¡¯s hand tightly with one hand, pointing at Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s hand with the other. Lu Weixi tried to resist, but she saw her mother¡¯s hand moving indeed. Although she knew thating out of anesthesia didn¡¯t mean much, post-surgery rejection might still ur in the following days. Moreover, the rapid physical weakness post-surgery was even hard for young people to tolerate, let alone the elderly¡ªit depended on luck, and also their own willpower. But the fact that she could regain consciousness proved at least that the brain tumor had notpressed the nerves, which was always a good thing! Lu Weixi immediately called the doctor. After Zhao Zihao and others came to check, her mother¡¯s anesthesia wore off. Her body moved, but her consciousness had not fully recovered yet. The doctor suggested to keep her in the Intensive Care Unit. Lu Weixi still had questions: ¡°Dr. Zhao, when can I apany my mother in?¡± Zhao Zihao thought for a moment, ¡°Let¡¯s wait until she is fully conscious.¡± Zhao Zihao saw the dark circles under Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes, and her eyes full of bloodshot, obviously exhausted to the limit. Yet her eyes were surprisingly bright. He advised gently: ¡°Miss Lu, you shouldn¡¯t push yourself too hard. Your health is more important.¡± Lu Weixi nodded randomly. Qin Zhiyou also rushed to persuade her: ¡°Yes, you can¡¯t go on like this. Eat something, take a break.¡± But Lu Weixi ignored him and didn¡¯t touch the food he brought. She even slowly withdrew her hand from his grip.
    If she didn¡¯t eat, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t eat either, and the food gradually became cold. Although Lu¡¯s mother could move her fingers, it was uncertain when she would fully regain consciousness. Was Lu Weixi nning to keep going without eating, drinking, or sleeping? But who could persuade her? After thinking for a while, Qin Zhiyou had no choice but to call Xue Feifei. Although Xue Feifei has not been isted recently, she was previously targeted by Yu Sixing. With the renewal of the contract approaching and her agency wanting to abandon her troublesome persona, they no longer had a renewal requirement for her. So she was basically left to fend for herself. Even though the second lead role in the famous director¡¯s film was not yet decided, she still hadn¡¯t given up, especially since Liu Yiyi¡¯s recent incident led to recasting for her fleeting role. However, Xue Feifei thought her chances of being selected were slim. Upon hearing about Lu¡¯s mother, Xue Feifei immediately came. Back in the day, the Bai Family and Xue Family were old friends. When Xue Feifei¡¯s father disappeared due to a debt scandal, Lu Weixi paid Xue Feifei¡¯s tuition fees, and Lu¡¯s mother guaranteed for her, allowing Xue Feifei to continue her studies. When Qin Zhiyou called her, he did not mention that Lu¡¯s mother fell ill due to stimtion, especially with his involvement in it. But Xue Feifei, while energetic, was not foolish. Upon knowing the circumstance that led to Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s midnight copse, and seeing Lu Weixi¡¯s state of likely not having eaten or slept, she immediately ordered a bunch of takeout. Lu Weixi was still unwilling to eat, Xue Feifei tersely said, ¡°If you faint from hunger, I¡¯ll have one more person to take care of. So hurry up and eat, at least take a few bites.¡± Pressed by Xue Feifei, Lu Weixi, even without any appetite, finally agreed to eat. Qin Zhiyou just watched from the side, not wanting to interrupt their private conversation.. When he stood up to take a phone call, Xue Feifei quietly asked, ¡°Be honest with me, does this sudden illness of your mom have anything to do with him?¡± Chapter 432: 433: Lover and Enemy (4) Chapter 432: Chapter 433: Lover and Enemy (4) ¡°She pursed her lips, pointing in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s direction. The matter with Liu Yiyi has blown up, known not only across Yan City, but probably throughout China. It started as a small video, but as things escted, Qin Zhiyou inevitably got drawn into it. Qin Zhiyou is Liu Yiyi¡¯s backer and current partner. It was unavoidable to drag him out and put him under the whip. Lu Weixi nodded. Xue Feifei instantly got upset, she abruptly stood up, venting, ¡°Damn it! This bastard!¡± Lu Weixi, next to her, pulled at her arm. Xue Feifei turned her head, seeing her calm face, she then looked again at the sickroom. She knew that the most critical issue now was the condition of Lu¡¯s mother, which indisputably needed Qin Zhiyou¡¯s help. However, to let this scumbag off so easily, even if Lu Weixi agreed, she herself couldn¡¯t bear it! ¡°So, what do you n to do?¡± ¡°Wait until my mom recovers,¡± Lu Weixi said in a mild tone. Her entire focus was on her mother now. Xue Feifei turned to look at her, meeting her calm gaze that was not evasive but exceptionally determined. From her expression, it was clear this issue wouldn¡¯t easily pass. Even if she was temporarily living in peace with Qin Zhiyou, it was a timed bomb because she wouldn¡¯t risk her mother¡¯s health again! If she continued to abide Qin Zhiyou¡¯s behavior, who knows what would happen next, and whether her mother would be provoked again? After discussing her mother¡¯s condition, Lu Weixi asked Xue Feifei, ¡°What about you? How¡¯s your film progress?¡± ¡°Just as it is, what else can it be?¡± Xue Feifei was rxed about everything though. ¡°As for me, it¡¯s the end of it. The agency probably won¡¯t renew the contract. I¡¯m looking for a ce now, I have to move out of thepany¡¯s dormitory.¡±
    Looking at her, Lu Weixi showed a worried face, ¡°If I had known earlier, I would have fought for you at that banquet.¡± ¡°Unless I have a powerful backer as a father, no matter how much the director likes me, it¡¯s unfeasible,¡± Xue Feifei chuckled, ¡°Anyway, don¡¯t worry about me. Recently, I signed with a live-streaming tform. If it goes well, I could make millions a month. And I don¡¯t have any pressure, I can feed myself, and I have some savings, I won¡¯t starve.¡± Lu Weixi silently looked at her, then solemnly nodded, ¡°If you run into any trouble, make sure you let me know first.¡± ¡°Stop it. From what I see, the one who needs to look out for themselves first is you.¡± Both of them being in a simrly difficult situation, Xue Feifei gave Qin Zhiyou a meaningful look, ¡°You should better prepare yourself, be assertive when you need to, and look for awyer as soon as possible.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. If, worst-case scenario, her mother didn¡¯t pull through, she wouldn¡¯t let this matter rest with Qin Zhiyou. ¡ª Xue Feifei stayed with her until evening. It¡¯s been a day since Lu Weixi found out her mother¡¯s copse was due to Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi¡¯s matter. She hasn¡¯t spoken a word to him. Originally, Qin Zhiyou sought Xue Feifei¡¯s help to calm her down. However, upon perceiving that with Xue Feifei around, both of them were discussing divorce, Qin Zhiyou got furious. Seeing that it was already evening and Xue Feifei still wouldn¡¯t leave, Lu Weixi regained herposure. If someone else enticed her at this point, wouldn¡¯t the divorce be a done deal? If he forcibly got rid of Xue Feifei at this time, it would probably provoke a stronger bacsh. After thinking it over, Qin Zhiyou decided to give Yu Sixing a call. Chapter 433: 434 Revenge (1) Chapter 433: Chapter 434 Revenge (1) Soon, it was ten o¡¯clock at night, the time for doctors and nurses to do rounds. However, Xue Feifei still remained in her ce, unmoved. Even when the nurse came for the ward checking, she even asked, ¡°Can I stay the night? I want to apany my friend.¡± As soon as Xue Feifei finished her request, she received a call from her agent. The agent had been ignoring her for a while, treating her as if she didn¡¯t exist. To her surprise, she was getting a call at this hour¡ª what could they possibly want? Were they asking her to move out of thepany¡¯s dormitory ahead of schedule? However, upon answering the call, she was dumbfounded. Her agent, excitedly, told her, ¡°Feifei,e over quickly. There¡¯s an assistant director here who greatly appreciates your acting and hopes you can appear in a TV show.¡± Xue Feifei frowned slightly. Had this news arrived yesterday, she would have been over the moon. But now, she had some doubts. Firstly, she was on the verge of separating from the agency, would they really be so kind as to refer her to such potential opportunities? Furthermore, how much influence an assistant director holds in casting decisions was questionable. If even the director couldn¡¯t guarantee her a role, let alone an assistant one! What was even more suspicious was, why would they want to discuss coboration at such ate hour? It all sounded so unreliable. ¡°Manager Zhang, can you tell me where and with whom this meeting will take ce, what is the name of the assistant director, and which TV show they¡¯re considering me for?¡± Manager Zhang on the other end quickly provided all the details. She even proimed, ¡°This drama is a big IP and is set to be broadcast on a majorwork! Although it¡¯s just the third female lead role, the character is quite well developed. I think it could be a hit.¡± Having several artists under her management, why would Manager Zhang favor someone like her who was about to leave the agency? Xue Feifei still had doubts. Not wanting to voice her suspicions directly, she merely pointed out, ¡°But I am in another city at the moment. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t make it back tonight.¡±
    ¡°No way.¡± Manager Zhang became impatient, ¡°The assistant director has made it clear he wants to see you tonight. Even if you have to drive all the way back, you must! Don¡¯t be scared! There are only us and the assistant director and a site coordinator on their side. If anything feels wrong, don¡¯t sign the contract. But now, you muste over here. Otherwise, move out of thepany¡¯s dormitory tomorrow!¡± Having heard the threat, Lu Weixi hastily urged her, ¡°Focus on your work. I¡¯m fine, you should go.¡± Xue Feifei had no choice but to agree. Ending the call, she showed a worried look, ¡°But you alone¡­¡± Lu Weixi shook her head indifferently, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m grown. For my mother¡¯s sake, I will take even better care of myself.¡± Xue Feifei nodded, ¡°Then, if there¡¯s anything, call me right away.¡± Lu Weixi responded with a hum. She added with a smile, ¡°The same goes for you, tell me as soon as you get the role.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± After Xue Feifei left, Qin Zhiyou finally had the opportunity to maneuver several chairs and sit next to Lu Weixi. Lu Weixi felt it and tried to move away, but Qin Zhiyou swiftly held her hand. She wanted to struggle, but being up all day and night without sleep or food, she didn¡¯t have an ounce of strength left. When Qin Zhiyou moved his arm to pull her towards him, Lu Weixi became even more exasperated. Turning back, she furiously shouted, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, let me go!¡± Qin Zhiyou raised a finger to his lips and made a ¡°shh,¡± gesture. ¡°Keep your voice down, you¡¯ll disturb others. And don¡¯t wake up our mom.¡± As soon as Lu Weixi heard him, she stopped in her tracks. Qin Zhiyou took advantage of this moment and drew her into his arms. Chapter 434: 435 Revenge (2) Chapter 434: Chapter 435 Revenge (2) How could Lu Weixi let him have his way? Yet, she didn¡¯t dare to shout, her struggles and refusals were all small and feeble. As she struggled, Qin Zhiyou felt even less inclined to let go of her hands. He knew clearly that if he let go of her right now, even if her mother eventually recovered, there might never be a chance for them again! Lu Weixi herself was not very strong, she gritted her teeth and fought tooth and nail with Qin Zhiyou. She relied on her determination and wasn¡¯t determined to let him control her that easily. Halfway through the pull and push, Qin Zhiyou suddenly said, ¡°Oh dear, someone ising, they can see us.¡± Lu Weixi followed his gaze and looked back, but she couldn¡¯t see anyone at all ¡ª¡ªnaturally, for Qin Zhiyou who was trying to coax his wife, a clear stage was necessary. Secretary Wang and the others were assigned to a reception room far away and wouldn¡¯te over. This was the VIP area; in the intensive care room, the only patient was her mother, there wouldn¡¯t be anyone else present. Taking advantage of the confusion, Qin Zhiyou not only held her tighter but even pecked her lips. Lu Weixi¡¯s face turned instantly red, not from shyness but from anger. She struggled to break free and raised her hand to hit him, but after a day without food or sleep, she waspletely running on willpower, without an ounce of strength left. She pounded on his chest with weak fists, and Qin Zhiyou took it all, letting her vent, only embracing her into his arms again once she was too tired to continue. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Qin Zhiyou truly regretted his actions. If he had known ahead, this kind of bacsh would happen because of his disguise, he would rather never again put on such a facade!
    Having vented all her energy in those ineffective blows, Lu Weixi was now thoroughly exhausted. Truly, after her initial anger, she had gradually begun to gather her thoughts. While her mother¡¯s illness seemed to have improved, her mother¡¯s frail body resembled that of porcin, shattering at the slightest touch. This time, Qin Zhiyou was caught in the crossfire. Whether he was forced by his grandfather or threatened with power and money, he did take a step, blocking Liu Yiyi¡¯s future and the possibility of being together. Moreover, it was done under the provocation of Bai Changyou and his family. Perhaps, for her mother, the situation between Qin Zhiyou and Liu Yiyi was just the straw that broke the camel¡¯s back. And Bai Changyou¡¯s family provocation was the deadliest blow to her heart. But even knowing this, if something truly happens to her mother, she wouldn¡¯t be able to continue living with Qin Zhiyou. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, if something really happens to my mom, I will never forgive you in my life!¡± she gritted her teeth in anger. Qin Zhiyou, clutching her, kept shaking his head, ¡°There won¡¯t be any mishaps, there won¡¯t be.¡± Although her mother¡¯s illness was severe this time, she had been in good health prior and it wasn¡¯t an abrupt deterioration of cancer or organ failure. The main problem was the overly high intracranial pressure due to distress. Her mother¡¯s cancer was at stage two, although it had metastasized, it wasn¡¯t hopeless. The lesion hadn¡¯t significantly expanded and the boundary was clear. After a thorough discussion by numerous experts, they surgically removed the tumors in her brain and liver. Of course, the chance of metastasis is high in case of malignant tumors, maybe the surgery wouldn¡¯t bring favourable results. But chemotherapy and targeted therapy would be arranged post-surgery, trying every possible method to extend her life. Chapter 435: 436 Revenge (3) Chapter 435: Chapter 436 Revenge (3) The greatest hope now is, first and foremost, that Lu¡¯s mother does not experience post-operative rejection. Furthermore, it is hoped that her body and willpower are strong enough to get through subsequent radiation and chemotherapy treatments, until her condition improves and targeted drugs can be administered. ¡°Why don¡¯t you rest a bit? Once mom wakes up, I¡¯ll let you know immediately.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, herselfcking strength, but she didn¡¯t want to sleep. She was afraid that if she fell asleep, she would miss every moment with her mother, and if anything happened, she would never forgive herself. ¡°Or rather, let me buy some coffee and tea. Don¡¯t refuse, I¡¯m doing this for mom¡¯s sake. If you don¡¯t drink something to refresh yourself, wouldn¡¯t it be worse if you miss something?¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t really want to drink what he bought, but when she heard what Qin Zhiyou said, she knew it was not the right time to be pretentious. She nodded. ¡°Okay.¡± However, after a pause, she said, ¡°I¡¯ll pay.¡± Qin Zhiyou was taken aback, realizing that her anger would not dissipate so easily, so he nodded, ¡°Okay, I will let Secretary Wang bring it to you, and you can give him the moneyter.¡± Only then was Lu Weixi satisfied. Before long, Secretary Wang came with several bottles of coffee. Lu Weixi asked about the price and really sent a red envelope via WeChat to Secretary Wang.
    Secretary Wang was stunned. Qin Zhiyou said indifferently, ¡°This is from the Young Madam. You take it.¡± Secretary Wang could only nod: ¡°Thank you, Young Madam.¡± Lu Weixi drank the coffee, but this bottled, strong milk-voured coffee, had no refreshing effect. Not long after drinking, Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes became heavy and sleepy. Having not closed her eyes in more than twenty-four hours, coupled with extreme mental tension, she fell asleep in his arms almost instantly. Qin Zhiyou carefully held her in his arms and removed his suit jacket to gently cover her. His fingers gently touched her hair. After looking at her several times, his eyes showed both regret and softness. However, when he raised his head, his eyes were filled with resolution. Lu Weixi was sleeping soundly. In the middle of the night in the ward, Secretary Wang reported in a low voice, ¡°She couldn¡¯t help but look for you today, and also contacted the Grand Lady. The Grand Lady ignored her.¡± Without specifying who ¡°she¡± was, Qin Zhiyou understood immediately ¨C Liu Yiyi. The incident with the small video was exploited by Liu Yiyi¡¯s professional enemies, while Qin Zhiyou kept himself out of the matter entirely. Liu Yiyi had no other option but to reluctantly seek his help. Qin Zhiyou said nothing, his eyes cold. Secretary Wang understood, ¡°I know. I won¡¯t give her any chance to make aeback or let her bother you again.¡± Even though she would love to tear Liu Yiyi apart, there is no point in pressing a desperate foe too hard. Who knows what she would do if cornered? He wasn¡¯t afraid of Liu Yiyi¡¯s revenge, but Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t be involved in any way. ¡°Also,¡± this time, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes were even colder, ¡°for the cooperation case with the Bai Family, notify them to withdraw and pay thepensation. Send the word out: I despise the Bai Family, and Hanhai will never coborate with them.¡± This time, the main issue was with the Bai Family. Given Bai Changyou and the others¡¯ nature, he could imagine the harsh words they would have said upon seeing the seriously ill Mrs. Lu. Furthermore, they were malicious, trying to drag him down with them. If he didn¡¯t take revenge now, could he still call himself a man, a husband? Chapter 436: 437 Revenge (4) Chapter 436: Chapter 437 Revenge (4) Secretary Wang was a little startled at this point, ¡°President Qin, this¡­¡± ¡°Do as I say, I¡¯m willing to take full responsibility.¡± Qin Zhiyou knew, once this went out, he might be punished by his grandfather, strongly condemned by the board, the stock price would plummet. The second and third houses would watch the drama unfold and use this against him. But he didn¡¯t care anymore. If Lu¡¯s mother did die from this, he wouldn¡¯t let the Bai Changyou¡¯s family off the hook! And he wasn¡¯t afraid, he had the national demonstration zone on his side, everyone in Hanhai had to rely on him. To rece him at this point, unless they didn¡¯t want this project anymore. Only then did Secretary Wang nod, ¡°Then I will do it tomorrow¡­¡± ¡°No, inform the project team now, terminate the contract immediately! The Bai family must also be notified immediately, do not hesitate at all, never cooperate again!¡± He wanted to make it clear to the Bai Family, if they dare to bully Lu Weixi, he would ruin them! Of course, on the Bai family side, ever since the day Lu Weixi forbade their cooperation, he had been prepared. Not only had he dug up the Bai family¡¯s illegitimate actions at home, but he had also contacted his own people in the South Australia division, uncovering some dirt the Bai family had overseas. He always had a full n in ce, he had already prepared some incriminating evidence to silence the board when cutting ties with the Bai family. Now, it was the perfect time to use it.
    An hourter, the project team was notified of the dissolution, and the contract with Fang Rushuang was directly torn up. Also, their website was updated stating the cessation of all coborations with the Bai enterprise. As everyone knows, the shorter the message, the more serious the matter. The more the reason is not exined, the more spection it will trigger. With this, the Bai family was in chaos, the Qin brothers and thepany¡¯s higher-ups were greatly shaken. Less than ten minutes after Fang Rushuang was notified, she called Qin Zhiyou immediately ¡ª¡ª he didn¡¯t answer, his phone was on silent. Soon after, Bai Changyou received the news and also called Qin Zhiyou. He couldn¡¯t care less about his cheap father-inw, and promptly blocked his number. Then, Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia received the news. It was still the wee hours of the morning, they were both shocked and puzzled, but they did not call Qin Zhiyou immediately, instead, they hurriedly strategized with their trusted subordinates: This was a great opportunity! They could use this to expose Qin Zhiyou before their grandfather and the board. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi had disappeared since yesterday¡¯s wee hours and had taken the day off, they found it surprising. Now they connected the dots, Bai family must have pushed his buttons again. This is great, the main house is in its own feud, they got what they deserved! In short, while Qin Zhiyou was doing all this, Lu Weixi was still in his arms, resting, oblivious to the storm outside. She didn¡¯t sleep soundly, she always felt as though she had stepped into a swamp, one foot in the mire. Everything around her was dragging her down, down. She struggled hard, but the more she struggled, the quicker she sunk. In the end, she couldn¡¯t even speak. However, in her moment of crisis, she felt someone pulling at her waist, yanking her. This was a lifeline, she had to hold on tight! So she clutched even harder, then suddenly realizing something was wrong, opened her eyes. Then, Qin Zhiyou was right over her, his eyes open and staring at her, their eyes met. Chapter 437: 438: Looking for Trouble (1) Chapter 437: Chapter 438: Looking for Trouble (1) Lu Weixi was startled and almost rolled right off hisp. Qin Zhiyou quickly extended his arm and held her tight. It was only then that she noticed that it was already bright outside. She had unexpectedly fallen asleep, though not for long. Her head still hurt a bit, but her spirit had improved somewhat. After a few seconds of dazed confusion, she struggled to get up immediately and asked, ¡°How is my mom doing?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a blessing in disguise, there were no post-surgeryplications. Your mother is very strong.¡± After surgery, the biggest fears are things like rejection and acute failure. Once the first 24 hours are passed, the chances ofplications are significantly reduced. Lu Weixi breathed a sigh of relief. Although she couldn¡¯t enter the intensive care unit, there was round-the-clock video footage, so she could see the situation inside from outside in real-time. The nurse had also made her rounds, everything was stable. But brain tumor surgeries can put pressure on the nerves, it¡¯s uncertain when she would fully wake up. However, ording to the surveince, not only did her mother move her fingers, but she would also move her legs from time to time. Of course, these movements were all involuntary. When she would wake up in full would be left up to fate. Lu Weixi felt helpless. Perhaps she had imagined the worst yesterday, but now that her mother was showing some response, she was grateful. When she turned her head, she saw that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hair was a mess, his clothes were disheveled, his chin had a few scruffy hairs, his eyes even more sunken, his previously peach blossom eyes were now crimson ¡ª filled with red veins. Seeing his state, it seems like he hadn¡¯t slept the whole night again. Besides, his secretary, Wang, hade to report at this time, ¡°Manager Qin, the project team that was coborating with the Bai Family as per your instructions has disbanded. We have notified the Bai Family that there won¡¯t be any future coborations. We¡¯ve given the relevant details of thepensation matters to Legal for discussion.¡±
    Only then was Lu Weixi somewhat surprised. She knew Qin Zhiyou was someone who conducted business very professionally and saw his work as more important than anything else. But at this time, he resolutely tore up the contract, choosing to paypensation rather than cooperate. Although she didn¡¯t think his instruction to do this was primarily because of her¡ª it¡¯s likely that he was enraged that Bai Changyou had bad-mouthed him in front of her mother and dragged him down with him. Regardless, his actions like this had avenged her and her mother! As expected, Qin Zhiyou noticed her gaze on him and slightly bowed his head, rubbing his nose as he said: ¡°Who told Bai Changyou to talk nonsense behind my back! If not for him, your mother may not have known about these matters.¡± Although that¡¯s what he said, at least the Bai Family had learned a little lesson, but that¡¯s not enough. Qin Zhiyou may hate it, but the Bai Family deserves to die! Seeing Lu Weixi¡¯s emotions gradually calming down, he immediately advised, ¡°It¡¯s morning now, why don¡¯t you wash your face and freshen up a bit.¡± Before Lu Weixi had a chance to refuse, Qin Zhiyou said, ¡°I know you don¡¯t want to leave your mother. But see, your mother is on the verge of waking up. You don¡¯t want to face her without washing your face or brushing your teeth, right? Your mother would be ufortable, wouldn¡¯t she? Anyway, Secretary Wang is here to watch. We¡¯ll call you immediately if anything happens.¡± Only then did Lu Weixi nod her head. Everything was readily avable in her mother¡¯s single room. She washed her face, brushed her teeth, and changed her clothes. By the time she returned to the front of the ICU, Qin Zhiyou had already bought her breakfast. As Lu Weixi took her breakfast, she hadn¡¯t even started eating when suddenly, a group of people rushed in from the distant corridor like a gust of wind. Chapter 438: 439: Looking for Trouble (2) Chapter 438: Chapter 439: Looking for Trouble (2) The first personnded a smack on her hand, knocking off the bun she was holding, and yelled angrily, ¡°Did you make this?¡± The bun in Lu Weixi¡¯s hand instantly fell to the ground; before she could react, the person swung his hand, smacking her across the face. It was Bai Changyou. And behind him, rushing in, were naturally Cai¡¯s mother, Cai Yiren, Fang Zheng, and Fang Rushuang. Lu Weixi did not dodge the p; the moment Bai Changyou entered the room and she saw the look in his eyes, she knew he wasing for her. Yet, she didn¡¯t move, absorbing the force of the p with grace. Her face quickly became inmed, showing the distinct imprint of his five fingers. Lu Weixi¡¯s expression remained utterly calm, unflustered by the shock of the hit and free of anger. She looked back at Bai Changyou seriously. Although she had seen Bai Changyou once before at the Qin Family¡¯s mansion, each meeting only reinforced her feeling that this man who had raised her for twenty-one years, was aplete stranger to her. She did not cry, did not make a fuss, she slowly rose to her feet. Because she hadn¡¯t slept well, her voice slightly hoarse, ¡°My mother, just underwent surgery.¡± Bai Changyou was stunned, he quickly nced at the monitor. Sure enough, he saw Lu Weixi¡¯s mother, with a venttor attached, still unconscious. Lu¡¯s mother used to be the campus beauty when she was young and always had an attractive appearance. Age, however, had not marred her good looks; well-preserved, she still held an elegance and modest grace. But five years of illness had taken its toll. Despite her still attractive features, her hair had turned white, her face was waxy and pale, and she had be frail; she looked older than her actual age.
    Yet, the man standing before her was, despite the fierce expression on his face, still a charming middle-aged man living infort and abundance. Bai Changyou received the news early in the morning from Hanhai. A single phone call had jolted him from a deep sleep. Then, Fang Rushuang immediately called him, telling him that the project team was disbanded, and Hanhai would ratherpensate for losses than continue the contract. Bai Changyou had instantly thought about the night before when they visited the hospital. At that time, they were attending a banquet with Qin Zhiyou. During the banquet, a top executive suddenly had a stroke and fainted. Since the executive had previously been discussing cooperation with them, visiting the patient was a matter of course. Unexpectedly, they met Lu¡¯s mother there. Honestly, he did not recognize Lu¡¯s mother at first nce. Hisst memory of her was from their divorce when she was hysterical, smashing everything in the house, hiring a private investigator for evidence, telling all their friends and rtives, and threatening to charge him with bigamy. Even that image was less shocking than the frail woman standing in front of him. It was Cai¡¯s mother who recognized her first. A woman¡¯s instinct when detecting a love rival is top-notch. She was the first to call out to Lu¡¯s mother, ¡°Lu?¡± Though puzzled, she greeted back. Once she called out, Bai Changyou looked over. He didn¡¯t recognize her at first nce, but on the second, how could he not know? Upon seeing her, he was a bit surprised and also felt a pang of nostalgia. After all, they were separated for five years, and he wasn¡¯t a devil without human sentiment: ¡°Is that you, Aqi?¡± However, he did not expect¡­ Chapter 439: 440: Looking for Trouble (3) Chapter 439: Chapter 440: Looking for Trouble (3) Bai Changyou felt too embarrassed to say anything. Meanwhile, Fang Zheng, despite helping Bai Changyou transfer his assets behind his back, couldn¡¯t voice any harsh words in his presence. All he managed to do was awkwardly greet as he met eyes with Lu Weixi, ¡°Hello, Sister Lu.¡± Even if Fang Rushuang had conflicts with Lu Weixi, she didn¡¯t have any quarrels with Lu Weixi¡¯s mother. She nodded and also greeted, ¡°Hello, Aunt Lu.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s mother had long known Bai Changyou was back, so his appearance didn¡¯t take her by surprise. Recently, her health had improved substantially; she could take walks and see things, only strenuous exercise was off-limits. Because she could move about, she had timely changes of clothes, and her hair was well-groomed after a bath. However, a sick person naturally doesn¡¯t look as spirited as a regr person. Strangely enough, these people all looked vibrant and shiny. She had a nurse with her, and at that moment, she directed her assistant, ¡°Could you get me a bottle of milk? I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t sleep well tonight.¡± The nurse nodded in agreement, casting a nce towards the group as she turned around to execute the task. Mother Lu¡¯s expression was calm, her face impassive. She had been through life and death situations too many times over the past five years; there was no point arguing and making a fuss with them. ¡°Is there something you need?¡± she asked. When Bai Changyou divorced, he knew that she had liver cancer. Lu Weixi asked him for money, brandishing the diagnosis of his mother¡¯s illness. But at that time, rtions between him and Mother Lu were at their most tense. Lu Weixi had a confrontational attitude, acting like he was a wicked man who had wronged and owed his mother, pressuring him to pay. But people tend to rebel against such behavior. If Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t been so impulsive, he might have given the money. But the problem is, he didn¡¯t pay.
    Not only did he not pay, but he also went abroad for the sake of the Bai Family¡¯s development, and he stayed away for several years. Cancer has a survival rate. Seeing her alive after five years, to put it bluntly, was quite a surprise for him. Just as he was about to say something, Cai Yiren observed her mother¡¯s nervous eyes and quickly stepped forward to greet, ¡°Hello, Aunt Lu. It¡¯s Yiren. I really didn¡¯t expect to see you here. Is Weixi also here?¡± Mother Lu turned to look at her. Of course, she knew that because of Cai Yiren¡¯s interference, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu had broken up. Cai Yiren was a child she had watched grow up, and on the whole, she had always been good to this girl. However, people¡¯s hearts are unpredictable. Mother Lu couldn¡¯t be bothered to speak to her. However, Cai Yiren smiled and said, ¡°I just saw Weixi recently, she doesn¡¯t seem to be doing well. Mainly because of Qin Zhiyou¡­ As you know, he was quite the yboy. My dad has scolded him a few times, but he doesn¡¯t care, instead he¡¯s doubled down. Now they say he¡¯s involved with a female host, who not only came to ask Weixi to step aside gracefully but also filmed and released their intimate video! And Qin Zhiyou spoils her a lot. He¡¯s had several arguments with Weixi over her, and I heard they¡¯re even considering divorce. Although Qin Zhiyou has had many women in the past, at least twenty or thirty I heard, this time it¡¯s too much. Aunt Lu, as Weixi¡¯s mother, you can¡¯t let this go!¡± Cai Yiren¡¯s words, a mix of truth and lies, had managed to convince Mother Lu. Just then, the nurse returned with the milk, and without responding to Cai Yiren, she and the nurse left. Later that night, after checking her phone, she fell ill. Chapter 440: 441: Looking for Trouble (4) Chapter 440: Chapter 441: Looking for Trouble (4) At this moment, Bai Changyou nced at the monitor in the intensive care unit, his eyes shing with a hint of reluctance. However, this was quickly reced with fury: ¡°Your mother was already seriously ill and even without today¡¯s incident, it¡¯s hard to say how much longer she could have survived. Besides, Yiren only told her about Qin Zhiyou¡¯s affair. Are you going to ruin the coboration between Hanhai and the Bai family because of this?¡± Lu Weixi, after being pped harshly by him, slowly turned her head to look at him. Her expression was calm as she calmly said, ¡°This p¡­ I consider it a repayment for the twenty-one years of upbringing I owe you.¡± Bai Changyou furrowed his brows in an instance. ¡°What do you mean! Are you the one who instigated Hanhai to not cooperate with the Bai family?¡± On his side, Mrs. Cai continued to y the good person. ¡°Alright, alright, Changyou, don¡¯t be mad. Wei Hui was just upset about her mother¡¯s condition. Work is work, it shouldn¡¯t be mixed with personal disputes. Even if Wei Hui doesn¡¯t understand, Zhiyou surely does.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t even nce at Mrs. Cai, her gaze firmly fixed on Bai Changyou. ¡°If I had known about your behavior now, I would not have told Zhiyou to not work with you.¡± After delivering a p, Bai Changyou¡¯s rage subsided a bit, but his voice remained low. ¡°That¡¯s more like it!¡± Before his words finished, Lu Weixi suddenly burst out, her pupils reflected a de-like fierceness. ¡°I would directly plead with him to ruin the Bai family! Let Bai¡¯s business disappear from Earth!¡± ¡°You! -¡± Enraged, Bai Changyou swung another heavy p. His right handshed out. Lu Weixi had just endured his p because she was willing to. Now she dodged to the back. Missing his target, Bai Changyou was consumed with rage. He took another step forward, once again raising his arm tosh out at Lu Weixi¡¯s face!
    ¡°p!¡± The heavy sound was not of the pnding on Lu Weixi¡¯s face, but of Bai Changyou¡¯s arm being abruptly intercepted and then forcefully flung back. It was Qin Zhiyou! He had just gone to the bathroom. To facilitatemunication with Lu Weixi, he had sent Secretary Wang and the others away, allowing Bai Changyou and his ilk to freely enter. However, seeing Bai Changyou p Lu Weixi and wanting to do it again, his blood boiled, and his anger practically exploded! Pushing Bai Changyou away, he immediately moved forward, pulling Lu Weixi into his arms. Seeing the ring handprint on her face, he was furious! Bai Changyou almost fell down after being shoved. He steadied himself by holding onto the back of a chair. Before he could say anything, Qin Zhiyou started to roar. ¡°How dare you hit her?¡± Bai Changyou lost face after being pushed away and retorted, ¡°I¡¯m her father, why can¡¯t I hit her?¡± ¡°Herst name is Lu, and yours is Bai. What does her business have to do with you? Besides, she just said that she has paid back all her debt to you. Do you have the face to call yourself ¡®dad¡¯?¡± After scolding Bai Changyou, Qin Zhiyou turned to look at his wife. His words instantly softened, gently brushing the wound on her face. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou, stop pretending.¡± Bai Changyou was not so easily to be defeated by his words. ¡°Her mother¡¯s illness was triggered by your scandalous news!¡± Chapter 441: 442: Outbreak (1) Chapter 441: Chapter 442: Outbreak (1) Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t expected him to directly poke at his sore spot. Yes, even though there was a possibility that Lu¡¯s mom was hurt by the Bai Family, the direct reason was him. His scandal had caused Lu¡¯s mother to worry about her daughter¡¯s marriage. He was undoubtedly involved! Lu Weixi, in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms, also stiffened a little. Qin Zhiyou was clearly aware of this situation too. Since Lu¡¯s mom fell ill, all he could do was to actively seek a solution and face it bravely. He nodded: ¡°Indeed I did wrong to Wei Hui, but I will change! I had sworn in front of my grandfather that she will be the only one for me in the future. I can realize my mistake and rectify it, can you? Mom lived with you for over twenty years, bore children for you, even if you didn¡¯t save her earlier, that was forgivable. But now, you¡¯re twisting the knife in her heart, are you still a human?!¡± His words were powerful and resonated deeply in everyone¡¯s hearts. Bai Changyou wanted to retort, but he couldn¡¯t find words to refute him! Here, Cai Yiren also stepped in to support: ¡°Let¡¯s not mention the other things, but can one p repay ¡®twenty years of nurturing love that I owe you¡¯? You can disregard others, but you can¡¯t disrespect your biological father!¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± The one who spoke out this time turned out to be Qin Zhigu. Everyone turned around and saw Qin Zhigu hastily rushing over. Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t returned home for two nights. They didn¡¯te back, and they also didn¡¯t go to work.
    At first, he didn¡¯t know what had happened. When he went to thepany and heard that Lu Weixi had taken leave, he felt a bit strange. Knowing that Lu Weixi was someone who wouldn¡¯t take leave even if Liu Yiyi showed up at their doorstep, what could be more pressing than that? Last night, Qin Zhiyou suddenly dered that he would cut off all ties with the Bai Family, but by then it was already dawn, and Qin Zhigu had long gone to sleep. When Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia received the news, they were too busy discussing with their subordinates how to maximize their benefits, and they did not tell him. When he got up for breakfast in the morning, Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi were still not present. At this point, Cai Yiren called and immediately asked if Lu Weixi was at home. That was not an issue, he quickly replied that she wasn¡¯t. Then, Cai Yiren asked again, ¡°What about Qin Zhiyou?¡± Qin Zhigu shook his head: ¡°He¡¯s not here either. They left in the early hours of yesterday morning and haven¡¯t returned yet.¡± Upon hearing this, Cai Yiren suddenly murmured, ¡°Could it be because of that¡­¡± and then hung up the phone. With a puzzled look on his face, Qin Zhigu wondered ¡®because of what?¡¯ He didn¡¯t know what had happened and although he wanted to message Lu Weixi, he felt it was not appropriate and decided against it. Butter on, when he went to thepany, he was worried. Using the excuse of checking the design drawings, he went to Lu Weixi¡¯s office but found she wasn¡¯t there. Then, a young woman looked over: ¡°Mr. Qin.¡± He recognized this woman, it was Lu Weixi¡¯s assistant Xiaochen. Qin Zhigu felt a bit awkward and coughed lightly: ¡°Where¡¯s Lu? I need to check the design drawings.¡± Xiaochen replied: ¡°Lu took the day off as well. She has taken three days off actually.¡± Why three days? Because in two more days, it would be the weekend, which means she would essentially be resting for five days. Qin Zhigu found it strange. Although Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t exactly a workaholic, she was not far from it. She was fine just a few days ago, why did she take leave? What would be more important to her than thepany? Then he suddenly thought of something: ¡°Is it because of her mother?¡± Chapter 442: 443: Outburst (2) Chapter 442: Chapter 443: Outburst (2) Xiaochen nodded, ¡°Yes, her mother is seriously ill.¡± Upon hearing this, Qin Zhigu immediately asked, ¡°Tell me which hospital her mother is in.¡± ¡­ Nobody expected Qin Zhigu to be there, and they all were taken aback at his unexpected arrival. Especially Cai Yiren, who learned from Qin Zhigu that Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou had been absent for two nights. Combining this with what she had seen of Lu Weixi¡¯s mother¡¯s condition that night, she quickly concluded that perhaps her mother¡¯s illness had worsened. Bai Changyou had a friend who was a doctor at this hospital. After inquiring, he confirmed that her mother was in the intensive care unit, prompting everyone to rush over. Qin Zhigu knew much more about the Bai Family¡¯s situation than Qin Zhiyou did. He had heard their argument from afar, and particrly, Cai Yiren¡¯s words. Even the typically soft-spoken can erupt in anger, like now: ¡°Cai Yiren, what right do you have to use others? Weren¡¯t you the recipient of Aunt Lu¡¯s kindness as well? So how are you treating her now?¡± Being reprimanded by others was one thing, but being scolded by Qin Zhigu made Cai Yiren feel deeply aggrieved. She stayed silent, but Cai Yiren¡¯s mother couldn¡¯t help defending her daughter. ¡°Even if Yiren didn¡¯t treat others well, she waspletely devoted to you. How could you talk to her like this?¡± she asked. Looking at Cai Yiren, who seemed soft and harmless, Qin Zhigu closed his eyes. ¡°If I had the choice, I¡¯d rather do without such devotion.¡± If it wasn¡¯t for her affections, for her instigations, he wouldn¡¯t have broken up with Lu Weixi.
    Cai Yiren looked stunned as she stared at Qin Zhigu. She was still fond of the man who she had loved at first sight. During the freshmen orientation in their first year, both she and Lu Weixi were attracted to Qin Zhigu. And yet, Qin Zhigu only had eyes for Lu Weixi. Before long, he would always apany Lu Weixi to every lecture, and eventually admitted his feelings for her. He never knew that she too attended those lectures, only she didn¡¯t sit in the front row with Lu Weixi. Eventually, they fell in love. The second son of Hanhai and the heiress of the Bai Family corporation, both striking in appearance, were the perfect match. Did he know that she, too, was always there, watching their sweet moments, her heart agonizingly heavy with pain? Even when she mustered the courage to confess her feelings to him, she was rejected outright. She could never forget that night; it was Lu Weixi¡¯s 20th birthday. Qin Zhigu gently shook his head, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I only love Xixi. I do not love you and I cannot ept your confession.¡± He was usually gentle and would courageously stand up for her whenever she was oppressed. Yet, when he rejected her, he was merciless! Lu Weixi, Lu Weixi, why was it always about Lu Weixi! She was the true sessor, while she was just an orphan living under someone else¡¯s roof. She was beautiful, charming, and intelligent. Everyone only saw her and ignored her own existence. Moreover, the most painful was having to silently watch Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu¡¯s sweet moments and be their background. When Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu quarreled, she was expected to mediate between them. Seeing how upset Qin Zhigu was with Lu Weixi¡¯s capriciousness, she would feel a hundred times more pain than Qin Zhigu. Yet, she had to persuade him to make up with Lu Weixi! She knew in her heart that even after they broke up over a misunderstanding, after he got together with her, or even after going abroad and having several other girlfriends¡­ In Qin Zhigu¡¯s eyes and heart, there would always be only one Lu Weixi! Chapter 443: 444: Outbreak (3) Chapter 443: Chapter 444: Outbreak (3) Cai Yiren was furious, she blurted out, ¡°Lu Weixi, no matter what, Uncle Bai raised you. Do you think you can wipe all his efforts away with a mere p? There¡¯s no such easy way to dispose of things in this world!¡± She sympathized with her mother, who had struggled all her life. She was dumped by her previous man and had to strive alone in the big city. It was a blessing when she met a good Samaritan. But this Samaritan was an outstanding and aplished man. Her mother devoted her entire heart to him. With time, she saw his unhappy rtionship with his wife, and naturally harbored the intention to rece her. Cai Yiren was so angry that she didn¡¯t even call him ¡°Dad¡± anymore, and directly addressed Bai Changyou as ¡°Uncle Bai¡±. ¡°Yes!¡± Cai¡¯s mother also chimed in, ¡°Others might be another story, but Changyou cared deeply for you. Don¡¯t you remember how devoted he was to you? Weren¡¯t you moved by his efforts? You took whatever you wanted, acting like a little princess! And now you want to erase all of this so easily?¡± Cai Yiren added another sentence: ¡°If you want to repay the kindness of someone who raised and nourished you, at least you have to return the orders! Moreover, in the future, Hanhai should prioritize cooperation with the Bai Family! Otherwise, Uncle Bai can sue you in court! use you of not bearing the responsibility of supporting your elderly father!¡± Qin Zhigu and Qin Zhiyou listened in silence, fuming with anger! Especially Qin Zhiyou, who wished he could tear these two shameless bastards to shreds! Qin Zhigu was the first to erupt: ¡°Cai Yiren, shut up!¡± However, Cai Yiren was now unstoppable! Here, Qin Zhiyou was about to start talking, but was pushed away by Lu Weixi, who angrily retorted, ¡°Want to use me of not providing support, go ahead, I wee you to file awsuit, feel free to do it! What, awyer is so impressive? Who was it that transferred so much property back then, such a big family business, leaving only a few hundred thousand for my mother! My mother¡¯s sickness, it¡¯s all thanks to you! Ghosts will always be ghosts, but sometimes humans are not human!¡± Her eyes shot daggers at Fang Zheng, wishing she could kill him! Back then, Lu¡¯s mother was also kind to Fang Zheng¡¯s family. How could he help Bai Changyou quietly transfer the property abroad, leaving only bad debts and loans in the maind, even trying to seize the money that was for her mother¡¯s life-saving treatment!
    So, she wanted to steal Fang Rushuang¡¯s fianc¨¦, she wanted to steal Qin Zhiyou! She wanted to make her daughter suffer the same pain her mother had! Fang Zheng stepped back, stabbed by her re, even Fang Rushuang could feel the strong hatred emanating from her body. He had indeed handled this situation very improperly. That¡¯s why he hesitated when Bai Changyou invited him to move abroad. He let his daughter study in Australia and only joined Bai Corporation after graduating. After Lu Weixi finished talking, she red at Cai Yiren and her mother again, ¡°You say that Bai Changyou was good to me and that I would be heartless not to help him. But I would like to ask you, wasn¡¯t my mother kind to you? Cai Shijia, you were a pregnant woman from a rural area, abandoned by your man. When you joined thepany, my mother felt sorry for you. Even though thepany wasn¡¯t rich, she gave you an office room to live in, so you didn¡¯t have to pay rent! Later, seeing that you were a single mother and it was not easy for you to raise a child, she allowed you to bring Cai Yiren to live with you! Didn¡¯t my mother treat you well? How despicable of you to steal her husband! Did a dog eat your conscience?¡± Chapter 444: 445: Outbreak (4) Chapter 444: Chapter 445: Outbreak (4) Cai¡¯s mother¡¯s face instantly turned pale. Now she was officially the Madam Bai, having held the high-and-mighty position for all these years. Living in Australia, no one around her was aware of her past, and everyone treated her with respect. But Lu Weixi directly exposed her most hypocritical pretense, leaving her speechless. All of Lu Weixi¡¯s usations were true. She couldn¡¯t deny that she had stolen the husband of her best friend who had treated her with kindness! Cai Yiren couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, ¡°My mom and Uncle Bai are truly in love! Besides, didn¡¯t your mom also make mistakes that led to their divorce? If she hadn¡¯t been a housewife staying at home all day, disconnected from society, how would they have grown apart? My mom wasn¡¯t the primary reason, the main reason was that your parents didn¡¯t have feelings for each other in the first ce! Without my mom, there would be someone else!¡± ¡°Screw your true love! Screw the ¡®guilty party¡¯!¡± Lu Weixi absolutely loathed these so-called ¡°arguments for the mistress¡¯ true love¡±, and the idea of ¡°ming the victim¡±! Dismantling a happy family for the so-called ¡°true love¡±, these people were so shameless! And ¡°ming the victim¡±! Even if her mother was at fault, they should not have cheated during her parents¡¯ marriage. She understood love and encouraged it, but please, pursue your so-called love after getting a divorce! Lu Weixi red coldly at Bai Changyou. ¡°¡®ming the victim¡¯! Ask Bai Changyou if it wasn¡¯t him who initially insisted that my mother should quit her job despite a decent sry. If not for his demand, my mother wouldn¡¯t have be a full-time housewife! Then heins about her being a housewife and not having amonnguage with him. What was your original intention, huh?¡± Bai Changyou was taken aback. Indeed, he had said that back then. But as time went by, he only remembered that he had nothing to talk about with Lu¡¯s mother or that he disliked hearing about her mundaneints. The reason for this, he had long forgotten. ¡°You all still want to fucking pursue ¡®true love¡¯? OK, fine, you can pursue true love! But can you first get a divorce, and then openly seek your so-called true love! What kind of true love are you pursuing? You¡¯re doing shameful things under the banner of true love! True love, huh! ¡®You just lost a leg, but what she lost is love!''¡± Lu Weixi sneered, she pointed to the ward, her eyes fierce, ¡°As long as Cai Shijia is lying in there, lying in the intensive care unit, in aa from a serious illness just like my mother, you can have anything you want; be it a father, money, or an order! Or as long as she cuts off one of her legs, don¡¯t you want Hanhai¡¯s order? As long as Cai Shijia is willing to lose a leg, I can immediately convince Qin Zhiyou to agree to all your orders!¡±
    Qin Zhiyou by her side nodded in agreement. Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, she gestured towards herself, ¡°Come on, chop it off, you love Bai Changyou, don¡¯t you? Aren¡¯t you willing to give everything for him? I just need one of your legs, and you can have your glorified love. Come on, chop it off! We¡¯re in a hospital, you can have a doctor attach it back, it might still be usable. You might still be able to walk. Come on, chop it off! Why aren¡¯t you daring to do it now?!¡± Chapter 445: 446: I am the Mistress (1) Chapter 445: Chapter 446: I am the Mistress (1) ¡°And what about you, Cai Yiren! You said that I had let down Bai Changyou, but have you ever been fair to my mother? Since you came into our home when you were ten, has my mother ever mistreated you? Going to school together, leaving school together, everything I had, you always had your share! No matter what the reason for the mistake, mother always med me first! And you, how did you treat her!¡± Cai Shijia had never seen such a state from Lu Weixi, she waspletely stunned. Not only her, but also Bai Changyou, Cai Yiren, Fang Zheng and Fang Rushuang, and Qin Zhigu on the side were all dumbfounded. Qin Zhigu was simply gobsmacked; he was dumbfounded. The former Lu Weixi was hot-tempered and headstrong, but now she was calm like water. Even when Liu Yiyi stormed in, her assistants were furious, but she remained indifferent. Back home, despite the struggle with Qin Zhiyou in the bedroom, she exudedposure and indifference to everything outside. He oncemented that Lu Weixi hadpletely changed, no longer ranting like before. Now she was calm,posed, sharp and suspicious, seemingly losing all her passion. However, at this moment, she was like a volcanic eruption! The fiery magma searing the earth, and the rage in her eyes were enough to reduce everyone in front of her to ashes! Cai Yiren and her mother were frightened, ¡°Lu Weixi, have you lost your mind?¡± ¡°Lost my mind? Yes, I lost it long ago! I lost it six years ago when you interfered with my family!¡± Lu Weixi raised her head high. Years of repression, years of grievance, and the abuse her mother had endured had piled up. Like a mountain on her shoulders, she could not voice her fatigue, could not cry, and could not copse. Because once she fell, not only would these enemies gloat, but her mother would lose her life because of it!
    However, only Qin Zhiyou, watching her stubborn and lonely figure, felt unbearable heartache. And it¡¯s not just heartache. He saw himself in Lu Weixi. He saw the scorned version of himself, ridiculed by everyone and pressured by other family branches after his father¡¯s death. He watched Lu Weixi growing stronger piece by piece, step by step, just like he watched his past self. But Cai Yiren, who was shocked by her yelling at first, quickly jumped out: ¡°Lu Weixi, you got what you deserved! Now you feel it¡¯s unfair, can¡¯t bear it, and feel like the whole world has abandoned you! You never look sideways to see how we live! You said Aunt Lu treated me well, yes, she did! But your mother didn¡¯t treat me like a cherished child, she treated me like a servant, your servant! Do I like this kind of treatment? Do I appreciate this kind of kindness?¡± All the jealousy and resentment transform Cai Yiren, tearing off her gentle disguise, making her quite gruesome. ¡°You casually possess all this! You¡¯re beautiful, you¡¯re rich, you have a good family background, you¡¯re smart, your parents are alive! All the boys surround you! How hard we have to strive just to reach one of your fingers, how hard we have to work just to stand beside you. And you, you get everything we¡¯ve striven for over a decade so easily, why!¡± Chapter 446: 447: I am the Mistress (2) Chapter 446: Chapter 447: I am the Mistress (2) Since childhood, Lu Weixi had always been the golden girl. Everyone, including Fang Rushuang, had to coax her and pander to her. But no matter how hard they tried, Lu Weixi still came out on top with ease, simply because she was Lu Weixi, she was the privileged Young Miss Bai! Turns out she had to watch her mother steal her father, and now, she wanted to steal her boyfriend! She was also eager to let her taste what it felt like to be left with nothing! Upon hearing Cai Yiren¡¯s words, Qin Zhigu got involved as well, and he immediately furrowed his brow in exnation,¡± Cai Yiren, I don¡¯t know about other things. But Xixi is the one I love the most, I like her willingly! Moreover, the greatest mistake of my life was separating from her!¡± ¡°You! ¡ª¡ª¡± Hearing Qin Zhigu¡¯s words, Cai Yiren felt a pang of pain in her heart. But quickly, that bit of heartache turned into a wave of viciousness. ¡°Who told you to be born without a silver spoon in your mouth? Who told your mother not to respect herself, having a child out of wedlock, unable to give you aplete family! Why, just because these are my innate traits! Just because every one of my actions is guiltless!¡± The world is inherently unfair. Some people are born beautiful, some people are born into rich families, and some people are intelligent. This is the luck of the draw, there is no choice. But how to live life, one can choose. ¡°You are guiltless?¡± As Cai Yiren spoke these words, she let out a scoff of ridicule from her eyes, ¡°you are guiltless, then tell me, what is this about!¡± Her arm pointed sharply at the silent Fang Rushuang, ??¡±Lu Weixi, didn¡¯t you just say you¡¯re guiltless? Then how did you snatch away your husband back then, who was Fang Rushuang¡¯s fiance?¡± As soon as these words were spoken, both Fang Rushuang and Qin Zhigu turned to look at her. And Qin Zhiyou, who was standing to the side, furrowed his brows slightly. ¡°You knew exactly how much Fang Rushuang liked Qin Zhiyou! She wholeheartedly pursued him, and sought advice from you to get closer to him because she knew you were the girlfriend of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s cousin! You had Zhigu back then, so you confidently introduced her to the ¡®annoying yboy¡¯ as you called him! But then, as soon as you broke up with Zhigu, you spent the night with Qin Zhiyou! The very next day, you were caught in the act by Fang Rushuang! Thereafter, Qin Zhiyou broke off his engagement with Fang Rushuang and got together with you! You really are something, so swift! Your transition was totally seamless! God knows if you and Qin Zhiyou were having an affair before! God knows if you were two-timing!¡±
    ¡°Cai Yiren, shut up! Xixi is innocent, she would never cheat!¡± The one who roared out this time was Qin Zhigu. He trusted Lu Weixi¡¯s character, he trusted that she wouldn¡¯t cheat. With Qin Zhigu¡¯s scream, Cai Yiren¡¯s eyes were about to turn red. But she quickly collected herself. She won¡¯t hate Qin Zhigu, so she can only hate Lu Weixi. If it wasn¡¯t for Lu Weixi, Qin Zhigu would surely fall in love with her. It¡¯s all Lu Weixi¡¯s fault! ¡°Even if she didn¡¯t cheat. But it¡¯s a fact that she meddled in the rtionship between Qin Zhiyou and Fang Rushuang when they were engaged! My mom is branded a mistress for stealing your dad, I am called a mistress for taking Qin Zhigu, then what are you, what sort of good thing are you?! You are what you always say, the most shameless mistress!¡± ¡°She¡¯s not a mistress.¡± Suddenly, Qin Zhiyou spoke. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, he calmly said, ¡°The mistress you¡¯re talking about ¡ª¡ª that¡¯s me.¡± PS: There will be many more updates at noon, ask forplete ordering, a full order for this book is just 1700 book coins, and I will give you 888 book coins. Ask for votes, if the vote count exceeds 200, there will be additional updates tonight, no cap! Chapter 447: 448: Familiar (1) Chapter 447: Chapter 448: Familiar (1) Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words instantly silenced the room. This included not only the recently outraged Cai Yiren, Yiren¡¯s mother who wanted to defend her, and Qin Zhigu who wanted to scold Yiren, but also Bai Changyou and Fang Zheng on their end. Fang Rushuang merely lifted her head to look at Qin Zhiyou, her eyes flickering slightly. After a moment, it was Qin Zhigu who was the angriest. He gritted his teeth, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you really are¡­you really¡­¡± Last time they fought, he had demanded to know if Qin Zhiyou had harbored improper thoughts about Lu Weixi. Back then, Qin Zhiyou had neither admitted nor denied it. But he did not expect that he would admit it today, and in such a context. Qin Zhiyou was frank. After all, she was already his wife now. He just hugged Lu Weixi¡¯s shoulders and proudly dered, ¡°I did indeed have feelings for her long ago, but she was your girlfriend at the time. So after you two broke up, it was only natural that she and I got together.¡± Despite how serious he was, few people actually took his words seriously. If he really loved Lu Weixi that much, why did he have so many femalepanions during their five-year marriage? However, it was during the time he was dating Fang Rushuang that Qin Zhiyou behaved properly and was never involved with any other woman! Love is meant to be exclusive, even if it¡¯s not forever. This was something that Qin Zhiyou had never shown to Lu Weixi. Rather, it seemed more fitting to say that Lu Weixi was now his wife, and that he was just articting some respectful words to uphold his wife¡¯s dignity. Among everyone present, only Fang Rushuang kept her eyes on Qin Zhiyou. Her gaze was filled with confusion and uncertainty. She had kept hearing that there was discord between Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi. At thest banquet, several of his mistresses had even publicized their affairs. It was evident that Lu Weixi¡¯s mother¡¯s illness was due to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phndering.
    She had never seen a man who truly loved his wife treat her this way. However, she did believe his im that he had been lusting for Lu Weixi five years ago. Qin Zhiyou was known to be a womanizer, and Lu Weixi being attractive meant that it wouldn¡¯t have been out of character for him to want a taste too. But love¡­ ¡°Furthermore.¡± Qin Zhiyou, oblivious to Fang Rushuang¡¯s thoughts, turned to look at Bai Changyou, his voice cold, ¡°It was my idea not to cooperate with the Bai family. However, I¡¯m not unreasonable. If you want to cooperate, I have two conditions. Choose one. As long as one condition is met, I¡¯ll immediatelymence cooperation with the Bai family.¡± Bai Changyou came today precisely for this matter. Upon hearing this, he immediately responded, ¡°What are the conditions? As long as I can aplish them, I will do it!¡± With an indifferent expression, Qin Zhiyou replied, ¡°One of them might be difficult to achieve, but I believe you can aplish the other.¡± Bai Changyou knew he was baiting him and nodded, ¡°Tell me what¡¯s difficult first.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded towards the Intensive Care Unit: ¡°If Mom can fully recover to the condition she was in two days ago, then I¡¯ll agree to your proposition.¡± Bai Changyou froze. Lu Weixi¡¯s mother had cancer, not a cold. Even if she hadn¡¯t been angered the day before, who knew when her health would suddenly deteriorate? A person¡¯s body is like porcin; it may appear intact one day, but a slight tap could render it irreparable. ¡°Then what can I aplish?¡± Bai Changyou asked. Chapter 448: 449: Familiar (2) Chapter 448: Chapter 449: Familiar (2) Qin Zhiyou still looked regretful, ¡°I didn¡¯t even demand that Lu¡¯s mother be cured of her cancer. Just restoring her to the state of the day before was too kind of me, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s simple. If this Ms. Cai chops off her own leg, I¡¯ll cooperate with you right away.¡± Upon hearing this, Cai¡¯s mother looked at Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face again. Even though it was in broad daylight, she still shuddered with fear. When Qin Zhiyou spoke this time, he didn¡¯t sound as fierce or hateful as Lu Weixi had just been. He merely raised an eyebrow, hooking the corner of his lips in a smirk, his tone smooth. The words he nonchntly uttered, however, were incredibly ruthless and decisive! Bai Changyou¡¯s eyes darken, ¡°So there¡¯s nothing to discuss then?¡± Qin Zhiyou considered, furrowed his brows, and reluctantly opened his mouth, ¡°Well, considering you are Weixi¡¯s biological father, I¡¯ll offer you a discounted option for thest time if you¡¯re willing.¡± Although his gut told him that Qin Zhiyou wouldn¡¯t make a fair offer, Bai Changyou still patiently asked onest time, ¡°Tell me, what are your terms?¡± Qin Zhiyou smirked, ¡°This condition is quite simple, I¡¯ve mentioned it to you before. It¡¯s this: Divorce the Cai woman, give all your property to Weixi, and I promise to coborate with you. Not only will I cooperate, but I will also help the Bai Family be China¡¯s toppany.¡± His tone was sincerity personified, as if he genuinely had Bai Changyou¡¯s best interests at heart and was pushing himself to make the offer. Bai Changyou red at him, snorting coldly, ¡°Entrust all property to her? That¡¯s the same as giving it to you, isn¡¯t it? Mr. Qin, what a clever scheme!¡±
    Moreover, he worked hard all his life only to have thepany benefit an outsider! If only Lu Weixi had kept the surname Bai, but she had changed herst name, and now she had nothing to do with him! Qin Zhiyou nodded assertively, showing his white teeth, ¡°Exactly. We¡¯re already family, and I won¡¯t let my own wealth be damaged. The Bai Family will surely flourish under my stewardship. Maybe the Bai Family could even be one of the most famous buildingpanies. Wouldn¡¯t you reconsider?¡± Bai Changyou nced at Qin Zhiyou, then at Lu Weixi, his eyes suddenly turning sharp, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, very well done, well done! Weixi has indeed picked a remarkable husband!¡± Had his voice not sounded so bitter, anyone listening might¡¯ve thought he was praising them. But Qin Zhiyou, shameless as always, proudly puffed out his chest and nodded in agreement, ¡°Of course Weixi has a good eye. Otherwise, why would she have forsaken darkness for light and married me back then?¡± At these words, Qin Zhigu¡¯s mouth twitched. And Fang Rushuang, eyeing him intently, had a mysterious glint in her eyes. Bai Changyou scoffed coldly, ¡°This condition, you¡¯ve already proposed before and I¡¯ve rejected. Want the wealth of the Bai Family? Not a chance!¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s not the right way to put it,¡± Qin Zhiyou shook his head, ¡°How much is your little run-down Baipany worth? Whenpared to our Hanhai, it¡¯s merely pocket change. It¡¯s not a big deal. You value it too much. I¡¯m merely thinking of Weixi, considering your age, worrying that you won¡¯t be able to handle things in the future. It¡¯s for your benefit that I even consider stepping in to clean up this mess. Otherwise, for such a small sum of money, begging or kneeling, I wouldn¡¯t even bother.¡± The implication was clear, ¡®I am doing you a favor by even considering it!¡¯ Chapter 449: 450: Familiar (3) Chapter 449: Chapter 450: Familiar (3) With the conversation having reached this point, both parties hadpletely torn their faces apart, with no point in continuing. He snorted heavily, turned around, and prepared to leave. ¡°Let¡¯s go! What¡¯s the point of staying here, to invite insult?¡± Qin Zhiyou expressed his regret, ¡°What a pity, you¡¯ve lost an excellent opportunity to elevate the Bai Family business to the top architecturepany in China.¡± Bai Changyou did not respond, and Cai Yiren and her mother naturally followed him out. Fang Zheng just got reprimanded by Lu Weixi, so he couldn¡¯t say anything either, and could only leave dejectedly. Fang Rushuang looked at Lu Weixi, then at Qin Zhiyou, wanted to say something, but in the end, didn¡¯t utter a word, and left in silence. However, Bai Changyou and his party hadn¡¯t even walked two steps when Lu Weixi suddenly called out to him, ¡°Wait.¡± Bai Changyou turned around. Perhaps due to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s recent actions to stand up for his wife, he no longer seemed as agitated as before and asked, ¡°What is it?¡± Lu Weixi had vented her emotions just now, and had already calmed down. Her expression was incredibly indifferent as she disregarded Bai Changyou¡¯s coldness and the scrutinizing gazes of others. She spoke calmly, ¡°Someone just said that I¡¯m not fulfilling my duty of support, and ns to sue me. I know there are many legal cases where some men abandon their wives and children when they¡¯re young to pursue so-called true love and even help raise other people¡¯s children. When they get old and immobile, when they¡¯ve squandered all their money, they remember their biological children and demand support. If they can¡¯t get it, they sue. After thinking it over, I¡¯m not a cold-hearted person, and you have indeed raised me for so many years. Let¡¯s do this ¨C I will give you $500 per month, ording to the minimum standard.¡± $500 a month! Was she treating him like a beggar?! Bai Changyou was on the brink of passing out from rage. He red at Lu Weixi, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, in the future even if I starve to death, die outside, or jump off a building, I won¡¯t let you spend a dime! We can¡¯t afford to associate with the Qin Family, let¡¯s part ways here!¡± ¡°Safe travels,e again next time.¡± Qin Zhiyou watched as the group walked out, but didn¡¯t forget to wave goodbye. However, when Bai Changyou and his group were about to enter the elevator, a young man wearing a white coat and gold-rimmed sses walked towards them.
    As he brushed past them, Bai Changyou squinted his eyes, appearing somewhat perplexed. The young man in front of him looked vaguely familiar. However, he couldn¡¯t remember where he had seen him before. It was just a fleeting nce, and just as he was pondering this, the elevator doors opened. Cai¡¯s mother noticed his look and thought he might be having second thoughts. After all, Lu Weixi was his biological daughter, and he had loved and cared for Chu Zhuhuo for many years. Even if there were conflicts between father and daughter, their blood rtion would not change. What if he regretted his words¡­ So, she called out, ¡°Changyou, the elevator is here.¡± Bai Changyou grunted in acknowledgment, didn¡¯t look back, and stepped into the elevator. As the elevator doors closed, he suddenly remembered. He had seen this man at a private event in Ad, which seemed to have been two years ago. And this man was closely associated with the top brass of a domestic steelpany. However, it was strange. Judging from the doctor¡¯s coat the man was wearing and the direction he was headed in, it seemed he was going to Lu Weixi¡¯s mother. Was this man her mother¡¯s attending doctor? Why would a doctor attend a real estate event in Australia, especially a private one? Chapter 450 - 451: Familiar (4) Chapter 450: Chapter 451: Familiar (4) Though Bai Changyou was a little puzzled, he didn¡¯t pursue the matter further. As the elevator descended, it took him and his questions away. ¡ª Outside the intensive care unit. Lu Weixi looked at Zhao Zihao and the other doctors and nurses anxiously as they emerged, and hurriedly greeted them, ¡°Doctor Zhao, why hasn¡¯t my mother woke up yet?¡± Zhao Zihao gently responded, ¡°The time it takes for a patient to wake up after brain cancer surgery depends on chance. It could be a day, or it could be several days.¡± ¡°So she might never wake up?¡± Lu Weixi was somewhat anxious. She knew being anxious wouldn¡¯t help, but anyone in this situation would be. She needed a definite answer to feel reassured. Her mother had already endured this once before. After the intervention surgery, her mother didn¡¯t wake up for a long time. Even when she did, she had difficulty moving and her vision was blurry. It took a long time for her to recover enough to go to America for treatment. But Bai Changyou and his family ruined that! ¡°There¡¯s a chance. But Auntie Lu is in better shape this time, and she¡¯s strong-willed; plus, she has the support of our expert team.¡± Zhao Zihao smiled, ¡°This was an open skull surgery, they also cut out the lesions in her liver. Such a major surgery naturally takes longer to recover.¡± Although Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t really like Zhao Zihao, he knew Zhao Zihao was professional. Therefore, he simplyforted Lu Weixi with a hug, ¡°Mother will be fine, she has divine protection.¡± Qin Zhigu hadn¡¯t left yet; since he hade, naturally he wanted to see how Auntie Lu was doing. He nodded and added, ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much, Auntie Lu will be alright.¡± Zhao Zihao nced at the three of them; his gaze lingered on Lu Weixi before slipping towards the displeased Qin Zhiyou. Finally, his gaze stopped on Qin Zhigu. His gold-rimmed sses reflected a ray of light, ¡°And you are?¡± Qin Zhigu hesitated for a moment, nced at Lu Weixi, and Qin Zhiyou frowned even more deeply. Just as he was about to answer, Lu Weixi replied, ¡°He¡¯s also my rtive.¡± No further introductions were given. Her brother-inw was indeed also her rtive. Qin Zhiyou snorted disdainfully but did not object. Qin Zhigu paused briefly and then stepped forward, ¡°Hello, Dr. Zhao. My name is Qin Zhigu¡± Zhao Zihao also smiled, ¡°Hello, Zhao Zihao.¡± Qin Zhigu looked at him, looked at the smile showing under his gold-rimmed sses, and suddenly felt that, strangely enough, this man looked very familiar. But despite this sensation of familiarity, he knew he didn¡¯t know this man. It just felt a little strange. Qin Zhigu slightly furrowed his brows and asked, ¡°Dr. Zhao, where did you work previously?¡± Zhao Zihao smiled, ¡°Right after graduation I came here to China, about three years ago. Before that, I studied in Germany.¡± Qin Zhigu further inquired, ¡°Have you been to America before?¡± Zhao Zihao smiled, ¡°Of course, I visited the University of Minnesota Medical Schoolst year for a presentation.¡± Minnesota, Qin Zhigu hadn¡¯t visited that state before, so they should not have met there. Zhao Zihao asked again, ¡°Is there anything else you would like to ask, Mr. Qin?¡± Qin Zhigu shook his head, ¡°No. But Dr. Zhao, you look quite familiar. Maybe I¡¯m mistaken.¡± Qin Zhiyou silently thought to himself. Actually, he also felt a strange sense of familiarity when he first saw Zhao Zihao, he just couldn¡¯t figure out where he had seen him before. PS: Originally, I was going to write this in the afternoon, but I couldn¡¯t sleep and got up to update. More updates tonight if I get more votes~ Chapter 451 - 452: Familiar (5) Chapter 451: Chapter 452: Familiar (5) As such, Qin Zhiyou had always been concerned about Zhao Zihao¡¯s matters, always unable to brush it off lightly. He feltpelled to dig deep and expose his true identity. Regrettably, the original n for Lu Weixi¡¯s mother to go to America for treatment would havepletely freed her from his clutches. Now, they can only take it one step at a time. No matter what, due to the arrival of Bai Changyou and his group, Lu Weixi just had an emotional outburst, venting out all her anger, resentment, and worries. Looking at Qin Zhiyou now, her anger and hatred towards him had lessened significantly. Moreover, since Qin Zhigu was present, despite her anger, she didn¡¯t want to quarrel with Qin Zhiyou in front of others, so she held back. Since her mother was still unconscious, Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t rx. She¡¯d already taken leave, so there was no need for her to report to Siyi Company. When Qin Zhigu left, he saw Qin Zhiyou staying by Lu Weixi¡¯s side, his arm around her shoulder. Though Lu Weixi¡¯s expression was still cold, she didn¡¯t reject his touch. It made sense, Qin Zhiyou was her husband now. Regardless of love or not, he had the right to stay by her side,forting her, taking care of her, and defending her during her most challenging times. While he, her ex-boyfriend, was overstepping boundaries even with a single nce. ¡ª Lu Weixi had been up for two days and nights. Though she¡¯d slept a few hours the previous night, it was hardly restful since she was sleeping against Qin Zhiyou. At this point, no matter how strong her willpower was, she was nearly at her breaking point. The Qin Zhiyou next to her hadn¡¯t slept at all, his eyes rimmed red from exhaustion. Looking at him, Lu Weixi realized that while he was partly at fault, there was no actual malice on his part. He was just unlucky. He¡¯d stayed awake for three days, summoned countless renowned doctors, and had defended her against the Bai family. He¡¯d tried his best. She had thought that if her mother were actually to die, she wouldn¡¯t go on with him. However, things hadn¡¯te to that point as yet. Qin Zhiyou tried tofort her: ¡°You don¡¯t have to push yourself so hard. Go and rest.¡± Lu Weixi nced at his red-rimmed eyes, her lips curved slightly: ¡°What about you?¡± Qin Zhiyou had experience pulling all-nighters to meet deadlines. Yet, having experience didn¡¯t mean he wasn¡¯t tired now. His mind was somewhat foggy, failing to notice the hint of concern in her voice. He just smiled nonchntly: ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Lu Weixi slowly turned away, looking at her mother on the monitor, her face calm. ¡°You can go to sleep. When my mother wakes up, I don¡¯t think you¡¯re the first person she would want to see.¡± Qin Zhiyou was speechless for a moment at her words. That¡¯s true, Lu Weixi¡¯s mother was in her conditionrgely due to him. Thest thing in her mind before the incident must be the scandalous news with Liu Yiyi and other women. He lowered his head slightly, thinking for a while. Despite his exhausted mind, his masculine instinct hadn¡¯t faded, and he suggested, ¡°It¡¯s okay for me to rest, as long as you rest with me.¡± Lu Weixi naturally rebutted, ¡°That¡¯s out of question, what about my mom?¡± Qin Zhiyou pointed at the pitiful secretary Wang, ¡°What are they here for?¡± Fortunately, Secretary Wang could go home to sleep during the day, as it was now his night shift. ¡°If you don¡¯t go to sleep, I won¡¯t either. Either we both go to sleep, or we stay awake together, you choose.¡± Chapter 452: 453: The Wound (Monthly ticket 200 added) Chapter 452: Chapter 453: The Wound (Monthly ticket 200 added) If it had been any other time, Lu Weixi would not have hesitated. But at that moment, looking at Qin Zhiyou¡¯s reddened eyes, she truly felt a bit uncertain. While she hesitated, Qin Zhiyou did not. He directly pulled Lu Weixi up: ¡°Even if you want to try hard, don¡¯t push yourself too much. What if Mom wakes up and you¡¯ve fallen ill? She¡¯d end up worrying about you.¡± ¡°But I¡­¡± Lu Weixi looked back, ncing once more towards the direction of the ICU. ¡°If you keep dilly-dallying, I¡¯ll carry you out. Have you lose face in front of my subordinates.¡± Although Qin Zhiyou usually had a bit of indulgence privately, in front of Secretary Wang, he was usually more considerate towards Lu Weixi and never went too far. With that said, Lu Weixi hesitated momentarily, allowing him to pull her up. When Secretary Wang saw the two get up, he approached and asked, ¡°President Qin, any orders?¡± Qin Zhiyou responded without hesitation, ¡°Keep an eye on the ICU, notify us immediately if there¡¯s any news.¡± Secretary Wang nodded and Qin Zhiyou, taking Lu Weixi with him, left. He had already had the resting room prepared, where Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s previous single-patient room was, equipped with a guest bed. As Lu Weixi was led into the room, she still hesitated. She sat on the edge of the bed, thought, and then stood up again: ¡°We shouldn¡¯t bother Secretary Wang. He has to help out at Hanhai during the day. If we make him stay up all night, he won¡¯t be able to handle it.¡±
    ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Qin Zhiyou was unbuttoning his shirt one by one at the moment and answered, ¡°You just take a good rest. If he can¡¯t handle it, he¡¯ll naturally call someone else to watch.¡± It was just a night watch, the man knew what he was doing, he wouldn¡¯t take all the hardship himself, he would surely ask for help. ¡°But¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou removed his shirt, searching for his pajamas. Since he had decided to stay the night here, of course he would prepare pajamas. However, he hadn¡¯t slept for three nights, he had a stock of daytime clothes, but the nightwear was untouched. He then asked her, ¡°Which pajamas do you want to wear, white or ck?¡± ¡°Either.¡± Lu Weixi replied reflexively, but then something seemed off and she shook her head, ¡°I should still go.¡± Ignoring her words, Qin Zhiyou continued, ¡°I¡¯ll take a shower first then. I¡¯ll set the water temperature to thirty-eight degrees for you.¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi, repeatedly having her train of thought interrupted, was slightly annoyed. She pondered for a moment, then took two steps forward, ¡°I¡¯m going back. I feel more at ease there.¡± Only then did Qin Zhiyou turn back, righting a finger at her and flicking it against her forehead. Lu Weixi, who was already on the edge of the bed, fell back onto it due to his action. Before she could say anything, Qin Zhiyou flung a white pajama onto her head, ¡°Get dressed in pajamas, take a bath, and don¡¯t go anywhere.¡± Lu Weixi red at him, but Qin Zhiyou only sighed, ¡°You haven¡¯t slept properly for three days. Are you trying to be an immortal? If you still can¡¯t settle down, I¡¯ll keep watch for youter.¡± This made Lu Weixi hesitate a bit. She lifted her head, looking at the blue-gray shadows under Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes. After three sleepless nights, even iron men like Qin Zhiyou would have red eyes, shadows under them, paleplexion, and scruffy stubble on the chin. Even though one could argue that this whole incident started because of him, he indeed did try very hard. Chapter 453: 454 Wound (Extra update with 400 monthly tickets) Chapter 453: Chapter 454 Wound (Extra update with 400 monthly tickets) The most disgusting people in this matter are not him, not Liu Yiyi, but Bai Changyou and the Bai Family. They maliciously provoked everything, and even when they knew that her mother was ill because of them, they had no regrets. Instead, they had the nerve toe knocking on her door, criticizing her for discontinuing the cooperation between Hanhai and the Bai Family. Cai¡¯s mother and Cai Yiren even boasted audaciously, who gave them such courage, Liang Jingru? Qin Zhiyou stood up for her this morning and handled the Bai Family, which did make her feel a bit better. No matter how dissatisfied she was with Qin Zhiyou, whenpared, Qin Zhiyou seemed a little less offensive. Looking at her stunned gaze, Qin Zhiyou also sighed. He walked up to her, bent down, held her hands, his line of sight level with Lu Weixi¡¯s who was sitting on the bed. ¡°I didn¡¯t handle this issue properly. Choosing Liu Yiyi was a mistake.¡± Hearing Liu Yiyi¡¯s name again after so many days, Lu Weixi still found it somewhat unbearable. Not only did Liu Yiyi bother her, but her mother indirectly got sick because of her. And moreover, Qin Zhiyou used to dote on Liu Yiyi¡­ She slowly shifted her gaze away, ¡°It¡¯s in the past now, we don¡¯t need to talk about it anymore.¡± But Qin Zhiyou felt it necessary to exin, ¡°The incident with Liu Yiyi¡¯s video recently, that was my doing. At that time, I only wanted to break off rtions with her and punish her for disrespecting you. This led to the whole incident. I did not expect it to cause my mother to fall ill.¡± His decision to use the video indeed had some personal motives. He knew that Liu Yiyi, as a host, cared greatly about her image and was extremely vain. By releasing the video, he ended her career and shattered her dignity. On the other hand, he used Liu Yiyi¡¯s rivals to release the video, thereby distancing himself from the incident. Liu Yiyi had no idea that he was behind it, and he could even use her to continue providing his aunt with false information. When the incident blew up, he was initially quite pleased. He even continued to fan the mes to create more discussion. However, he didn¡¯t expect his mother to see the whole thing and then get seriously ill.
    Although Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phndering ways after marrying had been a subject of much gossip, no one questioned it openly. Regardless of how others spected, he never admitted to anything. If any woman tried to use his name to seek publicity, he would immediately reject her, reducing the hype, pulling down the online discussion, and minimizing its impact. Hence, over the years, although people might know about his affairs, no one really thoroughly investigated. Liu Yiyi¡¯s incident was like an outbreak that led to all his past scandals being exposed. It was as if a cloak had been lifted, revealing all the dirty secrets underneath. His mother had been kept in the dark because of this cover and because her daughter had always avoided discussing it. Though she had been anxious, the impact hadn¡¯t been that profound. But now, that all the issues have been dumped out, she was not strong enough to bear it. Indeed, when he mentioned her mother¡¯s illness, Lu Weixi frowned slightly, her hand quietly slid out from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s. Some wounds, intended or otherwise, are hard to ignore once inflicted. PS: The additional update for 400 monthly votes has arrived! We¡¯re just a little short of being able to add another update~ Chapter 454: 455: The Wound (Extra update with 600 monthly tickets) Chapter 454: Chapter 455: The Wound (Extra update with 600 monthly tickets) Qin Zhiyou also felt helpless. At this stage, he had no solution and could only hope that Lu¡¯s mother would wake up soon. He even dared not ask what she would do if Lu¡¯s mother couldn¡¯t wake up or sustained permanent damage. The room quietened down in an instant. While Qin Zhiyou was physically present with Lu Weixi, the couple was mentally apart. One was worried that Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s health condition could cause their already shaky marriage to copse as he watched the IV drip. The other was looking at the door, his mind adrift and far away. After a long time, Lu Weixi finally stood up: ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower. The clothes are here, right?¡± Qin Zhiyou hummed in response, almost afraid to meet her gaze. He was scared that he would be met with Lu Weixi¡¯s cold, piercing eyes. Lu Weixi picked up her clothes without giving him a second nce and headed straight to the bathroom. Soon, the sound of running water could be heard from inside. Qin Zhiyou was restless as he waited outside the door. Nearly every half a minute, he would text Secretary Wang, ¡°Is she awake yet?¡± However, the answer he received remained a negative. Qin Zhiyou started to feel desperate. If it were dealing with any woman, he could handle it effortlessly. If it were dealing with the Bai family, he had a hundred ways to make them suffer. Yet, when it came to Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s health, there was nothing he could do. Although he sought help from many renowned doctors, they couldn¡¯t stop death.
    He was at a loss about what to do, what action he should take. Meanwhile, the bathroom door opened, and Lu Weixi came out. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t dare to meet her gaze and turned to get his bath towel, ¡°I¡¯m going in too.¡± Lu Weixi, with her head down drying her hair, simply nodded and didn¡¯t give him a nce. Qin Zhiyou entered the bathroom. After closing the door and taking a few steps, he suddenly felt something was off. He returned to the door, extending his hand to the doorknob, about to open the door again. However, he hesitated, unsure of what to say to Lu Weixi even if he did open the door, and eventually gave up. He turned on the showerhead again, letting the cold water fall directly onto his head. The water was freezing. Though it was summer, the recent frequent rain and the fact that it was the middle of the night made the temperature quite low. But it was this bone-chilling, icy water he wanted, hoping it could wash away his tangled thoughts. When he came out from the shower, Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t left. She was still sitting on the bed, drying her hair. Her face was buried in the towel,pletely hidden from view. There wasn¡¯t a hairdryer in the sickroom. Secretary Wang had brought them a change of clothes, sleepwear and towels. Even Lu Weixi¡¯s skincare products had been packed into her makeup bag. However, they had missed out on a hairdryer. Lu Weixi bent her head, continuously rubbing her hair with the towel. Qin Zhiyou walked over, lifted the towel, and revealed her somewhat bewildered face. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s finger crept forward but just as he was about to touch her cheek, Lu Weixi moved slightly away. His hand only grazed her hair. ¡°Your hair is almost dry.¡± Lu Weixi hummed in response and moved towards the sickbed. Qin Zhiyou also moved closer, but after he took only a half step, Lu Weixi abruptly turned around. Her gaze turned stern, and she bent her head to bite his shoulder hard. Qin Zhiyou just stood there, motionless, letting her bite him. She only stopped when she tasted the salty tang of blood in her mouth. PS: Here is the additional chapter for 600 monthly votes! Thank you Red Face, ¡°Peak¡± Scene, Moonlight by the Lotus Pond, Jian Piaoxue, Miss Truly Beautiful, White Splendor, Silent Peak, If Cherished, and other adorable ones for your support, muah~ The lucky reader who won the full subscription to this book yesterday was ¡°Is It Six Six Yeah¡±, and the prize is one autographed book from Xiao. Chapter 455: 456 Awakening (1) Chapter 455: Chapter 456 Awakening (1) Although feelingpletely drained, Lu Weixi refused to rest her head on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s shoulder. It was only after he reached out to hold the back of her head and gently pressed it against his, did she lean in with a sense of listlessness. The room was climate-controlled, with the central air conditioner gradually dispersing theyers of chill. In the quiet room, apart from the hum of the air conditioner, the only other sounds were their breaths. After a long while, Lu Weixi recovered from her fatigue. Resting her head on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s shoulder, she spoke in a weak voice, ¡°Qin Zhiyou.¡± ¡°Mhm.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t move, nor dared to say anything more. He just maintained this position. ¡°If something were to happen to my mother, perhaps, things between us¡­¡± ¡°Nothing will happen to your mother, she is fortunate, nothing will happen.¡± Qin Zhiyouforted her, but deep down, he had no idea what might unfold. The health of the elderly can be unpredictable. But if he hadn¡¯t said so, he would also remain restless. ¡°I¡¯m not threatening you, nor am I joking.¡± Lu Weixi had been keeping her head down as she spoke, so her voice sounded a bit muffled, ¡°My mother is my most precious kin, she¡¯s a significant part of my life. If something happened to her, there would be no chance of us being together.¡± ¡°Weixi¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou lowered his head and saw the top of her head. His voice was slightly hoarse. He didn¡¯t understand how things ended up this way. They had made progress in their rtionship, he had even assured her that there would be no more rumors. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you are truly despicable,¡± Lu Weixi said through gritted teeth, ¡°Why did you choose someone like Liu Yiyi? Why didn¡¯t you break contact with Liu Yiyi earlier? Why did you make my mom receive such news at this time? Why¡­¡±
    Why couldn¡¯t you sort your affairs with all those women sooner, why couldn¡¯t you remain faithful to your marriage! Why couldn¡¯t it have happened earlier, even if by a few days¡­ Every usation from Lu Weixi seemed to cut him down, with each word she spoke, he appeared to shrink. By the time she stopped using him, Qin Zhiyou was nearly sitting on the ground. What could he say? He was at a loss, on the brink of losing himself. Throughout the five years of their marriage, each time her indifference would irritate him, he would be sought after by other women. Of course, he did this for the so-called ¡°public image,¡± but also to spite her. Look, he thought, there¡¯s no shortage of women who adore him if she wasn¡¯t interested. He let things slide as long as the situation didn¡¯t be crucial. As one woman seeded another, he thought he could control the intensity and wouldn¡¯t let it get out of hand, allowing these possible incidents to materialize. What happened to Lu¡¯s mother may have seemed like an ident, yet, it was bound to happen the way he was indulging himself. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Although he realized that an apology at this point was futile, he still uttered those words. Lu Weixi shook her head resolutely: ¡°I don¡¯t need your apology.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s voice stumbled slightly: ¡°I know. Once your mother wakes up, I will say these words to her myself.¡± Lu Weixi opened her mouth as if to say something, but didn¡¯t utter a word eventually. That night, Lu¡¯s mother did wake up. The first thing she said when she opened her eyes and saw her daughter was¡­ Chapter 456: 457 Awakening (2) Chapter 456: Chapter 457 Awakening (2) Lu Weixi had just vented out, and finally, she went to rest. The room contained only a sickbed and an apanying bed. The sickbed was for Lu¡¯s mother, and the apanying bed was for the nursing staff, which, of course, were tidied. Given Qin Zhiyou¡¯s usual obsession with cleanliness, he would never touch a sickbed someone has used before. He very much wanted to stay with Lu Weixi, doing nothing but keeping herpany. But he knew that Lu Weixi might prefer to rest alone. Possibly ¨C it¡¯s already a form of charity to allow him to stay in the same room. When the lights went off, the room fell into silence. Lu Weixi stared at the ceiling. After three days of hardly sleeping, she was extremely tired. As tired as walking with her feet feeling like they were treading on cotton and an exploding headache. But she couldn¡¯t sleep. Perhaps it was because her mother has not yet awakened. Though three days had passed and she showed no significant signs of rejection, the surgery seemed to be quite sessful. However, perhaps due to her mother¡¯s advanced age and long-term illness, she might never wake up. Cancer treatment is a long process, the patient might be lively one day, and critically ill the next. She was prepared¡­even half a year ago, when her mother fell into aa due to brain metastases, and when four critical condition notifications came in three days, she even made ns for the funeral. Treatment is certainly worth trying, with all the effort. But what if there¡¯s no necessity for treatment? Or, even though the illness is barely cured now, the patient suffers for several months before passing away? What should she do then, especially¡ªwhat about Qin Zhiyou? If it were in the past, she would undoubtedly opt for divorce without hesitation. But now, he promised he would not fool around¨Calthough it was under his grandfather¡¯s pressure and the temptation of money.
    What could she do? She truly had feelings for Qin Zhiyou. The thought of them possibly getting a divorce¡­ Lu Weixi turned over, of course, the priority right now is her mother¡¯s illness. All other resentments, both new and old, will have to wait until after her mother¡¯s issues are dealt with. Although Lu Weixi had a splitting headache and she hadn¡¯t slept or eaten properly for days, leaving her extremely weak, she fell into a daze and went to sleep after tossing and turning by her bedside for a while. Same for Qin Zhiyou, he also could not sleep when Lu Weixi was tossing and turning. The medical expenses for Lu¡¯s mother over these years were covered by Lu Weixi¡¯s hard-earned sry every month, but he helped a lot secretly. Introducing doctors, providing the best medical conditions and treatment ns. But all of this was no match for the life-threatening condition of Lu¡¯s mother due to rumors about him. Lu Weixi was tossing and turning, and so was he. Regret and self-me could not describe his feelings at this time. He used to seed in everything he did, as long as he tried, no matter how hard it was. But in front of a situation like this, he realized how insignificant his efforts were! However, after much tossing and turning, Qin Zhiyou slowly closed his eyes. His sleep was so light that when Secretary Wang rushed in, he immediately sat up. So did Lu Weixi, she was in a drowsy state, and vaguely heard the sound of hurried footsteps, then the sound of Secretary Wang pushing the door open: ¡°She woke up, she woke up!¡± Although no subject was added, both Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou instantly understood¨CLu¡¯s mother woke up! Chapter 457: 458 Awakening (3) Chapter 457: Chapter 458 Awakening (3) By the time Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi arrived, Zhao Zihao and his team were already there. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi stood outside the ss window of the intensive care unit, craning their necks for a glimpse of the situation inside. Although Lu¡¯s mother was conscious, Lu Weixi could not go see her right away. They had to wait for Zhao Zihao to conduct a meticulous examination. Despite his many doubts about Zhao Zihao, at this moment, Qin Zhiyou genuinely hoped Zhao could fulfill his duty as a doctor and sessfully treat Lu¡¯s mother. Lu Weixi was ted to look in from the outside and see her mother, who had been taken off the venttor and could respond to Doctor Zhao. For three whole days, Lu Weixi could hardly bear to recall how she had spent her time. From the initial shock toter despair, anger, and hope. Time had gradually worn away her expectations, making hope seem distant, leaving behind only stubborn determination. But she had prepared herself for the possibility that her mother might remainatose forever, or that her condition would rapidly worsen, even be critically ill¡ªthen soon being no more. Waiting was most tormenting, especially this type of waiting that gave a glimmer of hope amidst despair. But, when she saw her mother genuinely still alive in the monitoring room, she felt that all the waiting was worthwhile! Qin Zhiyou felt the same. Lu¡¯s mother equated to his marriage, his wife, and the happiness of his entire second half of life. If she woke up, it meant that Lu Weixi would not divorce him!
    At present, Lu¡¯s mother vital signs were steady and everything was recovering. But, cancer wasn¡¯t something that could be cured with a single surgery. Cancer cells might still spread and metastasize. She would need to undergo chemotherapy and radiation therapy to stabilize her condition. No matter what, the surgery was a sess! After Zhao Zihao and the nurse checked for a long time and finding no major issues with Lu¡¯s mother, even if it was past visiting hours, he still let the nurse put sterile gowns on Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou, allowing them to visit the patient. Lu Weixi had been waiting outside the intensive care unit for several days. She was extremely exhausted and had experienced anger, despair, and anticipation in the face of every circumstance. But she had never cried. Yet, when she entered the ward and held her mother¡¯s hand, which was still slightly swollen and rough from the illness, bearing the marks of years, her tears instantly burst forth. She had so many things she wanted to say but her throat went silent at every attempt. Every breath she took sent a rush of air to her throat, breaking her voice into fragments. As she cried, Lu¡¯s mother, too, held her daughter¡¯s hand, wanting to squeeze it butcking the strength due to her post-surgery weakness. She could only feebly hold her daughter¡¯s hand. As if feeling her daughter¡¯s determination, shey there with tears streaming from the corners of her eyes. Qin Zhiyou also followed, watching Lu Weixi grip her mother¡¯s hand, both mother and daughter shedding tears in silence. He didn¡¯t have the nerve to grab the other hand of Lu¡¯s mother, instead stood beside Lu Weixi, not daring to speak or move, afraid that he would disrupt themunication between mother and daughter. After a long while, when Lu Weixi¡¯s emotions finally calmed down and she turned her head to wipe away the tears from her eyes with the back of her hand, Qin Zhiyou silently stepped forward and handed her a tissue. Without looking back, Lu Weixi just reached out and took the tissue from Qin Zhiyou. Chapter 458: 459 Awakening (4) Chapter 458: Chapter 459 Awakening (4) She turned her back to Zhao Zihao and wiped away her tears, taking a deep breath. Only when her emotions hadpletely calmed down did she ask with a thick nasal ent, ¡°Dr. Zhao, when can my mother leave here?¡± Zhao Zihao had not left; he had been standing by her side all this time. After thinking for a moment, he said, ¡°Given Aunt Lu¡¯s current physical condition, it would be best if she continues to stay in the intensive care unit for 24-hourprehensive observation. Of course, the cost of one day in the ICU¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± It was Qin Zhiyou who quickly responded, ¡°As long as she can recover, no matter how much money we have to spend, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Zhao Zihao did not speak. Only the corners of his mouth curved up slightly, indicating a hint of mocking smile, but it disappeared quickly, in a blink of an eye. It quickly turned into a harmless, mild smile: ¡°Aunt Lu¡¯s emotions, she can¡¯t have any significant fluctuations. Ms. Lu, when you talk to her, you should also be careful. This time¡­ let¡¯s forget it. In the future, no matter what she says, it is best to go along with her wishes and not go against her thoughts.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. Regardless of Zhao Zihao¡¯s instructions, even without his orders, she had already decided to yield to her mother¡¯s wishes in the future. To put it bluntly, the illness of cancer, although it seems to have been sessful in surgery and regained consciousness, who knows when it will suddenly deteriorate and the person is gone in an instant. Although in the history of cancer resistance, there are not a few people who have lived for decades after contracting cancer. But that¡¯s after all as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, more difficult than winning a lottery. Cancer has a cycle of five years. If her mother could survive the first five years, even Lu Weixi herself didn¡¯t have the confidence that her mother could peacefully go through another five years. She had previously wanted her to participate in an experiment in America, but given her current physical condition, she wasn¡¯t sure whether she could wait until that day. Since her time is limited, naturally it is best to make her happy. Zhao Zihao talked for a while about precautions, and Lu Weixi quietly listened, and noted down every point on her phone. After Zhao Zihao finished, he remained. He nced at the time and said, ¡°There are five minutes left in the visiting hours.¡±
    As her mother was in the early stages of recovery from severe illness, it was not suitable for her to be overly stressed. Being able to visit her for half an hour each day was already a rarity. Lu Weixi understood this. Given the time, it was the early hours of the morning. Not only did her mother need to rest and stabilize her emotions, but Zhao Zihao and his team had also stayed up until the wee hours. With only five minutes left, Lu Weixi felt a bit reluctant to leave. She held on to her mother¡¯s hand tightly, ¡°Mom, you need to rest well. I¡¯lle to see you again tomorrow.¡± Her mother slowly nodded. Her gaze fell on Qin Zhiyou, who was standing behind Lu Weixi. She stared at Qin Zhiyou for a few moments, opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something. Lu Weixi noticed it immediately, and she leaned in, ¡°Mom, if you have something to say, tell me.¡± Her mother nodded slowly, but her voice was so weak and low: ¡°Mom, whatever you want to say, take your time.¡± ¡°Xixi¡­ Xixi.¡± Her mother¡¯s voice was very slow and very soft. Each time she said a word or two, Lu Weixi had to repeat it, nod her head, and point to herself. After confirming, her mother continued: ¡°Mom¡­ hopes¡­ you¡­¡± For thest two words, her mother¡¯s voice was too soft, and Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t hear anything at all. She had to put her ear near her mother¡¯s lips to hear what she was saying. ¡°Divorce.¡± Lu Weixi paused slightly as she got to this point, ¡°Xixi, Mom hopes you will get a divorce.¡± Chapter 459: 460 Requirements (1) Chapter 459: Chapter 460 Requirements (1) After she finished her sentence, she could hardly believe it. Not just her, but also Qin Zhiyou standing beside her, as well as Zhao Zihao and the nurses in the room. The room suddenly fell silent, the loudest sound being the beeping of the medical equipment. After a while, Lu Weixi lowered her eyes, looked at mother Lu again, and confirmed once more: ¡°Mom, by saying this, do you mean that you want me to divorce Qin Zhiyou?¡± Mother Lu slowly but unequivocally nodded her head. When she looked at Qin Zhiyou, there was a firmness in her eyes. In the room at that time, Zhao Zihao and a few nurses who often took care of her were still there. Despite all themotion that Qin Zhiyou had been causingtely, staying by Lu Weixi¡¯s side, consulting specialists and changing rooms, and the fact that he apanied her mother Lu full-time while she was unconscious, even inviting the top specialists in the hospital to be on duty all night, the rtionship between Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi remained a subject of spection among the nurses as it had not been confirmed. No one dared to speak of it outright. But now, Mother Lu¡¯s single word ¡°divorce¡± instantly revealed the rtionship between the two. Now everyone in the hospital would know. The Mother Lu who all along was staying in their hospital was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mother-inw, and Lu Weixi was that elusive Miss Bai from the rumors! In the ward, Zhao Zihao was fine, but the other nurses were watching Lu Weixi. Although they did not dare to discuss anything in front of them, they were eager to glue their eyes to her and Qin Zhiyou. If it were not for the rule of no cell phones in the ICU, they would have loved to take pictures and make a little video on the spot. At the moment, Lu Weixi had neither the time nor the energy to worry about whether her identity would be exposed or not. Right now, she was concerned about her mother¡¯s illness and that matter about ¡°divorce¡±.
    Mother Lu did not know that Qin Zhiyou had already pledged not to have any other women, that he had helped punish the Bai Family, or that after she copsed, Qin Zhiyou had been running around, inviting countless specialists. Thest thought she had before she copsed was hoping her daughter could get away from this marriage as soon as possible. No truly loving parent would happily ept their son-inw messing around outside. Mother Lu even med herself ¡ª if it wasn¡¯t for her needing medical treatment, her daughter wouldn¡¯t have had to be so amodating and maintain a marriage for so many years with a man she does not love and who treats her poorly. Seeing that Lu Weixi did not immediately nod in agreement, Mother Lu thought she was afraid that she wouldn¡¯t get good medical treatment as a result. But, if her life required her daughter¡¯s lifelong happiness to be exchanged for, then she would rather not have it! ¡°Xixi, mother doesn¡¯t want you to be so aggrieved. All mother hopes for is that you live a good life, and that you are happy. Mother also doesn¡¯t want you to make sacrifices for me.¡± Mother Lu¡¯s words, although delivered in a low voice and intermittently, clearly conveyed her thoughts. Her words not only stunned Lu Weixi, but even shocked Qin Zhiyou! He knew too well the ce Mother Lu held in Lu Weixi¡¯s heart. Lu Weixi was now mentally strong and never hesitated or altered her decisions once made. The only person who could make her change her mind was Mother Lu. And now as soon as Mother Lu opened her mouth, she asked her to divorce him, could it be that she really¡­ Chapter 460: 461 Requirements (2) Chapter 460: Chapter 461 Requirements (2) In these past few years, Qin Zhiyou and Lu¡¯s mother hadn¡¯t seen each other very often. From the start of his rtionship with her daughter, she had always disapproved, and even vehemently objected to their marriage. Qin Zhiyou had tried to mend rtions with Lu¡¯s mother, but ever since that incident, his rtionship with Lu Weixi had hit rock bottom. Even though he knew that Lu¡¯s mother was Lu Weixi¡¯s weak spot, their rtionship was so strained that they had almost divorced, let alone him giving any consideration to Lu¡¯s mother. And then came five years of an icy cold war. Of course, even though they didn¡¯t have much contact on the surface, Qin Zhiyou did covertly lend a hand when it came to medical care. He persistently ensured the best doctors and treatments were selected, even if Lu Weixi and her mother didn¡¯t know about it. At that moment, as he heard what Lu¡¯s mother had just said, Qin Zhiyou waspletely stunned. He even suspected that Zhao Zihao¡¯s team hadn¡¯t left yet. And the reason they were allowed to visit in the middle of the night was perhaps because they knew about Lu¡¯s mother¡¯s illness. He feared they had nned for Lu¡¯s mother to see him as soon as she woke up, so they could use her as a weapon to hurt him deeply. Of course, this was not the time to get tangled up with Zhao Zihao. Qin Zhiyou rushed over, his face full of sincerity: ¡°Mom, I¡¯m sorry.¡± As he had promised, he apologized to Lu¡¯s mother. However, obviously, Lu¡¯s mother didn¡¯t need his apology. Her gaze was cold, devoid of the maternal affection she had shown when she had looked at Lu Weixi just before. Her voice was no warmer. Even though she could barely express her anger given her sluggish tone, it was still noticeably cold: ¡°I don¡¯t need your apology.¡± Even though a few hours before, Lu Weixi had said the same thing, the words spoken by Lu¡¯s mother were much sharper. They almost felt like a dagger making Qin Zhiyou abruptly step back. ¡°Mom¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou wanted to say something more when Zhao Zihao, standing to one side, nced at his watch and casually announced, ¡°Time¡¯s up.¡±
    If he could, Qin Zhiyou would¡¯ve punched Zhao Zihao right now, right in his gold-rimmed sses, knocking them askew, and shattering the lenses! But instead, he emphasized, ¡°Mom, I¡¯ve changed¡­¡± Before Qin Zhiyou could finish, Zhao Zihao interrupted loudly, ¡°Please both of you, leave now. Don¡¯t disturb the patient¡¯s rest. Come back during regr visiting hours tomorrow. It will depend on the patient¡¯s condition if you can visit again.¡± Qin Zhiyou was annoyed. He could tell Zhao Zihao was doing this on purpose! He was deliberately not letting him finish, intentionally creating a misunderstanding between him, Lu¡¯s mother, and Lu Weixi! Some things had to be said quickly or else Lu¡¯s mother would continue to misunderstand. He quickly exined, ¡°Mom, I really have changed. I have made a promise to Wei Hui and grandfather, I won¡¯t mess around anymore¡­¡± Although Qin Zhiyou tried to get his point across, his rushed exnation did nothing to gain her trust. Zhao Zihao didn¡¯t give him another chance to exin. There were nurses in the room and along with them, Qin Zhiyou was ushered towards the door. Then, Zhao Zihao, although speaking to Qin Zhiyou, stood in front of Lu Weixi: ¡°Mr. Qin, please don¡¯t make our work difficult. If you don¡¯t cooperate, I will have no choice but to bar you from visiting ever again.¡± PS: More updates will being tonight with your monthly ticket~ Chapter 461: 462: Request (Additional update when reaching 800 monthly tickets) Chapter 461: Chapter 462: Request (Additional update when reaching 800 monthly tickets) Qin Zhiyou knew, he was not saying it for himself, but for Lu Weixi to hear. The person Lu Weixi valued the most was her mother. After all, her mother had just returned from a brush with death because of anger stirred up by her. Lu Weixi wished she could stay by her mother¡¯s side 24/7 and would not let anyone or anything upset her mother, much less keep her mother from seeing her. Qin Zhiyou nced at Lu Weixi. Although she didn¡¯t say anything, he knew full well that an exnation would be pointless now. It could even put her more on the spot. Hence, he just quietly looked at her and then nodded. ¡°Okay, I understand. I will leave the room.¡± Before Qin Zhiyou left, he nced back one more time at Lu Weixi¡¯s mother, lying in bed, and also at Zhao Zihao. Months ago, he first met Zhao Zihao at N University. At that time, Zhao Zihao was just an unremarkable doctor, but Qin Zhiyou was a bit uneasy because he seemed a little too intimate with Lu Weixi. Later, at the hospital, he met Zhao Zihao a couple of times. He seemed pretty down-to-earth at first. But, the name of the fisherman who first found his father¡¯s corpse, which slipped out of Zhao Zihao¡¯s mouth, bothered Qin Zhiyou quite a bit! Heter found out that a neuro-oncologist in the American Oncology team he sought out did bear the same name. Qin Zhiyou, however, couldn¡¯t ept that it was just a mere coincidence. Also, Zhao Zihao¡¯s extraordinarily clean record, which left him with virtually nothing to scrutinize, made him even more suspicious. Now, hearing the words Zhao Zihao uttered next to them, it was clear that he was trying to instigate a disruption. To make matters worse, when he looked back at Qin Zhiyou, he had a faint smile on his face. That smile, provocative, mocking, and confrontational all at once, he could never forget!
    After that, Qin Zhiyou walked out of the surveince room first. He stood outside watching Lu Weixi¡¯s mother still holding her daughter¡¯s hand, eyes filled with earnest longing. Despite being separated by a ss door, he couldn¡¯t hear what was being said, but he knew that Lu Weixi¡¯s mother was probably directing her daughter to leave him! However, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t stay much longer and had to follow the rules and leave after only a few words. Zhao Zihao also exited the room with her. Qin Zhiyou stood by the door and saw Zhao Zihao whispering something to her. His voice was gentle, without a trace of provocation, making him seem like a perfect gentleman. After leaving the ward, Zhao Zihao didn¡¯t linger much. He just stated, ¡°I will stay in the hospital for the next few days. If anything happens, I will be there at once. You can visit Aunt Lu anytime, just look for me in the doctor¡¯s office. 24-hour ess will be granted for you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. ¡°It seems you¡¯ve been pulling all-nighters for a few days now. You should go home and rest a bit earlier today. Fighting cancer is a long process, not just for the patient, but also for the family.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Lu Weixi nodded again. As Zhao Zihao was leaving, his gaze fell on Qin Zhiyou. But he only nced quickly, then gave a light smile, took his eyes off Qin Zhiyou, returned to Lu Weixi, and his facial expression went back to its calm demeanor. ¡°I won¡¯t disturb you further. I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± Chapter 462: 463: Demand (Extra Chapter for 1000 monthly tickets) Chapter 462: Chapter 463: Demand (Extra Chapter for 1000 monthly tickets) Lu Weixi nodded again, ¡°Alright.¡± Zhao Zihao left contentedly, not even giving Qin Zhiyou a backward nce. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t talk to him. Zhao Zihao was never his focus, Lu Weixi was. He moved towards her as soon as she left the room, waiting for her to finish talking to Zhao Zihao before stepping forward again. Lu Weixi looked at him, her eyes filled with exhaustion, joy, and a hint of confusion. After a silent nce at her, Qin Zhiyou suggested, ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡± Lu Weixi initially wanted to refuse, but when she looked into Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes, she slowly nodded and said, ¡°Okay.¡± Qin Zhiyou turned to leave first. She followed him immediately, both of them heading towards the elevator together. Qin Zhiyou pressed the elevator button and she obediently followed along; they didn¡¯t exchange a single word. By the time they reached the underground parking, Secretary Wang was already waiting. Qin Zhiyou got into the car first, with Lu Weixi following. Once they both were inside and the car door was closed, she heard Qin Zhiyou order, ¡°Leave someone here to monitor. If anything happens, notify me immediately.¡± Lu Weixi understood he was talking about her mother¡¯s condition. She wanted to talk to Qin Zhiyou, but her mind was too exhausted fromck of sleep for the past three days. Just chatting with her mother had pushed her to her limits. After sitting in her familiar spot inside the car, with no strength left, she instantly fell asleep. She woke again to find herself in the master bed of the Qin Family¡¯s mansion. The curtains were drawn and the room pitch ck, there was no way of knowing the time without looking at her phone.
    She also realized that she had been changed into her pajamas and covered with a nket, all by herself. Lu Weixi sat dazedly at the edge of the bed, searching for her phone. When she finally found it and turned it on, she was bombarded with a mountain of unread messages. She had taken three days off work, including weekend it was five days in total. Today was Saturday. She didn¡¯t have to work, but she needed to catch up on work messages that had piled up. Whilst Lu Weixi had been away, her design team had other designers who could temporarily cover for her. A message from Xiaochen reassured her to focus on her mother, and not to worry about work. It was now nine in the evening. At this hour, she could no longer visit the hospital. After calling Secretary Wang and learning her mother was safe and sound, she was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. But, where was Qin Zhiyou? She remembered taking Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car home from the hospital. The pajamas she now wore and the nket she was under, it must have been arranged by Qin Zhiyou. But where was he now? Before Lu Weixi could ask about Qin Zhiyou, a call came through. It was from Xue Feifei, who asked, ¡°Wei Hui, how¡¯s Auntie¡¯s condition?¡± ¡°She¡¯s fine now and awake. The doctor says her condition is stable.¡± Xue Feifei sighed in relief, ¡°That¡¯s good, that¡¯s good.¡± ¡°How are things with you?¡± Lu Weixi remembered Xue Feifei had been called away urgently that night. Over thest few days, she had been consumed with worry and hadn¡¯t found time to check on Xue Feifei. Now she asked. ¡°Ah, don¡¯t remind me,¡± Feifei said indignantly, ¡°It¡¯s all because of that jerk Yu Sixing!¡± PS: There will be more updates with three monthly tickets, today, a little busy, back on the 29th. Sooner rather thanter~ Many thanks to the cute ones who donated, sending you loads of kisses~ Yesterday, amongst all the subscribed cuties, one book with Beichen¡¯s autograph was given out! Chapter 463: 464: The First Time? (1) Chapter 463: Chapter 464: The First Time? (1) That night, Xue Feifei was hurriedly called away by her manager. It waste, and she was genuinely afraid of running into danger. When she arrived at the location, she didn¡¯t dare to enter. Instead, she called her assistant and the two of them went in together. Although the meeting was set in a private room of an entertainment center, with quite a number of young celebrities to apany the drinks, the deputy director, producer, and field staff who asked her toe were very polite. They did not treat her in the same way as they would with thedies in the room, who were there to make the environment more congenial. They even treated her as an exceptionally courteous guest. Xue Feifei had met this deputy director and producer before when she was being sidelined by Yu Sixing. The deputy director was about to finalize a contract with her, but it ultimately fell through. She had tried to reach out through her agent, but was vaguely told that she had offended someone ¨C it dawned on her immediately. Now, the deputy director, his face weather-beaten from the Northwest desert winds, chuckled amiably, ¡°Miss Xue, we intended to coborate previously, but a talent was forced upon us by the management agency, leaving us no choice. Therefore, when this new project came up, I thought I must work with you this time.¡± In this industry, there¡¯s always a chance to meet again, and if someone is willing to give you face, you should reciprocate. Xue Feifei responded with a gentle smile, ¡°Director Qian, you¡¯re too kind.¡± Hearing Deputy Director Qian¡¯s cordiality, Xue Feifei was fine, but her assistant was over the moon. Xue Feifei had not received any serious acting roles for months. The assistant, although paid, felt sympathetic towards Feifei¡¯s predicament. Sister Zhang, the agent, was also present and was thrilled by the deputy director¡¯s words. Unexined kindness hints at ulterior motives. Xue Feifei was on guard. She had no connections, money, or willingness to grease the wheels. The most they could harm her was an attempt to poison her through drinks, but she didn¡¯t touch any of those. They yed dangerously; she had to protect herself and be wary of slips at thest moment before leaving. However, in the midst of a grand feast, when everyone was intoxicated, it wasn¡¯t her who broke the silence but Deputy Director Qian, slightly drunk, came closer and asked, ¡°I wonder when Master Yu would have time. I¡¯m hoping to discuss the investment for my next film with him.¡± Xue Feifei looked surprised, ¡°Master Yu? Who¡¯s Master Yu?¡±
    Wait a minute, the ¡°Master Yu¡± they were talking about, she only knew one person surnamed Yu. That couldn¡¯t be ¨C Yu Sixing, right? The deputy director, with a look that screamed, ¡°Stop pretending,¡± sported a self-justified smile, ¡°Master Yu has been working hard for you, Miss Xue. In the middle of the night, he called ourpany to insist that we invite Miss Xue over. Master Yu is the biggest investor for our film. He told us to secure Miss Xue at any cost. If we didn¡¯t agree, he would withdraw the investment.¡± Last time they outright refused, but now they¡¯re making such a request in the middle of the night. Obviously,st time there was a lovers¡¯ tiff, and now they¡¯re trying to appease thestar. Moreover, he had learned that Yu Sixing had been without a steady girlfriend for months and that he never chased female celebrities. So, he was serious about Xue Feifei, right? ¡°I¡¯m not with him¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, Xue Feifei saw Yu Sixing walk into the private room. Chapter 464: 465: The First Time? (2) Chapter 464: Chapter 465: The First Time? (2) After the fiasco at Yu Sihua¡¯s weddingst time, Xue Feifei and he had not seen each other for a long time. Yu Sixing no longer insisted on suspending her career. However, the news had already spread, and no major film and televisionpany dared to hire her. Xue Feifei, being a nobody, could not get any roles, and thepany naturally didn¡¯t want to renew her contract, even wanting to kick her out of the apartment. What she was busy with every day now was looking for a new ce to live and a new job, struggling to make a living. She simply didn¡¯t have the time to worry about Yu Sixing¡¯s mess. But herck of time didn¡¯t mean that she wasn¡¯t furious. The jerk had messed up so many contracts for her leading to the loss of her job and eviction without even a ce to live. He was a mortal enemy. Today, for some unknown reason, he forcefully dragged her over here. No, it probably wasn¡¯t out of a guilty conscience, but maybe he was angry about the time she had kissed him. The man was petty as a pin needle. A kick in the crotch made him cklist her, so a kiss, he might have her chopped up! Since he walked in, Xue Feifei had been on high alert. However, everyone here knew about her rtionship with Yu Sixing. As soon as he entered the door, they automatically made room for him to sit. Naturally, Yu Sixing sat next to her. He came today because Qin Zhiyou had asked him to help chase away Xue Feifei from Lu Weixi. Dragging her away directly would certainly not be appropriate, so he had to rely on the managementpany to do it. He also knew that making such a big scene today seemed a bit over the top. However ¡ª¡ª although it was an order from Qin Zhiyou, and he had a grudge with Xue Feifei, yet at the moment he saw her, he involuntarily remembered her initiative to kiss him. He was expected toe over, force her away if necessary, to stop her from disturbing Lu Weixi and his wife, but now, hefortably sat next to her, not feeling awkward at all. Now that the main character had arrived, the rounds of toasts naturally followed one after the other. Yu Sixing often participated in banquets, and could handle his liquor. He didn¡¯t care about drinking. However, there were a few idiots who not only wanted to toast him but also wanted to intoxicate Xue Feifei. Among them were a few little stars in the entertainment circle. Judging from their appearances, they had defined waists and long legs, and their faces were also very delicate. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have been chosen for the cast. They were naturally aware of Yu Sixing¡¯s reputation. Yu Sixing managed the film and television investmentpany and was in charge of investing in dramas. He had both resources and money, not to mention he was handsome and unmarried, so he naturally had many pursuers. It was heard that he was currently single, although a Xue Feifei appeared out of nowhere, who cared, whoever got him was the winner!
    Among them, two girls, one wearing a white dress, with long, ck, straight hair, a face of innocence. The other wore a tight, short, ck skirt, with big wavy hair. The two approached from left and right with their drinks, squeezed their hips, twisted their waists to push Xue Feifei aside, sat down next to him, and said ingratiatingly: ¡°Master Yu, let¡¯s drink.¡± Although Yu Sixing usually liked to y around, he never touched the random women out there. But usually, he would ept a toast. However, for some reason today, he didn¡¯t reach out to take the ss, but just smiled and said, ¡°Answer two questions for me. If I¡¯m satisfied, I¡¯ll drink.¡± The two girls asked, ¡°What questions?¡± Chapter 465: 466: The First Time? (3) Chapter 465: Chapter 466: The First Time? (3) Yu Sixingughed, ¡°Firstly, have any of you had stic surgery?¡± From the very first sentence, it was clear that both of these people had quite noticeable stic surgery. One of them had a little too much hyaluronic acid, making her apple cheeks overly prominent. The other¡¯s eyes were slightly too wide, giving her the appearance of having been sliced with a knife, which was a bit unnerving. However, no bone grinding was involved. In the entertainment industry, a little nip and tuck doesn¡¯t count as stic surgery, it¡¯s called a tweak! Both of them coyly shook their heads, ¡°Not at all, we¡¯re all-natural.¡± Xue Feifei, who was nearby, nearly diedughing. If they were ¡®all-natural,¡¯ then everyone else must have hadplete makeovers. Some straightforward men can¡¯t even tell the difference between a surgically-enhanced face and a pretty one. Yu Sixing simply smiled without arguing any further. Then he asked another probing question: ¡°Are you both, by any chance, virgins?¡± This question left the twodies speechless and caused the entire room to go momentarily silent. Only Xue Feifei and her assistant seemed unfazed. She had downed several drinks earlier when it was her turn to toast. Her alcohol tolerance wasn¡¯t the best, but she was still able to handle a few sips without losing herposure. When the toasting stopped, she sat there nibbling on some spicy duck neck, having not eaten much since she had spent most of her day with Lu Weixi in the ICU. One of the girls, the one in white who was still reeling from Yu Sixing¡¯s question earlier, was a bit miffed. Not daring tosh out at Yu Sixing, she turned to Xue Feifei instead, ¡°What about Miss Yu? She¡¯s been in the entertainment industry for so many years, I refuse to believe she was still a virgin when she was with you!¡± At this outburst, everyone¡¯s gaze shifted onto Xue Feifei.
    Yu Sixing was also looking her way. He wasn¡¯t a particrly traditional man when it came to picking girlfriends or wives and didn¡¯t insist on them being untouched. As long as they had a good character and weren¡¯t promiscuous, even if they had boyfriends in the past, he was fine with it. He had made inquiries about Xue Feifei too and knew she¡¯d never stooped low for fame, which was why she was not big in the entertainment industry. However, at the age of twenty-seven, it was perfectly normal for her to have had at least one boyfriend. What he hadn¡¯t expected though was Xue Feifei¡¯s indifference when the woman pointed a finger and questioned her. She continued munching on her duck neck as though she was not at all interested in the allegations thrown her way. ¡°Why are you silent? You really aren¡¯t! If this isn¡¯t your first time, then why are you sofortable here?¡± Xue Feifei calmly swallowed down thest of the duck neck and said, ¡°Why does it matter whether I am one or not? Anyway, I know that you must be experienced and will be able to win him over.¡± She had no interest in Sixing and didn¡¯t want to have anything to do with him. She had no idea why Sixing had summoned her tonight, employed her as his assistant director, and also invited these two bothersome women to annoy her. Anyways, her contract with thepany was about to expire, and she didn¡¯t even want to stay in the entertainment industry, so she felt no need to be polite with these people. She gently put down her duck neck, carefully wiped her fingers clean with a tissue, balled it up, and tossed it in the trash bin, ¡°You all carry on, I won¡¯t be staying.¡± Unexpectedly, as she was heading towards the door, Yu Sixing followed her out. Chapter 466: 467: The First Time? (4) Chapter 466: Chapter 467: The First Time? (4) The order that Yu Sixing received from Qin Zhiyou was to keep an eye on her that night and make sure she didn¡¯t return to the hospital to stir up trouble. But truthfully, even without this order, he was keen on following her and confronting her about the matter. If Xue Feifei headed left, he would go left. If Xue Feifei went backwards, he would run to the right. Eventually, Xue Feifei grew irritated and snapped, ¡°Get out of the way! Are you looking for another kick?¡± As she spoke, she lifted her leg threateningly for a kick. Yu Sixing followed her gaze to the smooth white legs underneath her hot pants and blurted out, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you answer just now?¡± Xue Feifei hadn¡¯t quite processed it and asked peevishly, ¡°Answer what?¡± Yu Sixing looked at her lips, which were slightly red and swollen from the spicy duck neck she had eaten, and once again recalled their previous encounter, he asked once more, ¡°Have you been with a man before?¡± Xue Feifei¡¯s anger red up at once. The leg that had been feinting a moment ago aimed a swift kick at Yu Sixing¡¯s sensitive region. Given that he had been kicked twice, Yu Sixing had developed a reflex. Seeing her about to strike, he simply sidestepped and caught her kicking leg. Xue Feifei¡¯s leg was wless, soft, and impressively stic as a result of her dance training. Once Yu Sixing caught her leg, he found it hard to let go.
    Xue Feifei tried to withdraw her leg, but he gave it a quick touch, causing her to shudder. Frustrated and embarrassed, she forcefully pulled back her leg andunched another kick¡ªthis time,nding a hit on Yu Sixing¡¯s leg. Yu Sixing, unprepared, was kicked yet again. Xue Feifei wasn¡¯t satisfied with just one kick, but just then, agents, assistant directors, and production crew members exited the building. Not wanting to continue assaulting someone in front of them, she stomped off to her car, asked her assistant to start the engine and left. Remembering Qin Zhiyou¡¯s reminder to prevent her from going to the hospital, Yu Sixing tried to chase after her: ¡°Wait!¡± The pain in his leg red up the moment he tried to stand, doubling him over. Seizing the opportunity, Xue Feifei drove off. Thankfully, Yu Sixing didn¡¯t hear any news of her visiting the hospital afterwards. She likely went straight home as it waste. However, once that night¡¯s events were exposed, their colleagues immediately knew the scoop about Yu Sixing and Xue Feifei. The top management even sent Sister Zhang to investigate the matter. An irritated Xue Feifei denied any rtionship with him, ¡°Who would like such a man? I have absolutely nothing to do with him. Don¡¯t talk nonsense!¡± Theyter asked Yu Sixing for his perspective, and seeing the bruise he got from the kick, he made his feelings about her clear: ¡°If this pushy woman wishes to enter my bedroom, perhaps in her next life! I have no rtion with her.¡± Another director asked, ¡°So, will we still be giving Ms. Xue the role?¡± Yu Sixing snapped, ¡°Hell no, let her taste the northwest wind!¡± Putting the pieces together, thepany figured that the two were on the verge of breaking up. So why hold back? No need to renew the contract, no need to act for the TV show, and a seven-day notice to move out of the apartment. Xue Feifei agreed, and beganining about all of this to Lu Weixi. Chapter 467: 468: Unknown (1) Chapter 467: Chapter 468: Unknown (1) ¡°Is Yu Sixing nuts or what? Whether I have a boyfriend or not is none of his damn business.¡± Lu Weixi thought for a while, then finally said, ¡°You mentioned Yu Sixing¡­ Could it be that he likes you?¡± ¡°Like me? Impossible.¡± Xue Feifei sneered, ¡°I¡¯ve met plenty of men who enjoy ying around in the entertainment industry. They call it love? No, it¡¯s their hormones acting up, it¡¯s just a whirlwind phase.¡± After venting her frustrations, her mood lightened, ¡°Weixi, I have my eye on a new apartment. It has a great location and good daylighting, and the price isn¡¯t too bad. Once I finish moving in and tidying up, I¡¯ll invite you over.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, and the two chatted for a while before hanging up the phone. Lu Weixi had taken a few days off, but she was the kind of person who couldn¡¯t sit still. She decided to catch up on her work at home. By the time she finished, it was already eleven at night and Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t returned yet. She took a bath, contemting that it would be better if he didn¡¯te home now. Because, even she didn¡¯t know how to face him. Objectively speaking, her mother¡¯s illness was still severe, and she needed Qin Zhiyou¡¯s help. She had money, but not all medical resources or the best doctors could be obtained with money. Moreover, it would be rather difficult to exin things to Master Qin. Subjectively, he had promisedst time that he wouldn¡¯t meddle with Liu Yiyi again, and she had tacitly given him a chance. If she left right after saving her mother, wouldn¡¯t that make her a hypocrite? In summary, aftering up with countless excuses, she had one ultimate reason ¨C she didn¡¯t want to part from Qin Zhiyou yet.
    But, all her reasons couldn¡¯t match up to her mother¡¯s single sentence, ¡°I hope you divorce him¡±. That statement shocked her beyond everything else. She didn¡¯t know how to exin to her mother, nor could she. What would she exin? That Qin Zhiyou had assured her he wouldn¡¯t touch another woman again? She wouldn¡¯t bring up old matters, but her mother wouldn¡¯t easily forgive a son-inw that cheated. Besides, why shouldn¡¯t she divorce him? He wasn¡¯t even good to her. Lost in her thoughts, she finished her bath. Shezily wrapped herself in a towel and stepped out of the bathroom. Just as she opened the bathroom door, she found Qin Zhiyou standing there. He was still wearing the same clothes from the morning, but they looked dirty, particrly his kneecaps and legs, as if he had been kneeling. Qin Zhiyou had indeed knelt, but that happened in the evening. After sending Lu Weixi home from the hospital, he took a short rest. At three in the afternoon, there was an emergency board meeting called by Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia, of which Qin Zhiyou had no prior knowledge. The discussion was naturally about Qin Zhiyou tearing up the contract with the Bai Family in anger and dering that he would never cooperate with the Bai Family again. Once this news got out, Hanhai¡¯s shares instantly fell by four percentage points. Although not a significant drop, for the shareholders, even a slight decline felt like cutting their own flesh. Moreover, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words were too reckless and unprofessional, not something a sensible and professional leader should say. Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia were naturally d to see this, even calling a board meeting to criticize him. But when the meeting was at its peak, the conference room door opened, and Qin Zhiyou entered, leading a line of executives behind him, positioning himself at the very front, visible to everyone present. Chapter 468: 469: Unknown (2) Chapter 468: Chapter 469: Unknown (2) ¡°Uncle, Aunt, what are you two discussing so animatedly about? Not telling your nephew? I would love to hear it too.¡± Qin Zhiyou said as he made his way into the room through the main entrance. The conference room table was a circr one. He went to the center, hands in pockets, ascended the podium and directly shooed Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia from their main seats. Then, unceremoniously, he assumed the center spot himself. As soon as he sat, Secretary Wang and other top executives followed suit, standing by his side, wearing solemn expressions. Qin Zhiyou sat diagonally, not ncing at Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia, and simply smiled faintly, ¡°Come on, isn¡¯t this meeting convened to criticize me? I¡¯m right here, speak up.¡± The room full of people exchanged dubious nces. After a while, it was Qin Weijian who finally spoke up, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. You are the one who tore up the contract with the Bai Family, didn¡¯t you? You are also the one saying we should not cooperate with the Bai Family, aren¡¯t you?¡± Qin Zhiyou looked candid and nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You caused thepany to lose millions in penalties for breach of contract, and furthermore, caused extremely negative publicity. Do you know how much thepany¡¯s stock price has dropped?¡± Qin Weijia chimed in, ¡°You are not fit to be the president! That¡¯s why we should dismiss you.¡± Qin Zhiyouughed and replied, ¡°If I¡¯m not suitable, then who is? Aunt? Or Uncle?¡± Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia had confident expressions. Qin Zhiyouughed, ¡°Based on you two? One of you misappropriated public funds while the other one caused significant losses to thepany.¡± ¡°You!¡ª¡± Qin Weijian and Qin Weijia were furious. The one used of misappropriating funds was Qin Weijian, while the one who was caught by North America for falsifying an environmental report and making a loss of billions, even almost damaging the entire reputation of Hanhai Group, was none other than Qin Weijia sitting in front of him. Five years ago, Qin Zhiyou, who always portrayed himself as a yboy, seized the highest power of thepany from his uncle and aunt based on these two pieces of news.
    ¡°I tore up the contract with the Bai Family. The news of not cooperating with the Bai Family was also spread by me. So what? Want me to resign? Sure, I can step down. But, the national-level demonstration zone project in my hands, I will keep for myself. None of you will get a cent.¡± At this point, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words infuriated everyone. However, the project¡¯s signatory is him, not Hanhai. If Qin Zhiyou leaves, he could indeed bring the project with him away from Hanhai. Anyway, starting another newpany would be a piece of cake. ¡°Everyone present here, if anyone of you has the ability to pull me down from this position, I wee it. Otherwise, continue to be my underlings all your life!¡± After throwing out these words, Qin Zhiyou directly left. He could not be bothered to chat with these wasteful people who quarrel daily. Having expressed his intention, he went straight home. Apart from work, his major concern was Lu Weixi. He was afraid¡ªafraid that Lu Weixi was genuinely considering leaving him! But as soon as he got home, he was nabbed by the old master. After understanding the ins and outs, the old man, though understanding, still made him kneel for three hours. He was the head of Hanhai, not merely a husband. He had to stand up for his wife, but he shouldn¡¯tpromise thepany. So, when Qin Zhiyou returned, he was a bit disheveled. But he was not in the mood to deal with these issues. He only wanted to ask: How do you feel about your mother asking for a divorce? Chapter 469: 470: Unknown (Extra update with 1200 monthly tickets) Chapter 469: Chapter 470: Unknown (Extra update with 1200 monthly tickets) But, his lips slightly open, wanting to say something yet failing to utter a word. He just turned away, undressing his coat, shirt, and suit pants, leaving only the white tank top and shorts underneath. He was trying to find a towel and pajamas. However, when he opened the wardrobe and fumbled around, he couldn¡¯t find anything. Lu Weixi was the same. She was still wrapped in a towel, droplets falling from her hair. She lowered her head, silently wiping the water droplets from her hair. For a moment, it was quiet in the room, save for the rustling sound of clothes being moved around. Qin Zhiyou finally found the towel and pajamas. Meanwhile, Lu Weixi had also removed her towel and put on her pj¡¯s. The two of them simultaneously threw their used clothes into theundry basket, their hands identally touching. At the moment their fingertips made contact, they both turned to look at each other. So close to each other, under the dim yellow light of the bedroom, their eyes met in the air, sparking for a moment. Both of them wanted to ask the other what they intended, but just when they leaned in closer, they both jerked back as if scalded, even retreating further. ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower / I¡¯m going to dry my hair.¡± As they both stepped back, they simultaneously blurted out these words. After which, Qin Zhiyou watched as Lu Weixi walked towards the dressing table. He saw her sit down and find a hair dryer, only then did he turn to enter the bathroom. Yet, as soon as the bathroom door closed, Lu Weixi put down the hair dryer. She was confused. She should have just followed her mother¡¯s advice and divorced him. Even if they didn¡¯t divorce, she should keep her distance from him.
    Although Qin Zhiyou promised not to fool around anymore, his promise didn¡¯t stem from love for her. If Liu Yiyi hadn¡¯t made such a big fuss, forcing his grandfather to use his inheritance as a threat, he wouldn¡¯t have made such a vow. Even if he did vow, people¡¯s hearts can change and who knows if he¡¯ll keep his promise in the future. It¡¯s more than possible that after his grandfather passes and he inherits the family fortune, he might promptly kick her to the curb. ¡ªMoreover, although she¡¯s not the type to dredge up the past, thinking about her husband¡¯s numerous past lovers still left a bad taste in her mouth. Who wouldn¡¯t want their love to be pure, to be sure that they possess all of their lover¡¯s heart? Even if Qin Zhiyou did have some feelings for her, she couldn¡¯t be certain of his physical fidelity. How could she not mind that? But to actually divorce¡­ She didn¡¯t know. She felt a little hollow inside. Like there was a hole in her heart, with the wind blowing through. After finishing his shower, Qin Zhiyou came out and saw Lu Weixi sitting at the dressing table, diligently drying her hair. He walked over, naturally took the hairdryer from her hand, stood behind her, and helped her dry her hair. Lu Weixi watched the two of them in the mirror. The hair dryer blew her long hair, held by him at the fingertips, and watched as it fluttered in the air. Strands blowing, like quickly growing wild grass. She didn¡¯t know when exactly, but Qin Zhiyou had finally dried her hair and set the hairdryer aside. He didn¡¯t move, neither did Lu Weixi. He slightly bowed his head, looking at her in the mirror, and she too, was watching him in the mirror. Qin Zhiyou took a strand of her hair in his hands, twirled it around his fingertips before finally speaking, ¡°Let¡¯s¡­ not get a divorce.¡± PS: I owe you 6 chapters with extra voting tickets, which I¡¯ll definitely make up tomorrow, and the day after. I promise not to dy them! Thanks to Ping for the tip, kisses~ Congrattions to our subscriber Gu Shuai, you have won a full set of signed books~ Chapter 470: 471: Dont Want to Part with You (1) Chapter 470: Chapter 471: Don¡¯t Want to Part with You (1) Lu Weixi stared nkly at her reflection in the mirror. Qin Zhiyou nced down, his eyes level with hers in the mirror. The two of them looked at each other through the mirror, and for a moment, Lu Weixi¡¯s mind went nk. She opened her mouth, intending to say something, but when she tried to speak, nothing came out. Unexpectedly, Qin Zhiyou cupped her chin, turning her face towards him, and leaned in. They hadn¡¯t been intimate in quite some time. Initially, it was because they had been too busy. Then it was because of the incident with Liu Yiyi. She had hardly been able to contain her anger at him, not to mention muster any affection. Now, with her mother critically ill, even though she had regained consciousness, her troubles multiplied and loomed like dark clouds over her heart. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arm curled around her from behind, resting upon her shoulder de. He scarcely dared to look up at his own reflection in the mirror. Lu Weixi remained silent, her thoughts in a whirl, unsure of how to respond. As the two of them silently observed their images in the mirror, after what seemed like an eternity, Lu Weixi finally spoke ambiguously, ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± She understood that her mother was just looking out for her. She had her reservations and knew she shouldn¡¯t go against her mother¡¯s wishes, so as not to exacerbate her condition. But on the other hand¡­ ¡°What do you mean you don¡¯t know? Look, your mother still needs treatment, and you have to work. I understand that your mother is upset with me because of my past mistakes, and is understandably emotional. But now is not the time to act on emotions. Haven¡¯t I already promised that there won¡¯t be anyone else in my life again? I know it¡¯s hard for your mom to trust me, but I did promise in front of my grandfather.¡±
    Lu Weixi was a bit flustered. She gave an affirmative ¡°hmm¡±, but when Qin Zhiyou saw that she did not directly respond, he continued, ¡°Also, my grandfather really likes you. Your father is always creating trouble. If you break up with me at this time, they might continue toe after you and your mother.¡± Lu Weixi, of course, knew this. She was grateful for Grandfather Qin¡¯s kindness towards her. But Bai Changyou was indeed a major concern. If they divoce, even if Qin Zhiyou continues to cooperate with the Bai family, it would be the least of her worries. The most important thing was, without Qin Zhiyou, Bai Changyou and others would take advantage of the situation, humiliating her and her mother without restraint. She could bear it, but what about her mother? This time, her mother fell ill; although most of it was due to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s actions, fundamentally, it was because of Bai Changyou. It was thanks to Hanhai Corporation that Bai Changyou had to behave in front of Qin Zhiyou. But to deal with her and her mother, he was practically untamable. After pondering over a multitude of reasons, Lu Weixi realized there was still one question that lingered in her heart. She raised her head slightly, looking at Qin Zhiyou in the mirror, then quickly dropped her gaze to thece on the hem of her skirt, ¡°Is there another reason?¡± For instance, because he loved her or something simr. Another reason? Qin Zhiyou thought for a moment before answering, ¡°I, too, don¡¯t want to divorce you.¡± Chapter 471: 472: Dont Want to Part with You (2) Chapter 471: Chapter 472: Don¡¯t Want to Part with You (2) A sudden emotion shed in Lu Weixi¡¯s heart, making it skip a beat. She lifted her head slightly, intending to say something, but found herself unable to articte any words. Qin Zhiyou waited for her response, but seeing her frowned face, he thought she was unwilling to talk about feelings at the moment. After all, he had always been too stable in the past, and her mother had just recovered from her illness. Speaking about emotional matters didn¡¯t seem appropriate or convincing. He thought for a moment, pointed at his knee and said,¡±I was just punished by my grandfather.¡± Lu Weixi responded with a nod, and Qin Zhiyou continued, ¡°It is because of this issue.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. Qin Zhiyou exined, ¡°My grandfather is very angry. He was very upset when he found out about your mother¡¯s illness. Moreover, he also learned that I had refused to cooperate with the Bai Family. The stock price of Hanhai plummeted today, and the board of directors is in chaos. My grandfather said that if anything else happens, he might not be able to protect me.¡± Lu Weixi gave another ¡°oh.¡± As expected, she knew the decision Qin Zhiyou made was not mainly because of her. If divorce happens, not only would his grandfather rage, but also the other members of his family would apply pressure, possibly encouraging the board to dismiss him from his position. The Bai Family might even add to his predicament. Indeed, their marital union that started out as a marriage of convenience had not managed to cultivate much affection over their five years of cohabitation. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s previous promise never to start another family was simply a measure to protect his own interests. How much genuine affection could there be? Yet, even though she knew this clearly¡­she still couldn¡¯t gather the courage to make a definite decision to separate from him.
    This frame of mind was unlike when she had broken up with him before. Breaking up as young lovers, after all, was a matter only between two individuals; it didn¡¯t involve properties or family members. If things were going well, they would continue; if not, they¡¯d break up. Though painful, the sorrow was solely due to the loss of love, not tangled with worries about family and property issues. However, marriage was different; it involved the collision of two families and required consideration for many practical matters. After five years of marriage, even without much love, perhaps even with indifference among family members, she had grown ustomed to having him around. Moreover, although his family members were somewhat of a nuisance, after being part of the family for five years, she couldn¡¯t just easily break away. Of course, no matter how many reasons she found, she knew deep down that she had fallen for Qin Zhiyou and didn¡¯t want to leave him just like this. Even if, in his heart, career and family matters were of utmost importance, she might only upy a tiny fraction. She gave no response, and Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t know how to break the silence. After a long while, he said, ¡°Let¡¯s not get divorced. I promise I won¡¯t fool around anymore; I will earnestly devote myself to our family, and you will be the only one. We¡¯ve been married for five years, Wei Hui, I want to have a child.¡± The word ¡°child¡± made Lu Weixi¡¯s heart jump. She hastily lifted her head to meet his gaze in the mirror. This time, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t look away but stared back at her earnestly. His arm tightly held her in the chair, ¡°I¡¯m twenty-nine years old, and I want a child. I might have been behaving terribly before, not being a good husband or father. But I will try to improve in the future. Wei Hui, I hope you can have a child for me.¡± Merely looking at him through the mirror seemed insufficient. Lu Weixi turned to see his eyes, and Qin Zhiyou also lowered his head, his lips moving closer to hers¡­ PS: I am catching a ne and will only arrive home at eight. The update might have to wait until then, but I promise I won¡¯t bete~ Chapter 472: 473: Dont Want to Part with You (3) Chapter 472: Chapter 473: Don¡¯t Want to Part with You (3) Lu Weixi attempted to slip away, but Qin Zhiyou had already seized both her wrists. He nudged his elbow, causing her to spin around in her rotating chair. She tried to push him away, but he pivoted her forcefully. ¡°Qin¡­¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t utter a single word for the next hour. One hourter. Qin Zhiyou gently brushed away the damp hair from her forehead, using his arm to pull her into his embrace. He could actually sense that Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t as strongly resistant to him as before. Perhaps his previous assurance that he wouldn¡¯t have another femalepanion provided her with a sense of security. Or maybe it was because he hadnded a heavy hit on Bai Changyou, thereby venting her anger. Or perhaps it was because he had done his best to care for her mother when she fell ill. Or possibly, she feared that her mother wouldn¡¯t have as many medical resources in the event of a divorce. So, when her mother suggested a divorce, she didn¡¯t agree immediately. But not agreeing immediately doesn¡¯t mean she didn¡¯t harbour such thoughts. Just now, after mentioning the idea of wanting to conceive a child with her, she remained silent. Their rtionship was already hanging by a thread. Just when things started to slightly improve, more issues sprung up. What can he do to salvage their marriage? If the conventional methods prove useless, then what about another way? Like having a child. It¡¯s said that a child is a mother¡¯s soft spot and the strongest bond. It depends on her attitude towards her mother. If she has a child, will she also¡­
    When Qin Zhiyou thought of this, his eyes slightly darkened. Slowly extending his hand towards her, he barely moved an inch when Lu Weixi sensed something and stirred. Lu Weixi was actually not asleep yet, but she didn¡¯t know how to face him, so she decided not to speak a word. She actually didn¡¯t want it to be this way. With a mind consumed by numerous unresolved matters, she had passively be intimate with him. Fortunately, he had the sense to take precautions. If not, her efforts in recuperating over the past few months would have been in vain. Eh, wait a second! Her previous convalescence, although intended to prepare for pregnancy, was predominantly used as an excuse to fend off Mrs. Yang Mogui as she and Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t progressed that far in their rtionship. However, Qin Zhiyou just now explicitly stated that he wanted a child, he wanted her to bear his child. The subject of children had always been their taboo. Over the past five years, their conflict following her miscarriage had ultimately destroyed the small traces of affection from their honeymoon years, resulting in a cold war up till present. Since then, Qin Zhiyou had been extra cautious, either practicing safe sex himself or making her take contraception, and never addressing the issue of children again. But how could she bear a child for him now? Not to mention they were both incredibly busy with their work, even if her mother were strongly supportive of their marriage, she would not necessarily want to get pregnant at this time. After all, the caretaker can¡¯t tend to her mother entirely, so she has to do her part. Moreover, the most important thing is, she couldn¡¯t let her mother experience further disturbances. Her mother couldn¡¯t handle even the slightest shock. Lu Weixi shifted slightly, immediately detected by Qin Zhiyou. He softly kissed her forehead, his voice husky, ¡°Awake?¡± Lu Weixi hummed an affirmation, slowly nodding her head. The two of them nestled together, each lost in their own thoughts, neither spoke. After a long silence, they both started to speak at the same time, ¡°Actually¡­¡± Chapter 473: 474: Dont Want to Part with You (4) Chapter 473: Chapter 474: Don¡¯t Want to Part with You (4) The two looked at each other, opening their mouths to speak simultaneously, ¡°You go first.¡± After a moment, it was Qin Zhiyou who spoke first, ¡°You go first.¡± Lu Weixi pursed her lips, thought for a while, only then daring to speak with resolve, ¡°Zhiyou, I think, maybe we should break¡­¡± Before she could even finish, her lips were sealed shut by Qin Zhiyou. He wouldn¡¯t ept a breakup, nor a divorce! He knew that Lu¡¯s mother was her most important emotional pir, but after all, parents can¡¯t apany their children for life; in the end, they must still leave their children. Companion,panion, young couple turned oldpanions, onlypanions are the ones who can apany one till the end. Why should he break up or divorce? He leaned in abruptly, angrier than usual. Eventually, with considerable effort, Lu Weixi managed to free herself from his grip, ¡°Zhiyou, listen to me. I didn¡¯t say we have to get divorced immediately, but¡­¡± A divorce in the future then? What should they break, their cohabitation or their rtionship? Qin Zhiyou¡¯s brows furrowed deeply, his determination even more visible. Lu Weixi finally managed to free herself from his grasp. Visibly annoyed, she said, ¡°Zhiyou, can you let me finish speaking?¡± Pushing Qin Zhiyou away, she saw irritation spread across his face. Deep down, though, he was shocked and anxious. He knew that Lu Weixi was a resolute person¡ªif she decided on a divorce, it meant she was serious.
    ¡°No matter what, I will not divorce you.¡± Qin Zhiyou voiced his stance. Want a divorce? Not a chance! ¡°I didn¡¯t say I wanted a real divorce. You know my mom¡¯s situation. Now her heart¡¯s set on our divorce. I can¡¯t go against her wishes!¡± You can¡¯t go against her? Then what about me? With a mixture of anxiety and anger in his heart, Qin Zhiyou had no choice but to suppress his emotions and ask, ¡°So what do you want to do?¡± After some thought, Lu Weixi replied, ¡°I mean, we should separate for a while. Or at least, we should act like we¡¯re breaking up in front of my mom.¡± ¡°Will we still live together? Would there be paperwork for the separation? And should we inform grandpa?¡± Lu Weixi hesitated before answering, ¡°We don¡¯t need to for now. My mom is in the hospital, she doesn¡¯t know much about our situation. Just saying that we have broken up should be enough to convince her.¡± ¡°Really? To me, your mom doesn¡¯t seem that easy to fool.¡± Qin Zhiyou replied calmly, ¡°If you say we¡¯re separating, we¡¯ll need some proof. A divorce certificate, or at least a separation agreement. What will we do then?¡± Lu Weixi paused. She knew that Qin Zhiyou needed her now, needed their marriage. To win over his grandfather, as well as to shut the mouths of the second and third households. But if word of her split or divorce from Qin Zhiyou got out, the grandfather might no longer support their marriage. On top of that, if Qin Zhiyou divorced her, he could find a suitable recement in no time. Wasn¡¯t Fang Rushuang already avable? If they chose to divorce, it might just turn from a facade into reality. ¡°You can tell your mom that we¡¯re preparing to separate. I won¡¯t go to her to make my presence felt. But I refuse to divorce, refuse to separate, and refuse to sign any agreement,¡± Qin Zhiyou responded resolutely, reiterating, ¡°In my dictionary, there are only marriage and divorce, nothing in between. Think it through.¡± ps: I¡¯m stranded at the Beijing airport due to heavy rain for several hours. I¡¯m trying my best to update the story on my phone. I promise not to dy. Please vote! Chapter 474: 475: Dont Want to Part with You (5) Chapter 474: Chapter 475: Don¡¯t Want to Part with You (5) On Monday, Lu Weixi, who had taken three days off and rested for a total of five days including the weekend, finally came back to work. As soon as she arrived at thepany, she kept a low profile, burying herself in reviewing all of her work tasks first. However, during the meeting, the designer who had been covering for her didn¡¯t show up. Lu Weixi had been waiting to hear her report, and her absenceplicated things for Weixi. Not only that, but Lu Weixi felt that the atmosphere of the meeting was rather odd. It seemed like everyone was hiding something, as if they were keeping something from her. Luckily, the designer¡¯s assistant and Xiaochen had tied up loose ends decently, and her leave hadn¡¯t been that long. She was able to get things back on track. But once the meeting was over, Lu Weixi¡¯s expression instantly clouded over. ¡°Xiaochen, Xiaoqian, there¡¯s some data I don¡¯t quite understand. Come to my office with me.¡± As soon as they closed the office door, Xiaochen immediately reported that the designer who had filled in for her seemed to have ideas about taking her position. She not only attempted to win over the designers and assistants from other project teams, excluding herself and Xiaoqian, but she also tried to liaise directly with Qin Zhigu. But the work was brutally rejected by Simon White, who told her to ¡°follow Lu¡¯s thought process and not to overthink.¡± Unconvinced, the designer had submitted another copy to Boss Liao. Xiaoqian also chimed in with augh, ¡°Guess what, Lu? Boss Liao didn¡¯t even look at it. A dayter, everyone saw Boss Liao¡¯s secretary dispose of a bunch of useless documents. Among them was this submission. Because our Lulu cover stood out, everyone could see it.¡± Lu Weixi remained quiet. She knew that Qin Zhigu¡¯s support was due to their past rtionship, and Boss Liao¡¯s indifference was because of his favor for Qin Zhiyou. If she had merely been an ordinary person, the designer¡¯s plot might well have seeded in recing her. After all, only by sheer luck could a small, shabbypany like Lulund such a huge project. That designer might never get another opportunity so grand in her lifetime and may never have a shot at a prize.
    She was just a smallpany thatnded a project. Not to mention how many envious eyes were fixated on her from the outside, even her own team¡¯s designers were bold enough to covet Qin Zhiyou. He was at Hanhai, an immense enterprise with aplex personnel structure. Zhiyou was besieged on all sides, with not only business rivals like Bai Changyou but also uncles and aunts at home constantly dragging him down. He faced so many enemies daily. His father had died early, his mother took no part in the business, his grandfather didn¡¯t support him, and no one protected him. Could you imagine how hard he must work? The old Lu Weixi only knew that he worked hard, but she had never thought about the hardships he went through. Now, however, her own experience reminded her of Zhiyou¡¯s struggles, and she finally began toprehend them a little. At the end of the workday, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t wait for Zhiyou to pick her up and went directly to the hospital. When she arrived at the hospital, Zhao Zihuan was there too. Lu¡¯s mother was in good spirits that day and eagerly chatted with Weixi the moment she arrived. Zhao Zihuanughed, ¡°If everything goes smoothly, Aunt Lu can be discharged tomorrow. But remember, she must not be stimted again.¡± A thought crossed Lu Weixi¡¯s mind, and she asked him seemingly nonchntly, ¡°Should I always agree with whatever my mother says to avoid upsetting her?¡± Zhao Zihuan simplyughed, ¡°Only if you wish to see your mother readmitted to the intensive care unit.¡± Chapter 475: 476: Dont Want to Part with You (6) Chapter 475: Chapter 476: Don¡¯t Want to Part with You (6) ¡°The intensive care unit is nothing, the real fear is if any ident happens to your mother, anything might¡­¡± Zhao Zihao¡¯s expression turned serious. Zhao Zihao had mentioned this to her before, her mother¡¯s health was as fragile as porcin, it could remain intact for ten or eight years if not bumped or dropped, but if it was? Lu Weixi certainly didn¡¯t dare to take this risk, and all she could do was ept this reality. Mother Lu still smiled, ¡°I am already very happy to have lived till now. I do not fear any ident.¡± Zhao Zihao heaved a sigh, ¡°Even if she didn¡¯t have this illness, Miss Lu would definitely heed Mother Lu¡¯s words. After practicing medicine for so many years, Miss Lu is the most filial child I have ever seen. You have sacrificed so much for Mother Lu¡¯s illness, something many people cannot do. Therge sum of money spent on treatment for instance, Miss Lu has carried a lot.¡± Mother Lu remembered many things from his words, particrly how Lu Weixi had to endure Qin Zhiyou¡¯s unfaithfulness over the past few years because of her treatment. Her precious daughter, who used to be a prouddy who always does what she wants, deserves someone who loves her entirely, not a man as fickle and unreliable as Qin Zhiyou. Her gaze slowly fell as she turned to Lu Weixi, ¡°You and him should get divorced as soon as possible. I will strive to get better and fight this illness. If I cannot make it, I don¡¯t want you to wear yourself out trying to save me.¡± What else could Lu Weixi say? All she could say was, ¡°The process isplicated, we need to discuss the details, divide the properties and fulfill other requirements. Grandfather has not been informed yet, he¡¯s always been very kind to me.¡± Mother Lu did not doubt her, Lu Weixi had been married to Qin Zhiyou for five years and it was only recently that she had started to love him. So in Mother Lu¡¯s eyes, her daughter¡¯s only worry has always been her illness. As a family like the Qin¡¯s, they would clearly calcte everything when ites to divorce. She nodded, ¡°You¡¯re not getting any younger. After the divorce, find a gentle and faithful man. If that happens, I could pass away tomorrow with a smile.¡±
    ¡°Mom, what are you talking about?¡± Lu Weixi quickly stopped her mother from continuing. They chatted for a while longer and it was not until the visiting time of thirty minutes was over that Lu Weixi left. She didn¡¯t drive today, she had taken a taxi to get here. As she was leaving the ward, Zhao Zihao was just finishing work. He had taken off his white coat, and wearing a linen-colored coat and a white shirt, he looked clean and refreshing. As soon as he saw Lu Weixi, Zhao Zihao gave a warm smile, ¡°You need not be too worried, what I said earlier might have sounded serious, but actually Mother Lu¡¯s health is recovering quite well. As long as she is not stressed, her health will improve further. In half a month¡¯s time when her health improves a bit more, she canmence radiotherapy. This will significantly inhibit the growth of cancer cells.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s my duty.¡± Zhao Zihao entered the elevator with her, and seeing her press the button for the first floor, he seemed surprised. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to the basement? Didn¡¯t drive today?¡± Lu Weixi shook her head, and Zhao Zihao said with augh, ¡°Then let me give you a ride.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head again, and Zhao Zihao added, ¡°I¡¯d like to talk to you about your mother¡¯s condition.¡± Only then did Lu Weixi nod. They walked down together to the underground parking lot. Lu Weixi had only just started walking when suddenly an arm grabbed her and pulled her into a car. PS: The airne is finally about to fly! Xiaoxiao will start having a burst of updates tomorrow and I will make up for the 10 chapters owed! Ask for monthly votes! Chapter 476: 477 Girlfriend (1) Chapter 476: Chapter 477 Girlfriend (1) Lu Weixi was startled when she was yanked by that man. She nearly twisted her ankle and her headnded in his chest. Looking up, she didn¡¯t have to guess who could do such a thing. Aside from a real viin, it could only be Qin Zhiyou. ¡°What are you doing, Qin Zhiyou!¡± She eximed. He had appeared so suddenly without a greeting. And it wasn¡¯t just him, his assistant Mr. Wang was missing, and the car they were in wasn¡¯t the Mercedes he usually rode in, nor that shy red sports car, and not even the BMW. It was a Maybach. ¡°Why did youe here alone? Where¡¯s Mr. Wang? And what about your car?¡± Lu Weixi asked a series of questions, but Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t answer any of them. He only muttered, ¡°Why did youe down with him?¡± Lu Weixi replied, ¡°He wanted to talk to me about my mother¡¯s condition. I didn¡¯t have my car, so he thought he could give me a ride.¡± ¡°A ride?¡± Qin Zhiyou sneered, ¡°What kind of route would conveniently lead to the Qin family¡¯s mansion?¡± Lu Weixi exined, ¡°I didn¡¯t intend for him to drop me off at the Qin mansion. It¡¯s hard to get a taxi here, so I thought I could hitch a ride with him to somewhere nearby where I could easily hail one.¡± The only response from Qin Zhiyou was a scoff, ¡°He knows we¡¯re married, right?¡± Lu Weixi was taken aback a bit. Perhaps he didn¡¯t know before, but after these recent incidents, with my mother often talking about us divorcing, how could he not know?
    Upon thinking about it, Zhao Zihao truly was indifferent to appearances, treating her as he always did. It was because he never acted too intimate with her that she assumed they had nothing to hide. ¡°Regardless, I have to say goodbye to him.¡± Lu Weixi raised her head to see Zhao Zihao standing not too far away, his smile gentle, and he hadn¡¯t moved at all. As the lead attending physician, Zhao Zihao had been dedicated and kind. She wouldn¡¯t want to offend him, especially since he hadn¡¯t done anything wrong. As Lu Weixi stepped out of the car, and started to say, ¡°Dr. Zhao¡­¡±, Qin Zhiyou also came down from the car, his arm around her shoulder. He began to speak in a cool tone, ¡°I appreciate you treating my mother-inw. If there¡¯s anything else, we can discuss it at your officeter. We both have to leave now.¡± After he said those words, he once again led Lu Weixi back to the car, pressing a button to shut the door. Lu Weixi was about to say goodbye to Zhao Zihao, but she couldn¡¯t find anything wrong with what Qin Zhiyou had said. His tone was polite and she was a bit startled. By the time she fully processed what had happened, Qin Zhiyou had already pushed her back into the car and closed the door. Just as she was about to say something, Qin Zhiyou began to respond to her initial questions, ¡°I left Mr. Wang at thepany due to some business. Your whereabouts, I got from your assistant through Mr. Wang. She said you left work early to visit your mother at the hospital. I arrived at the hospital and had just parked the car. Before I could find you, I saw that doctor and you came out together. As for the car, I have several others. I drive whichever one I want.¡± Lu Weixi was speechless. Fine, he had multiple cars and that made him impressive. She turned to fasten her seatbelt, but Qin Zhiyou leaned over to buckle it for her. Once the seatbelt was fastened, he didn¡¯t pull away, but kissed her directly on the lips. Zhao Zihao, driving his car, passed by their car. Seeing the ovepping silhouettes in the passenger seat, he looked coldly at the scene, turned the steering wheel, and drove away. Chapter 477: 478 Girlfriend (2) Chapter 477: Chapter 478 Girlfriend (2) In that moment, it seemed to perfectly ovep with a scene from his memory. A cold smirk curved his lips, his eyes narrowing, he drove off speedily with a step on the elerator. ¡ª¡ª In the end, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t tell Qin Zhiyou about her mother mentioning their divorce again, and Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t ask. In the evening when they returned to the mansion, it was the old Master Qin who suddenly asked, ¡°How is your mother¡¯s illness, Wei Hui?¡± Indeed, Qin Zhigu also wanted to know. The past few days, Lu Weixi was always stationed at the hospital and didn¡¯te home at all. At thepany, Lu Weixi was super busy trying to finish the work from the past few days, she had no time to spare for him. When they came home, Qin Zhiyou stuck to her like a shadow, making it hard for him to say anything. But the second their grandfather mentioned this, he immediately turned his head, his expression serious. Lu Weixi said, ¡°Thank you, Gramps. My mom is alright now and will be moved from the ICU to a regr ward tomorrow.¡± Master Qin nodded,forting her further, ¡°If you have any difficulties in the future, be sure to tell me. We¡¯re all family here.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°I know. Thank you, Gramps.¡±
    Qin Zhimei then said, ¡°I remember Wei Hui¡¯s mother has cancer, right? She got it just when she married into the family and she¡¯s still fine after all these years. She didn¡¯t just marry you as a way to pay for her mother¡¯s medical treatment, did she?¡± These words angered everyone present. Other than Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi, even Qin Zhigu frowned. Even Grandfather Qin scolded her, ¡°If you don¡¯t know what to say, then don¡¯t say anything at all!¡± How could she, being of the younger generation, so thoughtlessly discuss the affairs of her elders? Especially something as grave as a potential life-threatening illness. Qin Zhiyou snorted, ¡°Kind people don¡¯t live long, but their impactsts for generations. I reckon you are one of those parasites that pollute the world by their mere existence.¡± Since Grandfather Qin had already reprimanded Qin Zhimei, Qin Weijia felt it improper to say anything more. Just as the group was talking, Qin Zhizhi returned home by car. As soon as he walked through the door, he sensed the tense atmosphere in the room. He casually swung his keychain around his fingers, a sly grin on his face. ¡°Oh, what¡¯s happened here? Why the long faces?¡± Feeling extremely aggrieved, Qin Zhimei turned to re at Qin Zhizhi, ¡°Brother, where the hell were you?¡± If you had been here, I wouldn¡¯t have been scolded so badly. Qin Zhizhi¡¯s narrow eyes gleamed with mischief, ¡°Oh me? I¡¯ve been courting a love affair!¡± As for the reliability of Qin Zhizhi¡¯s love affairs, it was even less trustworthy than that of Qin Zhiyou. Everyone knew that Qin Zhizhi yed with girls even more recklessly than Qin Zhiyou did. He was just overshadowed by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s shy lifestyle. Neither the Qin family, Qin Zhiyou, nor Qin Zhigu had anything to do with him, so he lived his life carelessly. In the ears of the entire Qin family, Qin Zhizhi¡¯s so-called ¡°dating¡± was nothing more than him hooking up with another female celebrity, something they were all used to. Who knew that this time, Qin Zhizhi just smirked, ¡°Mom, you might have a daughter-inw soon.¡± At this, Qin Weijia was instantly unhappy, ¡°You can y however you want outside, but whoever you bring into our Qin family needs to be from a well-known and respectable family. And absolutely not from those broke losers who don¡¯t offer any help and just live off of your generosity!¡± It was clear that the ¡°broke loser¡± she referred to was Lu Weixi. Qin Zhizhi smiled, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mom! Your son here is definitely going to bring you a daughter-inw from an illustrious family.¡± As he said this, his narrow eyes flickered over Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi, finally settling on Qin Zhigu. Chapter 478: 479 Girlfriend (3) Chapter 478: Chapter 479 Girlfriend (3) He wasn¡¯t sure if it was a misperception, but he always felt that there was a profound meaning in the nce that Qin Zhizha had just cast in this direction. Neither Qin Zhiyou nor Lu Weixi bothered to deal with Qin Zhizha, and Qin Zhigu ignored him too. However, Kong Jie felt rather ufortable. Among the children of the Qin family, only Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t have a partner. Not to mention a wife, he had never even had a girlfriend. Now, even Qin Zhizha was about to get a proper girlfriend leaving Qin Zhigu alone. Who could stand that? Kong Jie somewhat regretted educating her own son to be so upright and well-behaved. Her son really had the strictness of a ssical literati, treating women respectfully, and not speaking unless it was appropriate. Couldn¡¯t you learn from your brothers, at least develop several rtionships outside? Why do you always watch your sister-inw so closely all day, who you once rejected! Qin Zhiyou cared even less. It doesn¡¯t matter who you associate with, even if you marry a hundred and eighty, or even marry the richest daughter, he¡¯s not afraid. He obtained Hanhai with his own abilities, he didn¡¯t need to rely on a marriage union to gain resources from the woman¡¯s side, he himself would create a world for his wife and children. Just as Qin Zhizha, he¡¯s not afraid even if he were tied with a hundred and eighty people like him. After discussing the boys, Qin Zhimei once again became the focus of attention: ¡°But Zhimei, you too, must change your behavior. In your current state, if you really marry into the Yu family, I wouldn¡¯t feel at ease.¡± The Yu family is now led by Yu Sixing¡¯s parents, he has his own brother and sister. His brother is responsible for the corporate business, he is responsible for film and television investment, while Yu Sihua doesn¡¯t work so she just receives dividends. The rest of their rtives have been dismissed to less important departments, they get enough money every year, but aren¡¯t allowed to touch key businesses. The family is harmonious, the siblings are all rted by blood, anyone would feelfortable joining such a family unless they fall in love with their sister-inw or secretly love their brother-inw or something. The old man is on hisst legs, so Yu Sixing¡¯s parents are anxious to quickly find him a partner, lest the old man take away all the resources in his hands and leave his inheritance to someone else. Qin Zhimei could certainly seed if she went and turned the tables. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. Uncle Yu, Aunt Xu, and even Sihua like me very much.¡± The once willful Qin Zhimei instantly became demure at the mention of Yu Sixing. She¡¯s not some down-and-out person like Lu Weixi. She¡¯s a genuine heiress with a marriage portion, and with the support of the Qin family, she¡¯s sure she would be very sessful after joining the Yu family.
    ¡°I heard that Sihua has a baby now, and I¡¯m nning to go shopping with her.¡± Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t help but flinch at the mention of Sihua having a baby. How long has she been married, and she¡¯s pregnant? It¡¯d be no big deal to get married for the sake of having a child. But recently, Xue Feifei also invited her shopping; it would be best not to bump into her. But on second thought, Sihua¡¯s going to the maternity section as she¡¯s having a baby. Seeing as Xue Feifei has finally been pushed out by her own agency and found a new house, she¡¯s likely shopping for home decor. In such a big city like Yan City, Sihua would definitely go to top-end luxury stores, while Xue Feifei, needing to cut back on expenses, would just need to go to a general superstore. It was unlikely they¡¯d end up shopping together. Hearing about the significant asions in the third room, Qin Zhiyou, who was already bored, yawned tiredly. As soon as his grandfather said it was time to end the meeting, he immediately returned to his room with Lu Weixi. Chapter 479: 480 Girlfriend (4) Chapter 479: Chapter 480 Girlfriend (4) Lu Weixi had work to do, and so did Qin Zhiyou. After climbing the stairs, they both went their separate ways; she returned to her room while he headed to the study. Although Qin Zhiyou had managed to suppress the second and third families and disobedient board members at thest board meeting, he was well aware his advantage merelyy in his control over the resources in the demonstration zone, giving him an upper hand. Once his advantage ceased to exist, these people would pounce like wolves on a bone, ready to devour him. Mayhap, the charm of a national-level demonstration zone was too tempting that even those directors, who usually never conspired against him, were starting to n. There were also people, like bees to honey, swarming to cooperate with him, but their motives were hard to decipher. While many were eager to coborate, the bank loans were not as forting. If all the money was diverted towards the demonstration zone project, it would inevitably impact Hanhai¡¯s other businesses. Hence, he still needed to find reliable partners for coboration. Several prospects had been explored so far, including President Tian from the Southern Gang, President Li who had worked several times with Hanhai before, and thetest one ¨C the domestic steel industry leader who had purchased mineral resources in Australia and Southeast Asia. Purely interested in cooperation, they were affluent. There were also other familiar faces like Yu Sixing and He Weiyou. However, the project would take time. From the inception,mencement and finalpletion of the demonstration zone project, not to mention the subsequent maintenance and construction of rted anciry measures, who knew how long it would take? It could take three to five years, or even ten to twenty years. ¡°Director Qin, should I investigate thesepanies interested in cooperation?¡± ¡°No need,¡± Qin Zhiyou replied casually. ¡°Just follow the regr procedures.¡± ¡°But there could be manypanies among them that are unfriendly with us, as well aspanies that might trip us up. If we cooperate with them and fatten them up, and they turn against us in the future, what should we do?¡± Secretary Wang was fretting like a panicked eunuch, while Qin Zhiyou appeared indifferent. In all the past coborations, Qin Zhiyou had chosen partners who had no conflicts of interest with him. But this time, things were different.
    Without moving an eyebrow, Qin Zhiyou responded calmly, ¡°Because it¡¯s unnecessary.¡± Previously, he cared too much about whether the other party was on his side. In reality, as long as he was in control and leading the entire project, it would be okay as long as the other party didn¡¯t cause trouble during the coboration. He focused solely on making money and the project; what did it matter to him if the other parties grew stronger? Having a few more enemies was of no concern, there were always others. Throughout history, how many maturepanies were brought down by adversaries? Ultimately, it was because they couldn¡¯t keep pace with their development. Instead of constantly scheming with these underhand people, he would rather think about how to expand Hanhai. ¡°Alright, I got it,¡± Secretary Wang nodded. But even when Qin Zhiyou advised not to worry too much, he couldn¡¯t help but do the opposite. With countless previous incidents, it was always him who ended up in trouble. He had to scrutinize these potential partners, get to know their ins and outs. He sought nothing else but to be scolded one less time by Qin Zhiyou when his temper red up. With his work matters tidily arranged, Qin Zhiyou took a sip of tea, stretchedzily, and left the study for the bedroom. Chapter 480: 481 Girlfriend (5) Chapter 480: Chapter 481 Girlfriend (5) It was already quitete, eleven o¡¯clock. He gently pushed open the bedroom door, only to find that Lu Weixi was still not resting and was still sitting in front of theputer, working. Lu Weixi had taken several days off recently and had umted a lot of work. Moreover, she was going to help her mother move rooms in the hospital tomorrow, which meant she had to leave work early. Besides, her mother wanted her to divorce Qin Zhiyou and would surely be displeased with Qin Zhiyou bringing a bunch of people to help move her room. That meant she would have to endure the hardship herself. Although she wasn¡¯t a perfectionist at work, she definitely didn¡¯t want to just muddle through. Since she couldn¡¯t devote enough time at work, she would have to shoulder more at home. When Qin Zhiyou entered the room, he found that in order to work better, she had even put on headphones and hadn¡¯t noticed his arrival. People often say that a working man is the most handsome, but he thought that a working woman was truly beautiful. Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t just mechanically following orders; she was sketching. Sometimes, when theputer seemed insufficient, she would revert to the traditional pen and paper, uncapping her pen and letting it dance freely across the white paper whenever she had a pause. When Qin Zhiyou entered the room, he saw her holding a pen, ncing at theputer screen, and then lowering her head to look at her sketch, asionally writing and drawing on the paper. This reminded him of the past when he would secretly follow her and Qin Zhigu. So many times, she would be designing something, with such a rxed demeanor and heartfelt devotion. It was truly beautiful. Finally, after Lu Weixi figured out some data and hastily jotted down notes, she saved the document with satisfaction and turned off theputer. When her mind returned from her work, she immediately noticed Qin Zhiyou behind her. She took off her headphones and turned her head, ¡°When did youe?¡±
    ¡°Not too long ago.¡± He had been watching her for about ten minutes. In the past, when Qin Zhiyou felt frustrated with work, he didn¡¯t know how to unwind. But now, seeing his wife, he felt his worries instantly vanish. He gently said: ¡°How about you work in the study from now on?¡± Perhaps this is what they meant by ¡®a man and a woman working together makes work less tiring¡¯. Having her by his side, even work felt much easier. ¡°Did I disturb your rest?¡± She was working in the bedroom, which would definitely affect him if he wanted to rest there. Qin Zhiyou shook his head: ¡°No, it¡¯s just that it¡¯s already eleven. You¡¯re working this hard and they¡¯re not even paying you extra.¡± Lu Weixi said, ¡°I took several days off previously. Tomorrow, I have to help mom move to a regr ward, so I need to leave work early.¡± ¡°What¡¯s so challenging about that? Just tell me when you¡¯re moving the room, and I¡¯ll send someone to help¡­¡± As soon as Qin Zhiyou got to this point, he paused slightly when he noticed the somewhat awkward expression on Lu Weixi¡¯s face. He instantly realized that her mother held a strong dislike for him, and probably she wouldn¡¯t want to ept his help. The atmosphere stalled for a moment. Then, Qin Zhiyou noticed a tiny ck dot on her face; she probably had identally touched it with her pen. So, he pointed to his own face, on the same spot. Lu Weixi was a bit confused. First, she looked at Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face, then touched her own, ¡°What? Is there something on my face?¡± Seeing Lu Weixi fumbling around, Qin Zhiyou moved closer to her, leaned in, and kissed the spot where her pen had made a mark. Chapter 481: 482 Girlfriend (6) Chapter 481: Chapter 482 Girlfriend (6) Lu Weixi initially looked a bit stunned. But as he moved away slightly, her face turned red instantly. ¡°Why did you¡­¡± Even after kissing her cheek, Qin Zhiyou was reluctant to leave. His face was just inches from hers. He casually rested his arm on the chair back, leaning his head on his arm, and said: ¡°What is it?¡± After asking this, he leaned in to kiss her gently on the lips again. Lu Weixi frowned as she was caught off guard by his unexpected kiss. She turned her face away, seeming irritated and refusing to pay him any attention. The more Qin Zhiyou saw her like this, the more he wanted to tease her further. He approached her again and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why aren¡¯t you talking?¡± As he spoke, he gave her a peck after each word. This made Lu Weixi instantly annoyed: ¡°Qin Zhi¡­¡± But it was Qin Zhiyou who grabbed her arm and pulled her close, kissing her intensely until she began to resist him fully. He then let go of her arm but took her into his arms instead. As Lu Weixi squirmed ufortably, he held onto her chin and leaned in for another long, meticulous kiss before finally letting her go. They both remained silent, with him holding her and gently stroking her long hair. She rarely had close moments like this with Qin Zhiyou in the past. He always came and left swiftly, with neither of them saying much. Any words exchanged were often cold and distant.
    It is only recently that their rtionship has improved enough to allow for these intimate moments. Women value this feeling of being loved and cherished much more than physical intimacy. It touches the heart in an entirely different manner. Lu Weixi looked up at him. She didn¡¯t notice this before when she used to dislike him. Now that she liked him, each gaze gave her the illusion that although he might be a yer, he cared deeply about her. No wonder so many women were drawn to him. If he was sincere towards a woman, it was indeed hard to resist his charm. He was being good to her now, but who knew when he would lose interest. He was like a cloud in the sky, not lingering over any woman. Even though she was Mrs. Qin and had a bit more im over him, it was merely in name. Moreover, her mother was not satisfied with him¡­ Qin Zhiyou felt the fluctuations in her emotions, holding her hand, his lips gently brushing her fingertips: ¡°What happened?¡± Lu Weixi pulled her hand back, gently shaking her head. Her heart tasted sweet yet sour, felt soft yet troubled. ¡°Wei Hui.¡± Qin Zhiyou adjusted his posture, facing her squarely. ¡°Did your mother say she wants me to leave you?¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t respond, but her expression revealed a hint of worry. Qin Zhiyou sighed, acknowledging it was his fault, and after a moment of silence, he said, ¡°No matter what, if anything happens to Mom in the future, make sure to tell me. I cannot stand to see you suffer alone.¡± Lu Weixi looked up at him, her reflection dancing in his peach blossom eyes, before she slowly nodded. However, when Qin Zhiyouter reached for the bedside table and found that the box of pills was gone, he had no choice but to retrieve a new one. As he held the new box in his hands, something seemed to click, and his eyes suddenly lit up. ps: I returned home at one o¡¯clock in the morning, so today¡¯s 6 updates arete, sorry~ Starting to write 10 chapters for each monthly ticket! Word is bond! It¡¯s the end of the month, ask for monthly tickets, if not cast, they will expire! Thanks to Da Mo Gu Yan, Ye Bai¡¯s little heart, Xu Ni Yisheng, Kong Shan Bu Yu a few cute rewards~! The entire order of today¡¯s lucky darlings is Da Mo Gu Yan, Lan Xin Yan, Ning Ma, a few cute children, will send out a book signed by Xiao~ Please add Xiao¡¯s QQ private chat to collect the prize. The full subscription draw will continue tomorrow, wee to full subscription adoption! Chapter 482: 483 Brother-in-law (Extra 1 for monthly ticket) Chapter 482: Chapter 483 Brother-inw (Extra 1 for monthly ticket) Saturday afternoon. Lu Weixi yawned while shopping with Xue Feifei. Xue Feifei turned to look at her, noticing her dark under-eyes and weary expression. Although she looked run-down, herplexion was still good. The white shirt she wore today was slightly translucent. Standing close, one could see faint hints of blue and purple beneath. Taking advantage of going to the restroom, Xue Feifei tugged at her cor, revealing a bruise palette. Combined with Lu Weixin¡¯s frequent holding of her waist¡­ Xue Feifei¡¯s expression instantly became indulgently amused, speechless, and somewhat disappointed. ¡°Didn¡¯t you break up with Qin Zhiyou already? He was the cause of your mother¡¯s hospitalization!¡± Xue Feifei was surprised. Last time at the hospital, Lu Weixi looked like she wanted to kill Qin Zhiyou. How could they have reconciled so soon? Lu Weixi muttered, ¡°The incidentst time wasn¡¯t just him. It was Bai Changyou and Cai Yiren who caused the ruckus at the hospital. Later, he helped me deal with the Bai Family. Hanhai will never cooperate with the Bai Family again, and he was even punished by his grandfather for it. As for Liu Yiyi, he told me about everything. He confessed he was the one who posted the video, and promised he won¡¯t fool around anymore. Besides, my mom¡¯s continuing treatment still needs his assistance. He will ensure she gets ess to the research team in North America. This is not something you can achieve with just money.¡± Xue Feifei listened quietly until Lu Weixi finished listing all her reasons. She then looked at Lu Weixi silently and made a conclusion, ¡°You have fallen for him.¡± Lu Weixi looked back at Xue Feifei after raising her eyshes. Unexpectedly, she didn¡¯t deny it.
    Xue Feifei was speechless, and right at that moment, a few women walked into the washroom. The two of them left the washroom, and Xue Feifei dragged her to a nearby caf¨¦, ¡°Are you crazy? That¡¯s Qin Zhiyou! Do you know who Qin Zhiyou is?¡± Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°I know.¡± She stirred her coffee cup, slowly opening her mouth, ¡°But I¡­¡± Xue Feifei almost threw her cup of ice at her, ¡°You have been married to him for five years. You know how he treated you. You used to say you wanted to earn more money, leave him sooner, and live a good life with Aunt Lu. Now so soon, you have changed? Have you been reading too much trashy romance novelstely? Do you really believe in the prodigal son returning? Let me tell you, in reality, when a prodigal son returns, it¡¯s either because he is old and can no longer y around, or his health is bad, or he¡¯s been stripped of his wealth by a mistress. You think himing home every night means he loves you? Weixi, you are not this shallow.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not because he has beening home every night that I¡¯ve started having feelings for him.¡± She wasn¡¯tpromising just because Qin Zhiyou was the only oneshe had. If she had nned topromise, she would have done so five years ago when they first slept together. She wouldn¡¯t have waited till now. Love is aplicated thing, even though she couldn¡¯t pinpoint when or under what circumstances she fell for him. The fact is, she really had fallen for him. ¡°Don¡¯t you find him dirty? He has so many women.¡± Xue Feifei was exasperated, even struggling forparison, ¡°For example, Yu Sixing. I find him repulsive to even look at, let alone¡­¡± Before she could even finish her sentence, Yu Sixing walked in. Chapter 483: 484: Brother-in-law (Extra 2 s for monthly tickets) Chapter 483: Chapter 484: Brother-inw (Extra 2 chapters for monthly tickets) Yu Sixing didn¡¯te alone, he brought a few people with him. First was Qin Zhimei, who always stuck to his side. She had deliberately worn a bright little dress today, looking very beautiful. And beside her, was Yu Sihua. The whole point of this outing was because Yu Sihua was pregnant, and she had arranged to go shopping. Everybody in the Yu family knew that Yu Sixing was the real target, and since they were anxious to find a wife for him, they insisted hee along, under the pretense of: your sister is pregnant, the mall will be crowded, don¡¯t let anything happen. Fearing that Yu Sixing and Qin Zhimei would feel awkward, Yu¡¯s parents also asked Huang Qichu to apany them. And instructed: disappear together when necessary. Give these two, man and woman, some space. With Yu Sihua pregnant, Huang Qichu would certainly be careful. Although this wife wasn¡¯t the one he loved most, once married, he would restrain his heart. Moreover, she was pregnant, carrying his child in her belly. The two men and two women browsed the maternity and infant section, buying a pile of things. Yu Sixing was not the type who liked apanying women shopping. If his parents hadn¡¯t forcibly stipted that he must apany them for at least two hours before he could go home, he would have escaped long ago. There were still five minutes left before the two-hour mark, he saw the coffee shop next to them and walked right in, only to find Lu Weixi and Xue Feifei. Thest time Yu Sixing saw Xue Feifei was about a week ago. Though it was Qin Zhiyou who asked him to help distract Xue Feifei from Lu Weixi, he had also learned about the tough times Xue Feifei had gone through after being shelved by thepany and wanted to help her out. Who could have guessed that not only was this woman ungrateful, but she had also kicked him! He was quick to protect himself, and even grabbed her leg ¨C um, even when he rubbed his finger now, he seemed to be able to recall that smooth and delicate skin touch. Looking at her now, Xue Feifei was wearing a floral t-shirt, a knee-length skirt, and a pair of sneakers. She wasn¡¯t wearing any makeup, but she looked naturally prettierpared to Qin Zhimei, who was overly dressed up and had even carefully picked her perfume, making her look fresh and natural. Especially her small face, it was so white. As white as a freshly peeled egg, transparent and radiant. And it wasn¡¯t the effect of makeup, he had kissed her and looked at her closely, seen her legs, he could vouch for it, it was all natural.
    Just as he walked in, he seemed to vaguely hear her mention his name. Although he didn¡¯t catch what was said exactly, judging by her indignant expression, it probably wasn¡¯t anything nice. Yu Sixing was indifferent, but Qin Zhimei beside him obviously also saw Lu Weixi and Xue Feifei. She didn¡¯t have a good impression of Lu Weixi to begin with, and her expression immediately darkened as she humphed: ¡°I told you we shouldn¡¯te to this cheap coffee shop, we¡¯re likely to run into lowly people here.¡± As soon as she spoke, both Lu Weixi and Xue Feifei obviously heard it and turned to look over. ¡°What lowly person?¡± Yu Sihua was pregnant and was being careful, walking a bit slow. Beside her, Huang Qichu also followed, considerately helping his wife carry all the infantries¡¯ items they¡¯d just bought. But as soon as he turned around and stepped in, all the baby stuff in his hands dropped to the ground. One of the baby bottles rolled forward, right to Xue Feifei¡¯s feet. Chapter 484: 485: Brother-in-law (Extra 3 s for monthly tickets) Chapter 484: Chapter 485: Brother-inw (Extra 3 chapters for monthly tickets) Xue Feifei had a ¡°why is it you again?¡± expression when Yu Sixing walked in. But as soon as she saw Yu Sihua and Huang Qichuing along with him, she froze as if someone has struck her acupoint. She was surprised, and so was Huang Qichu. Fortunately, he was at the back, so even though he was surprised, no one noticed. However, when he saw Xue Feifei, the hand that was originally supporting his wife¡¯s wrist involuntarily let go. Yu Sihua was a little surprised at first, but then the baby items scattered all over the ground drew her attention, and she eximed, ¡°Oh, stuff has fallen everywhere.¡± ¡°Sorry. This is my fault.¡± Huang Qichu quickly bent down to pick up the pile of things from the ground, but there was so much that the more he picked up, the messier it got. Or maybe it wasn¡¯t that the items were messy, but his mind was. Lu Weixi felt nothing when this group of people came in, but when she saw Huang Qichu, she suddenly turned cold. She knew that Yu Sihua was pregnant, but she had not told Xue Feifei about this. Now they¡¯ve bumped into each other, she didn¡¯t know how Xue Feifei would react. On the other side, Huang Qichu, after clumsily picking up things for a while, finally managed to tidy up all the baby items around him. Yu Sihuaughed, ¡°It¡¯s only picking up some stuff, look how nervous you are, you¡¯re even breaking out in a sweat.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Huang Qichu replied, his smile a bit awkward. Then he heard Xue Feifei¡¯s voice, ¡°Is this yours?¡± Xue Feifei¡¯s voice was very soft, as gentle as a feather. Looking in the direction of the voice, Huang Qichu saw a baby milk bottle in her hand. And then he froze immediately.
    Some things don¡¯t matter until you encounter them. After marriage, Yu Sihua was gentle, and truly loved him. They were staying at the Yu family¡¯s house as their own house was not yet ready. The Yu family was not the type to despise poverty and crave wealth, and they treated him well. Not long after their wedding, Yu Sihua found out she was pregnant, making their joy double. Huang Qichu also felt that all of the past had been carried away by the wind, he would forget everything and be a good husband, good father. But now, he had encountered Xue Feifei again, and especially when she lifted her hand to return his milk bottle, he involuntarily took a step forward, and extended his hand as well. Just as he was about to touch the milk bottle. Yu Sixing, standing on one side, snatched the bottle and immediately stuffed it into Huang Qichu¡¯s hand, interposing himself between Huang Qichu and Xue Feifei. Facing Xue Feifei, he had a displeased expression, ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Normally, Xue Feifei would retort sharply. But behind Yu Sixing was Huang Qichu. And the milk bottle that had just rolled to her feet clearly indicated that his wife was pregnant ¨C that he was now another woman¡¯s husband, and would also be that woman¡¯s child¡¯s father. Xue Feifei remained silent. Lu Weixi, afraid that she would stir up old feelings, quickly greeted, ¡°Sixing.¡± Yu Sixing nodded at her. ¡°Out for shopping? Feifei and I are also out for shopping.¡± She made small conversation and then quickly greeted Yu Sihua and Huang Qichu, ¡°You¡¯re having a baby, congrattions.¡± Yu Sihua didn¡¯t notice her husband¡¯s and Xue Feifei¡¯s unusual attitudes, neither did Qin Zhimei and Yu Sixing know about their past rtionship. Yu Sihua responded with a nod, ¡°Thank you.¡± Chapter 485: 486: Parting Ways (4 additional monthly tickets) Chapter 485: Chapter 486: Parting Ways (4 additional monthly tickets) Xue Feifei quietly stood to the side, not saying a single word. ¡°Feifei, let¡¯s go.¡± Lu Weixi quickly pulled Xue Feifei out of the coffee shop. As they were leaving, Xue Feifei¡¯s shoulder identally bumped into Huang Qichu¡¯s arm. The bump wasn¡¯t heavy, but it struck deep in Huang Qichu¡¯s heart. It was as if something in his life dissipated with Xue Feifei¡¯s hasty departure, and he found that even standing required a great deal of effort. ¡°Such rude people! Both she and her friend.¡± Qin Zhimei huffed in indignation and turned to voice her dissatisfaction to Yu Sihua, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t associate with people close to Lu Weixi in the future.¡± ¡°She¡¯s not that kind of person.¡± To her surprise, it was the usually quiet Huang Qichu who refuted her. He had followed his wife¡¯s taste while shopping, never refusing anything. Qin Zhimei didn¡¯t expect him to argue with her and was at a loss for how to respond. On the other hand, Yu Sixing noticed the shopping bag in Xue Feifei¡¯s hand seemed to be filled with home decor. After theirst encounter, he had heard rumours that Xue Feifei¡¯spany had fired her. Could it be that she had been kicked out in less than a week? He immediately turned around, ¡°I have some stuff to do. I¡¯ll leave first, continue shopping, and put the expenses on my ount.¡± Before Qin Zhimei could say anything to keep him, Yu Sixing had already turned and left. As he walked, he called his secretary, ¡°Find out for me if Xue Feifei has been fired by her agency. Moreover, I want to know her current situation, where she lives.¡± After the instructions, he made another call to Qin Zhiyou, ¡°Lu Weixi is at the Hanhai Shopping Centre, Qin Zhimei just insulted her.¡±
    He had said enough. It was clear to him now. Even though Qin Zhiyou imed to not care about Lu Weixi, his actions showed that he cared about her a lot. Last time, he had asked him to help drive Xue Feifei away from her side. This time, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem if he used it to his advantage and get him to take his wife away. Yu Sixing soon received a message from his secretary, informing him that Xue Feifei had indeed not renewed her contract with the agency and had moved out of thepany-arranged apartment. However, her current location required further investigation. Upon receiving the information, Qin Zhiyou immediately called Lu Weixi, asking her to wait for him at the first floor¡¯s GRAFF counter. Knowing that Qin Zhiyou wasing, Xue Feifei naturally stepped back. Lu Weixi felt a bit embarrassed, ¡°I promised to apany you shopping today.¡± ¡°Cut it out. I¡¯m not a 3-year-old child who constantly needs someone by my side.¡± Xue Feifei patted her friend¡¯s shoulder, ¡°I don¡¯t want to say much but let me tell you this. No matter how much you love Qin Zhiyou, never give him your heart. He doesn¡¯t deserve it.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Lu Weixi nodded then looked at Xue Feifei, ¡°The same goes for you. Despite your feelings, he is married.¡± The two women shared a nce, each with a hint of helplessness in their eyes. Xue Feifei apanied Lu Weixi to GRAFF, a store specializing in diamond jewelry. It didn¡¯t take long before Qin Zhiyou arrived as expected. Xue Feifei stood outside, watching Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi together. Unsure whether her friend¡¯s choice was a blessing or a curse, she shook her head, sighing. Suddenly, an arm reached out, grabbing her hand. She turned around to find the unexpected person was Yu Sixing. PS: 4 more chapters added! 6 more chapters to go! Including the guaranteed updates, there will be at least 12 chapters tomorrow, and if I have energy, there¡¯ll be extra! Calling for monthly votes! Chapter 486: 487: Parting Ways (2) Chapter 486: Chapter 487: Parting Ways (2) Separated by a pane of ss, inside are Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi, while outside are Xue Feifei and Yu Sixing. Several floors above, Qin Zhimei is desperately looking for the missing Yu Sixing. Yu Sihua, heavily pregnant, struggling to keep up, simply gives up walking, turning her gaze back to Huang Qichu, who seems lost in thought. ¡°Qichu, what¡¯s wrong? Qichu, Qichu?¡± Yu Sihua called out several times before Huang Qichu came back to his senses. He slowly looked at his wife, his expression gradually softened, ¡°What is it?¡± Yu Sihua shook her head, she vaguely sensed that her husband¡¯s demeanor was a bit off. She thought back to just a moment ago when Qin Zhimei badmouthed Lu Weixi, and he retorted. Then, she remembered how they ran into each other on the ship, and Huang Qichu acted strange then too. Could it be that Huang Qichu once had feelings for Lu Weixi¡­ Back then, Lu Weixi was Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend, and they had a great rtionship. Judging from Lu Weixi¡¯s candid and confident demeanor, there was no doubt about them. However, even if she was open and honest, who knew if her own husband secretly had feelings for her at that time. After all, at that time, Lu Weixi was considered a campus beauty and was pursued by many, even though she was with Qin Zhigu. Having thought of this, Yu Sihua¡¯s expression slightly hardened, she averted her gaze, her voice a bit stiff, ¡°I¡¯m not feeling well, I want to go back and rest.¡± Usually, Huang Qichu would frantically ask her, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Where do you feel unwell?¡± But now, he just nodded his head, and responded ¡°Okay¡±. The more he acted this way, the more upset Yu Sihua felt. She decisively turned around and headed for the elevator.
    ¡ª Meanwhile, on the first floor, Lu Weixi waspletely unaware of being implicated in Yu Sihua¡¯s suspicion. She merely thought Qin Zhiyou had asked her to meet at GRAFF because it was an exclusive luxury brand, where most people would give way. Fewer people meant less chance of being recognized. Also, it was conveniently located and easy to find. As soon as Qin Zhiyou arrived, she felt they should leave. Who would have expected Qin Zhiyou to grab her hand, ¡°We¡¯re here already, why not look around?¡± Lu Weixi also had a wedding diamond ring. When they got married five years ago, Qin Zhiyou gave her a three-carat diamond ring. But ever since then, he hadn¡¯t bought her any jewelry. Naturally, Lu Weixi also loved these sparkling little things. Just a nce earlier caught her attention ¡ª a butterfly-shaped pendant, priced at 1.8 million yuan. Although she has taken the Siyi Company¡¯s project, earning over a million in design fees, she would never spend this money on such luxury. But Qin Zhiyou insisted, ¡°When I walked in, I saw you looking at the jewelry. Was it this one?¡± He pointed to the butterfly pendant, then instructed the sales associate, ¡°Bring it out for me.¡± The sales associate, who naturally recognized the owner of the store, opened the counter and brought out the ne. Without asking, Qin Zhiyou put the ne around her neck. The cold little thing rested against her chest, Qin Zhiyou was standing behind her. She looked at the ne in the mirror and then at him. Qin Zhiyou said, ¡°It¡¯s beautiful.¡± It was indeed beautiful, but it was too expensive¡­. She was about to take the ne off, ¡°It¡¯s too expensive.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it. Charge it.¡± Just as Lu Weixi was about to refuse, Qin Zhiyouughed, ¡°Silly girl, don¡¯t you know, jewelry isn¡¯t included in asset division. What I give to you, belongs solely to you.¡± Little did Qin Zhiyou know at this moment that his words would almost be prophetic. Chapter 487: 488: Parting Ways (3) Chapter 487: Chapter 488: Parting Ways (3) After Qin Zhiyou finished speaking, he took another look at the ne, then at her. Her eyes were clear, reflecting his own image, and he curved his lips slightly and added, ¡°It¡¯s beautiful.¡± In saying ¡®beautiful,¡¯ he was looking at Lu Weixi, and not sharing any of thatpliment with the ne around her neck. Lu Weixi felt both sweet and sour inside. Whatever Qin Zhiyou had just said, whether it was sweet or sour, was sincerely meant for her. He was willing to spend money on her, willing to buy her jewellery, stated that the jewellery wouldn¡¯t be divided among property assets. Regardless of whether he was teasing or speaking the truth, it was clear that he really fell for her. However, in his words, it seemed as if he hinted that there might be a change in the future. What kind of change, was he hinting that he could change his mind again? She had been unable to resist her feelings for Qin Zhiyou recently because he had promised that there would be no other women. If there were to be¡­ she definitely wouldn¡¯t tolerate it again! No matter how much she liked him, she would not share a man with other women. She immediately turned around, took off the ne, and thrust it into his hand: ¡°If that¡¯s your n, I won¡¯t ept this gift.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s sudden change of expression startled Qin Zhiyou. She handed the ne back to the sales clerk and went out. It was crowded outside. Qin Zhiyou hesitated for a moment, grabbed her arm, and led her to the parking lot. Outside, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t resist and followed him all the way to the car. The door closed, the parking-lot was dimly lit, and the car was very quiet. Neither of them said a word. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t know why she was suddenly angry. Although she obediently got in the car and sat in the passenger seat, her silence felt like she was drawing a clear boundary between them.
    Was it because the ne was too expensive, because she didn¡¯t like it, or for some other reason? Qin Zhiyou wanted to reach over and help her with her seat belt, but was pped away by Lu Weixi, who said coldly, ¡°I can do it myself.¡± Having said this, she actually turned her head and buckled her own seat belt. Qin Zhiyou was pushed away by her, looking displeased. He wanted to touch her cheek, but was rejected again, ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Qin Zhiyou asked, ¡°Are you upset?¡± Lu Weixi stayed silent, only frowning. After two seconds of silence, Qin Zhiyou asked, ¡°You¡¯re not¡­ about to get your period, are you?¡± It¡¯s said that women tend to be particrly irritable when their period is approaching! Lu Weixi: ¡°¡­¡± She felt likeughing, but also felt angry. However, what surfaced afterwards was a profound sense of helplessness. She guessed she was in a honeymoon period with Qin Zhiyou now, as he had already been thinking about property separation. How could she surrender her emotions and settle down with him to have children? And then there was her mother¡­ She raised her head and leaned it back to the headrest: ¡°Qin Zhiyou, I am not in the mood to y love games with you. If you like another woman, just tell me straight away. I can step aside and leave with my mom to go abroad for her treatment.¡± Qin Zhiyou frowned, ¡°What are you talking about?¡± And by going abroad for her mother¡¯s treatment, did she mean she would nevere back? Qin Zhiyou immediately became anxious. He leaned over quickly, ¡°I already swore in front of my grandfather, that there would be no other women for me.¡± ¡°Yes, you did swear.¡± But was a marriage bound by oaths what she needed? What she wanted was a husband who loved her, not a marriage of convenience under pressure. Chapter 488 - 489: Parting Ways (4) Chapter 488: Chapter 489: Parting Ways (4) Qin Zhiyou did like her and attach importance to her, but it wasn¡¯t enough, not nearly enough¡­ Lu Weixi tried to say something else, but Qin Zhiyou covered her mouth with his palm. Just as he let go and Lu Weixi tried to speak again, this time, Qin Zhiyou silenced her with his own lips. Tied securely to her seat by her seatbelt, unable to budge, Lu Weixi attempted to dodge him. But Qin Zhiyou gently held her head still, gentle and careful. As time wore on, Lu Weixi transitioned from resistance at the beginning, to numbnesster on, and then, she stared at Qin Zhiyou, not knowing what to feel. She was both sinking into the tenderness of the moment and frightened by the harsh reality. She didn¡¯t dare to wee his advances, yet couldn¡¯t find it within herself to pull away. It was then that Qin Zhiyou moved away slightly. He was still in front of her, their noses rubbing against each other, their breaths and heartbeats intertwining. Lu Weixi suddenly felt aggrieved, unable to escape or evade. She was left tangled up in this situation, sinking together. For now, she was okay, having allowed her heart to open. But if she had a child in the future and Qin Zhiyou changed his heart again, she would go insane for sure! She wanted to rage, to cry, but in the end, she gritted her teeth in anger, ¡°Qin Zhiyou. if you ever let me down¡­¡± His answer was leaning in gently again. ¡ª- While Lu Weixi was dealing with an entangled and bittersweet kiss, on Yu Sixing¡¯s side, there was immediate confrontation. The moment Yu Sixing dragged her away, Xue Feifei suddenly had an epiphany and turned her head to re at him, ¡°Did you arrange this on purpose?¡± What was he arranging? Was she figuring out that he cared about her? Yu Sixing¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He tried to act as if nothing had happened and teased her crudely, ¡°What do you mean? Can¡¯t I see that you were almost rolling your eyes when you saw my sister and brother-inw? How did they offend you?¡± In reality, Yu Sixing said that casually. On his side, only he, Qin Zhimei, Yu Sihua, and Huang Qichu were there. His randomment hit a nerve with Xue Feifei. She stopped yelling, shot him a nce, then continued walking. After a few steps, she turned around again. Yu Sixing¡¯s heart leaped, thinking she had something more to say. He immediately put on a mysterious face, changing his tone, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°I just remembered,st time at the hospital and now, you had me leave, didn¡¯t you? You were in on it with Qin Zhiyou, and you intentionally moved me away from Weixi, right?¡± The more she thought about it, the more she believed it. Clearly, Qin Zhiyou was showing some interest in her. This flirt was always trying to hook up with any woman he saw. He would even flirt with women like Liu Yiyi and Xiang Yirou ¨C women who rolled with the punches in high society and knew not to take men too seriously. But Lu Weixi was different! When Qin Zhisu broke up with her before, she was devastated for many years and only recently started to recover. If Lu Weixi were to be abandoned by Qin Zhiyou, she couldn¡¯t even imagine what Lu Weixi would end up like! Thinking about this, Xue Feifei was outraged. She rushed over, and with a swift kick, right at Yu Sixing. Fortunately, Yu Sixing dodged in time and the kicknded on his calf instead of a more vulnerable area. Ps: I have started updating! There will be at least 9 chapters, at least! Remember to vote~! Chapter 489 - 490: Parting Ways (5) Chapter 489: Chapter 490: Parting Ways (5) Every time it was Yu Sixing who found himself kicked by her. When it was particrly harsh, the kick would target his groin. Less severe offenses involved kicks to his shins, always the same spot on his leg. Yu Sixing was unable to tolerate such treatment. He lunged at her, but as his shin had just been kicked, his strides were more of a limping hobble, making him seem ratherical. The surrounding area was bustling. Although Xue Feifei had been expelled from her talent agency, and her work involved web dramas, she was in fact a minor celebrity who could still draw nces when she took a walk down the streets. Seizing the moment, Yu Sixing pulled her to a quiet corner. As she attempted to resist him, he simply pointed at the curious crowd and said, ¡°People are watching!¡± Xue Feifei nced over her shoulder and sure enough, a crowd was forming. So, without putting up a fight, she allowed him to drag her out to the exterior of the parking area¡¯s emergency exit. Not far from them, separated by just an emergency exit, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car was parked. Here, beyond the doors of the safety gate,y a stairwell. People generally used the elevator to ess the car park, therefore, the stairwell entrance was dark and quiet. Xue Feifei was lead here by Sixing, her face wearing a disgruntled look. ¡°What do you want?¡± She wasn¡¯t afraid that he might force himself upon her. After all, he and Zhiyou were birds of a feather, constantly changing their femalepanions. Last time, although she had kissed him, there hadn¡¯t been any follow-up to that act. Their subsequent encounters had been filled with quarrels as they took swipes at one another. More importantly, Huang Qichu was his brother-inw. That made them crossing the line practically impossible. He used the excuse of protecting Qin Zhiyou and his wife. ¡°I don¡¯t want you disturbing Qin Zhiyou and his wife!¡± It was a convenient shield, he reasoned, and failing to use it would be a waste. Upon hearing this, Xue Feifei exploded. ¡°Disturb? Fuck off. When Qin Zhiyou was fucking around with women outside, was he concerned about disturbing me? When he caused trouble with Xiang Yirou and Liu Yiyi, did he worry about disturbing me? He gave Aunt Lu a heart attack andnded her in the ICU, did that disturb me?¡± ¡°He¡¯s not like that. He has his own principles and knows how to draw a line¡±. Yu Sixing had only realized this recently. This guy enjoyed gallivanting just like them, but he never touched other women. It wasmon for many of them to respect their wives, treat them properly, and still have fun outside. Sometimes it was even seen as a necessary part of doing business. ¡°What principles? Draw what line?¡± Xue Feifei shouted in rage, ¡°It is abnormal for you to do that. Whichw allows men to fool around outside? Show it to me! You and Qin Zhiyou are both filthy hypocrites. Keep your dirty hands off me!¡± Shaking his hand off, Yu Sixing quickly countered: ¡°Not me, I didn¡¯t. I have only been with five women in my life. I¡¯ve never touched another woman. I find other women dirty.¡± If they were dirty or not was none of her business. Xue Feifei didn¡¯t bother to argue with him and started to leave. The moment she did, Yu Sixing stepped forward, pulled her back and smashed her against the wall. He was a man and possessed superior strength to Feifei. It wasn¡¯t a struggle to have her pinned against the wall. As Xue Feifei prepared to struggle, the security gate opened and someone started towards the parking area. Startled, she didn¡¯t continue the struggle. Yu Sixing directly pinned her against the wall and spat out: ¡°You disrespected me before. I will retaliate!¡± Xue Feifei was infuriated, she threw back her head and curtly responded, ¡°You want revenge? Revenge for what?¡± ¡°Revenge for¡­ ¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Yu Sixing lowered his head and kissed her forcefully. Chapter 490: 491: Everyone is Happy (1) Chapter 490: Chapter 491: Everyone is Happy (1) Xue Feifei truly hadn¡¯t expected Yu Sixing to be so shameless. Caught off guard, she wasn¡¯t quick enough to resist. By the time she thought to retaliate, Sixing already had a grip on her wrist. She was at a disadvantage and for some unknown reason, there were always people streaming in and out through the fire exit door. ¡ª¡ªThis wasn¡¯t a trick that Sixing had nned. It was just a coincidence that the elevator was being repaired that day. Two out of the three elevators were out of service, leaving only one operating. This pushed people to use the stairs. Just when Xue Feifei decided to fight back, several passersby walked by ¨C some of whom threw curious nces at her. One child, about four or five years old, pointed at the two huddled in the corner, ¡°Mama, what are those two doing?¡± At this moment,Xue Feifei wished she were dead. She finally managed to fend off Yu Sixing, but she quickly shrank back. As a woman walking by nced at her and whispered to herpanion, ¡°Hey, that woman looks a bit familiar.¡± Damn it, she thought, she should¡¯ve never be an actress. She didn¡¯t make any money and was thrown out by her agency, and now she couldn¡¯t even fight back for fear of creating a scandal. She didn¡¯t know how much time had passed, but eventually Yu Sixing had had his fill of revenge, reluctantly backing off a bit. In truth, being unmade-up was attractive. She carried no sharp scent of perfume, only having had ck coffee. It was a little bitter. Maybe next time she should switch to a fruit-voured one, it would be much sweeter. He¡¯d wanted to do this for a long time and had finally aplished it. Unexpectedly, it didn¡¯t feel like ¡°that¡¯s it¡± or ¡°not as good as rumored.¡± Instead, he wanted to continue. The woman in front of him had red eyes and flushed cheeks. Like a little chili, spicy and choking, but addicting nheless. Still, when he saw the fiery look in her eyes that screamed fury, Yu Sixing consciously put on a cool face, proudly saying, ¡°You¡¯re the one who kissed me out of the bluest time, I needed to retaliate. You¡¯ve been acting for so long, who knows how many men you¡¯ve been with. Think about it, I¡¯m actually the one at a loss¡­¡±
    Xue Feifei was livid. She lifted her foot to kick him, but he dodged, squeezing her hand more tightly. ¡°Let me tell you one thing: I have a good temper and have been tolerant. If you dare to kiss me again, I¡¯ll get back at you. If you dare to kick me again, I¡¯ll do more. I¡­¡± Before he could finish, Feifei pped him across the face with great force. Yu Sixing was taken aback by the p, his face shing with surprise, then quickly turned angry. He red back at Xue Feifei, who wasn¡¯t intimidated in the least. ¡°What, you¡¯re going to p me back? You¡¯ve already ruined my job, and I¡¯ve moved out of my house. I have nothing to lose now; a barefoot person isn¡¯t afraid of those wearing shoes. I couldn¡¯t bother to deal with you! You go your own way and I¡¯ll go mine, from now on we owe each other nothing.¡± Yu Sixing was displeased with her attempt to wriggle out of the situation. How could she try to distance herself now when she was the one who kissed him? If she hadn¡¯t been so aggressive, he wouldn¡¯t have gotten the urge to¡­ But Xue Feifei left quickly, pulled open the fire exit door, went up the other elevator, and headed straight for the toilet to rinse her mouth as soon as she reached the top. Chapter 491: 492: Everyone is Happy (2) Chapter 491: Chapter 492: Everyone is Happy (2) She rinsed her mouth seven or eight times, almost scrubbing the skin off her lips, then she dried her mouth with a tissue and tossed it into the trash. What had she gotten herself into? If she¡¯d known that Huang Qichu was getting marriedst time, she wouldn¡¯t have attended the ceremony. Now she was taken advantage of and also snubbed. And to add to her misfortune, the one rejecting her was Yu Sixing. What rotten luck she had! After rinsing her mouth, Xue Feifei tidied up and decided she did not want to go shopping anymore. She hurriedly hailed a car to go back home. Meanwhile, after exiting the parking lot, Yu Sixing went to the first floor. He did a loop but didn¡¯t see a trace of Xue Feifei. Instead, he bumped into Qin Zhimei and Yu Sihua who were looking for him. Qin Zhimei noticed that Yu Sixing¡¯s lips were a bit swollen with a cut at the corner. It was obviously due to Xue Feifei¡¯s bite. She was instantly filled with jealousy, ¡°Did you go out to meet some woman again?¡± Unexpectedly, Yu Sixing gingerly touched the corner of his mouth, a sting was still present. Xue Feifei sure was a spicy one. But it was like adding chili to Hunan or Sichuan cuisine, without this seasoning, it wouldn¡¯t taste right. No woman he had met before, whether they were virtuous women or coquettish types, dared to tease and reject him like Xue Feifei. She was alluring yet spicy and truly difficult to let go. He nodded, ¡°Hm, yes.¡± Qin Zhimei was almost infuriated to death by his response. Yu Sixing had ran off to find another woman in such a short amount of time! He was doing this purposefully, wasn¡¯t he? To spite her? He knew full well she liked him and that their parents were encouraging their marriage. Yet he had the audacity to go after other women!
    Fuming, Qin Zhimei turned around and left, ignoring Yu Sihua¡¯s calls, ¡°Zhimei, Zhimei.¡± But Yu Sixing had no interest in chasing after her, after all Qin Zhimei was a grown woman, she wouldn¡¯t get lost. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to go looking for her and instead he asked, ¡°Are you done shopping?¡± Yu Sihua nodded hesitantly. ¡°If you¡¯re done, let¡¯s go home.¡± Saying that, he turned around, seemingly ready to get in the car and leave. Astonished, Yu Sihua asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to chase after Zhimei?¡± ¡°She¡¯s a grown woman, she won¡¯t get lost. If she can¡¯t find us, she¡¯ll go home by herself.¡± Yu Sixing didn¡¯t care for Qin Zhimei at all. Ditching her felt like getting rid of a burden, ¡°Besides, our mother only gave me two hours to go shopping with you two, and time is up. She is going back to the Qin¡¯s, we¡¯re going back to ours, we¡¯re not heading the same direction. Why should we go together?¡± You make it sound like it¡¯s rational, I can¡¯t argue with that. Seeing that his sister was still unmoved, Yu Sixing added, ¡°Are youing or not? If you¡¯re not, I¡¯m leaving on my own.¡± Yuhua stomped her foot, helpless, and sent a message to Qin Zhimei to let her know that she was heading home first. On the side, Huang Qichu felt that something was off. During their brief encounter, he hadn¡¯t noticed any tension between Xue Feifei and Yu Sixing. However, the moment Xue Feifei left, Yu Sixing chased after her and returned looking satisfied, even his lips were swollen. Who was the woman he said he met with? Although he never thought that Xue Feifei had anything to do with Yu Sixing, he couldn¡¯t help but worry a little. While walking, Yu Sixing received a message from his secretary: Xue Feifei¡¯s current address. His lips curved, and he pocketed his phone. Alright, now that he knew her address, he¡¯d settle the scores with her when he had the chance. However, what even Yu Sixing didn¡¯t expect was, that day seemed toe a little too fast¡­ Chapter 492: 493 Rain Curtain (1) Chapter 492: Chapter 493 Rain Curtain (1) However, Yu Sixing hadn¡¯t expected that the day woulde so quickly¡­ ¡ª¡ª The recent summer heat was intense, and the climate was rainy. It was a sunny morning when he left home, but by the time he got off work in the afternoon, the sky was overcast. Qin Zhiyou tried hard for a while, and not long after, Lu Weixi started her period. However, having children depends on luck. Just like five years ago, they never imagined they¡¯d be parents so soon, yet just like that, the baby arrived. Lu Weixi had been taking treatments for several months, and during her menstruation, she didn¡¯t have the same cold feeling as before. Qin Zhiyou was still a bit worried, and not until her third day of menstruation did he fly out of town. He had been incredibly busy recently as the project in the demonstration area started, and many potential partners were lining up for coboration. The senior executives filtered out suitable partners and handed them over to Secretary Wang. He painstakingly reviewed them again, and the final list was given to Qin Zhiyou for review. Of course, this list is not final, but rather his backup ns. Qin Zhiyou would actually prefer Hanhai to take full control, even the majority of the funding. For this reason, he had specifically gone to the bank, hoping to get more loans.
    These days, few projects are entirely self-funded; most rely on loans or are co-financed by several parties. The essence of capital is movement; if it¡¯s not moving, it¡¯s a fixed asset. However, the bank¡¯s policy has been stricttely, though they promised to give him some leeway, it was still a drop in the ocean. Coborative partners were necessary. The Yu Family and He Family could participate, and also General Manager Li and Southern Gang are on the alternative list. But Qin Zhiyou was leaning towards the Steel Group. The steelpany used to be state-owned, but after privatization and years of development, it has be a well-known steelpany both domestically and internationally, even owning its own iron mine in South Australia. Despite the steel industry¡¯s downturn recently, thepany was thriving. The reason Qin Zhiyou valued them is that they only contributed money, notbor or manpower, and they left all the management to Hanhai. It¡¯s like a huge moving treasury, and he would certainly wee such a partner. Moreover, Secretary Wang had thoroughly screened thepany. There was some connection between this firm and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s father, Qin Weizang. The firm had previously coborated with Hanhai, and when it was short on funds, Qin Weizang gave them a grace period. Therefore, this cooperation was like returning the favor to Qin Zhiyou. He was out of town on business these days, negotiating with this firm and would be gone for a week. It just so happened Lu Weixi was on her period, and he couldn¡¯t get up to mischief at home, so he naturally went out of town. Lu Weixi¡¯s blueprints were almost done, and as long as they passed the inspection, she wouldn¡¯t need to be stationed at Siyi Company every day and could return to work at Lulu. And it meant she wouldn¡¯t have to feel awkward around Qin Zhisu anymore. Choosing to marry Qin Zhiyou had already made things awkward between her and Qin Zhisu. She didn¡¯t notice it during their revenge five years ago, but now she genuinely felt uneasy everywhere. Now that she¡¯s in love with Qin Zhiyou, the awkwardness has doubled. PS: I¡¯m back after dinner! More updatesing! Need monthly tickets! Only a few hours left, don¡¯t waste them! Chapter 493: 494: Rain Curtain (2) Chapter 493: Chapter 494: Rain Curtain (2) The meeting was still going on above, it was one of thest few reviews before submission for eptance, and representatives from all three parties were present. Lu Weixi submitted the documents and handed over the drawings. As she approached Qin Zhigu and handed things over to him, he slightly raised his head and nced at her. Lu Weixi seemed rxed, as long as there were no issues with Qin Zhigu¡¯s side and it was submitted to Mr. Liao for a review, it could be dered upwards. Typically, there wouldn¡¯t be much dy upstairs, as long as it didn¡¯t defy physics, passed the wind resistance, earthquake resistance, and fire design tests, basically, it would pass once it was submitted. That meant, after two more reviews, Lu Weixi would no longer be working with him. In the future, she would only see him at the Qin Family mansion, during meals. And even then, she had to be cautious because Qin Zhiyou was there, she couldn¡¯t even have a conversation with him. Thinking about this, Qin Zhigu, who was holding the materials, paused slightly. Lu Weixi had handed over the items to him, but Qin Zhigu held the document bag, staring nkly at her. Lu Weixi wanted to snatch it back, but he didn¡¯t move, his face solemn. Lu Weixi frowned, he didn¡¯t let go, so she simply let go. To her surprise, when she let go, he also released his grip. The bag¡¯s opening wasn¡¯t closed properly, so it fell to the ground, scattering all the documents inside. At that moment, all eyes in the office were on them. Qin Zhigu quickly stood up, ¡°Sorry, sorry, I just zoned out.¡±
    He helped to pick up the documents, his arm identally brushed against Lu Weixi¡¯s hand, causing him to start slightly. Lu Weixi quickly stepped back, frowning. Qin Zhigu was slightly incoherent, ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t do it on purpose.¡± She just shook her head, didn¡¯t say anything, then stepped back a bit towards her own desk, ¡°Mr. Qin, please be sure to carefully read the documents, don¡¯t cause any more chaos.¡± Her tone was polite, but her attitude was very distant. Qin Zhigu looked at her and nodded. However, the sky outside suddenly darkened, then a ¡°boom¡± of thunder erupted like a fearsome silver dragon exploding in the sky. The room¡¯s window was notpletely closed, the wind blowing everything in the room into disarray, sending the uncollected documents flying. Before anyone could react, it was followed by a ¡°crashing¡± torrential rain. The raindrops were asrge as soybeans, making a noise as theynded on the windowsill. It was already time to get off work, Mr. Liao naturally said, ¡°Everyone, clean up and get ready to leave.¡± Everyone in the room closed the windows and gradually left. Lu Weixi also packed up her things and went downstairs, but stared nkly at the sky outside. She didn¡¯t drive today and took a taxi. Ten minutes earlier, she had called a Didi taxi, but upon checking the map, she found that the current traffic was severely congested. The driver also said he was stuck in traffic. The journey that usually took half an hour was nowpletely red, estimated to take two hours due to the congestion. The rain was very heavy, unabated after ten minutes. Qin Zhigu came over, ¡°I¡¯ll take you back.¡± ¡°No need, a driver is on the way.¡± Just as she finished speaking, her order was cancelled. Lu Weixi frowned, Qin Zhigu once again persuaded, ¡°There¡¯s no need for you to wait here like this. It¡¯s just a car ride and it¡¯s on my way.¡± Lu Weixi still refused to get in the car, Qin Zhigu was a bit anxious. As they argued, a car pulled over nearby, and then a man holding a red umbre got out of the car. From afar to near, it was Qin Zhiyou. PS: We¡¯re just a few dozen votes away from the front runner, asking for monthly votes! Chapter 494: 495: Rain Curtain (3) Chapter 494: Chapter 495: Rain Curtain (3) Lu Weixi felt a bit dazed. The sky and earth were swirling, weather changing rapidly, all around it was gloomy. There was strong wind and heavy rain, the street was almost devoid of pedestrians, those few who were present took shelter from the rain. Only Qin Zhiyou, attired in a ck suit with ck leather shoes, holding a red umbre, was the only bright color visible. He strolled leisurely on the side of the road, walked directly up to her, and smiled at her. When he grinned, the city¡¯s neon lights also shed on. The smile reflected in his peach blossom eyes, was like tiny sparks of light, instantly piercing her vision and sinking deep into her heart. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arrival sent the atmosphere at the scene soaring. Many were taking shelter from the rain here, as they saw Qin Zhiyou going out of his way to bring an umbre, everyone from all threepanies was excited! Were these brothers going to have a showdown? They had all just heard Lu Weixi reject Qin Zhigu¡¯s car, so would Qin Zhiyou¡¯s umbre meet the same fate? Seeing his elder brother approach, Qin Zhigu¡¯s face turned pale, but he quickly stepped forward with a determined, do-or-die expression. Yet Lu Weixi didn¡¯t even look at him, she simply lowered her head and stepped under Qin Zhiyou¡¯s umbre. Since Qin Zhiyou himself hade, without hiding in the car, it felt like a disy befitting a yboy, and then there was Lu Weixi stepping under Qin Zhiyou¡¯s umbre, so what did that mean¡ªwas she nning on bing the mistress? That day, when Liu Yiyi came to cause trouble, they all watched clearly. Lu Weixi herself had dered that she had no improper rtionship with Qin Zhiyou. So what was this now, a p in the face?
    There was already a designer on the team who didn¡¯t get along with her. When she had taken leave previously, the designer had tried to rece Lu Weixi. Now she instantly jumped out: ¡°Lu, you once solemnly assured everyone that there was nothing improper between you and Qin Zhiyou; we all even helped you put Liu Yiyi in her ce. So what¡¯s the situation now?¡± Upon hearing this, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou halted. Meanwhile, those nearby who were taking shelter from the rain started to whisper among themselves. Xiaochen and Xiaoqian were there too, they were worried sick when they heard this. No one else knew, but they knew very well that Lu Weixi had excellent moral values! If she wanted to rely on her beauty to further her career, she wouldn¡¯t be where she is now. Not to mention,st time, both Mr. Liu from Yan Chang Company, and Huang Caiwei¡¯s husband, the senior executive Wei Jui, among many others had shown interest in her, but she had paid them no mind. Thest person she would willingly lower herself to bing a mistress for was Qin Zhiyou, a notorious yboy. Qin Zhiyou knitted his brow. He normally couldn¡¯t be bothered with these trifling fools, but now that they had implicated him, he couldn¡¯t just ignore it! Immediately, he turned around ring, ¡°Are you implying that there¡¯s something improper between her and me?¡± The designer who dared to confront Lu Weixi didn¡¯t have the guts to respond to Qin Zhiyou. At his nce, her momentum instantly dropped, and she stuttered: ¡°It¡¯s not me¡­ it¡¯s the fact¡­ you two¡­¡± Just as Qin Zhiyou was about to speak, Lu Weixi stopped him and responded herself: ¡°You want to know what¡¯s the rtionship between Qin Zhiyou and me? I¡¯ll tell you, he¡¯s my rtive.¡± ¡°Who are you trying to fool, he¡¯s your rtive, then how can Qin Zhigu dare to pursue you? Do you take us for fools?¡± The designer mustered up her courage to retort. Lu Weixi calmly nced at Qin Zhigu: ¡°He and Zhiyou, are cousins.¡± Meaning it wasn¡¯t that close, there was ayer between them. Chapter 495: 496: Rain Curtain (4) Chapter 495: Chapter 496: Rain Curtain (4) Thus, she might be rted to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mother¡¯s side of the family, which would mean she has no blood ties with Qin Zhigu. Lu Weixi¡¯s words baffled the crowd. She went on, ¡°You say I¡¯m relying on the Qin Family¡¯s influence. Yes, it¡¯s true they forwarded my application, and only then could I get this project. What¡¯s next? You want to take the project from me? On what grounds? Your own capabilities, or your own connections?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Alright, in real estate, having influential connections is key ¨C a universally known truth that bears no criticism. Though Lu Weixi did rely on the Qin family to forward her application, her own abilities were undeniable. One only had to look at her designs to know there was no deceit involved. ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask Qin Zhigu whether I am a rtive of Qin Zhiyou? Whether our rtionship is legitimate or a shameful secret, as you all suggest?¡± Her fiery retort left the other party speechless. ¡°Tomorrow, I hope not to see you here again. You should leave.¡± With this final remark from Lu Weixi, she grandly took Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arm, turned around, and walked into the pouring rain. If Lu Weixi is rted to Qin Zhiyou, it¡¯s no wonder she has always had disdain for those erratic men and keeps a respectful distance from Qin Zhigu ¨C considering the well-known infighting among the affluent Qin family, and the clear discord between the brothers. No wonder she despises Liu Yiyi so much and loathes her casual spections about her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou. As rtives, their rtionship would naturally be different. Lu Weixi¡¯s biting words left her opponents dumbstruck, and they had no choice but to leave in shambles. As they turned around, Qin Zhiyou was instantly displeased. He sneered, ¡°Rtives? Close rtives? Is that all we are to each other?¡± Lu Weixi knew he was annoyed, smiling, she said, ¡°Of course we¡¯re rtives. Marriage invariably transforms a couple into rtives, don¡¯t you know? So what else could we be?¡±
    Caught off guard by her retort, Qin Zhiyou was silent for a moment before nodding, ¡°You are the mother of my child, and I am the father. So, being referred to as rtives is not wrong.¡± At the mention of the child, Lu Weixi¡¯s smile faded slightly, she turned her head, it was then she noticed that half of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s shoulder was soaked. Qin Zhiyou had tilted most of the umbre towards her. So, naturally, his other arm got drenched. She extended a finger, gently poked the umbre rim up, hoping to tilt it a bit towards him. Qin Zhiyou noticed and, not wanting her to get wet, reached his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him, despite the downpour and the small umbre. With her head bowed, looking at the rain under her feet, Lu Weixi asked, ¡°Why did youe today? I thought you weren¡¯t returning until the day after tomorrow.¡± ¡°The negotiations are mostly done, so naturally, I want to keep them hanging. I¡¯m in the driver¡¯s seat now; otherse begging to me.¡± As Qin Zhiyou spoke, he moved closer to her, whispering into her ear, ¡°Besides, I¡¯ve timed it, your period is over, of course, I have toe back as soon as possible.¡± Just as she suspected, this jerk always had ulterior motives. As expected, he couldn¡¯t go three sentences without returning to his main point. As they got into her car, Secretary Wang was there as well, so Qin Zhiyou discontinued his distastefulments. However, as the car pulled away, Xiaochen from afar thought that the vehicle looked vaguely familiar. But surely, there shouldn¡¯t be any connection between Secretary Wang and Qin Zhiyou, right¡­? Chapter 496 - 497: Compulsion (1) Chapter 496: Chapter 497: Compulsion (1) After watching them leave, Qin Zhigu also stepped into the rain. Just as he got into his car, but before he started it, his phone rang. Looking at the screen, he saw the name, ¡°Cai Yiren¡±. He immediately put his phone back down. The phone continued to vibrate. He tossed it onto the passenger seat and turned the steering wheel to drive away. ¡ª The rain, although intermittent, continued until ten in the evening, apanied by the faint sound of thunder. Having finished her work, Lu Weixi closed the window against the whirling wind outside. She pressed against her slightly throbbing temples, and turned on her phone, where a message from her mother awaited her. Her mother had been moved from the intensive care unit to a regr ward, and was now allowed to use her phone. If Wei Hui couldn¡¯t visit her in the hospital, she was required to video chat with her mother regrly. Today Lu Weixi was obviously distracted. When her mother asked her something, she paused for awhile before responding, ¡°Ah, mom what did you say? Can you repeat it?¡± Her mother sighed, only a mother would know her daughter¡¯s heartache. Lately, her interactions with Lu Weixi made it obvious that she had reservations against divorcing Qin Zhiyou. She didn¡¯t want to get divorced. Apart from her health issues, the problem primarily lied within herself. A mother naturally wouldn¡¯t want her daughter to suffer. If possible, she hoped that her daughter could leave a trashy man and live a peaceful life. She didn¡¯t know what sort of magic Qin Zhiyou had bestowed upon her. Initially, Lu Weixi had shown aversion towards him. However, she seemed somewhat lost now. Still, she knew her daughter well enough to avoid dissuading her directly; it might fuel Weixi¡¯s determination instead. She was utterly dissatisfied with Qin Zhiyou and wished her daughter could divorce him sooner. She had always conveyed this to Lu Weixi, who understood her sentiments perfectly. She wouldn¡¯t fall too deeply, or end up like her mother. After ending the call, seeing that Qin Zhiyou had not returned, Lu Weixi massaged her temples, feeling a slight headache. She got up, nning to make some hot milk. As she opened the door and ventured out, she caught a glimpse of Qin Zhigu on the phone at the end of the corridor. Not giving it a second thought, she went back to her room with her warmed milk. Qin Zhigu indeed was on the call. He was answering a call from Cai Yiren. Cai Yiren had been harassing him for the past few days. Eventually, even a person as patient as Qin Zhigu was forced to block her calls. However, Cai Yiren had grown smart. She used someone else¡¯s phone to call him, catching him off guard, and he picked up the call. It sounded like Cai Yiren had been drinking. She was crying as she spoke, ¡°Zhisu, why won¡¯t you answer my calls? I know you¡¯re mad at me. You me me. But I really really like you. From the past till now, it¡¯s only been you for me. Why won¡¯t you ¨C hic ¨C why won¡¯t you give me a second nce? What¡¯s so good about Lu Weixi? You¡¯ve dated both her and me. Why do you only think of her and never turn around to look at me?¡± Qin Zhigu was annoyed, massaging his temples, ¡°Cai Yiren, even if I were not with Xixi, I would never love you. You know why we were together back then ¨C I misunderstood Xixi and I was worried that you¡¯d harm yourself. Butter, I realized you were much stronger than her. You don¡¯t need to y these games, you can do better on your own. Moreover, you¡¯ve taken everything of Xixi¡¯s ¨C her father is now yours, her identity has be yours. What more do you want?¡± Chapter 497 - 498: Compulsion (Seeking monthly tickets!) Chapter 497: Chapter 498: Compulsion (Seeking monthly tickets!) ¡°It¡¯s not the same! Her father will always be her father, not mine! As for the assets of the Bai family, I won¡¯t receive any, they¡¯ll all go to my half-brother. Despite being the Bai heiress, my status doesn¡¯t evenpare to Fang Rushuang. Bai Changyou is wary of both me and my uncle and doesn¡¯t want us to wield power. He doesn¡¯t even trust my mother, he only believes in himself. If I no longer hold any value to him or can no longer please him, he¡¯d kick my mother and me out without hesitation. Zhisu, I truly, deeply love you. Can¡¯t you see that?¡± Upon hearing all this, Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t even furrow his brows. He only uttered, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Huh, Qin Zhigu!¡± The pleading voice of Cai Yiren on the other end gradually turned sharp, ¡°Qin Zhigu, I will make you regret this, I will definitely make you regret!¡± Qin Zhigu ignored her and hung up the phone. He turned around and watched Qin Zhiyou, who came out of the study and walked into the bedroom. It was five years ago when he mistakenly thought Lu Weixi had a rtionship with Qin Zhiyou. Cai Yiren was emotionally unstable at that time, even showing tendencies to harm herself, so he agreed to be with her just to prevent her from doing so. Little did he know¡­ Now, the misunderstanding from the past hase to pass. He can feel that Lu Weixi is developing feelings for Qin Zhiyou day by day. But now they are husband and wife, and Qin Zhiyou legally owns everything that is hers. Even an extra nce from him would be an overstep. If she is indeed pregnant with Qin Zhiyou¡¯s baby, she will pay even more attention to him in the future and will no longer spare a thought for anyone else. ¡ª But, Lu Weixi has her own thoughts. Ever since thest time when Qin Zhiyou proposed to have a child with her, despite her softening feelings for Qin Zhiyou, she still didn¡¯t want to have children. One reason is that she has not fully taken care of her health. Another reason is that she always feels that Qin Zhiyou will break his vows. If she doesn¡¯t have a child, she still has a chance to escape. But once she has a child, once she has a connection in the form of blood ties, it won¡¯t be easy for her to leave. She lowered her eyes: ¡°I am not ready yet.¡± ¡°Fine, fine, be that way!¡± Qin Zhiyou was furious. The next day, a call came out of the blue. Still angry, Qin Zhiyou snapped to the phone: ¡°Hello?¡± However, the voice on the other end of the phone was Yu Sixing sounding a little bewildered: ¡°What should I do? I forced myself on Xue Feifei¡­¡± PS: A new month has begun, seeking monthly votes to safeguard our footing! Yesterday, Xiao added 12 chapters and will likely continue to update more today, looking forward to your votes to secure our rank! Thank you Thank you to the adorable readers who donated. Here are your shout outs: Manburu Xiutu, Le Duo, Lan, You Yue, PLUEEE, Lima, Little Heart of Ye Bai, Afterwards, and Lonely Desert Smoke. Mwah~ The lucky subscribers are Zhi Xiang Chi Xue Gao and Yi Xiao Che, you both can im a signed copy of the book~ Also, there will be random lottery draws throughout the month, with prizes including a set of autographed books from Xiao~. Please pay attention to the event notice. Those who subscribe and vote have a higher chance of winning~! Chapter 498: 499: Chaos (Seeking monthly tickets!) Chapter 498: Chapter 499: Chaos (Seeking monthly tickets!) Qin Zhiyou looked outside, the sky was brightening up, so he should not be sleep talking at this point. ¡°Could you say that again?¡± he asked. ¡°¡­Never mind.¡± Yu Sixing quickly hung up the call. ¡°Hey, what is going on with you? Hello? Hello!¡± Qin Zhiyou became even more upset, irritated by how the other party only spoke half of what he was going to say. Besides, it was one thing if it involved some random person, another if it was Yu Sixing. If Yu Sixing forced himself on someone else, it was just a matter of a legal case. If handled well it could be a normal rtionship, if not, it could mean up to ten years in jail. But that was Xue Feifei, one of the two people Lu Weixi cared about most in his life, the other being his mother. He couldn¡¯t care less if Feifei was having some kind of dealings with someone else, but if it was with Yu Sixing, then things would bepletely different¡­ He hastily sent a message, ¡°Speak clearly about what happened! Take responsibility if you have to, soothe whoever you need to!¡± However, there was no response from Yu Sixing. Yu Sixing hung up and put his phone aside. He looked back at the woman who was still deep in sleep.
    Truth be told, he felt things had happened a bit too quickly. Even when it all started, he was a bit bewildered. ¡ª Last night, he had dinner with some people from a filmpany, including the same assistant director and producer as thest time. However, this time it was a bigger deal, and even the big boss, Yan, was present. Yan had built his wealth in the real estate business and hadtely transitioned into the entertainment industry. Known for his generous investments and his notorious womanizing, Yan wasn¡¯t just a womanizer but also enjoyed ying sadistic games with people. Only because recent times have been tough, and small-time actors have difficulty finding roles, did they choose to amodate him. Plus, Yan was good atnding entertainment resources and therefore still managed to maintain his standing in the industry. Yu Sixing rarely interacted with Yan and didn¡¯t mix with his crowd much. But business wasn¡¯t like your personal backyard, you couldn¡¯t avoid people you didn¡¯t like. Having been in the industry for many years, Yu Sixing was skilled at making polite conversation. A bunch of grown men sitting together definitely needed some femalepany. Yan was currently investing in several film projects. He invited Qian, the assistant director, to bring a bunch of pretty actresses from Feifei¡¯s old agency for entertainment. Qian, the assistant director, jokingly said, ¡°Gentlemen, if you treat our boss Yan well, and he gets happy, whatever leading roles you want, he¡¯ll help you get them.¡± Yan added, ¡°Hey, don¡¯t say that. Here we have young master Yu, a talented young man without a girlfriend. If youdies are lucky enough to win him over, that would be even better.¡± But obviously, everyone knew that to win over young master Yu, a diamond bachelor, you had to be someone he was interested in! His past girlfriends were either born into wealthy and reputed families or were intellectual women from low-profile households. He had never dated within the industry, let alone fooled around with anyone. Yu Sixing simply smiled, took a sip of his drink, and said nothing. He was just grateful that Xue Feifei had left her old agency, it wouldn¡¯t have been nice if she had to join them and entertain people like Yan. PS: The update begins! There will be more chapters released today, please send your votes! Chapter 499: 500 Chaos (2) Chapter 499: Chapter 500 Chaos (2) No wonder Xue Feifei hasn¡¯t gained poprity all these years. She¡¯s avoided these kinds of dinners, and naturally, she hasn¡¯t had any resources. Although Yu Sixing sometimes thinks that Xue Feifei¡¯s personality is too fiery, on the other hand, if she weren¡¯t like this, she would have already sunk to hical depths in the entertainment industry. Thinking about it this way, her personality is just right. If not for it, she wouldn¡¯t be able to protect herself. The meal has started, and those who want to be famous are indeed sitting next to Boss Yan. Boss Yan has seen many actresses, and he¡¯s not interested in those who present themselves on a te. Instead, there¡¯s a woman sitting quietly in a corner, never stepping forward to tter him, and he has an interest in her. After the meal, as usual, festivities continue. Everyone moved to another room, and Boss Yan designated the quiet woman from the corner toe and apany him in drinking. This woman isn¡¯t very famous, but she¡¯s been in the industry for many years and doesn¡¯t have the personality to curry favor. Moreover, she has a boyfriend not involved in the industry and is getting ready to settle down. Most importantly, she has the best rtionship with Xue Feifei in thepany. When Xue Feifei first joined thepany, this senior took her under her wing. A while ago, when Xue Feifei got on Sixing¡¯s bad side and had no roles, this senior helped her get a cement at a dance academy. Of course, Yu Sixing didn¡¯t know about all this and only noticed that Boss Yan kept asking the woman to sit next to him after they changed locations. Everyone there could see Boss Yan¡¯s intentions. He had taken an interest in her. If she were one of those who tried to get close to him, they might have understood his intentions through tender melodies. However, this woman was a senior, and if Xue Feifei was already twenty-seven, then this senior would be a year or two older than Xue Feifei. In a regr job, a woman in herte twenties would be at the peak of her career, but in the entertainment industry, she would already be considered ¡°advanced in age¡±.
    It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t want to be famous but she was starting to lose interest, focusing on making ends meet even while filming. Her boyfriend worked in finance, and although he wasn¡¯t a billionaire, he had an annual sry of half a million. Besides, Boss Yan was a bit too demanding. She didn¡¯t want to be ruined by him. However, some things couldn¡¯t be avoided just by wishing it so. Especially when her manager was present, and seeing herck of enthusiasm, he took advantage of a bathroom break to pull her aside: ¡°Don¡¯t you want a career anymore? You still have a two-year contract with me, what are you nning to do? Do you want to end up like Xue Feifei,pletely offending this side, with no chance of getting a role in the future? You also have an endorsement contract, if you anger Boss Yan, thepany won¡¯t pay a single cent of your penalty!¡± The penalty was a few million, and she began to feel anxious. To make matters worse, at this moment, Xue Feifei started chatting with her, inviting her over to her new house. She fumbled for a response, not telling Xue Feifei where she was. Feifei found it strange and checked the internal group chat of her formerpany, finding a positioning message and a sentence: ¡°Sometimes, it¡¯s not worth saving face.¡± In the picture, this senior was seen in the frame. Of course, the senior knew nothing about this and when she entered the room again, she had put on a different face. Boss Yan poured drinks for her, and she didn¡¯t refuse much. But one could tell from her expression that she was somewhat reluctant. But Boss Yan liked that attitude. Chapter 500 - 501 Chaos (3) Chapter 500: Chapter 501 Chaos (3) If a woman is too enthusiastic, he¡¯ll find it boring, even if she looks like a fairy, her allure is automatically reduced by her ardor. But if a woman is too indifferent, unless you¡¯re determined to gnaw at this bone, there are plenty of women interested in him. It¡¯s not that only you will suffice. Women cannot be too proactive, nor too passive. After a few rounds of drinks, seeing that the woman still seemed unhappy, Boss Yan signaled his subordinate who understood and passed the woman a bottle of whisky. Yu Sixing saw clearly from the side, when the subordinate was passing the bottle, something that seemed like powder was sprinkled into the bottle. Then, Boss Yan¡¯s subordinate poured a ss from this bottle for the woman and filled a ss for Boss Yan from another identical bottle. Without waiting for Boss Yan to speak, the assistant director and producer jokingly said, ¡°Come on, Tian Tian, let¡¯s toast Boss Yan. If Boss Yan is pleased, the next few dramas will all have you as the leadingdy.¡± The same promise was made to Xue Feifei before, but with Yan as the leading man instead of Yu Sixing. Tian Tian was not a good drinker, let alone know that at such asions it was hard to tell if the drinks had things added to them. She did take the drink but didn¡¯t drink it. Not just Boss Yan¡¯s subordinate, but even the assistant director and her agent encouraged her. The agent, Sister Zhang, said, ¡°Thanks Boss Yan, please take good care of our Tian Tian in the future.¡± After that, almost everyone in the room was staring at the ss of wine in Tian Tian¡¯s hand. Next to her, Yu Sixing didn¡¯t even furrow his eyebrows, he didn¡¯t encourage her nor tried to stop it. He poured some whiskey for himself, added some ice cubes, and drank leisurely. He had been in this line for a while; he was used to such oddities. At most, he would not join in these acts, but to interfere or help, he¡¯d rather not. After all, he still had business to negotiate with Boss Yan and continued cooperation with the filmpany. If one wanted to survive in this circle, one had to juggle multiple sides, and exercise patience where other people couldn¡¯t. You not only had to do dirty jobs, but also make it appear beautiful, and impress the other party without raising suspicions. After all, these big guys had seen a lot ¨C who could tell which girl stayed overnight with them? If you want to be famous, you have to pay the price. He was also certain, if this Tian Tian continued to refuse, not only would she gain nothing, but she was also destined for a fool¡¯s errand. However, soon he could not stay out of the fray anymore. Because, Xue Feifei barged into the private room soon afterwards. She could neglect others from thepany, but Tian Tian was someone who she had mentored from the time she joined thepany five years ago. From when she knew nothing till now, until she was recently sidelined, she had always helped her throughout. Feifei had also met Tian Tian¡¯s fianc¨¦, a nice person. If something like this happened before their marriage, it would ruin their lives! Of course, Xue Feifei was not entirely ignorant, she had heard of Boss Yan¡¯s reputation, but she knew that she was not his preferred type. He liked gentle, quiet, homely girls, who were not her type and would never catch his eye. Following the location sent in the group chat and after asking the receptionist for Agent Zhang, she found the private room. As soon as she arrived, she saw a crowd of people in there. Apart from Sixing, who was keeping to himself on the side, the others were pressuring Tian Tian to drink. She immediately pulled Tian Tian behind her andughed, ¡°Why do this, Boss Yan? I¡¯ll drink this wine.¡± Chapter 501 - 502 Chaos (4) Chapter 501: Chapter 502 Chaos (4) At these words, everyone in the box was a bit stunned. Everyone knew about Xue Feifei¡¯s recent grand act of directly quarreling with thepany and not giving Yu Sixing any face. Now, having been thrown out by thepany, she had shown up to drink on their behalf, making everyone in the box suddenly fall silent. Moreover, not only were they silent, but they all looked at Yu Sixing. Yu Sixing was a bit shocked from the moment Xue Feifei walked in. And when she said, ¡°I will drink this wine,¡± he was not only stunned but also a bit angry and somewhat desperate. He had seen Mr. Yan spike the drink, and even Tian Tian dared not ept it. Xue Feifei had been in the industry for five years, and when she came over to drink, she must have guessed what tricks Mr. Yan might have up his sleeve. Regardless of her drinking capacity. Is she mad, trying to prove herself at this time, does she want to die? Everyone in the box was looking at Yu Sixing, and Mr. Yan naturally saw it too. Raising his ss, he nced sideways at Yu Sixing and asked, ¡°Young Yu, is this neer a former acquaintance of yours?¡± As expected, his tone was indifferent, and he didn¡¯t even nce at Xue Feifei, clearly, she was not his type of woman. Yu Sixing looked at Xue Feifei. At this moment, as long as Xue Feifei nodded her head, said a few soft words, he would immediately take her out of this box, out of this messy world. Although Xue Feifei had bravely barged in, she wasn¡¯t fearless. Especially seeing Tian Tian being bullied by these people, she could leave, but what about Tian Tian? She remembered Tian Tian and her fiancee whom she had just seen a few days ago. After a slight hesitation, her gaze became more determined. She looked at Yu Sixing and said with a smile, ¡°Of course, I have eaten with my senior, and also with Young Yu, right?¡± Everyone in the box looked at Yu Sixing, including Xue Feifei. Despite her usual brusque words and actions towards Sixing, she knew in her heart that Sixing was a bit mean, but not a bad person. He was the only one she could count on for her and Tian Tian. She hoped he would help! But under everyone¡¯s gaze, Yu Sixing withdrew his leg, swirled the wine ss in front of him, took a sip, his adam¡¯s apple bobbing as he said: ¡°Oh, is that so? Maybe I¡¯ve seen too many people, so I forgot.¡± With these words, he was telling everyone that he, Young Yu, still held a grudge. He had sentenced Xue Feifei and Tian Tian to death! What does this woman think of him? When she had no use for him, she kicked him aside. Only when she needed him did she lower her head. Toote! However, he also knew that Mr. Yan was not interested in Xue Feifei, and she was not part of this talent agency anymore. As long as she leaves the box now, there will be no trouble. But since Xue Feifei hade, she had no intention of leaving alone; she had to take Tian Tian with her. She gritted her teeth, suppressed her anger and resentment, rapidly changed her face, and looked at Mr. Yan with a smile: ¡°Mr. Yan, my sister here is allergic to alcohol. Look, she has only had a few cups, and she already has a rash. Ask Sister Zhang if you don¡¯t believe me.¡± Dragging her former agent into the mess, Sister Zhang couldn¡¯t refute it at this point. Xue Feifeiughed: ¡°Drinking should be enjoyable. My sister here can¡¯t drink, aren¡¯t she spoiling your fun? I¡¯ll drink for her.¡± After finishing her sentence, she immediately snatched the wine ss from Tian Tian¡¯s hands, raised an eyebrow, curved her red lips, and offered him a distant toast. Chapter 502: 503 Chaos (5) Chapter 502: Chapter 503 Chaos (5) Only then did Mr. Yan take a serious look at her. Although Xue Feifei¡¯s bright and dazzling beauty was not his taste, it is undeniable that she was much more beautiful than Tian Tian. Especially under the neon lights, Xue Feifei¡¯s beauty was stunning, her curly wavy hair, paired with her red lips, sharp and enchanting eyes, were all highly aggressive. Even if Mr. Yan did not like this type, seeing a true beauty, he could not help but be slightly interested. Especially, when assistant director Qian exined to him: ¡°This Xue Feifei, she doesn¡¯t even give face to Yu, she never concedes to the rules.¡± Such a strong woman, his interest grew even more, praised her in several words: ¡°Good, very good, since Miss Xue wants to drink, we can¡¯t refuse you this face, can we?¡± Xue Feifei breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately, Mr.Yan agreed, so she still had a chance. At this moment, her smile became even brighter, about to raise her head and drink, Mr.Yan suddenly stopped herughing: ¡°Eh, not this ss¡± Xue Feifei was a little confused, but she saw Mr. Yan looking towards the almost full bottle of wine that had been spiked,ughing saying: ¡°As long as Miss Xue finishes drinking this bottle of wine in front of you, not only will I stop pressuring Miss Tian, the scenes promised to Miss Tian, I will fulfill all of them.¡± That bottle of wine was 750 milliliters, even if a ss was poured out, there was definitely still more than 500 milliliters left. Originally, it was whiskey, which was not low in degree and had also been spiked. Regardless of how much Xue Feifei could drink, after she drank this bottle, she definitely would not be able to leave this private room! Recently on the inte, there were cases overseas of people being harmed because someone added something into their drink. They didn¡¯t even know what had happened. That was only a small ss. If this entire bottle was drunk, who knows what state Xue Feifei would end up in!
    Given Mr.Yan¡¯s love for games and tormenting people -she might not be in her usual form when she walks out of this room! Even Tian Tian was scared, she also refused: ¡°Feifei, you can¡¯t do this, it has nothing to do with you. Now hurry up and leave. Protect yourself!¡± If she stayed, the only one that would suffer the misfortune would be her, there was no need to drag Xue Feifei into this. But after saying that, Tian Tian¡¯s phone rang. Both she and Xue Feifei saw the name disyed on the caller ID was ¡°Pighead Husband¡± Seeing this name, Tian Tian slightly hesitated, showing a painful expression on her face. Xue Feifei carefully calcted, if she left, Tian Tian would definitely be unable to protect herself, and both her life and love would be ruined. But if she stayed, drank that bottle of wine, with so many people on the scene, as long as she held on, she didn¡¯t believe that Mr.Yan would dare to take advanatage of her! Should she take a risk, as long as she wins, they can both get out of this safe and sound! ©¤©¤Moreover, Sixing was sitting next to her. She felt inexplicably that with him here, it wouldn¡¯t be too disastrous! Xue Feifei gathered her courage, lifted her head, swaggered her locks at her temples: ¡°Mr. Yan is really generous! Miss Zhang, Assistant Director Qian, and¨C¡± she looked towards Yu Sixing, ¡°Mr. Yu are all here, you all have to be witnesses. It wouldn¡¯t be good if I drank the wine but Tian¡¯s scenes were not secured.¡± Yu Sixing sat silently on the side and did not respond to her words. But his gaze was always fixed on her. After Xue Feifei finished speaking, she picked up the bottle of wine, clenched her teeth, and poured it straight into her mouth. Chapter 503: 504 Chaos (6) Chapter 503: Chapter 504 Chaos (6) ¡°Great!¡± In China, it is a bad habit at the drinking table to cheer when someone, especially a woman, is being forced to drink heavily! For a woman to drink a bottle of over 500 milliliters of alcohol, even if it were beer, it would be harsh. But this was whiskey, 43% alcohol. Upon drinking from it, Xue Feifei choked so much that she thought she would cry. She wasn¡¯t known for her tolerance, and even a few cocktails with Lu Weixi would get her drunk. Drinking this whiskey felt less like drinking and more like setting a fire in her chest, throat, and even her brain! This hot liquor, spicy and overwhelming, left her in a daze. After the first few sips, she was already tipsy. Without even spicing her drinks, her endurance alone would onlyst her about five minutes before she copses. And beside her, Yu Sixing watched her closely. Seeing her struggle, his brow furrowed, and a hint of sympathy crossed his face. However, he didn¡¯t act. He wanted her to ask for his help. Not to mention the whiskey, the spiced drink, he was confident, would render Feifei incapable of leaving the karaoke room unscathed, even after finishing the drink! Yu Sixing knew what Boss Yan had spiked the drink with. The devilish thing about it was that it could render one unable to resist or react, despite being fully conscious. She might even grasp the step-by-step process of falling into a trap, but she¡¯d be incapable of resisting. She¡¯d be left vulnerable to anyone¡¯s maniption. Ask him for help, beg him to intervene! As long as she asked, he would help! It was bing more challenging for Xue Feifei to endure, but she couldn¡¯t give up. She had to finish the drink, she had to leave the karaoke room safely! Not only her safety but also Tian Tian¡¯s safety depended on her. She pinched her hand forcefully, with such strength she almost hurt herself! She had to finish her drink no matter how hard it seemed. She had to endure! An old bottle of whiskey gradually decreased in content under her determination. When only thest third was left, she paused for a moment. Those around thought she couldn¡¯t continue. Yu Sixing¡¯s heart lurched with anticipation!
    Who knew she was just catching her breath, only to then take evenrger gulps of the whiskey! Soon, the bottle was drained. With the bottle down, all the energy had drained from her. Her face, absent of makeup, was dyed a dazzling red from the alcohol. It reminded one of the evening glow at sunset, its enchanting allure entuated by her dainty and vibrant eyes, full of enchantment under the influence of alcohol! Boss Yan, originally only wanted to toy with her, was surprised by her state. His eyes grew greedy when he looked at her. My goodness, this Xue Feifei is quite the ¨C unforgettable loss. His spirits lifted from the sight before him. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to nce at Tian Tian anymore. All he could see was the stunning woman before him! ¡°Boss¡­ Yan, I finished the drink. Tian can leave now, right?¡± Xue Feifei struggled to maintain herposure, using herst thread of rity to urge Tian Tian to leave the karaoke room! Boss Yan nodded nonchntly. Upon his order, Tian Tian hastily left the room. Xue Feifei originally wanted to help her secure her next role, but under current circumstances, she couldn¡¯t afford to care. She rose to follow, ¡°Then I also¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, Boss Yan stopped her! PS: The base update isplete, there¡¯ll be more updatester~ Ask for monthly tickets! Chapter 504 - 505: Mystification (Additional Chapter) Chapter 504: Chapter 505: Mystification (Additional Chapter) CEO Yan hadn¡¯t met such an impressive woman in a very long time. Firstly, she was very attractive. Her beauty was such that he had changed his preference, from preferring subtle beauty to vibrant and gorgeous beauty, Xue Feifei¡¯s exceptional beauty didn¡¯t need any further exnation. And then there was her sense of loyalty. He was a real estate tycoon and had dealt with both the highs and lows of the entertainment industry. Honeyed words and tteries weremon to him. Yet, there was something keenly refreshing about Xue Feifei, who hade forward to help, even though it had nothing to do with her. She wasn¡¯t unting her ability rashly but was genuinely trying to find a solution. Such women were very rare. Also, he¡¯d heard that she never yed by the rules. Although CEO Yan was not picky about being clean or dirty, a clean woman was naturally preferable. She even dared to not give face to Yu Sixing. The feeling of achievement he would get by being with the woman Yu Sixing wanted would be incredible! Such a spicy and enchanting woman, she must be exhrating! At that moment, while Tian Tian wanted toe to her aid, she was stopped by CEO Yan¡¯s subordinates. CEO Yan even got up, impatient to go to Xue Feifei: ¡°Miss Xue, I truly admire you. Follow me, and you won¡¯t be at a disadvantage.¡± Xue Feifei was feeling unsteady and was struggling to stay conscious: ¡°CEO Yan, you¡¯re joking. You promised that as long as I finished my drink and left the box room sessfully, you would let me and Tian Tian go.¡± CEO Yan stood in front of her with his hands behind his back, watching her bing more and more unstable and weak, andugh arrogantly: ¡°You¡¯re not getting out.¡± Xue Feifei could hardly stand anymore, she tried to stab her palm again with her fingernails to remain calm, only to find out, she had no strength left! Forget about stabbing her palm, she couldn¡¯t even stand properly. She had to lean on the sofa cushion to maintain her posture. However, her strength was leaking out like air from a punctured balloon. She barely had the strength to brace her hand. Her body was sliding down the sofa. She could only lean on the sofa using its force to prevent herself from falling. Having been in the entertainment industry, she knew of a drug that would make the body lose its strength, but the mind would remain unusually clear. It was CEO Yan, he had spiked the drink. He already knew that she wouldn¡¯t leave! At that moment, Xue Feifei was truly desperate. She had sought help from Sixing, who had refused her. So, her first instinct was to look at Sister Zhang. She¡¯d worked under Sister Zhang for five years, would she ignore her plight? ¡°Sis¡­Sister Zhang, I¡¯ve finished the drink, you all saw it,¡± she pleaded desperately. But now, she was no longer on the roster of their agency. Even if she still was, Sister Zhang had just sacrificed Tian Tian, would sacrificing Xue Feifei be any different? Sister Zhang ignored her, conversing with the people around her. Xue Feifei¡¯s eyes darted around the room, from Sister Zhang, to the assistant director, to the producer, and finally rested on Yu Sixing. But, he didn¡¯t even nce at her, lowering his head to twirl his wine ss. At that moment, Xue Feifei was genuinely in despair. She joined the entertainment industry when she was twenty-one, spent a year as a trainee, and debuted formally when she was twenty-two. All these years, she had maintained her integrity, never participating in any unfair practices. She didn¡¯t want to fall victim to CEO Yan now! However, CEO Yan had already ignored her wishes and wasing over to take her to the hotel suite upstairs. Just when his dirty hand is inches away from touching Xue Feifei¡­ ps: I¡¯m still a dozen votes short to add another chapter, asking for monthly votes~ Thank you RS and ¡°I love you little sweetheart¡± for the tips, love you~ Chapter 505 - 506 Mystification (2) Chapter 505: Chapter 506 Mystification (2) All of a sudden a pair of strong arms pulled her wrists. Xue Feifei, who was listless, stumbled over when her arm was grabbed, her head hitting a man¡¯s firm chest. When she looked up, it was Yu Sixing! Sixing, who at thest moment, pulled her and drew her into his arms. Before Xue Feifei could react, her body lightened, the world spinning around, it was Yu Sixing who lifted her horizontally, hugging her directly in his arms! This sudden change not only surprised Mr. Yan but also everyone else in the room! Yu Sixing¡¯s face was serious as he sighed lightly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Yan. Feifei is my woman. She made a bit of a fuss earlier. I apologize on her behalf.¡± Mr. Yan was interrupted, if Yu Sixing had interfered from the start, it might have been no big deal. But just now, he had been stirred by a strong interest in Xue Feifei. His years of indulging in wine and women told him that this woman was indeed a rare find, he didn¡¯t want to give up, yet he was blocked by Yu Sixing! Mr. Yan¡¯s face immediately turned sour, ¡°Young Master Yu, you were wrong here.¡± What could Yu Sixing do? He was infatuated with the woman in front of him. Even if Xue Feifei didn¡¯te to him, he couldn¡¯t help but intervene. ¡°It¡¯s my fault. Therefore, on our next project with Mr. Yan, our profit margin will be reduced by 5%. If it does not surpass the break-even point, the Yu family will take full responsibility for the losses.¡± Investing in a show could cost billions. If sessful, billions in investment could yield tens of billions in profit. And if it fails to break even, billions could be a total loss. With this statement, Yu Sixing was sacrificing tens of millions in profit, while minimizing Mr. Yan¡¯s losses. Even if Mr. Yan loved a woman, with this assurance, where could he be dissatisfied? Thereupon he nodded, ¡°Since Young Master Yu have spoken this way¡­¡± Yu Sixing nodded, and carried Xue Feifei straight out. Yu did not take her home, but went upstairs instead. The upstairs area consisted of hotel suites, Mr. Yan had a room here, and naturally, so did he. Although it seemed like Xue Feifei had consumed some form of drug that left her defenceless, what if it contained a stimting substance¡­ But when he swiped the room card and brought Xue Feifei in, he was met with her furious resistance, ¡°Yu Sixing, what are you trying to do? Let me go!¡± Although she had drunk some alcohol, the drug only left her defenceless, but did not cloud her mind. She was extremely sober, sober enough to realize that she was brought to a deserted room by Yu Sixing. The scariest part was that she felt as if she was on fire, her entire person searing! Xue Feifei clearly felt that this was not because of the alcohol, she had been drunk before. Even though she was hot after getting drunk, it was nothing like her current state. What on earth did that bastard Mr. Yan make her drink! PS: It¡¯s time for updates! There will be additional updates for monthly votes today, please vote~ Chapter 506 - 507 Mystification (3) Chapter 506: Chapter 507 Mystification (3) Ever since theirst meeting at Hanhai, Yu Sixing had been thinking about her. This was somewhat unbelievable. Since his first girlfriend left, he¡¯s had several girlfriends over the years. He had split up amiably with hisst one a few months ago. But with them, it was more about mutual need or temporary suitability. There was no spark like lightning or constant thoughts of each other. With Xue Feifei, he initially found her repulsive. She was too hot-headed, often kicking him for no reason. He didn¡¯t know when it started, but perhaps her unexpected kiss at Sihua¡¯s wedding had attracted him. After that, he not only lost his repulsion, but he was also increasingly looking forward to their encounters. Like now, he knew it was wrong, but he just couldn¡¯t help it. Xue Feifei, boiling with rage, tremblingly took a small knife from her bag. She knew she had to carry some self-defensive measures since she came alone. But, she felt weak and dizzy. Before she could even unsheath the knife, Yu Sixing knocked it out of her hand. When she tried to retrieve it, he kicked it under the bed. Then, he closed his eyes briefly, gradually approaching her. Xue Feifei kept retreating. Having dated Huang Qichu in college and entering showbiz after breaking up, she had glimpsed the filth of the entertainment industry but never immersed herself in it. She felt like a fish on a chopping board, helplessly at the mercy of others. The most dreadful part was that her mind was very clear, but the zing me inside her seemed to be anticipating something! No, she couldn¡¯t continue like this, in such a daze¡­ Summoning her remaining strength, Feifei bit her tongue. A wave of excruciating pain brought her back from her daze. With all her might, she struggled to shift and staggered towards the bathroom. Yu Sixing thought she was feeling unwell from drinking too much and wanted to go and help her. But to his surprise, Feifei staggered into the bathroom and turned on the shower. The icy cold water fell from the shower onto her head and body. She was forcing herself to stay sober by using the cold water, not letting herself fall into a fog! Yu Sixing was stunned. He admitted that even now, his interest in her physically outweighed his interest in her spiritually. From their increasingly frequent interaction, he knew she was actually a principled woman, always upstanding and unfailingly loyal, which increased his attraction towards her. But he never expected she could go to such lengths! Yu Sixing had never met a woman like this, so persistent and strong-willed that it was almost unbelievable. At that moment, he felt an overwhelming desire to embrace the soul standing before him. As time went by, the cold water not only stimted her consciousness but also extinguished her willpower. Her strength gradually diminished, and her resistance became insignificant. She slowly slumped to the ground, letting the flowing water wash over her. At the same time, the me didn¡¯t diminish, but instead, it grew fiercer. With herst bit of strength, gripping Yu Sixing¡¯s cor, she pleaded, her voice filled with desperation, ¡°Yu Sixing, I beg you, I beg you not to¡­¡± Yu Sixing, he admitted he was a jerk. He was low, he was shameless! He was no different from Chairman Yan, he wanted her. He held Xue Feifei¡¯s hand as his eyshes drooped, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Chapter 507 - 508 Mystification (4) Chapter 507: Chapter 508 Mystification (4) Xue Feifei bitterly said, ¡°You¡¯remitting a crime! Do you realize that?¡± Yu Sixing nodded, ¡°I know.¡± Xue Feifei was almost desperate, ¡°I¡¯m going to report you! If you dare¡­ I will surely report you!¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Yu Sixing raised his head, looked at her, and then nodded forcefully, ¡°I will take responsibility for you.¡± The surprise wasn¡¯t over when he woke up the next day¡­ he discovered¡­ Actually, he had a vague feelingst night. Xue Feifei was twenty-seven years old, she had maintained a proper lifestyle, but it was possible that she had a steady boyfriend. Although he never dabbled in casual rtionships, among his exes, there were those who¡¯ve had past experiences. As long as it was a normal rtionship, mutual love, and past boyfriend issues, he didn¡¯t mind. After all, this was modern society. If both individuals were decent and maintained healthy rtions, he wouldn¡¯t be bothered about anything else. But the fact that she actually had someone, and it was him, made it impossible for him to hide his happiness. He felt a bit regretful too. If he had known that she was still a virgin, he would not have acted this way. Yet, he felt relieved too. should he have failed to stop Mr. Yan at thest moment, he would surely regret enough to bang his head against the wall! If Xue Feifei had been treated that way, even hurting himself would not be enough! But being clear-minded, he understood that he had taken advantage of her vulnerability, going against Xue Feifei¡¯s will. Actually, she could have peacefully spent the night alone. But he was blinded by his desires. He had never wished to treat a woman this way, yet he had been tempted. Therefore, he called Qin Zhiyou, but hung up without saying anything. Before heid his hands on her, he thought well and good. Even though Xue Feifei was from the entertainment industry, she was a decent girl, with admirable character. Since he intended to take action, he had no intentions of denying responsibility. He would take care of her, maybe even officially date her. Moreover, after the night, he¡¯s more reluctant to let go¡­ But on the other hand, Xue Feifei hardly slept. Regret, anger, hatred¡­ none of these could describe her emotions. She was irked with her rity of mind. Why didn¡¯t she just fall unconscious! And this brute, this bastard¡­ Who to me? Yu Sixing? This jerk who wouldn¡¯t refuse a woman presented to him? Or Yen, the boss? Or was she to me, she who was foolish enough to trust those two bastards, Yen and Yu Sixing! However deep down, she was aware that falling into Sixing¡¯s hands was the best possible oue. If she had ended up with Mr. Yan, her life would be a living hell! But what should she do? How should she face herself, and face Yu Sixing who made her do all those things. And Huang Qichu was his brother-inw¡­ After Yu Sixing made that phone call, he came over and held her. His palm brushed against her arm, the rough texture of his hand presenting a peculiar feeling. She wanted to push him away, but did not want to reveal she was awake, moreover her strength hadn¡¯t been regained yet. The most annoying thing was that¡­at this moment¡­ Chapter 508: 509: Taking Responsibility by Force (1) Chapter 508: Chapter 509: Taking Responsibility by Force (1) She wanted to report him, wanted him to go to jail! But she knew deep down, the Yu Family had powerful connections. He could easily have Assistant Director Zhang testify, to testify that she went there willingly, that she willingly had ties with him. Eventually, it would have no impact on Yu Sixing, and she would certainly not benefit from it. She had been in the entertainment industry for too long and had witnessed countless instances of people who didn¡¯t want to be taken advantage of, but once dragged into the abyss, they did not only fail to get justice, but were also oppressed to death by the forces behind them. Even their family and friends were implicated. She had already escaped from this circle but hadn¡¯t expected that she would still be bullied by this jerk! She forced herself to drinkst night feeling a bit safer because Yu Sixing was there. She originally thought Yu Sixing was at least not as shameless as Boss Yan. She overestimated Yu Sixing¡¯s inner constraint. He was no different from those people. They were all the same kind! Who could she turn to for help? Lu Weixi? Lu Weixi was in danger himself, being deceived by Qin Zhiyou. Qin Zhiyou and Yu Sixing were in cahoots, he would definitely not help her against the Yu Family! She needed to protect herself and her family and friends. As Yu Sixing was about to approach her, she gently pushed him away, stopping his actions. He then slowly stood up, facing her. Everything had happenedst night. After all, it was night, and she was drunk, she could have imed she was not clear-headed. Now it was broad daylight, she had sobered up, and all her rationality was back. Seeing each other again ¡ª there was a hint of awkwardness in each other¡¯s eyes. Yu Sixing, shameless as always, was the first one to lean over and kiss her cheek, ¡°Awake?¡± His voice was a bit hoarse, and there was a hint of uncertainty in his tone.
    Xue Feifei didn¡¯t say a word. The look in her eyes was cold, as if looking at an enemy. Yu Sixing knew his actions couldnd him in legal trouble. He didn¡¯t fear Xue Feifei reporting him ¡ª if she did, it would not only involve him but also Boss Yan, the talent agency, Deputy Director Qian, and even Tian Tian. Even if he didn¡¯t strike, thebined efforts of the others would be enough to give Xue Feifei a hard time. He was not a man who shirks responsibility. Given that he was currently in need of a girlfriend, he might as well choose Xue Feifei over Qin Zhimei. If his family kept pressuring him, he would simply marry her. He was twenty-nine and at the right age to get married and have a child. Xue Feifei was beautiful and fair. Regardless of the gender, their child would certainly be attractive. As soon as he made that decision, he looked at Xue Feifei and even began to ponder the names for their future child. Initially, the idea of marriage being forced upon him by his parents frustrated him, but once he had the thought, it didn¡¯t seem to be a difficult choice. The awkwardnesssted only a moment. Xue Feifei struggled to get up and went straight to the bathroom. She showered for a long time until Yu Sixing, fearing she had met with an ident, went over in a bathrobe to check on her. Only then did she emerge from the bathroom. Xue Feifei¡¯s expression was cold. When she returned to the bed, she dressed piece by piece. The more Yu Sixing watched her, the more suspicious he became. Once Xue Feifei was fully dressed and calmly standing firm, Yu Sixing hesitated for a moment, then made his intentions clear, ¡°I will take responsibility for you. Last night¡­¡± ¡°Last night¡­¡± Xue Feifei interrupted. Then, word by word, she said, ¡°Was just an ident. I will pretend like nothing happened.¡± Chapter 509: 510: Taking Responsibility by Force (2) Chapter 509: Chapter 510: Taking Responsibility by Force (2) Yu Sixing was perplexed. He was stunned for a few seconds before he finally asked, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°About what happenedst night¡­ We are all adults here. After we willingly shared a moment, think of it as my way of thanking you for rescuing me from Mr. Yan. Let¡¯s just leave it at that.¡± Given Xue Feifei¡¯s personality, she wished she could stab the bastard in front of her! However, what good would killing him do? Her mother was still at home, she still had friends. Yu Sixing may be a bastard, but he wasn¡¯t worth risking her life for. In modern society, losing one¡¯s innocence didn¡¯t mean one had to die. The more extreme the situation, the more one had to swallow their pride and strive for the greatest rights. Finally, Yu Sixing understood. She didn¡¯t want him to take responsibility, she didn¡¯t want to be involved with him any further! He had been rejected, and thoroughly at that! ¡°Although I had drunkst night, I waspletely lucid. You, too, consciously spent the night with me. You understand what I¡¯m saying, don¡¯t you?¡± Yu Sixing also stood up, advancing on her step by step, ¡°You clearly knew everything, I was your only man.¡± Thest few words, he almost gnashed out into her ear. Xue Feifei, both embarrassed and angry, turned to face him, her expression furious, ¡°So what? It¡¯s not ancient times anymore. I can find another boyfriend right after this, and change again after a few days!¡± ¡°You won¡¯t find another,¡± Yu Sixing spoke calmly. Which man in Yan City would dare to touch the woman he, Yu Sixing, had set his sights on? If there was such a courageous one, he would ruin him until he was utterly destroyed!
    ¡°You¡ª!¡± Xue Feifei was infuriated. Where did she get the courage to repeatedly kick and hit him even while thinking he¡¯s a good person? ¡°You¡¯re shameless, you¡¯re a bastard!¡± ¡°I am shameless, didn¡¯t you find that out multiple timesst night?¡± Xue Feifei was incensed! Without a second thought, she raised her hand to p his face! Yu Sixing caught her arm; he had intended to intimidate her, but seeing her angry little red face, he softened his tone, ¡°I know you are still mad at me. Go and rest up, I wille to see you tonight.¡± What did he mean, he wasing to see her tonight? With Xue Feifei lost in anger, she didn¡¯t think further. Especially as she didn¡¯t know that Yu Sixing had already investigated her, knowing exactly where she had moved. Xue Feifei wanted to give him a kick, but this time Yu Sixing dodged it, ¡°Don¡¯t kick me for no reason in the future, you¡¯ll be at a disadvantage!¡± Who¡¯s at a disadvantage! Having finally wriggled out of his grip, Xue Feifei beat a quick retreat. Just as she reached the corner of the downstairs, a call came through, from Lu Weixi. She was asleep then, and had no idea about Yu Sixing¡¯s report to Qin Zhiyou. But she had a vague suspicion that something wasn¡¯t right. Besides her mother, Xue Feifei was the only one she cared about, so she quickly dialed her number. At first Xue Feifei was okay; she answered the phone, pretending like nothing had happened, ¡°Weixi, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Nothing really, just a bit worried about you.¡± Lu Weixi shook her head. ¡°What¡¯s there to be worried¡­ about¡­¡± Before she couldplete her sentence, she already felt like she was losing her strength. No matter how nonchnt she was, she couldn¡¯t stay indifferent to this. Even though she was convincing herself that it was no big deal, being bitten by a dog, she still felt aggrieved deep inside. Chapter 510 - 511: Taking Responsibility by Force (3) Chapter 510: Chapter 511: Taking Responsibility by Force (3) Her body had not yet recovered fully, and Yu Sixing didn¡¯t know how to restrain himself, so she had long felt too tired to stand. Coupled with an emotional breakdown, the double assault left Xue Feifei squatting by the street, clutching her phone, unable to control the tears streaming down her face. At the street side, traffic was constantly flowing and groups of people were passing by. Amid all the noise ¨C the moring voices, car horns, and hawkers calling out to attract customers ¨C her sorrowful sobbing drowned out, making it seem insignificant. Lu Weixi was on the other end of the line, she didn¡¯t utter a single word but didn¡¯t hang up either. She probably guessed that Xue Feifei was in pain, but since she did not know what had specifically happened and chose not to speak up, she was left quietly listening. After what felt like an eternity, Xue Feifei roughly wiped the tears from her face with the back of her hand, making a fist as she did so. After taking a deep breath, she slowly stood up, regaining herposure before finally speaking: ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just got some sand in my eyes.¡± Her voice was still heavily marked by sniffles. Lu Weixi was very worried: ¡°Feifei, where are you? Tell me, I¡¯lle over right away.¡± She was afraid. Thest time Xue Feifei had cried like that was when her father had run off after ruing a huge amount of debt and loan sharks hade to their door. So many years had passed, Xue Feifei who always exhibited resilience and resolve, what kind of ordeal could make her break down? Was it her or had something happened to her family members? ¡°It¡¯s okay, it really is.¡± Xue Feifei wiped her face hard, causing her skin to sting before her emotions started to calm down. ¡°I¡¯m still out, I¡¯ll call youter tonight.¡± Xue Feifei abruptly ended the call and hailed a taxi. Just after Xue Feifei left, Yu Sixing, who had rushed out after her, stood at the spot where she had been squatting while on the phone, and frustratedly looked around. She had left so hastily that she had dropped her wallet. Yu Sixing picked it up and ran after her. The wallet was not the point though, the main thing was he wanted to keep talking to her, to keep her close to him. He had left the lobby first, wandered around it for a while and took a long time searching nearby. Just when he arrived at her phone call spot, she had already left. However, him leaving didn¡¯t matter much, after all he knew Xue Feifei¡¯s address. How could he not take responsibility? He must take responsibility. To run away without taking responsibility would be the epitome of a scumbag. ¡ª On the other side, Lu Weixi was holding her cell phone, resting it against her chin as if contemting something. Qin Zhiyou was at the dining table, watching her being lost in thought for quite a while, then tapped her forehead with his finger: ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you?¡± ¡°Nothing, it just feels a bit odd. I feel like something¡¯s up with Feifei ¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou had originally been drinking porridge. Hearing Xue Feifei¡¯s name almost made him choke. He swallowed the porridge with great difficulty and quickly found an excuse, ¡°The porridge is a bit hot.¡± Hot? Wasn¡¯t it on the table for quite a while now? Lu Weixi didn¡¯t think too much about it, but he said: ¡°You always seem distractedtely, is it something to do with your mom ¡­¡± Lu Weixi shook her head: ¡°No.¡± Her mother had not mentioned the divorce with Qin Zhiyou recently, but she could sense that her mother¡¯s disdain towards Qin Zhiyou was growing by the day. ¡°Perhaps, I should exin things to her personally.¡± Always being stuck in this stalemate wasn¡¯t ideal after all. He was the younger generation, the one who had done wrong, so of course he should take the initiative to apologize. However, Doctor Zhao suggested against stirring up any more drama for her mother: ¡°Forget it.¡± PS: The minimum update is finished, there¡¯ll be an additional release for the monthly subscriptionter~ Chapter 511 - 512: Taking Responsibility by Force (Extra for Monthly Pass) Chapter 511: Chapter 512: Taking Responsibility by Force (Extra Chapter for Monthly Pass) ¡°My mom is about to have radiation therapy. Before that, I can¡¯t let her be upset for anything.¡± This and that are not working, and Lu Weixi is unwilling to have his baby. He feels like walking on a tightrope. If one is not careful, his wife might run away. ¡°If it¡¯s possible, I think we should let mom go abroad for treatment. After all, she¡¯s old, and the side effects of radiation therapy are too severe. I¡¯m worried that she won¡¯t be able to bear it.¡± The key point is, keep her away from Zhao Zihao! Sure enough, as soon as Qin Zhiyou finished speaking, Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°Okay, but Dr. Zhao said that we need to reassess the situation. If mom can¡¯t bear it, it might be worse for her to go abroad.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded, but there¡¯s anger in his heart, it seems that Zhao Zihao is up to no good, he¡¯s trying to trick him! ¡°I will invite a few good doctors toe and check on mom first.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, ¡°Okay, but don¡¯t let my mom know that you invited them, she would not be happy.¡± Qin Zhiyou was choked, alright, who made him so steady before? Just as he was about to say something, a message came from his secretary, Wang. He looked at it, his face slightly changed, but he soon regained hisposure and yfully encouraged, ¡°Eat more for breakfast, you¡¯ve lost weight recently.¡± ¡ª On the other side, Xue Feifei returned home and took a long nap with her head covered. Thankfully she doesn¡¯t have much work recently. She thought she wouldn¡¯t be able to fall asleep, but surprisingly, even though she¡¯s had seven or eight nightmares, she slept soundly till evening. It was a phone call that woke her up from her slumber. Xue Feifei groped for her phone and answered it without checking the caller, ¡°Hello?¡± The caller was her mother. Since her father, Xue, ran off after borrowing arge sum of money, the Xue family had to sell all their houses and cars. Even going through college was only possible with the money Lu Weixi provided. But this was not enough. Only when Xue Feifei was chosen by a talent agency to shoot an advertisement did they gradually start to pay off their debts. But after that, Xue mother didn¡¯t wish to stay in Yan City any longer and moved back to her hometown. She would call her every month to keep in touch. Xue mother was unaware of her daughter¡¯s affair with Yu Sixing neither did she know that she had been removed from her talent agency. Her call to Xue Feifei was to introduce her to a potential partner. ¡°Your aunt said this young man is quite good. He¡¯s a local, from a prestigious university, and has a house in Yan City. He works on AI in argepany. Do you want to meet him?¡± If it were in the past, Xue Feifei might not have been this proactive, but afterst night¡¯s incident, she feels that perhaps it¡¯s time for her to settle down. But she didn¡¯t want to hide what happenedst night, so she changed the wording slightly, ¡°Mom, you must tell him that I¡¯ve had a boyfriend before.¡± ¡°I know, but you broke up years ago, right? Your mother knows you¡¯re not a rebellious child.¡± These days, having an ex-boyfriend is verymon. As long as nobody died and she¡¯s not promiscuous, it¡¯s all eptable. ¡°Alright, then send me his WeChat, I¡¯ll add him and chat first.¡± Xue mother was worried that her daughter¡¯s expectations were too high and she wouldn¡¯t like anyone, but was pleasantly surprised when her daughter agreed so readily. She quickly sent her the WeChat contact details. Just as Xue Feifei was about to add him, the doorbell rang. ¡°Who is it?¡± There was no reply from outside. Xue Feifei frowned. Could it be a delivery? She had just moved to a new house and there were many things to buy, so it was natural the deliveries were numerous. Just as she opened the door, Yu Sixing immediately rushed in. He came to take responsibility! PS: The additional update with the monthly ticket is here! After looking at thement section, the curses were brutal. I don¡¯t deny that Yu is a scumbag, and forcing someone can be on a legal program. But, is he a scumbag just because he had a few ex-girlfriends with whom he had a serious rtionship? These days who doesn¡¯t have a few exes? As long as they had a serious rtionship, and began only afterpletely breaking up with thest one, it should be okay. I know, you¡¯re holding a grudge because Xue Feifei is clean, but that¡¯s simple, I¡¯ll arrange another man for her, after all, I¡¯ve written about the female lead being with the secondary male before. I dare to write, but do you dare to read? Dare to read? Will you read? (Soul questioning) Chapter 512: 513: Entering the Hall (1) Chapter 512: Chapter 513: Entering the Hall (1) Xue Feifei didn¡¯t expect Yu Sixing to stroll in so nonchntly. The main point was, how did he know where she lives? Before she could react, Yu Sixing entered without hesitation, examining his surroundings as he did. Xue Feifei had just moved in, so things were a bit messy. After inspecting to his left and right, he frowned. His first words includedints, ¡°Why is it so messy?¡± What the hell? She didn¡¯tin when he entered her home, but he dared toin about the messiness of her ce? Xue Feifei was known for her fiery temper, and now she was instantly furious.¡±Yu Sixing, get out! Believe it or not, I¡¯ll call the cops!¡± She¡¯d let him off the hookst night, thinking that he was ying tricks on her with some ghostly influence. But don¡¯t believe he can take advantage of her time and time again! What did Yu Sixing do? Hepletely ignored her, and casually walked straight into the room. His purpose was apparent, making his way to sit on the edge of the bed. Xue Feifei was renting a spacious, openyout room. The minute you enter, there¡¯s a room of about 30 square meters, with the living room and bedroom connected. The bed was at the far end. He sat on the bed¡¯s edge, bouncing slightly. The mattress in the rental was naturally not some decent spring bed, and it squeaked under his weight. Immediately, Yu Sixing expressed his dissatisfaction: ¡°How can this be? When we are¡­uh¡­busy, this thing would creak too?¡± Xue Feifei was furious. Her first reaction was to walk into the kitchen¨C she wanted to grab a kitchen knife and kill this shameless bastard!
    However, given her previous career as a performer, she hardly cooked. And since she¡¯d just moved, she of course didn¡¯t have kitchen equipment like cleavers and even a chopping board. Surely, she wouldn¡¯t go back out and brandish a soup bowl, right? But Yu Sixing liked her wild and lively personality. Seeing her eyebrows overturned in anger, her face expressive, yet not unreasonably making a fuss like Qin Zhimei, it was as if she had carved herself into his heart. Since she couldn¡¯t use a bowl, she picked up amp and immediately threw it at Yu Sixing, who bent down to dodge. Next came a hair dryer, from which Yu Sixing again escaped. When she picked up the third water ss to throw at him, Yu Sixing suddenly arose and grabbed Xue Feifei¡¯s arm. No matter how fiery Xue Feifei was, no matter how well she could punch and kick, it was merely because Yu Sixing, as a man, never really held it against her. If he truly willed it, she would get no benefit from him. Her wrist had already been grabbed, her body tilted, falling onto the bedsheet. She tried to kick him, but he was a step ahead, not only avoiding her hits but tightening his hold on her even more. Yu Sixing still had something to say: ¡°You and your temper, if you weren¡¯t dealing with me but someone else, what would you do? Other men might not be as patient as me!¡± Xue Feifei was beside herself with anger and turned to bite Yu Sixing¡¯s neck. Yu Sixing remained still, letting her nibble until her mouth tasted the salty tang of blood and her teeth felt numb. Only then did she let go. Surprisingly, Yu Sixing wasn¡¯t angry. He simply said, ¡°For the sake of me satisfying you several timesst night, I won¡¯t hold this against you. But you can¡¯t go on like this. Forget about the neck, if you bite somewhere else, wouldn¡¯t your teeth feel sore?¡± What infuriated Xue Feifei the most was this scoundrel acting like some kind of lover, while Qin Zhiyou was heaps better than him! At least he was forthright about his jerkish ways, not pretending otherwise to Lu Weixi. She gnashed her teeth and demanded: ¡°What on earth are you here for?¡± PS: Updates have started ~ My cute ones with monthly passes, do cast a few my way! I will be drawing one lucky reader today to give away a signed book. Please leave ament in the book review~! Chapter 513: 514: Advancing to a Higher Level (2) Chapter 513: Chapter 514: Advancing to a Higher Level (2) ¡°What have Ie here for¡­¡± Yu Sixing remained silent, looking at her face, his expression half-telling of his intended words. ¡°You! -¡± She knew she should have called the police today! Regardless, she should have thrown him in jail for a day, to show him she won¡¯t let him manhandle her! She roared angrily, ¡°Yu Sixing, do you think you¡¯re so great, that I won¡¯t dare to call the police? I¡¯m warning you, we both know what happenedst night, you essentially forced me. I just didn¡¯t want to make a fuss because you saved me from Boss Yan. But that doesn¡¯t mean I have to tolerate your bullying. I have no interest in being involved with you, and there¡¯s no need for you to take any responsibility!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not eptable.¡± Yu Sixing said, his expression growing slightly colder, ¡°I might not need to be responsible for you, but you need to be responsible for me.¡± ¡°I have to be responsible for you? Responsible for what?¡± Xue Feifei was furious, ¡°What, are you pretending to be innocent? Who are you trying to fool!¡± He had personally told her before that he had had girlfriends in the past. Regardless of the degree, he had them. Why should she take any responsibility, ridiculous! ¡°You just thanked me for saving you from Boss Yan. Do you know how much I paid as a consequence? For the next production, if it makes a profit, I have to pay him an extra five percent of the profit. If it doesn¡¯t pass the breakeven point, I have to cover all the losses. That¡¯s millions, or even hundreds of millions. You¡¯re dismissing it just by saying you ¡®have no interest in being involved¡¯? Are you worth your weight in gold? Was one night enough to cover it?¡± Yu Sixing was a thorough businessman. If not, when Boss Yan had forced her to drink yesterday, he wouldn¡¯t have stood by and watched coldly at first. He had only rescued her when the situation escted to a point where he couldn¡¯t stand by anymore. Even during the richest time of the Xue Family, they couldn¡¯t afford such a huge sum of money. Xue Feifei realized this and that¡¯s why she didn¡¯t call the police. But to keep entangling with Yu Sixing in the future was absolutely impossible! And what¡¯s more, she had been in a rtionship with his brother-inw.
    Xue Feifei became a bit calm, she retorted sarcastically, ¡°Really, but I have an ex-boyfriend.¡± Yu Sixing nodded, ¡°That¡¯s not a problem, I too had an ex-girlfriend. Great, it¡¯s not toote to start getting to know each other now.¡± Who wants to get to know you?! Xue Feifeiughed coldly, ¡°But my ex-boyfriend is¡­¡± Before she could finish speaking, Yu Sixing¡¯s phone rang. He had been holding Xue Feifei, and the phone kept ringing. He had no choice but to let go of her and answer the call. Ironically, the call was from Yu Sihua. Although Yu Sixing didn¡¯t put the call on speaker, Xue Feifei naturally heard it in such a small space. She heard Yu Sihua on the phone saying, ¡°Brother, what should I do? I think Qichu is seeing someone else.¡± Once Huang Qichu was mentioned, Xue Feifei, who had been arguing with Yu Sixing, suddenly fell silent. Yu Sixing was speechless. Huang Qichu¡¯s family wasn¡¯t extremely wealthy, but his parents were professors and had a proper academic background. The Yu Family had agreed to let Sihua marry him, despite not being particrly snobbish. Although Huang Qichu was a bit reticent and guileless, he seemed honest and reliable. Yu Sixing had interacted with him a few times and thought his character was decent. They had just got married not long ago and even had a child, but now he was seeing someone else? Chapter 514: 515: Entering the Hall (3) Chapter 514: Chapter 515: Entering the Hall (3) They say pregnant women are always suspicious, and there are reports of pregnant women being afraid of radiation, forcing everyone in a building to turn off their WIFI. He massaged his eyebrows: ¡°Sihua, don¡¯t imagine things. Qichu treats you very well.¡± ¡°He is nice, but he also told me that he had a girlfriend whom he loved dearly years ago, and they broke up due to external circumstances. Bro, I¡¯m afraid that they are still entangled.¡± ¡°Alright, calm down, be careful with the baby in your stomach.¡± Sixing could do nothing but soothe her, ¡°I think Qichu is an adult and adults will take responsibility for their choices. He has promised to marry you, there¡¯s nothing to say about his treatment after marriage. Don¡¯t overthink things! I¡¯ll look into it when I get back. If there¡¯s any possibility that he¡¯s cheating, I definitely won¡¯t let him off!¡± Sixing ended the call, in fact, he doesn¡¯t necessarily think that Huang Qichu is still entangled with someone. He¡¯s been abroad for many years, having a girlfriend was a matter of years ago, at most he can feel nostalgic, but what else? If he was going to cheat, it would have to be someone he sees and interacts with daily. So, the elusive ex-girlfriend is secondary, the most important thing is to first check on his female coworkers, female clients, and the like. Having nned, he went ahead to execute it, calling his secretary right away, ¡°You go, help me to check on the people around Huang Qichu, especially the female colleagues and clients who have been in frequent contact with him recently, including his superiors. If you detect anything wrong, report to me immediately.¡± His secretary naturally nodded in agreement. After finishing the call, he realized that he was in Xue Feifei¡¯s room. When he turned around, Xue Feifei was still lost in thought. He liked the feisty Xue Feifei, but when she was calm, he found her equally captivating. He walked over and softened his voice: ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xue Feifei nced at him, her eyes ¨C slightly meaningful. She said, ¡°I didn¡¯t realize you were such a caring brother to your sister.¡±
    ¡°Of course. I not only care about my sister, I also care about my woman.¡± He knew Xue Feifei was forced out of thepany, she had been frozen for a long time, there was no ie, the living conditions were poor. How could she get used to living in such a small and crowded ce? If she wanted to work, wanted to mix in the entertainment circle, she should seek his help! He¡¯s in the industry, he was once able to force herpany to freeze her, and now he could transform her into a popr star in no time! ¡°Why don¡¯t you move into my apartment, it¡¯s muchrger than here.¡± He even patted the bed, adding, ¡°And the bed is morefortable.¡± Xue Feifei didn¡¯t agree at all, instantlyunching a pillow at him. But she just heard on the phone that Huang Qichu and Sihua had a happy life after marriage. Sihua was not Qin Zhimei and was a decent person. Even if she had to reject Sixing, she didn¡¯t want to drag Huang Qichu down. Not interrupting, was her final gentleness. She couldn¡¯t bear to hurt Huang Qichu. However, since Xue Feifei refused to speak, Sixing clung to her: ¡°By the way, didn¡¯t you say you wanted to talk about your ex-boyfriend? Come on, tell me, I can handle it.¡± Anyway, her first time had been taken by him; at most, her lips had been kissed by the other guy. He was a generous man, he could ept it. Xue Feifei ignored him, which encouraged him to continue, ¡°On the principle of reciprocity, how about I start by describing the situation with my previous girlfriends?¡± Chapter 515: 516: Entering the Hall (4) Chapter 515: Chapter 516: Entering the Hall (4) ¡°You¡¯re crazy, I don¡¯t care about your ex-girlfriend¡¯s situation!¡± Xue Feifei retorted irritably, ¡°Get out of here! I don¡¯t want anything to do with you! I¡¯m not interested in you either. If youe any closer, I¡¯ll call the police!¡± No way! Yu Sixing wasn¡¯t Qin Zhiyou, burying words within and refusing to say them truly. Regardless of whether Xue Feifei was willing or not, he just grabbed her hand, ¡°I¡¯ll tell you, I had my first girlfriend in my first year of university. Then in my third year, her family immigrated to the United Kingdom, and we lost touch ever since. In the nine years that followed, I had four more girlfriends, thetest one, we broke up a few months ago.¡± Xue Feifei wrestled her hand free from his tight grip, he didn¡¯t insist further. He simply said, ¡°What I want to say is, although I run a film and televisionpany, I only do business with people like Boss Yan. Each and every one of my rtionships was serious, some ended because they moved abroad or had different career paths, or simply because our personalities were ipatible, hence the split. As for you¡­ Even though I took advantage of you yesterday, I¡¯ve said it before, since I¡¯ve bumped into you, I intend to take responsibility for you. Whether you¡¯re willing or not, I¡¯m unterally dering you as my girlfriend. From now on, don¡¯t get too intimate with other men, and don¡¯t try to kick me out.¡± What does he mean by ¡°whether you are willing or not,¡± and ¡°I unterally dere you as my girlfriend¡±? Is ¡®girlfriend an unteral thing now? Xue Feifei was mirthful on ount of his words. ¡°That¡¯s funny, so if you say so, it is so, aren¡¯t you going to ask if I¡¯m willing?¡± ¡°Whether you¡¯re willing or not is not important, what matters is that if I want it, you have no choice.¡± Yu Sixing managed to hang on to his confidence. However, he wasn¡¯t a patient man, he had been the initiator yesterday, he could grant a buffer period to Xue Feifei. Although he really, really wanted¡­ He got up and noticed a bottle of pills on Xue Feifei¡¯s bedstand. Picking it up, he found it to be contraceptive pills. Xue Feifei sneered when she saw him pick up the pill bottle. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have no ns to give you anyplications. Nor do I intend on scapegoating you!¡± Yu Sixing wasn¡¯t upset either. He nodded, ¡°That¡¯s true. We haven¡¯t known each other long, we still need more profoundmunication. Having a child so soon won¡¯t be good for both of us. Besides, Sihua at home is also expecting, taking care of one pregnant woman is already tedious, I don¡¯t want you to be the second.¡±
    Xue Feifei was about to retort but when she thought of Sihua¡ª Huang Qichu, she closed her mouth, rotated her head away, and chose to ignore him. Seeing Xue Feifei finally quiet down, Yu Sixing surveyed the cramped little room and frowned, ¡°If you need to buy anything, let me know. This room is indeed quite poor.¡± But if she was really unwilling to move in with him, then he had no choice. He was a man after all, he would have to make the concession, and move in with her instead. ¡°Whatever I need, I can buy it myself, it has nothing to do with you!¡± Ignoring her point, Yu Sixing ced the pills back on the table. ¡°Although, consuming too much of this medication isn¡¯t good, future precautions are on me.¡± Who would want to take those pills again, what the hell are these precautions?! ¡°Yu Sixing, get the hell out!¡± Yu Sixing did leave, but just as he was about to exit, he paused as if remembering something. When Xue Feifei saw him turning back, she became defensive. The memory ofst night was too vivid, this jerk was entirely untrustworthy! Chapter 516: 517: Change Map (1) Chapter 516: Chapter 517: Change Map (1) ¡°Your wallet.¡± Yu Sixing held onto the wallet in his hand without any intention of letting it go, so Xue Feifei had no choice but toe and take it. There was no way Yu Sixing was going to let her take her wallet that easily. He took this opportunity to embrace her and nt a kiss on her. Xue Feifei, livid, raised her leg and aimed a kick at him. He narrowly avoided getting hit somewhere painful, but the kick stillnded on his calf. Well¡­ he thought to himself, who asked him to choose her as his girlfriend? If you pick your own girlfriend, you have to grit your teeth and bear it even if they make you kneel. ¡°Well, that¡¯s it for today, get some good rest. I wille over tomorrow.¡± Before he left, he added, ¡°You don¡¯t have a managementpany now, right? Although I only invest in televisions and movies, not celebrities. But I could still set up a one-person managementpany just for you. Awyer will contact you soon.¡± ¡°Get out!¡± said Xue Feifei throwing a pillow at him. This time, Yu Sixing had no choice but to make a hasty exit. She took the wallet. Suddenly remembering that she had a photo of her and Huang Qichu under her bank cards, she hurriedly opened it to have a look. She opened it to find no photo within. She suddenly remembered that after Huang Qichu got married, she threw away all his things, including the sneakers he gave her, as well as their group photo. But considering the current situation where Yu Sixing was clearly attached to her and had inexplicably developed a connection with her, it seemed like he still wanted to maintain a long-term rtionship. If this reached Huang Qichu¡¯s ears, she wondered how he would react.
    No, she had to move! She previously signed a one-year rental agreement with a deposit equal to three months¡¯ worth, which included a lump sum payment of four months¡¯ rent. Although this sum of money was not arge amount to her, she was currently unemployed and her savings were running out, so it still hurt. Butpared with Yu Sixing, these were trivial matter. She really had no interest in Sixing and did not want to have any connection with him. She would move even if she had to! ¡ª During Xue Feifei¡¯s house hunting, Lu Weixi often chatted with her. Thest time Xue Feifei was crying bitterly in the street, she had shocked Lu Weixi. When her calls to Feifei went unanswered, she ran over to Feifei¡¯s ce the next day to find her. Xue Feifei didn¡¯t say anything, because there was no use in saying anything. She only mentioned that she found her current housing conditions despicable and wanted to find a better ce to live. Lu Weixi nodded in agreement, she too felt that Feifei¡¯s old and run-down neighborhood was unsafe. Just one kick could break the door lock. It was not safe for Feifei, a lone woman, to live there. She took the initiative to offer her help in finding a better ce. At night when they got home, she even brought up this matter with Qin Zhiyou. Looking at his wife¡¯s concerned expression, he must not have known that her good friend had already been charmed by Yu Sixing. He even offered a suggestion: ¡°Hanhai is in the construction business, so if you¡¯re looking for a house,e to me. However, I know she doesn¡¯t like me. Don¡¯t tell her I¡¯m the one who helped find the ce. When I find a good rental, I¡¯ll let you know. You can trust that it will be safe, good quality and reasonably priced.¡± Lu Weixi, without any doubts, nodded and agreed. In recent times, Qin Zhiyou was also quite content. Although his wife was still hesitant about having children, she no longer shunned him at night. The doctor he had invited to help his mother-inw was almost here. Once Lu Weixi¡¯s mother¡¯s health improved, he would immediately send her abroad, where she would have to stay for several months. If he worked hard during these few months and she sessfully conceived a baby, their wedding was as good as set! Moreover, he would get away from the annoying Zhao Zihao which would be killing two birds with one stone! The most important thing was that after tomorrow, Lu Weixi could finally leave Siyi Company! In the future, she wouldn¡¯t have to face off with Qin Zhigu every day. What he hated the most was Qin Zhigu¡¯s presence, which felt like a fly or a mosquito that wouldn¡¯t leave her alone. He had stopped returning to the West Mountain vi for a while now, so he had Mrs. Hao take his daily necessities to the main house. The most important among those possessions were the clothes that Mrs. Yang hadpelled Lu Weixi to purchase which costed almost a hundred thousand. He now had to think of ways to make her wear those clothes. Otherwise, it would be such a waste. After taking a bath, Lu Weixi, towel-drying her hair asked: ¡°Did Mrs. Hao alsoe?¡± Qin Zhiyou simply grunted in response. He sat at his desk, pretending to look at some documents while keeping his expression neutral, ¡°She said she was bored alone in the West Mountain vi. Since we don¡¯t go there now, she picked a few people to watch the house and came here.¡±
    Mrs. Hao had raised Qin Zhiyou since he was a child, so to him, she probably felt more like his mother than his biological mother, Mrs. Yang did. Lu Weixi opened her wardrobe to change into a set of sleepwear. As soon as she opened the wardrobe, she found that half of it had been cleared out. Feeling puzzled, she turned to look at Qin Zhiyou, ¡°Where did my clothes go?¡± ¡°Oh, Aunt Hao said that some clothes had been in the winter wardrobe for a long time, so she took them for cleaning and disinfection. As for things like bras, she said it¡¯s not good to wear them for too long, so she threw them all away. However, she brought some clothes that you usually wear, you can choose one for yourself.¡±
    Lu Weixi didn¡¯t suspect anything and bent down to look through the cab next to her. As a result, when she opened the cab, the first thing she saw were those clothes she had boughtst time. In order for Aunt Hao to bring these clothes, Qin Zhiyou had taken quite some effort. Today, when he learned that Aunt Hao wasing to help, he went back to West Mountain Vi in the afternoon to specially wrap the clothes to be brought over and instructed Aunt Hao to put them in the underwear area before going to Siyi Company to pick her up from work. He held back from spilling the beans during dinner, hoping that she would find out by herself. ¡°Eh, howe these clothes¡­¡± Lu Weixi realized instantly what these clothes were, and she felt a bit embarrassed. She rummaged through the cab again, Qin Zhiyou was ruthless enough to have all her sleepwear washed, and even the small pieces of underwear inside were all thrown away. The most extreme thing was that even the entirely transparent set was brought out and brazenly ced in the most conspicuous ce. ¡°What¡¯s the matter.¡± Qin Zhiyou deliberately turned his head with a calm face, pretending as if nothing had happened, ¡°Isn¡¯t there still clothes to wear?¡± ¡°Yes, there are clothes, but ¡­¡± How can she wear these? Qin Zhiyou deliberately furrowed his brows, looking annoyed at being interrupted. He got up, walked a few steps over, and opened the wardrobe. His expression was very serious: ¡°Haven¡¯t you worn these clothes before? I¡¯ve seen them before and even paid for them.¡± That¡¯s right, it cost ten thousand for each set. Lu Weixi had been wearing them for several days, finally ¡°earning¡± back the money she had spent on these clothes. Despite his apparent calmness, Lu Weixi was a bit embarrassed. Qin Zhiyou looked impatient and rummaged in the wardrobe pretendingly: ¡°If you don¡¯t want to wear this, then change it. Are there any others in the wardrobe?¡± If there had been even one, Lu Weixi wouldn¡¯t have been so stressed. Qin Zhiyou frowned: ¡°There¡¯s no helping it, it¡¯s already ten o¡¯clock, where can I buy you sleepwear now. Why don¡¯t you just make do for now?¡± ¡°These, these clothes aren¡¯t suitable¡­¡± Lu Weixi was instantly embarrassed. She searched the entire cab and couldn¡¯t find a single piece of appropriate sleepwear. Of course, because Qin Zhiyou cleaned this ce until it was spotless today, if she could find one, he would lose!
    ¡°How are they not suitable?¡± Qin Zhiyou immediately grabbed the transparent set. Good, Lu Weixi had specifically hidden this setst time. This set ispletely transparent, but it is slightly decorated with a few peach blossoms. Well, if it was too blunt, it wouldn¡¯t be interesting. This kind of mysterious yet revealing style definitely sparked interest. Lu Weixi instantly turned her head, and Qin Zhiyou immediately collected himself. No, he couldn¡¯t be too aggressive, he must make her willingly wear this. So, he casually threw the clothes aside, looking as if he didn¡¯t care, and also suggested to her: ¡°Or else, you can wear my pajamas. I have a few cotton casual sets and they are quiterge. It should just about cover you.¡± Although he was a bit disappointed that she wasn¡¯t wearing the pajamas, imagining his clothes pervaded with her scent didn¡¯t feel bad either. The pajamas could be temporarily borrowed, but what about the underwear? If she could borrow pajamas, there¡¯s no reason she should wear his underwear¡­ ¡°Who¡¯s going to see you thiste at night? With the way you are, what else is there to be picky about? If not, don¡¯t wear anything, sleeping in the nude is also an option.¡± Qin Zhiyou turned his head back with a look of disdain, hardly deigning to look at her, continuing to scroll through his phone. Lu Weixi hesitated, she took a long, long time before deciding to choose the leopard print among these clothes. No matter what, this set was just a bit dramatically patterned, but it¡¯s extremely conservativepared to the others. Although she was changing clothes, Qin Zhiyou sneakily nced at her from the corner of his eyes. He knew she would choose the leopard print! To match with her, he also wore leopard print today. He¡¯d let her seeter. As expected, his shirt fit her just right once she wore it. No wonder cheetahs on the African ins use this color as their camouge. It indeed looked very environmental-friendly, wild, very¡­ No, he must hold back¡­
    So he waited on the side as Lu Weixi tended to her skincare and dried her hair. He had been waiting so anxiously that when Lu Weixi turned around, he immediately squinted his eyes, pretending nothing had happened and continued to leisurely scroll through his phone. Once Lu Weixi had settled down, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s usual cool demeanor instantly crumbled, charging at her like a cheetah pouncing on its prey. Damn, he couldn¡¯t wait any longer! Lu Weixi did not expect Qin Zhiyou to switch so quickly. Why was he in such a rush¡­ However, it turned out that there was a reason for his impatience, just as he touched the leopard print, there was suddenly a knock on the door. Chapter 517: 519 Disturbance (1) Chapter 517: Chapter 519 Disturbance (1) Qin Zhiyou heard it from inside but pretended not to and continued to gnaw at his prey. But Lu Weixi, being an earnest child, quickly nudged him. ¡°Zhiyou, go open the door.¡± Who could it be knocking at this hour? It must be nothing good. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t feel like it. He mumbled, ¡°It¡¯s fine, we¡¯ll deal with it tomorrow.¡± Yet, the knocking persisted. Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t ignore it any longer. She quickly pushed him aside, ¡°You go, hurry, be quick ande back.¡± Qin Zhiyou took a deep breath, furrowed his brows, reluctantly agreed with a pained expression, rolled out of bed, and, without even putting on his slippers, rushed over to yank open the door¨C Standing there was Aunt Hao, holding two bowls of dark herbal medicine. ¡°Young Master, this is for you and Young Madam. The one on the left is yours, the one on the right is for Young Madam.¡± They were tonics, specifically for fertility and prenatal health. Lu Weixi had been taking this medicine for several months. A few days ago, when they went to the traditional Chinese medicine hospital for resupplies, even she didn¡¯t know that Qin Zhiyou had quietly told the doctor to add an ingredient to promote egg release. He was hoping she¡¯d get pregnant soon. He was about to lose his temper, but upon seeing Aunt Hao and the two bowls of medicine at the door¡­ Well, speeding up pregnancy was indeed something he couldn¡¯t afford to neglect.
    So, he snatched his bowl like a whirlwind, gulped it down in one go, swiftly shoved the empty bowl back into Aunt Hao¡¯s arms, turned to pick up the other bowl, managed to close the door simultaneously, ¡°We¡¯ll take this one tomorrow morning.¡± No sooner had he finished what he was saying than the door shut with a thud. After shutting the door, he didn¡¯t forget to bolt it, to see who else would dare knock! Qin Zhiyou carried Lu Weixi¡¯s bowl of medicine, rushed back briskly, held it to her lips, ¡°Down the hatch.¡± Lu Weixi replied with a quiet ¡°Hmm¡±, taking little sips. Herbal medicine is that type of thing ¨C the slower you drink it, the more unbearable it bes. Lu Weixi¡¯s small face instantly scrunched up, ¡°So bitter. Do you have any sugar?¡± There should¡¯ve been some. Aunt Hao¡¯s tray had a piece of sugar on it, but because he had shut the door too quickly, he only got the medicine and missed the sugar. Qin Zhiyou nced around the room before nodding, ¡°Drink it first, I¡¯ll get it for you.¡± Lu Weixi nodded. Thankfully, they had some leftover chocte in the room. Although the chocte was a bit bitter,pared to the herbal medicine¡¯s bitterness, it was nothing. Qin Zhiyou fetched a piece of chocte and unwrapped it. Just as Lu Weixi finished her medicine, she put the bowl on the bedside table, her eyebrows furrowed from the bitter taste. As soon as she saw Qin Zhiyou unwrap the chocte, she immediately reached out for it. Qin Zhiyou pulled out a small piece of chocte, and just when it seemed he was about to ce it in Wei Xi¡¯s hand, he deftly moved his hand,¨C and tossed it into his own mouth instead. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, why did you steal my candy!¡± Lu Weixi was upset. Just as she wasining, Qin Zhiyou abruptly leaned closer, using the chocte like a battering-ram, instantly breaking through her red lips. ¡°Umm¨C¡± The sweetness of the chocte, mixed with a hint of bitterness, instantly overpowered the strong taste of the herbs. And since chocte melted with heat, it quickly slid down her throat, leaving her with the sweet, silky taste of chocte. When Lu Weixi tried to get up and turn off the light, she found herself held back by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arm. Chapter 518: 520 Disturbance (2) Chapter 518: Chapter 520 Disturbance (2) Of course, a male leopard must carefully observe the female leopard. Why on earth would he turn off the light? He pinched her chin and arrogantly urged, ¡°Look at me.¡± Look at him? Lu Weixi closed her eyes determined not to. Qin Zhiyou was not pleased. He intentionally wore matching clothes and she doesn¡¯t want to look? She must look! ¡°So you don¡¯t want to look, huh¡­¡± In response, Lu Weixi turned her head away, disregarding him while keeping her eyes firmly shut. Qin Zhiyou had his ways. She doesn¡¯t want to look? Well, he¡¯ll make sure she gets an eyeful all night! ¡ª¡ª She was aware she¡¯d lost herselfpletely, from body to soul, captured entirely by the man in front of her. She¡¯s frightened, confused, and wants to escape, but she simply cannot escape his grasp! Even so.
    She was lost, but someone was trying to forcibly awaken her. Suddenly, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phone started ringing. He didn¡¯t want to attend. But Lu Weixi swiftly said, ¡°Your phone, your phone.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s not going to kill me.¡± He didn¡¯t care about his phone one bit! However, the phone kept ringing, even if he didn¡¯t pick up, it felt like a wicked sound piercing his ears. Finally, after thirty seconds, the phone stopped ringing. Just as Qin Zhiyou was about to keep ignoring it, the phone rang once again. Damn, who¡¯s that jerk? Is this person really trying to annoy him to death?! Qin Zhiyou got up in rage, ready tosh out as he picked up his phone, only to see the caller ID¡ª Yu Sixing. This person is now linked with Xue Feifei. Lu Weixi is very sensitive about matters rted to Xue Feifei. Since he had previously helped Yu Sixing conceal a secret, he supposed this was karmaing back at him! He actually had to get up, walk to the door, and answer the call with a scowl: ¡°Hello.¡± As expected, today Yu Sixing had gone looking for Xue Feifei in the apartment but couldn¡¯t find her. Yu Sixing contacted thendlord to find out the apartment seems to be up for subletting again. Yu Sixing was panicking, even more fearful that something might have happened to Xue Feifei, hence he called Qin Zhiyou. Lu Weixi had just started talking to him about Xue Feifei¡¯s recent move, but she hadn¡¯t had time to mention it to Yu Sixing. Frustrated as he was, Qin had to fill him in about it. Yu Sixing acknowledged this and Qin Zhiyou hung up the phone grudgingly. As he was about to turn around, the phone rang once again. Chapter 519: 521 Disturbance (3) Chapter 519: Chapter 521 Disturbance (3) Qin Zhiyou¡¯s patience had also been exhausted to thest drop. He couldn¡¯t help but growl out impatiently: ¡°Is this never ending, it¡¯ste at night!¡± From that side, Secretary Wang¡¯s voice was stuttering: ¡°Qin, President Qin, there¡¯s been an incident.¡± ¡°Speak quickly if there¡¯s something! If there¡¯s nothing, tomorrow you pack your bags for Antarctica!¡± Qin Zhiyou was frustrated to the extreme, just as he was shouting, Qin Zhigu from the room next door was arriving upstairs and bumped into him. The design drafts from Siyi Company needed to be collected online, so he also had to work overtime. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t want to say anything in front of Qin Zhigu, so he just turned around and walked to a corner downstairs, lowering his voice: ¡°What is it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s about Liu Yiyi, she has just slit her wrists.¡± Poor Secretary Wang, was chatting with Xiaochen originally, but received such news unexpectedly. He had to leave her and deal with the situation. First crying, then making a scene, and finally threatening with suicide ¨C these kinds of tactics, only Qin Zhigu would¡¯ve fallen for in the past. Whether Liu Yiyi lived or died was of no great concern to him, right? Qin Zhiyou first asked: ¡°Is she dead?¡± Secretary Wang shook his head: ¡°Noyet.¡±
    Qin Zhiyou then asked: ¡°Is she near death?¡± Secretary Wang shook his head again: ¡°No, but she¡¯s been taken to the hospital.¡± ¡°If she hasn¡¯t died, what¡¯s the problem?¡± Qin Zhiyou said indifferently, digging in his ear. ¡°If she has contacted the press to make a big deal of this, putting the me on me, you know how to handle it.¡± Suppress the news, minimize the impact, nip it in the bud. Anyway, he had no intention of stirring up a storm over Liu Yiyi¡¯s affairs again. He had finally managed to coax his wife, he didn¡¯t want to be associated with any other woman in any way. Secretary Wang trembled: ¡°But President Qin, you saidst time that I should keep a close eye on Liu Yiyi. You also said that she is at her most vulnerable now and that we should take advantage of her to defeat sister-inw.¡± Sure, the video incidentst time was orchestrated by Qin Zhiyou. Not only was Liu Yiyi¡¯s reputationpletely tarnished, but she also had no idea he was the one behind it. Till now, she probably thinks that Qin Zhiyou not helping her is because he¡¯s angry at her. After all, her explicit video with his previous girlfriend was made public, what man could ept that? But now she can¡¯t go back to the entertainment circle, Qin Weijia doesn¡¯t want to support her anymore, and Qin Zhiyou himself doesn¡¯t dare to find her. Liu Yiyi was always proud, and after this incident made her the target ofizens¡¯ derision, it was hard for her to endure. So this time when she slit her wrists, it was because she really lost hope. She slit quite deep. She justcked experience, only cutting the vein. She was discovered and sent to a hospital, currently in critical condition. ¡°Then just do as I had originally nned! Why bother calling me?¡± Qin Zhiyou had previously mentioned to him that if Liu Yiyi fell to a point of no return, he should ¡°help¡± her. If he didn¡¯t take advantage of her at her most vulnerable time, it would be toote when she recovers. Of course, ideally he should get involved personally. But where did he have the mood to do these things right now, when he couldn¡¯t even coax his wife. ¡°So, President Qin, should I approach her the way you described?¡± Qin Zhiyou thought for a moment, then decided, ¡°First you give her a hand, but make sure she knows it¡¯s me who hasn¡¯t forgotten her at this time. As for the other matters, we¡¯ll tackle themter.¡± Qin Zhiyou had a screeny all arranged for him, rting Qin Weijia and the indecent video. He wanted Liu Yiyi to think that the intimate video was leaked by Qin Weijia to her enemies. It was because Liu Yiyi wasn¡¯t showing any results with Qin Zhiyou, so Weijia wanted to put her under pressure and speed things up. She was supposed to believe Qin Weijia wanted to make the dog bite the dog. Chapter 520 - 522 Disturbance (4) Chapter 520: Chapter 522 Disturbance (4) Of course, this matter could not be rushed. It would be best if Liu Yiyi could ¡°inadvertently¡± find out. He was a cunning merchant, who squeezed every bit of usage he could get from his possessions, which was what made him a cunning merchant. Secretary Wang nodded: ¡°Understood.¡± As Qin Zhiyou was putting away his cell phone, a car was driving in from afar. Then, a chauffeur got off, and a servant came over to help park the car. Qin Zhizha got off from the rear seat, his strong scent of alcohol could be smelled all the way from here. Apparently, he was drunk. Hanging his head, Qin Zhizha staggered over. Seeing Qin Zhiyou, he opened his eyes wide, pointing a finger at his face: ¡°Big brother!¡± After a burp, he added an adjective, ¡°Big brother, who lost his father!¡± If it were any average day, Qin Zhiyou would have knocked him out with a punch! However, he didn¡¯t feel like fighting with a drunkard, that would be beneath him. Qin Zhiyou put away his phone and turned to walk inside, coolly. Even though Qin Zhizha was quite drunk, he still dared to provoke him, rushing in front of him to stumble into the house and up the stairs. At the upstairs hallway, he bumped into Qin Zhisu too. Between the three brothers, Qin Zhiyou stood with his hands in his pockets, his face expressionless. Qin Zhizha was drunk, shaking his head, unable to stand still. As for Qin Zhisu, he was frowning, chiding his younger brother, ¡°Zhizha, drink less in the night.¡± He was truly annoyed. Thinking of the fact that by tomorrow, the design review which marked the stagepletion would be over, meaning Lu Weixi did not need toe to Siyi Company daily; he could not see her anymore. ¡°Ha, second brother, my dear second brother.¡± Qin Zhizhaughed looking at Qin Zhisu, his expression quite sarcastic. Suddenly he turned to Qin Zhiyou, ¡°But, this time I want to learn from my big brother. I found something that big brother did very correctly, truly!¡± Giggling at the two, he stumbled into his own room, speaking incoherently. However, as they passed each other, Qin Zhiyou clearly smelled a faint scent of perfume on him. He had obviously spent time with a woman. Moreover, the scent of the perfume felt somewhat familiar. Unsurprisingly, it was none of his business. Qin Zhiyou casually nced at his younger brothers and went into his room. Perhaps because his two calls had taken too long, Lu Weixi had already fallen asleep. Qin Zhiyou knew Lu Weixi was a light sleeper and didn¡¯t want to disturb her. Although it was a bit regrettable that she wouldn¡¯t see the leopard print on him, there would be plenty of time for her to observe and learn in the future! However, the ¡°future¡± that Qin Zhiyou spoke of came incredibly fast. ¡ª- The next day. Yesterday, without any altercations, Lu Weixi had a good long sleep. Fully rested, she even ate an extra dumpling at breakfast. Qin Zhiyou was however, frustrated. He wanted to wake up early for some morning activity with her, but overslept. He ended up rushing to get ready and have breakfast with her. What upset him even more was when he dropped her off at Siyi Company, he saw her meet Qin Zhisu who just got off the car, and saw the reluctance in Qin Zhisu¡¯s eyes. Qin Zhiyou darkly thought, stop staring, or I¡¯ll gouge your eyes out! Seeing Lulu¡¯s care to pick her up, he suddenly remembered something, a n formed in his mind. Chapter 521 - 523: I admire you (1) Chapter 521: Chapter 523: I admire you (1) The materials have been submitted today for approval, and theoretically, there shouldn¡¯t be any issues. They¡¯ll still need toe back asionally to check during the construction and inspection process, but they won¡¯t need to stay here permanently. So, it¡¯s time to say goodbye. As soon as he got off the car, Qin Zhigu¡¯s gaze was practically glued to Lu Weixi. However, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t pay much attention to him, and everyone from the threepanies noticed. Last time, Qin Zhiyou mentioned that Lu Weixi was a close rtive, but they two were way too close to be simply rtives. Fortunately, no one thought of her as being tied to the Qin family. When Liu Yiyi came forward, she didn¡¯t react. The attitudes of Qin Zhiyou and Qin Zhigu were also not right. The first time Qin Zhiyou saw her, he didn¡¯t treat her like his own wife. It¡¯s more likely she¡¯s a distant cousin or something. Marriage between cousins is not allowed in China. But it¡¯s allowed overseas! If they wanted to, they could get a marriage certificate in minutes. Of course, the most important point is: Lu Weixi is poor. Well, not poor exactly. She¡¯s grounded, a typical white-cor worker. She even drives a thirty thousand yuan Chang¡¯an Benben car. Have you ever seen a richdy or a youngdy driving this type of car? Considering everything, no one ever thought of her as Mrs. Qin. They just felt bad for Qin Zhigu. After working together for so long, and with so many women at Lulu, where there are women, there¡¯s gossip. They¡¯ve long since dug up everything about Qin Zhigu¡¯s personal life. They know he had a few girlfriends before, but he¡¯s still single now. Even though someone has been pursuing him (Cai Yiren), his eyes have always been on Lu Weixi. Sadly, the prince is willing, but the goddess has no dreams. However, the only one who doesn¡¯t feel this is a shame is Xiaochen. These fools, only she knows that Lu Weixi has an invisible boyfriend, the elusive boss who drives a Mercedes! Due to her constant chats with the secretary, she has discretely observed. Every time Qin Zhiyou drove Lu Weixi over, he would stop across the street to avoid being seen. It¡¯s finally time to officially part ways after submitting the materials. Boss Liao was reluctant to see them go, but since Lulu¡¯s president had already sent a big bus over to pick them up, he had to give up. Everyone got on the bus. Lu Weixi, as the team leader, had some things tomunicate. She was thest one to get on the bus. Once work was officially passed on, they departed in opposite directions. Just as Lu Weixi was about to get on the bus, Qin Zhigu called from the back: ¡°Weixi ¡ª¡ª Manager Lu.¡± Lu Weixi frowned slightly. They were about to part, what drama was he trying to create now? Everyone on the bus was eager to see what¡¯s happening, she calmly turned around and asked, ¡°Do you need something, Mr. Qin?¡± Qin Zhigu looked deeply into her eyes, ¡°Work hard, I¡¯ll contact you if anythinges up.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± She nodded politely, ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Qin Zhigu shook his head then nodded: ¡°It was a pleasure working together.¡± ¡°It was a pleasure.¡± Lu Weixi got on the bus. Everyone on the bus had the expression ¡°hurry up, we¡¯re waiting for the next episode¡±. Lucky that Lu Weixi is the team leader, with her increasing authority, she could control the situation. As soon as she got on the bus, she was all business. Otherwise, everyone would¡¯ve swarmed her. But, Lu Weixi¡¯s authority didn¡¯tst for long. Because, as soon as the bus arrived at Lulu, before it could even stop, she saw someone from afar. Ps: Starting to update now, starting to update~ Chapter 522: 524: I admire you (2) Chapter 522: Chapter 524: I admire you (2) The man was wearing leopard-print sunsses and a matching casual outfit. He casually leaned against his shy red sports car with his lean body. Seeing the car approach, before it could fully stop, he took off his leopard-print sunsses. His mischievous eyes were already fixed on Lu Weixi, who was seated by the window in the front of the car, and his lips curled into an amused smile. Qin Zhiyou again, it was always Qin Zhiyou. He had supposedly gone back to Hanhai after dropping her off at work; how did hee back so quickly? Plus, he had switched cars and outfits! What on earth was with this leopard print getup? Lu Weixi shielded her face with her bag to avoid his gaze, feeling utterly embarrassed. But the car had already stopped and everyone inside was staring at her. It was impossible for her not to get off. Having no choice, she tried to hide her panic beneath a cough, smoothing her clothing and fixing her hair as if nothing had happened. Nonchntly, she vacated the car, not even sparing him a nce. She remainedposed, but Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t. He fiddled with the car keys around his finger, with one hand in his pocket. He swaggered over to Lu Weixi, and with a roguish whistle said, ¡°Hello, beautiful.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s tone dropped significantly: ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°I came to see you.¡±
    Lu Weixi quickly raked her gaze over him and back, thinking to herself, what a shame it was to see a grown man putting up such a show. Face aloof, she said, ¡°Sorry, I have to work. President Qin, if there¡¯s something else¡­¡± ¡°Oh, I definitely have something else.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded as if it was expected. Lu Weixi frowned, casting a quick nce at him. She leaned in and whispered, ¡°I have to work. What are you doing here?¡± ¡°I never said you couldn¡¯t.¡± Qin Zhiyou leaned in intentionally closer. To Lu Weixi, she was just maintaining her decorum, but to everyone else, the two looked very much like a couple, deeply in love. ¡°Then what are you doing here?¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t answer her. The one who did was their boss, who dashed out at a sprinter¡¯s speed. It was a well-known fact that LuLu¡¯s boss despised poverty and loved wealth, favoured money over all else. He had once used Lu Weixi as a bargaining chip to work with Yan City¡¯spany, even if it meant throwing her to perverted old men like President Liu. But when Lu Weixinded a big order from Siyi Company, he was ecstatic and practically worshipped her. Hearing that the Qin brothers often visited her, he wished to be by her side too. Especially when he heard rumours that Lu Weixi might be Qin Zhiyou¡¯s distant rtive. Even if it were distant, they were still rted! The boss regretted how he used to speak to her without respect. Plus, Lu Weixi was too humble! On hearing that Qin Zhiyou was visiting that day, the boss was overjoyed. But why didn¡¯t he rush to greet him immediately? He was grooming himself to create a good impression on Qin Zhiyou! Anyway, when Qin Zhiyou saw the neatly dressed boss with slicked-back hair rush towards him, eager to shake hands, he said excitedly: ¡°President Qin, it¡¯s an honour to finally meet you!¡± With his hands still in his pockets and showing no intentional desire to shake hands, the boss didn¡¯t mind and cheerfully asked, ¡°Is President Qin here to see Xiaolu?¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded with utter seriousness, ¡°Indeed, I highly admire Weixi¡¯s talent. I¡¯vee over to ask her to design my office. Isn¡¯t that right, my dear Wei Hui?¡± Chapter 523: 525: I admire you (Extra Chapter) Chapter 523: Chapter 525: I admire you (Extra Chapter) At that form of address, a chill ran through Lu Weixi. It was summertime. How could it feel so cold? Back in the day, when she was Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend, even Qin Zhiyou had never used such a mushy nickname for her. Yet, the boss didn¡¯t mind, and even giggled, saying, ¡°I heard that Xiaolu and CEO Qin are¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded in acknowledgment, smiling at Lu Weixi, ¡°Yes, we¡¯re rtives. Very close rtives. Isn¡¯t that right, Sister Wei Hui?¡± Lu Weixi moved a bit closer and hissed through gritted teeth, ¡°That¡¯s enough, Qin Zhiyou.¡± ¡°Oh, what did you say? Are you calling me ¡®Brother Zhiyou¡¯? Eh, at this age, calling me that, how embarrassing.¡± Qin Zhiyou shamelessly reached out, intending to ruffle her hair like an older brother would with a younger sister, but instead, his hand ended up on her shoulder, his fingertips quietly caressing her corbone. Lu Weixi shivered involuntarily. However, with so many people around, she couldn¡¯t precisely kill him. Not wanting to draw attention, she had no choice but to say, ¡°Shall we stand here, or shall we go in and discuss in detail. Qin¡­Zhiyou?¡± Awakening from his reverie, the boss eagerly weed, ¡°Yes, yes, yes, pleasee in.¡± Qin Zhiyou watched her smile, made noment, and sauntered in with his hands in his pockets.
    Lu Weixi was a few steps behind and had no choice but to follow him in. The boss weed him into the reception room and personally poured tea for him. He served Pu¡¯er tea, which he usually drank, regretting that he didn¡¯t have anything better to offer and that Qin Zhiyou might not be used to it: ¡°My apologies for the poor reception.¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even nce at it. It was Xiaochen, who was quick to bring over the interior decoration contract: ¡°CEO Qin, take a look.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze didn¡¯t even linger on it, and he directly said, ¡°Book the highest standard. Where is the pen? I will sign.¡± Xiaochen passed the pen over, and he signed the contract first before passing it to Lu Weixi. Under tremendous pressure, Lu Weixi had no choice but to sign her name in the party B section. Each party retained a copy of the contract. Qin Zhiyou held one and stared at their signatures side by side, musing, ¡°It¡¯s no wonder she¡¯s my wife; even her signature looks good.¡± ¡°That should do it.¡± Qin Zhiyou got up to leave. He had merely wanted to whisk Lu Weixi away, and with that aplished, he naturally didn¡¯t need to waste time with chit-chat. ¡°Oh, yes, my sister has always been low-key. Please don¡¯t take our familial rtionship out of context. She doesn¡¯t like it. If I ever find out¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s eyes narrowed. His face, which had been all smiles, darkened significantly. The boss immediately straightened up, ¡°Rest assured, CEO Qin! No one in ourpany would dare to speak out of turn. Whoever does, I will fire them!¡± Assured, Qin Zhiyou nodded and took a few steps forward before stopping abruptly. He turned back to see Lu Weixi still standing there. Since they were past caring about what others might say, he wasn¡¯t afraid of gossip. He turned around, took Lu Weixi¡¯s hand in front of everyone, ¡°Sister Wei Hui. Oh, no, Ms. Lu. What are you still standing for? Let¡¯s go design my office.¡± Furious, Lu Weixi yanked her hand away and stomped out. Once in his sports car, she fumed, ¡°If you have any other tricks, spit them out!¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Qin Zhiyou leaned in close, ¡°I¡¯m wearing leopard print inside too, would you like a look?¡± PS: Check-inplete. Thanks for the contributions from Cao Shuyun, Dongfang, Man Buxi, Rs, Lianni Yishi, Little Rain, Rurusu, and a few other cuties, muah~ Chapter 524: 526 Design (1) Chapter 524: Chapter 526 Design (1) Also, to match his words, Qin Zhiyou straightened his back slightly. Lu Weixi turned her face away, hardly able to bear the sight. She couldn¡¯t believe the man standing before her, d in leopard print, was Qin Zhiyou. What sort of man did she marry after all? However, thinking back to the past, when Qin Zhiyou mingled with those girls at nightclubs, he was just as uninhibited. He was such ayered man; bounding with unpredictability and wiliness when partaking in mirth, yet, emanating a formidable aura when furious, which inevitablymanded attention. What she was more familiar with, though, was his indifference during their cold wars, his arrogance. All these depictions came together to form him, a human being, so intricate andplex. ¡ª¡ª All that being said, the mboyant leopard print and the shy red sports car didn¡¯t make Qin Zhiyou look amiss or distasteful. The charm and wild energy he exuded were instead synonymous with those of a confident model, showcasing a product for sale. Still, no matter what, she did not want to see his leopard print underwear! ¡°I refuse to look!¡± ¡°Oh, really? But I want to see your leopard print,¡± he said, appearing to make amends forst night¡¯s regret. It was alright if she didn¡¯t dare to look on the street. Once they reached the office and closed the door, the male leopard would definitely join the female leopard in victory! ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Lu Weixi widened her almond eyes, her face filled with fury. If not for her excessively blushing cheeks, her anger would¡¯ve been much more palpable.
    In the middle of their conversation, Xiaochen came out. Lu Weixi was heading to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s ce for renovation designs, so of course, Xiaochen being her assistant needed to help. Whereas Xiaoqian usually kept thepany running, dealing with work andmunicating with clients. Seeing Xiaochene out, Lu Weixi was immensely relieved, akin to seeing a family member. ¡°Xiaochen,e over here!¡± she summoned eagerly. With a high voltage human-bulb like Xiaochen present, she didn¡¯t believe that Qin Zhiyou would still dare to make a move on her! Who would¡¯ve known, though. Xiaochen looked left and right in front of the car, unsure of how to get in. The sports car only had two seats, Xiaochen couldn¡¯t possibly sit in the trunk, could he? Qin Zhiyou put on his sunsses, smilingly told Xiaochen, ¡°You can take a taxi, I will reimburse you. I will take Lu Weixi first. See you in a bit.¡± Finishing his statement, he put the pedal to the metal. The engine revved, and the sports car bolted right out. Valuing her life, Lu Weixi quickly put on her seatbelt. It was still quite early and the traffic hadn¡¯t ramped up yet. Qin Zhiyou took Lu Weixi on a wild ride, quickly reaching Hanhai¡¯s building. Actually, this was Lu Weixi¡¯s first time entering Hanhai. Having been married to Qin Zhiyou for five years, they¡¯d retained their independence, not intervening in each other¡¯s personal lives and careers. Hence, she had never been to Hanhai Group¡¯s building before. She had only ever driven past, never gone up. Qin Zhiyou drove into the parking lot, got out of the car, and took the elevator directly to the upper floors. Upon arrival, they could clearly survey Hanhai¡¯s internal structure. The hub was reminiscent of an ants¡¯ hive with structures bustling with crowds, offices, conference halls, gyms, and various departments. This giant entity was a stark contrast to Lulu¡¯s small business enterprise epassing a few offices. Even when viewed from the outside via the sightseeing lift, it incited a sense of grandeur: as though everything beneath was under control. Chapter 525: 527 Design (2) Chapter 525: Chapter 527 Design (2) And Qin Zhiyou¡¯s office was located on the highest floor. At first, Lu Weixi came over with the intention of scolding him, but after she saw the operational view of Hanhai, a bit of heroic aspiration unexpectedly surfaced within her. Qin Zhiyou was by her side, witnessing her transition from initial curiosity, then to surprise, excitement, and finally seriousness. He didn¡¯t know what Lu Weixi was thinking at the moment, but every time his aunt and uncle came to his office on the top floor, they would always feel a bit discontented. His other subordinates were excited to be recognized ¨C after all, only those favored by the CEO could reach the top level, and their status was self-evident. His wife had ambition and capability, so he naturally hoped that she could seed and move forward with him. When Qin Zhiyou arrived, he had obviously already given Secretary Wang a heads up. At this time, Secretary Wang had cleared out all the surrounding people. The original assistant who was receiving them in front of the CEO¡¯s office was asked to leave, leaving only him present. Upon seeing Lu Weixi, he respectfully approached her, ¡°Young Madam.¡± Lu Weixi quickly responded, ¡°Secretary Wang, I¡¯ve brought some work with me today.¡± Secretary Wang looked at her with a questioning expression, then turned his attention to Qin Zhiyou. It was no wonder he was puzzled. Lulu, a smallpany, wouldn¡¯t have much necessary work. Even when seeking tasks, it would usually be directed to the project branch downstairs¡ªthey wouldn¡¯t need toe to the CEO¡¯s office for that. Qin Zhiyou nodded solemnly, ¡°She really dide to work. She¡¯s here to redecorate my office.¡± Five years ago, when Qin Zhiyou seized the CEO¡¯s position from his uncle, his office hadn¡¯t been renovated since. It wasn¡¯t because he was stingy or anything simr.
    At that time, he was only 24. He started his internship at thepany when he was a junior in college, and by the time he challenged the status quo, he had already been with thepany for four years. When his aunt and uncle agreed to step down, besides admitting their own mistakes, their main intention was to let him take their ce as a form of punishment. They wanted to prove that this inexperienced young man didn¡¯t have what it took to lead thepany. The moment he made a mistake, they would have all the justification they needed to drag him down from his position! But contrary to their expectations, not only was Qin Zhiyou well-prepared, but he also worked hard enough to steady the nerves of the internalpany during the transition period. He calmly reced his predecessors with his own personnel, gradually changing thepany¡¯s philosophy, and implementing his policies and strategies. His approach achieved remarkable results over the past five years. Though his aunt and uncle still had influence in thepany, their influence was gradually diminishing. Even though some people on the board still opposed him whenever there was a problem, almost everyone in thepany looked up to him for leadership. The asional oppositions could serve as necessary warnings, which he didn¡¯t mind. The cold war between Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi, other than the problem between the two of them, was rted to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s heavy workload, which left him no time to divide his focus. When he took over thepany, it coincided with the most severe period of their dispute. He was so busy with work every day that when he came home to continue their cold war, he was even more disheartened. By the time he stabilized thepany, it was already one or two yearster. Initially, there wasn¡¯t much affection between the two of them, but experiencing that incident made things even worse, not to mention the cold period thatsted for a year. He wanted to get closer, but the rift between them wasn¡¯t easy to bridge. Having to keep an eye on his aunt and uncle, he identally distanced her further, soughtpany from several women, and their situation gradually worsened. Chapter 526: 528 Design (3) Chapter 526: Chapter 528 Design (3) It¡¯s only now, after he had basically taken control of thepany and gained some free time, that he managed to clean up the messy affairs, and started to return home to his wife every day. His office remained unaltered from the day he moved in, after a thorough inspection for any hidden cameras and listening devices. Yu Sixing always said that he keeps things to himself and never speaks out. He couldn¡¯t tell anyone that after his father¡¯s death, his uncles and aunts wanted to push him out of the Qin family. His mother was powerless, his grandfather was too old and in poor health, offering no protection for him. He had no one to rely on except himself. Even as the CEO, he still was alone. After several years, he managed to build a reliable team and had enough confidence to drive away the viins from his side. As for Yu Sixing, always protected by his older brother and close to his sister, he was in the middle of this game of life, without a word of objection from his parents or siblings. He was not afraid to be frank because of this. However, it didn¡¯t matter. He was going to live a good life with his wife in the future. In the meantime, he sobered up, putting on a serious face. He said, ¡°Secretary Wang, after this, there¡¯s no need to clear the ce. Lu Weixi was specifically invited by me to design my office. She¡¯s my business partner. Everything should be done ording topany regtions.¡± Secretary Wang nodded in a stupefied manner. He didn¡¯t want to get involved in this couple¡¯s affairs. The more he got involved, the worse he felt. Qin Zhiyou chuckled, deliberately coughed once, then extended his hand into the room, ¡°Ms. Lu, after you.¡± Lu Weixi also smiled at him seriously and nodded, walking into the room. As soon as she entered, Qin Zhiyou asked delightedly, ¡°Ms. Lu, would you like some tea or coffee?¡±
    ¡°Whatever.¡± Lu Weixi stepped inside and, out of professional habit, she scanned the room immediately. Entering the office, the first thing you see is a spacious reception area. An entire wall is made ofrge floor-to-ceiling windows, framing the outside world like a painting. There are sofas, tea tables, and on the wall opposite the windows, there is arge portrait of the old Mr. Qin. On the left there¡¯s a bar, fully stocked with wine, tea, and coffee, even the tea table is made of solid wood. Inside, there is a rxation room and a fitness room. On the right is his actual study where he works, and further in there is his bedroom and dressing room. After dismissing Secretary Wang, Qin Zhiyou enthusiastically led Lu Weixi to the bar: ¡°Ms. Lu, what do you think? I feel that theyout here isn¡¯t very good, that¡¯s why I asked you to redesign it.¡± He had a strategy; knowing that Lu Weixi wasing today, he had a bottle of Romaine Conti wine opened and decanted. He selected a beautiful high-stemmed, carved ss, filled it from the decanter and handed it over to her. Lu Weixi took it, looked at it and said, ¡°You¡¯re living quitefortably.¡± Theyout of this office was better than the old Qin residence and even the West Mountain vi. No wonder he could stay in the office for so many days without going home. ¡°How do you want to redesign it?¡± Since she had taken the money, she certainly had to do the task. ¡°Oh, about that, follow me.¡± Qin Zhiyou smiled faintly, and walked straight inside. Lu Weixi picked up her wine ss and followed him. Qin Zhiyou walked in and sat down on the edge of the bed in the rxation room. ¡°I¡¯m least satisfied with this room, especially this bed. No matter how I look at it, it¡¯s ufortable. Ms. Lu, you have so much experience, why don¡¯t you help me research, how to choose a good bed¡­¡± Chapter 527: 529 Animal World (1) Chapter 527: Chapter 529 Animal World (1) Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t falling for it, she had been standing by the door since he walked in. When she heard what Qin Zhiyou said, she pretended not to. And for a grown man to make a bed sheet into the shape of a cartoon cheetah, how childish can he be? Actually, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t want a cartoon print either, he told his secretary, Wang, to find a leopard print bed sheet. But a leopard print nnel or fur one could be found for winter, where would he find a leopard print bed sheet for the summer? Because he was in a hurry, Wang had no choice but to find him a cartoon cheetah one. But Qin Zhiyou did not want her to stay out of it. Seeing her standing still made him a bit upset, ¡°Lu, aren¡¯t you a designer? You can design bedrooms too, right? Shouldn¡¯t a designer personally select the furniture they buy? This is not good.¡± No matter what Qin Zhiyou said, she just wouldn¡¯t move. Plus, only she had a wine ss, what¡¯s that about? She raised her ss, ¡°Mr. Qin, even though reciprocating hospitality is the norm, when toasting, you should have a drink yourself.¡± She took a sip; the Romanee-Conti was really not bad, strong, with rich tannins. Although it was a dry red wine, it surprisingly had a sweet aftertaste. ¡°I have wine.¡± said Qin Zhiyou, ncing up. She wouldn¡¯t move? He stood up and came over, watched her take a big sip, and then leaned in, kissing her urately on the lips. See, now he had his drink, right? Lu Weixi did not expect his sudden attack, she spilled her wine, the red wine sshed on to the floor like blood, and even her ss fell and shattered into countless pieces. Qin Zhiyou took this opportunity to pick her up, whispering in her ear: ¡°Lu, be careful, the broken ss can hurt your feet. It would be bad if you got hurt. Let me carry you.¡±
    After saying that, he quickly walked a few steps and put her on the bed sheet. ¡°Qin Zhiyou, what are you doing? It¡¯s broad daylight. This is the workce.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just working. Cooperating with your work. Without experiencing it yourself, how can you design a soulful piece?¡± Qin Zhiyou looked innocent, but his hands moved quickly, unravelling the packaging like he was opening a delivery, and in the blink of an eye made the male and female cheetah meet. Lu Weixi wouldn¡¯t have it.She knew Qin Zhiyou would only ept submission from others on a normal day. When she had sought him to stay over before, he had made it hard. However, when he was hungry, he was like a wolf at four o¡¯clock in the afternoon at the zoo ¨C oh no ¨C a leopard running a thousand miles for his prey. ¡°Xiaochen will be here¡­¡± As if in response to her call, Lu Weixi¡¯s mobile indeed rang. She struggled to push someone away, quickly picked up her phone from under the bed, and saw that it was really Xiaochen calling. Xiaochen arrivedter than they did and took a taxi by herself. But she had a problem when she tried to enter ¨C she didn¡¯t have a key card and needed to sign in. Lu Weixi answered the phone and Xiaochen said, ¡°Lu, how do I get in? Where are you?¡± ¡°Ms. Chen, please go to the first floor and register first. Someone will be there shortly to take you to the resting room.¡± Qin Zhiyou cut in, then turned around and picked up the phone on the bedside cab and dialed the internal line, ¡°You go outside and greet a guest. Take her to the resting room for an hour. Oh no, two hours.¡± ¡°What, two hours? Hmm ¡­¡± PS: Here ites, three more chaptersingter! Chapter 528: 530 Animal World (2) Chapter 528: Chapter 530 Animal World (2) What follows is best described in the introductory phrase of ¡®Animal World¡¯: ¡°Spring has arrived, everything is being revived, and it¡¯s mating season again¡­¡± The secretary, Wang, who had been taking a call outside, didn¡¯t even think to ask who the visitor was, assuming that Qin Zhiyou had only brought his wife. After the call, he set off, and along the way, everyone greeted him enthusiastically: ¡°Morning, Brother Wang.¡± Secretary Wang stood straight, serious and unfazed, giving off an inscrutable aura. In response to these greetings, he only nodded slightly, a perfect replica of Qin Zhiyou. However, the next moment, Wang¡¯s cool exterior was instantly shed when he saw Xiaochen approaching. He was even startled enough to hide behind the janitor. What the, what, what, did his eyes deceive him, or was Xiaochen really here? Could it be that the person Qin Zhiyou asked him to entertain for two hours was Xiaochen? Thinking about it, the Young Madam hade in today dressed formally, looking like she meant business. Qin Zhiyou had mentioned getting her help with the office decor, so probably Xiaochen was brought along too. While he was still mulling over this, Xiaochen turned around, and Secretary Wang quickly grabbed the janitor Auntie¡¯s mop to hide his face. No, he needed a n. He quickly scarpered, hiding in a corner, and then made a call to the assistant.
    Apart from his secretary, Qin Zhiyou also had an assistant team. Wang quickly called over an assistant he was familiar with and asked him to take care of Xiaochen. He specifically instructed: ¡°If she asks, tell her that Mr. Qin is discussing business with the designer and it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate for her to overhear. Let her rest in the lounge for a while. Oh, and remember to serve her orange juice without ice. And chocte-voured cookies. Also, grab as many gossip magazines as you can, thetest ones, she loves reading them. Most importantly, don¡¯t reveal my identity to her. Remember!¡± The assistant was befuddled but followed his instructions. Secretary Wang, hiding in a corner, watched as Xiaochen was ushered into the lounge and orange juice, cookies, and magazines were delivered as instructed. Just as Xiaochen settled down, Secretary Wang got a text from her: ¡°Hey, I wanted to ask, how¡¯s your boss¡¯s progress with Lu Gong?¡± Progress, well, isn¡¯t it going great? They just changed the bedsheets, didn¡¯t they? Secretary Wang nodded to himself, ¡°It¡¯s going great.¡± ¡°You would never guess where I am.¡± Xiaochen started to type then decided it was too tiresome and switched to voice, ¡°I¡¯m at Hanhai¡¯s headquarters.¡± ¡°Wow, that¡¯s really impressive.¡± Secretary Wang exaggerated his response. Xiaochen didn¡¯t pick up on the insinuation and continued worriedly, ¡°You have to tell your boss toy down a strong hand when it matters! I always get the feeling that Lu Gong and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s rtionship is not simple. He ims to be Lu Gong¡¯s rtive, but I¡¯ve never seen him lift a finger when Lu Gong was down on his luck. Even if they were rtives, they¡¯re distant ones. Qin Zhiyou seems slick and cunning, a wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing. I¡¯m afraid if your boss doesn¡¯t make his move in time, Lu Gong could end up being cheated out of his money, or his heart, by Qin Zhiyou!¡± Secretary Wang is pretty sure about the heart part, still not certain about the money. And as they were chatting, the distant sound of a bell rang out. Xiaochen, not very sharp-eared, heard the echo on Wang¡¯s phone and asked, ¡°Hey, do you also have a bell ringing over there?¡± Chapter 529: 531 Animal World (3) Chapter 529: Chapter 531 Animal World (3) Secretary Wang, scared, quickly muffled the microphone of his phone. Only after the chime had stopped did he respond: ¡°Ahem, well, I¡¯m out on a mission. I have no choice, it¡¯s the boss¡¯s order.¡± ¡°Eh, tough work. I¡¯m also out, following Lu on a mission, but I¡¯m luckier, I¡¯m in Hanhai¡¯s lounge, where they have orange juice to drink and cookies to snack on. Moreover, it seems that the orange juice here is freshly squeezed.¡± Xiaochen, with a not-too-bright look on her face, listened to Secretary Wang¡¯s words: ¡°When you¡¯re tired, you can go to the adjacent video room for a break. There are many new movies that have juste out.¡± Even Xiaochen started to feel like something was off: ¡°How do you know this so clearly?¡± ¡°Ah, well¡­¡± Secretary Wang had let it slip, and hurriedly tried to cover it up: ¡°I came here with the boss before. He had important business to discuss with Qin Zhiyou, so I could only wait on the side. I was even taken to see a movie.¡± ¡°Oh, like this.¡± Xiaochen, without any suspicion, while sucking thoughtfully on a straw and with a hand supporting her chin, looked lost in thought. ¡°I wonder what Lu and Qin Zhiyou are discussing, and how long will their discussionst¡­¡± ¡°I guess it could take quite a while.¡± I too would like to know when it will finally end. But that¡¯s up to the mood of the boss. Both of them watched the scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling window at the same time. On a huge LED screen on a building in the distance, a message was shing by. The Qixi Festival was soon approaching. Seeing that billboard, Secretary Wang suddenly said as ifpelled by a higher power: ¡°Are you free the day after tomorrow evening?¡±
    Xiaochen was a little confused: ¡°Huh?¡± She thought about it. Now that Lu was back from Siyi Company, the only project he picked up was here with Qin Zhiyou. So assuming Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t too disruptive, she should have plenty of free time. She nodded: ¡°I suppose so, but I can¡¯t be sure.¡± ¡°There¡¯s this new movie I¡¯ve been wanting to see and I¡¯ve been looking for someone to apany me. Could¡­ could you join me?¡± ¡°Why the day after tomorrow though? Can¡¯t we go on the weekend?¡± Xiaochen paused suddenly as the words left her mouth. The day after tomorrow¡ªit would be Qixi Day. Does this mean Secretary Wang is going to confess his feelings to her? Although they¡¯ve been chatting, discussing everything from poetry to life¡¯s aspirations, and both their bosses are in rtionships themselves. But neither of them had broken this particr ice. Was she about to step out of the singlehood? Was she about to have a boyfriend?! Xiaochen¡¯s face turned red all at once, and in her urgency, she even coughed a few times. Secretary Wang resisted the urge to rush over to help her, instead he just held his phone, staring at her anxiously, ¡°What happened? Did you choke? Quick, grab a tissue.¡± Xiaochen merely hummed an affirmative before nodding after a while: ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°What?¡± Secretary Wang failed to get it right away and responded with a question. ¡°Yes, means I agreed you dummy!¡± ¡°!!!¡± Overwhelmed by joy, Secretary Wang couldn¡¯t help but get excited, unable to raise his voice for fear of being heard, he simply nodded repeatedly: ¡°Okay, okay.¡± Then he hung up the call, fearing any loud noises would be heard by Xiaochen. Turning her head, Xiaochen saw a man taking off like a rocket in the distance, his running style quite amusing. She thought to herself, thankfully her own Secretary Wang isn¡¯t such a clown, his running posture is so much more handsome¡­ ¡ª The leopard had a big meal, finally and fully repaying the debt fromst night¡¯s ouy. Chapter 530: 532 Animal World (Extra) Chapter 530: Chapter 532 Animal World (Extra) However, after eating his fill, he didn¡¯t want to get up so quickly. He lingered in the nest, constantly caressing it. After a while, when Lu Weixi regained her strength, she turned her head to look at the clock¡ªit had been almost one hour. She quickly nudged the troublemaker, ¡°Time to get up.¡± ¡°Not yet, I said I would stay for two hours. We are not even halfway through,¡± he insisted. Just one meal had only whet his appetite. He needed to take revenge! The same thing happenedst time when someone interrupted at a critical moment, if this continued, he might not be able to manage. ¡°I still have to work.¡± ¡°I am your work,¡± Qin Zhiyou replied, not willing to let her leave. ¡°What, aren¡¯t customers always right anymore? You used to chase after customers and even apanied them for drinks at STAR. What¡¯s wrong with me bringing you here to experience life?¡± This guy, he even found a way to turn the tables on her! Thest time she went to STAR and drank with Mr. Liu from Yan Chang Company, wasn¡¯t it also because of him? She wouldn¡¯t have had to resort to such tactics if he was willing to go home. ¡°You are quite simr to that Mr. Liu, using work as an excuse to take advantage of others,¡± she retorted. ¡°Simr? If your eyes are useless, you can donate them to those in need. How am I simr to that Mr. Liu? I am way more good-looking than him.¡± Lu Weixi, with an indifferent expression, gently pushed him away, ¡°Get up, Xiaochen is still waiting outside.¡±
    Qin Zhiyou was naturally displeased, especially since she had put him on the same level as Mr. Liu. Where was the resemnce, be it in age, appearance, height, or speech? This outrage needed to be addressed. He hadn¡¯t nned on letting her leave so quickly, and now with thisparison, he definitely wouldn¡¯t let her go. Lu Weixi was also pissed off. The two started arguing like cheetahs on African savannah, circling each other territorially after mating. In the end, Lu Weixi was physically overpowered by him and could only submit: ¡°Will you let me go or not?¡± ¡°No, not unless you tell me that I am the handsomest husband. Say it.¡± It was nauseating enough that she had to acknowledge him as her husband, but adding ¡®handsomest¡¯ was just rubbing salt into the wound. Lu Weixi turned her head away, refusing to say anything. Qin Zhiyou, on top of her, had a twinkle in his eye. He thought of something and his lips slightly curled, ¡°If you can¡¯t call me that, there is another title you can use. I¡¯m very democratic. Let¡¯s change it.¡± As he spoke, he leaned low and whispered in her ear, ¡°You can call me ¡®Brother Zhiyou.¡¯ Or for short, just ¡®brother.''¡± Lu Weixi turned her head hurriedly, looking at him in astonishment. Qin Zhiyou still had a haughty and aloof expression on his face. Even the corner of his lips, which had just curled up, was now straightened. But what he said was the most audacious sentence ever, ¡°Call me brother.¡± Lu Weixi refused to be threatened by him. She turned her head away, firmly resisting this wicked man¡¯s demands! ¡°So, you won¡¯t call me that¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou had several ways to make her admit it. If she disobeyed, that would give him an advantage! For the rest of the half-hour, Lu Weixi finally called him ¡°brother¡±. Although reluctantly, Qin Zhiyou was rather satisfied now. But she still had a cautionary word, ¡°I don¡¯t want anything like today¡¯s incident happening again.¡± ¡°So, you want to continue?¡± If he kept her in this room, he would be able to see her both day and night! ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± ¡°Hmm? Wife, what¡¯s up?¡± Looking at him, Lu Weixi felt the current situation was surreal. It seemed like she was standing on a ss bridge that could shatter at any moment, leading to her total destruction. The closer he was to her, the more terrified she became, as if they were going to part ways one day.
    ps: Cavan is having a difficult time. Thank you, RS, Love you forever, East, and Blooming flowers for your contributions, muah! Chapter 531: 533: Found You (1) Chapter 531: Chapter 533: Found You (1) ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± The sudden settling of Lu Weixi¡¯s emotions took Qin Zhiyou by surprise. Just a moment ago, his wife was obviously annoyed but still showed a blush of shyness. Why did she suddenly be cold? However, he knew that his wife was typically shy and very respectable, she probably couldn¡¯t stand his excessive behavior. After all, they hadn¡¯t reached the point of mutual love. Even though things had eased up recently, her mother¡¯s illness had started because of him¡­ Anyway, they had already had two arguments, and the interest was barely eptable. If this continued, not to mention his wife, Xiaochen would probably step in. So he quickly reigned in his emotions, his expression quickly bing aloof again, ¡°Let¡¯s go home tonight.¡± Fearing she would feel embarrassed, he didn¡¯t extend an invitation to shower together. Men usually shower quickly. When he came out refreshed, having changed into a ck suit, he looked like an unapproachable elite. While Lu Weixi was taking a little rest and just found her clothes but didn¡¯t have the chance to change, Qin Zhiyou was already dressed. She quickly turned her back to him, pulling over the nket to get dressed. But perhaps she is too anxious; she struggled to button her small outfit. Qin Zhiyou watched for a few seconds, prepared to help her but was stopped by Lu Weixi: ¡°No need.¡± Then she adjusted herself and tried again, this time she seeded. Luckily, when Qin Zhiyou was messing around with her, he didn¡¯t wrinkle or dirty her clothes. Even though they were somewhat creased, it was still eptable.
    However, when she finished changing, her hairstyle was a bit messy. Qin Zhiyou saw her hairpins at the end of the bed and picked them up for her. He held the hairpin in front of her: ¡°Yours.¡± Lu Weixi took it, but wasn¡¯t in the mood to fix her hair and left it unfastened. She ran her fingers through her hair, shook her head slightly. She had recently had her hair cut to just below her shoulders. It was neither too professional nor too casual. When she shook her head, her femininity was overwhelming. Qin Zhiyou looked at her, reached out to embrace her, but hesitated in case he stepped on a misstep. Instead, he mischievously tousled her hair. Lu Weixi tidied up with a disgruntled face, but he did it again until she red back at him with an angry face. Lu Weixi tidied her hair angrily. This time, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t mess with her again. He wanted to say something when a phone call came in. It was for Lu Weixi. Two hours had passed and it was getting close to lunchtime. Xiaochen was probably getting impatient. However, when Lu Weixi looked at the phone, the call was from her mother. Lu Weixi looked back at Qin Zhiyou, who was also looking at her. She answered the call: ¡°Hello, Mom.¡± ¡°Xixi, some new doctors and experts have shown up at the hospital. Were they invited by Zhiyou?¡± This time, Lu Weixi looked back at Qin Zhiyou. His eyes disyed a certain seriousness as she answered, ¡°I don¡¯t think so, I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to go.¡± Lu¡¯s mom bluntly declined Qin Zhiyou¡¯s kind intention. Over the past five years, even though Qin Zhiyou and their daughter¡¯s rtionship was neither good nor bad and rumors of scandals were suppressed each time they arose. Whenever she asked her daughter, she always had an indifferent look. Lu¡¯s mom naturally thought that some of the rumors were untrue and their marital rtionship wasn¡¯t that bad. PS: Sorry. I had a stomachache allst night and only just managed to start writing. Chapter 532: 534: Found You (2) Chapter 532: Chapter 534: Found You (2) But the Liu Yiyi incident this time was akin to ruthlessly tearing off the fig leaf that Qin Zhiyou had always had. Lu¡¯s mother was once Mrs. Bai, so she wasn¡¯tpletely out of her depth in some social situations. But what Qin Zhiyou did was too outrageous, he was obviously nning to have multiple families outside of his marriage! Even if she was gravely ill now, and she and her daughter had broken ties with the Bai Family, she would not tolerate her daughter being bullied. If worsees to worst, divorce was an option. After all, they could still survive without money. Besides, her daughter was managing fine in her work life and had no trouble supporting herself. If neither of them was after money and there were no children involved, divorce was clearly the safest option. She knew her daughter was bending over backward mainly because of her illness, but thest thing she wanted was for her daughter to sell herself for her sake! After experiencing a bout of illness caused by angerst time, although it had weighed heavily on her, Lu¡¯s mother had, on the contrary, found her fighting spirit stirred. She could not let Bai Changyou upset her with just a few words, nor could she continue to be weak. She was a mother; it was her duty to protect her daughter. She could not let Qin Zhiyou ruin her daughter¡¯s life! ¡°Mom¡­¡± Lu Weixi was a bit worried. On one hand, she was concerned about her mother¡¯s condition; on the other hand, her mother¡¯s dislike for Qin Zhiyou was increasing by the day. At present, her mother hadn¡¯t force her to divorce Qin Zhiyou, but if her mother were to force the issue¡­ Oh, there was no need for her to go that far. As long as her mother took a more assertive stance, she wouldn¡¯t even need to think twice, she would definitely choose her mother¡¯s side. After all, there could be many men in her life, but she only had one mother. ¡°I don¡¯t want to see anyone or anything sent by Qin Zhiyou near me anymore. I will move back to my original ward as soon as possible, and I will dismiss the nursing staff.¡± This was how Lu¡¯s mother was. She couldn¡¯t take advantage of Qin Zhiyou while cursing him behind his back. But she also knew just how good it was to have a single room and 24-hour care. The fact that she was rescued this time was due to the timely discovery by the nursing staff ¨C without them, she might not be here now.
    ¡°Mom, you don¡¯t have to change wards, keep the nursing staff. I¡¯ll pay.¡± ¡°Good, but I want to see the receipt.¡± It wasn¡¯t until recently that Lu¡¯s mother discovered that her daughter¡¯s feelings for Qin Zhiyou had developed too quickly. If this had been in the past, her daughter would have probably started a divorce feud with Qin Zhiyou as soon as she had been sent into the ER. But now, she wasing up with all kinds of excuses just to vindicate him. Foolish girl. Once a man¡¯s feelings change, there¡¯s no turning back. She herself was a case in point. With Qin Zhiyou who is a yboy, you have no chance. He¡¯s only stringing you along, and once things stabilize, he¡¯ll revert to his old ways. ¡°Alright¡­¡± Lu Weixi could only nod. There was no other way. Her mother¡¯s health condition was the center of everything right now, like a ticking time bomb. Zhao Zihuan kept reminding her not to let her mom undergo any stress, and she had to agree to all of her conditions. To be honest, she felt as if her mother¡¯s decision not to force her to divorce was an extra graciousness toward her. Standing next to Lu Weixi, Qin Zhiyou heard it all. He had nothing to defend himself with and nothing to plead for. He simply held Lu Weixi from behind. Neither of them said a word, but they both understood what the other wanted to say at that moment. Chapter 533: 535: Found You (3) Chapter 533: Chapter 535: Found You (3) ¡°Wei Hui.¡± After a while, it was Qin Zhiyou who spoke first, he was holding her from behind, his head resting on her shoulder. Normally, this gesture of his is very intimate, as if he wanted to do something naughty. But at this moment, his eyes were clear as day, without any hint of mischief. Lu Weixi nodded, but did not respond. In fact, there was no need for a response, nor did any more need to be said. She understood Qin Zhiyou¡¯s intentions. Although he was despicable, shameless, and fickle, he always kept his promises. Any vow he made, he would fulfill it earnestly. And his most recent vow was that he would no longer seek other women, that he would only stay by her side. At first, she thought this was a joke. But as time passed, Qin Zhiyou spent more and more time and energy on her, and she¡­ fell for him more quickly. She wanted to believe this vow was true, but she was afraid. If it turned out to be false, what would she do then? Of course, she wouldn¡¯t lose her job, she vowed to not let herself fall into the same state her mother was in after being dismissed. But what about her emotions? what would be of them? The world would not stop spinning because of someone¡¯s heartbreak, but a person¡¯s heart would. But if all of this was true, if all was indeed real, would she keep pushing her own husband away? To her surprise, Qin Zhiyou, who had been holding her, suddenly let go.
    Lu Weixi saw him go over to the adjoining study room, rummaging through some things, and then, he seemed to pull out a file. Lu Weixi nced at the file, seeing that it was a ¡°divorce agreement¡±, and furthermore, Qin Zhiyou had already signed it. Of course, there was a space left nk, that was for her. Qin Zhiyou handed her the file: ¡°I know that my mom has been pressuring you a lottely. I also fear that something unexpected will happen in the future. I am aware that when we got married, you signed an agreement with my mother. I¡¯ve prepared this agreement for you. If my mother ever pressures you too much, you can show her this. I am not giving you this because I want to divorce you, but to provide you with some security.¡± Lu Weixi casually scanned the agreement. There weren¡¯t many uses, but a few stood out: ¡°After the divorce, the female party¡¯s mother can continue to enjoy the same benefits. The female party will get the West Mountain vi, as well as other properties and cash¡­¡±. Although there were no shares of Hanhai, the total of her cash, property, and other items would not be less than 500 million. It can be said that Qin Zhiyou was quite generous. Compared to Bai Changyou, who, after marrying her mother for over twenty years, not only transferred a big chunk of his fortune abroad, but didn¡¯t even want to pay for her treatment when she fell sick. Lu Weixi took the agreement, somewhat surprised, but also a tad apprehensive. She had thought about divorcing Qin Zhiyou before, and ording to their prenuptial agreement, she would leave with nothing, at best, out of consideration for years of marriage, he might give her a little more. But Qin Zhiyou was notoriously stingy, even arguing over a few tens of Yuan for parking fees. If he really was generous, she was somewhat afraid. He had thought everything through, even if she signed for a divorce now, she would livefortably for the second half of her life with this sum of money, and her mother¡¯s disease would get the best treatment. If Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t have feelings for her, he would never have made such apromise. But¡­ The next second, Qin Zhiyou took the agreement back, looking a bit regretful, ¡°Forget it, I just wrote it casually.¡± Chapter 534: 536: Found You (4) Chapter 534: Chapter 536: Found You (4) ¡°How could you.¡± Lu Weixi hastily snatched the agreement from his hand, expressing her dissatisfaction, ¡°Only giving me this much, do you think it¡¯s enough?¡± ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s not enough.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded seriously, ¡°What about giving you another child instead?¡± ¡°Qin¡­um¡­¡± before Lu Weixi could finish her sentence, Qin Zhiyou quickly seized the agreement from her hand. He didn¡¯t dare to tear it though and casually ced it on the bedside table. It wasn¡¯t stable and slipped off, scattering paper all over the floor. At the beginning, he only lightly touched her lips, but it felt as if they were coated with super glue, sticking them together so tightly he couldn¡¯t break free. He sighed, turned around and made an internal call: ¡°Let Miss Xiaochen go home, tell her Lu isn¡¯ting back to the office today, she has some things to deal with at home.¡± ¡°Hey, what the hell.¡± Lu Weixi was about to object when she was abruptly interrupted by Qin Zhiyou. However, Secretary Wang on the other end of the line was also quite helpless, Xiaochen had clearly be more irritable. It was like waiting for a dyed flight, only to be told after two hours that the flight had been cancelled¡­ But Qin Zhiyou had no patience for Secretary Wang¡¯sints and just hung up. Turning back around, Lu Weixi knew that resisting him was futile. What he wanted, he would get in an instant. What he didn¡¯t want, even begging on your knees wouldn¡¯t change his mind. ¡°Rx, it won¡¯t happen again, just today.¡± Qin Zhiyou, aware of her concerns, emphasized. Then, as if he thought of something, he added, ¡°Can we¡­not use protection?¡± Lu Weixi hesitated. Last time, although Qin Zhiyou had proposed the idea of having a child, he hadn¡¯t pushed her when she said she wasn¡¯t ready. But now, he was asking again. Upon careful consideration, she had been conditioning herself for several months, her menstrual cycle had returned to normal, she wasn¡¯t feeling heavy anymore. In theory, those who had taken emergency contraceptive drugs would see their efficacy weaken after three to six months. If they wanted a child now, her body wouldn¡¯t be an issue.
    But she had some resistance in her heart. No matter how moved she felt, the ticking time bomb at her mother¡¯s ce hadn¡¯t been defused. Even though Qin Zhiyou could offer her all sorts of financial securities, if they had a child and her parents were causing divorce chaos, the one who would be hurt the most would be their child. She had experienced the pain of her parents¡¯ divorce and didn¡¯t want to have a child of her own so easily. And moreover, the pain of the miscarriage five years ago¡­ she didn¡¯t want to experience that again¡­ Seeing her hesitation, Qin Zhiyou sighed. This divide wasn¡¯t formed in a day, and naturally couldn¡¯t be bridged in such a short time either. But it was no problem, they had a long life ahead and one day he would certainly melt the frost in her heart. That day, Xiaochen was indeed sent out of Hanhai. Of course, Secretary Wang felt a little embarrassed to have her leave so quickly and gave her countless small gifts as she left. Pillow, mug, USB stick, mobile power bank, even a backpack with thepany¡¯s logo on it in case she found everything too heavy to carry. Not wanting her to get sunburned, he even gave her a sun umbre. It¡¯s said that people who eat and ept things from others tend to be soft-hearted, and Xiaochen, having epted food and gifts as well as having her transport expenses covered, naturally had nothing to say. She just went to thepany and reported that Lu Weixi had affairs to take care of at home and wouldn¡¯te in that day. Chapter 535: 537: Found You (5) Chapter 535: Chapter 537: Found You (5) Last time, there was a fearless designer who tried to steal her job, but this time, no one dared to step up. No kidding, this time it was Qin Zhiyou who personally came to appoint her as his office¡¯s designer, and furthermore, he is her distant cousin. With such a tight rtionship, whoever dared to challenge this would be courting death. Didn¡¯t you see what happened to thest designer? Even though she wasn¡¯t fired, she has been marginalized in thepany, unable to get any good projects. On one hand, people are always seeking benefits and avoiding harm. Lu Weixi, being the main focus, obviously has a higher influence than the one who is fading into the sunset. On the other hand, everyone is in the design field, and there will inevitably be times when they need to work together. What on earth are you ying at? You want to dismantle my team just because I took a few days off? That would be a serious w in character. That designer was ostracized by everyone and eventually resigned. But that¡¯s a story for another time. Anyway, on that day, Lu Weixi took a day off, and then came back to work as if nothing had happened the next day. But that afternoon, she applied to leave work early, and she also took the following day off as it was Qixi Festival. However, this time she asked for leave not to celebrate Qixi with Qin Zhiyou, but for Xue Feifei. ¡ª A while ago, Xue Feifei moved out of her old, tiny rental and was temporarily homeless, so she was staying at Tian Tian¡¯s ce. Tian Tian was the one who was pressured to drink heavily by boss Yan, and was saved by Xue Feifei. Afterwards, she tried to storm in several times, but neither Boss Yan¡¯s subordinates nor Yu Sixing would let her disturb them. Tian Tian couldn¡¯t even stay at the door of the entertainment center, and was politely ¡°asked¡± to leave.
    The next day, she called Xue Feifei, who didn¡¯t pick up. It was only on the third day that she told Tian Tian that she was okay, just that the house she had found was not up to par, so she wanted to move in with her. Of course, Tian Tian had no objections and agreed right away. Xue Feifei moved into her ce, looking as undisturbed as ever. When asked, she wouldn¡¯t reveal anything, and only said that she was looking for a house. Two days before Qixi, which was the night when Lu Weixi was abducted by Qin Zhiyou to Hanhai, Lu Weixi sent information to Xue Feifei about a rental. She said she found a really good one, the house was new, security measures were good, it was a one-bedroom and one-living-roomyout, and was of fifty square meters. The most important part was that the price was extremely reasonable, less than 3000 per month. This price, in a first-tier city like Yan City, was practically a gift from heaven. Xue Feifei was a bit skeptical and afraid it was a scam, but after calling and asking, it turned out to be true, and they even arranged for a viewing the next day. So the next day, Lu Weixi got off work early specifically to go view the house with Xue Feifei. The design was simple and bright, absolutely suitable for singles. It was so cheap that Xue Feifei was a bit suspicious: ¡°This house¡­It isn¡¯t haunted, is it?¡± There are often stories online about people letting out haunted houses cheap. The estate agent assured: ¡°Absolutely not, or you can sue us for breach of contract. It¡¯s just that the owner went abroad this year, and he has one request, that is to rent it out for three years all at once. Although the rent is paid quarterly, you are not allowed to breach the contract and move out halfway through, otherwise, you would have to pay him the rent for the full three years.¡± Three years¡¯ worth of rent equals a hundred thousand. Xue Feifei did a bit of research, and there were absolutely no rumors about this residentialplex being haunted. She¡¯s always been decisive, and signed the lease and paid off the money right away as soon as she made up her mind, securing the house for herself. Chapter 536: 538: Found You (6) Chapter 536: Chapter 538: Found You (6) Xue Feifei was so eager to move that the moment she signed the lease and received the keys from the realtor, she wanted to relocate instantly. Initially, she had felt awkward staying at Tian Tian¡¯s ce, even though the entire incident with Yu Sixing was incited by her blocking drinks for Tian Tian. But sheter realized that even if she hadn¡¯t run into this issue, Yu Sixing would have still targeted her, and it wasn¡¯t Tian Tian¡¯s fault. However, the prospect of moving immediately after signing a lease seemed imusible even if her luggage was already packed and all she had to do was transport a suitcase. Tian Tian vehemently dissuaded her from movingte at night and after much persuasion, convinced her to move the next day when she coulde along and lend a helping hand. Xue Feifei agreed to this, and Lu Weixi immediately applied for leave from work. Upon hearing this, Qin Zhiyou was overjoyed, ¡°Are you nning to spend Chinese Valentine¡¯s Day with me?¡± Lu Weixi bluntly rejected him: ¡°Nope, I am going to help Xue Feifei with her move.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face fell instantly at this response. ¡°Tomorrow is Chinese Valentine¡¯s Day,¡± he reminded her. ¡°I know, but how does this concern us?¡± Lu Weixi replied, leaving Qin Zhiyou at a loss for words for quite some time. Finally gathering himself, he nodded, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be working overtime anyway.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t think much of it, but she nced back at Qin Zhiyou once more before leaving, ¡°I¡¯ll drive myself to her ce tomorrow. I won¡¯t need you to drop me off.¡± Qin Zhiyou initially introduced this apartment to her. As Qin Zhiyou asked her to keep this a secret, she didn¡¯t mention it. However, after Xue Feifei signed the lease, she told Lu Weixi not to reveal her new address to Qin Zhiyou.
    Although Lu Weixi found this a bit strange, she didn¡¯t expect Yu Sixing to stoop so low as to harm his own friend. She agreed to Xue Feifei¡¯s request. Qin Zhiyou simply responded, ¡°Oh¡±, without furtherments. He mentioned, ¡°I have to go back to workter. I have tasks to handle.¡± Seeing as how he had been preparing to rest, Lu Weixi was surprised he suddenly had work to do. Qin Zhiyou turned around and shed three fingers, ¡°Three times yesterday during work hours.¡± Lu Weixi was taken aback. Then what? I also need to gather my strength for this. Don¡¯t worry, I can¡¯t venture elsewhere.¡± Lu Weixi blushed instantly at his candidness. What sort of person was he? His statement seemed to suggest he was too worn out from their intimate time together to stray elsewhere. She hadn¡¯t even considered that angle! ¡°Good night, and don¡¯t miss me.¡± Before leaving, he pinched her cheek as though he couldn¡¯t help himself. His hand lingered perhaps because it felt nice or maybe he pinched a little too hard because he eventually drew a protest from Lu Weixi, ¡°Get lost!¡± Only then did he retract his hand and step outside. Once outside, the smiles that originally adorned his face faded away as he sank into the back seat of the car. After a long pause, he inquired in a low, detached tone, ¡°Where is she?¡± Secretary Wang, who was adept at driving, reassured him, ¡°She has been discharged from the hospital and is staying in her own apartment. Mr. Qin, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve checked. There are no paparazzi lurking around her ce.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Qin Zhiyou simply nodded and fell into silence. The car smoothly drove out of the Qin mansion and into the city, weaving through the streets until it quickly arrived at a certain location. Lu Weixi was actually familiar with the location of this house. She was initiallymissioned to design it, but the project was cancelled due to creative differences, costing her apensation fee of thirty thousand. Qin Zhiyou and Secretary Wang entered the building, ascended the stairs and rang the doorbell. From inside came a faint, slightly panicked voice, ¡°Who is it?¡± Chapter 537: 539: Found You (Extra) Chapter 537: Chapter 539: Found You (Extra) Qin Zhiyou spoke in an indifferent tone: ¡°Qin Zhiyou.¡± As expected, the door was instantly opened. Then, with a tired face, Liu Yiyi, like a bird returning to its forest, flung herself into his arms in an instant: ¡°Mr. Qin, I thought you had forgotten about me¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even lift his hand, his expression cold, but his words were still kind: ¡°How could I, didn¡¯t Ie to see you right now?¡± Liu Yiyi felt moved, regretful, and heartbroken all at once. When she was trying to kiss Qin Zhiyou, he abruptly blocked her: ¡°Yiyi, I¡¯m sorry, I still can¡¯t¡­¡± Liu Yiyi shed even more tears. Then, Qin Zhiyou gently pushed her away: ¡°You need to give me some time. I just got back from out of town and have some matters to attend to. You should rest well and not overthink.¡± Liu Yiyi nodded her head in agreement. She deserved this. She had helped Qin Weijia deal with him before like this Qin Zhiyou. ¡°Mr. Qin, you just focus on your work; I won¡¯t be your burden.¡± Only then did Qin Zhiyou show a slight smile: ¡°You¡¯d better¡­ live up to your words.¡± After going downstairs, Qin Zhiyou promptly took off the jacket that Liu Yiyi had leaned against him and threw it to his secretary, Wang: ¡°Dispose of it.¡±
    Upon receiving it, Secretary Wang first ced the jacket aside and would deal with itter. As soon as Qin Zhiyou got in the car, his cell phone rang. He was thrilled. Could it be a message from Lu Weixi? He took out his phone, only to find that it wasn¡¯t from her. Secretary Wang sheepishly said: ¡°It was my message.¡± It was a message from Xiaochen, confirming the time and ce for tomorrow¡¯s outing. He promptly responded with an ¡°okay¡±. Just after sending the message, his phone rang again. This time it was his. However, this wasn¡¯t from Xiaochen; it was from Liu Yiyi upstairs. Qin Zhiyou never added other women to his WeChat, nor did he give them his number. Whenever he made arrangements or appointments, it was always through Secretary Wang. In Liu Yiyi¡¯s lengthy message, the essence of it was: ¡°Mr. Qin, I regret it so much, I love you so much, I will live better from now on and strive to pull myself together as soon as possible.¡± Nonsense, all nonsense. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t even bother to read it. Just before he arrived at Hanhai, his phone rang again. Qin Zhiyou casually took it out and discovered it was a message from Lu Weixi. His excitement overflowed in an instant. On the other side, Lu Weixi had only sent two words, but even so, he was overjoyed! The text from Lu Weixi said: ¡°Good night.¡± Qin Zhiyou held his phone, excited for quite a while, wanting to say so much. But in the end, he only replied with: ¡°You too.¡± But his mood had soared up like a rocket. He entered the office building in high spirits: ¡°Time to work.¡± ¡ª The next day. Lu Weixi, of course, didn¡¯t know about Qin Zhiyou¡¯s dilemma. After she woke up and had breakfast, she put on a T-shirt and jeans and drove herpact car to Tian Tian¡¯s ce. All of Xue Feifei¡¯s things were at Tian Tian¡¯s house, most importantly, there were four or fiverge boxes. Lu Weixi just happened to have driven her car and helped her transport the things to the new house. The new house had been cleaned by hired help yesterday, so they could move in today. Halfway through packing, Xue Feifei suddenly received a call. She checked the caller, Oh no, she had forgotten about the blind date scheduled for today! What she didn¡¯t know was, at that very moment, a car was quietly parked outside her apartment building. A man slowly looked up, gazing at her room with a smile.
    I¡¯ve finally found you! PS: Finally, the update is done. Thanks to a few adorable donors, much love to you all~
    Chapter 538: 540 We are Lovers (1) Chapter 538: Chapter 540 We are Lovers (1) Both Lu Weixi and Tian Tian understood the ordeal of blind dates. Despite not being close, they both knew that Xue Feifei had not dated over the years because she was holding onto someone in her heart. Of course, Tian Tian only knew about this person, but didn¡¯t know who he was. In the blink of an eye, Xue Feifei was already twenty-seven, with no malepanionship. When they heard she was going on a blind date, both of them gave their full support! Lu Weixi took the items out of Xue Feifei¡¯s hands: ¡°You go busy yourself, leave the house to us, we¡¯ll ensure to tidy it up nicely.¡±¡±Right.¡± Tian Tian nodded promptly. She felt really embarrassed about thest incident. Xue Feifei had stayed in the booth to help her, and although sheter heard that Feifei was taken away by Yu Sixing, Feifei didn¡¯t mention what happened afterward. Still, she had been scared.Now hearing that she too had found a partner, Tian Tian was naturally happy.¡±Off you go, go ahead, it¡¯s fine even if you¡¯re gone for a day.¡±Lu Weixi stopped her again: ¡°Go change your clothes first.¡±They convinced her, by hook or by crook, to change into a dress. there was no time for makeup. But that¡¯s okay, Xue Feifei was a celebrity after all, unlike inte celebs who had to find good angles and filters for photos. Dress her up in anything, and she looked great even without makeup. Lu Weixi even asked about the meeting ce for her blind date and had a car ready for her.The two of them led her downstairs like they were escorting a prisoner, they even got her into the car and waved goodbye.Yu Sixing happened to see the scene of the two escorting Xue Feifei into the car from downstairs. Because he was in the car and the distance was far, he couldn¡¯t hear what the three were talking about. Anyway, only Lu Weixi and Tian Tian came out from Xue Feifei¡¯s room, both were women, so he didn¡¯t think much about it and told his driver, ¡°Follow the car in front.¡±The blind date venue Xue Feifei arranged was indeed not far from here, just a caf¨¦ in the shopping mall ahead.However, what¡¯s considered ¡°not far¡± in a big city like Yan City, still required about ten minutes of driving. Add to that, it was Chinese Valentine¡¯s Day, there were countless young couples out celebrating, causing traffic congestion, a good half-hour had passed.Although she had just moved today, and had left Lu Weixi and Tian Tian to tidy up without doing much herself, making her feel somewhat embarrassed, but after leaving, all she thought about was wrapping up the date quickly.When she arrived at the caf¨¦, it was packed. It took Xue Feifei a long while to locate a man with a buzz-cut, wearing ck-rimmed sses, holding a cellphone, looking impatient in a corner of the caf¨¦.¡±Excuse me, are you Song Yang?¡±The buzz-cut man was Song Yang, Xue Feifei¡¯s blind date. She was almost an hourte. He knew some women liked to bete to make themselves seem important. Of course, in a big city like Yan City, he could understand if she was a bitte as traffic was unpredictable. However, being nearly an hourte for their first meeting was a bit much, right?As a tech guy and part of thepany¡¯s upper echelons, he had actually waited for her for nearly an hour. He thought that once Xue Feifei arrived, he wouldn¡¯t have to say much and could leave immediately. But then he looked up¡ª¡ªIt was his aunt who had introduced Xue Feifei to him, saying she was a graduate from a prestigious university who instantly became an actress upon graduation, and had shown him her drama photos. She was quite beautiful. However, seeing her in person, his mind went nk in an instant. Chapter 539: 541 We are Lovers (2) Chapter 539: Chapter 541 We are Lovers (2) Wow, she¡¯s¡ªtoo stunning! First of all, her skin is really white, and then her features are extremely attractive. The kind with very striking features, capable of captivating anyone with a frown or a smile. Even though he is a mid-level manager in a bigpany earning an annual sry of four hundred thousand, including the end-of-year bonus, there¡¯s no one as beautiful around him. As for her figure¡ªhe didn¡¯t dare to look, but he was sure it was not the skinny type. These days, the kind of men who have the highest esteem for themselves earn a monthly sry of twenty to fifty thousand, and work in big cities even if they are from other cities. Most of these mene from families capable of supporting them all the way through, graduated from prestigious schools, are capable of climbing to mid-level positions inpanies, have more than enoughpared to those at the bottom, and are often pursued by girls. If the man himself is also handsome, and owns a house and a car (even if the house is mortgaged), in a big city, he would definitely think highly of himself. Having heard that the Xue family used to be rich butter declined, and Xue Feifei spent a few years in the entertainment circle, this man looked unwilling to believe that¡ª who knows if her family upbringing is good, or if she is clean? But considering the actual beauty in front of him, even if he himself earned ten times more money, he would still need to kneel and fawn over her! ¡°Miss Xue, hello, my name is Song Yang.¡± The man immediately stood up, nervously looking to shake her hand but worrying about the coffee he just spilled on his hand. He quickly took a tissue to wipe his hand before reaching out to shake her hand. ¡°Mr. Song, I¡¯m really sorry. I got stuck in some traffic just now.¡± Xue Feifei didn¡¯t like to lie, but the traffic was real, even though it only dyed her by ten minutes. ¡°No, it¡¯s fine. I didn¡¯t wait that long. Please have a seat, Miss Xue.¡± Song Yang had just sat down and realized something was off: ¡°Have you eaten yet, Miss Xue? Would you like to go have lunch? I know a restaurant here that serves great food.¡±
    Xue Feifei was slightly hesitant; she had just nned to casually chat with Song Yang here and then go back. If they went to eat, they would spend a lot longer and it wouldn¡¯t be right to leave Lu Weixi and Tian Tian behind for so long. Just as she was undecided, Lu Weixi sent her a WeChat message. Inside was a picture of her and Tian Tian, who had ordered lunch and were holding chopsticks. She also said: ¡°There¡¯s only enough for the two of us; you enjoy your meal.¡± Xue Feifei looked up and saw Song Yang¡¯s expectant expression. She nodded. After all, she had made him wait for almost an hour, and it wouldn¡¯t be right for her not to ept it. Song Yang was thrilled and quickly settled the bill before walking out with her. As he emerged from the dimly lit coffee shop and walked beside her, Song Yang couldn¡¯t resist sneaking a peek at her. She wasn¡¯t wearing makeup, yet she was still so stunning. He also took the liberty of protecting her in the elevator and managed to steal a nce at her. Her figure was just too good. And it wasn¡¯t frail thin, it was healthy, naturally beautiful. Floor by floor, they ascended the building, with Song Yang animatedly leading the way, ¡°The restaurant I mentioned is this one.¡± Upon arriving at the entrance, there was a line of people waiting. It was Valentine¡¯s Day, even though it wasn¡¯t the weekend, there was still a queue. He said: ¡°I need a table for two.¡± ¡°Number 123.¡± When Song Yang looked up, it was only at number forty or so. They still had to wait for more than eighty numbers! They tried another ce, but it was closed. Still not giving up, Song Yang was determined to find a ce to eat. Third time¡¯s the charm, he thought, this one should work! However, just as they approached the entrance, a man¡¯s voice floated over: ¡°Why did youe here to eat by yourself today? You¡¯re not even ying attention to me?¡± Chapter 540 - 542 We are Lovers (3) Chapter 540: Chapter 542 We are Lovers (3) The two of them heard a sound and turned their heads to look, instantly plunging Xue Feifei¡¯s sight into darkness. Yu Sixing, it was actually Yu Sixing. How did he get here? Yu Sixing didn¡¯t let her off the hook after saying that, but walked right to her side, wrapped one arm around her waist, and pulled her toward him. Xue Feifei jumped back a yard or so, quickly dodged, and even wiped herself off in disgust. ¡°Who are you?¡± Song Yang wouldn¡¯t overlook the provocative challenge so evident in Yu Sixing¡¯s words. He immediately asked. Even though the man in front of him had no airs about him and was casually dressed, Song Yang worked at a bigpany, so he recognized the brands on the man¡¯s clothes. Simply put, the attire he had was worth two months of Song Yang¡¯s sry. And his watch was probably worth his entire year¡¯s ie! Moreover, this was only summer attire without a suit. If he had dressed more formally, who knows how swanky it might have been. Yu Sixing said nothing. He just cast a casual look at Xue Feifei and asked, ¡°And who might this gentleman be?¡± Now Xue Feifei confidently said, ¡°Mr. Song is my blind date. I¡¯m very satisfied.¡± She and Sixing weren¡¯t a couple, she had said she wanted to find a boyfriend outside, so that was reasonable, right? Yu Sixing didn¡¯t get angry, just nodded and said, ¡°Mr. Song, is it? What¡¯s your profession?¡± Losing to a person was not as bad as losing face, not to mention, anyone could tell Xue Feifei found Sixing distasteful. He knew that Xue Feifei used to be in the entertainment industry and it was inevitable that some business tycoons would want to take advantage of her. But it was obvious she wasn¡¯t a vain person. From their WeChat conversations, he had heard early on about her ns for a career change, which meant she wanted to lead a more conventional life. Of course, he was happy about it. Song Yang replied, ¡°Oh, I¡¯m at Gaosi Technology. AI department. I¡¯m the technical director.¡± Yu Sixing frowned slightly, ¡°Gaosi Technology? I think I¡¯ve dined with your president Zhou before.¡± ¡°President Zhou¡­¡± Song Yang was a bit perplexed. When he gave it a thought, wasn¡¯t their president of Gaosi surnamed Zhou? Was this Yu Sixing just boasting or was it true? But he was not convinced yet. ¡°What is your rtionship with Feifei?¡± He was here for a serious blind date. Just by looking at the man in front of him, it was obvious he had a bad intention toward Xue Feifei, hence he had to clear things up! Xue Feifei cut in first, ¡°I have nothing to do with him!¡± ¡°What do you mean, nothing?¡± Damn it, this man dared to call her Feifei, wanting to provoke her! ¡°We¡­we¡¯re dating,¡± he replied. ¡°Who¡¯s dating you!¡± Xue Feifei immediately rejected him. ¡°Who else?¡± Yu Sixing said, looking a little hurt, ¡°Have you forgotten about that night¡­¡± Before he finished his words, Xue Feifei quickly covered his mouth. Was he insane? He actually dared to unt that night! But to cover his mouth, she had to get close to him. Yu Sixing immediately took the chance to hold Xue Feifei by the waist. As she tried to resist, he immediately said, ¡°We did¡­¡± With no other option, Xue Feifei decided to keep his mouth shut for now to keep him from bbering and ruining her reputation. As she did not retreat, naturally, Yu Sixing seized the chance, swiftly lifted her up sideways. Xue Feifei was startled and tried to struggle when he whispered in her ear, ¡°Don¡¯t make a fuss, everyone is watching.¡± Chapter 541 - 543 We are Lovers (4) Chapter 541: Chapter 543 We are Lovers (4) Xue Feifei looked around and indeed, many people were curious. However, today was Chinese Valentine¡¯s Day, and it was normal for couples to be intimate. As she used to be in the entertainment industry, she had a natural instinct to keep a low profile in public ces and dared not act recklessly. Yu Sixing turned around: ¡°Mr. Song, as you can see, my girlfriend and I had a little quarrel, and she wants to break up unterally. I had to chase after her, which wasted your time. I¡¯m sorry about that. But there¡¯s no second chance, so I hope you can understand.¡± Being courteous first and then going into battle, the implication was: you may not know now, but if you dare to pursue her again in the future, I will make sure you regret it! Xue Feifei wanted to resist: ¡°Who¡¯s your girlfriend?¡± Moreover, it was Yu Sixing who unterally dered that they were a couple, how did it turn into her now! But Yu Sixing didn¡¯t care, he took her by the arm and started to leave. In crowded areas, Xue Feifei didn¡¯t dare to make a scene. When they arrived at a less crowded area near the security gate, she immediately struggled free, quickly pulling away from his grip: ¡°Yu Sixing, you¡¯ve gone too far, who said I was your girlfriend?¡± ¡°Then when I was speaking the truth, when I said that night we did ¡®it¡¯ three times, you didn¡¯t let me continue, did you?¡± ¡°You! ¡ª¡ª¡± Xue Feifei was not shy, she was furious. She was clearly the victim here, but he made it seem like he was the one being wronged. ¡°Yu Sixing, don¡¯t act like it¡¯s ancient times, plenty of men and women hook up nowadays, so what if it happened one night? Don¡¯t act like you¡¯ve got me over a barrel, as if I have toply with your every whim! And what you did is a crime, do you know that? It¡¯s because I decided not to hold a grudge against you that I didn¡¯t make a fuss, but I am single, I am allowed to find a boyfriend!¡± ¡°Oh, fine,¡± Yu Sixing didn¡¯t care, and added, ¡°What are your ns forter? I have booked a room in the tallest hotel in Yan City, with a nice view. Would you like to join me?¡± ¡°Go to hell.¡± Xue Feifei got angry, picked up her purse and hit it on Yu Sixing¡¯s head. After hitting him twice and just as Yu Sixing was about to stop her, Xue Feifei slipped away. It wasn¡¯t about hitting him, she was trying to create an opportunity to escape! The anger in Yu Sixing¡¯s heart suddenly disappeared, instead, a spark of interest was ignited. This woman, who usually looks fierce and not particrly bright, actually knows how to use misdirection! He also chased after her, not even a few steps in, he ran into familiar faces ¡ª¡ª Secretary Wang and Xiaochen. Lu Weixi took the day off, and naturally Xiaochen did the same. Secretary Wang used the excuse of going for lunch and slipped out secretly. Xue Feifei wasn¡¯t very familiar with Wang Secretary, but she was quite familiar with Xiaochen, after all, he was with Lu Weixi all the time. When she saw Xiaochen, she immediately said: ¡°Later, a guy will chase after me, point him in the opposite direction.¡± Xiaochen and Secretary Wang were stunned, and soon Yu Sixing showed up asking: ¡°Did you see a woman running this way just now?¡± Xiaochen and Secretary Wang nodded, then both pointed out: ¡°That way.¡± As it turned out, Xiaochen pointed in the opposite direction and Secretary Wang pointed in the direction she ran. The two pointed in opposite directions, south and north, which was confusing. Yu Sixing asked again: ¡°Which way exactly?¡± Xiaochen looked at Secretary Wang, who didn¡¯t dare to point randomly again, this time both pointed in the opposite direction unanimously. Yu Sixing ran in the direction they pointed, after a few steps, a woman¡¯s voice came from behind: Chapter 542: 544 We are Lovers (5) Chapter 542: Chapter 544 We are Lovers (5) ¡°Brother Sixing, what are you doing here?¡± Without even needing to turn around, Yu Sixing knew with absolute certainty that it had to be Qin Zhimei based on how she addressed him! Today was the Chinese Valentine¡¯s Day, and Zhimei had nned to ask Sixing to go shopping with her. But when she arrived at his ce early in the morning, Sixing was already gone. She went to the Yu Family¡¯s home but didn¡¯t find him. She only managed to gather that he mighte here. In this vicinity, there was only onerge shopping center where everyone generally went. Zhimei instantly decided toe here, and surely enough, she ran into him. Yu Sixing turned around with a cold expression, ¡°I¡¯m here to find someone.¡± Immediately, Zhimei asked, ¡°Who are you looking for?¡± Sixing crossed his arms, ¡°Given it¡¯s Valentine¡¯s day, who do you think I am looking for, a man?¡± Zhimei, both upset and unwilling to give up, retorted, ¡°I haven¡¯t seen any new girlfriends of yours recently. Why don¡¯t you introduce her to us?¡± Last time he also imed that he was looking for a woman, but after an extensive search, he ended up working out of town these days. Moreover, Zhimei had deliberately inquired and found out that all who apanied him were men, none of them women were around. Although Sixing was in the entertainment industry, he never involved himself with women within his circle and had no asional physical needs. Therefore, unless he really settled down with a woman, she was still confident about Sixing¡¯s integrity.
    He was just lying to her, not wanting to be with her, that¡¯s all. ¡°She¡¯s shy.¡± Sixing directly rejected her. The truth was Xue Feifei really didn¡¯t want to meet his friends and family. He hadn¡¯t even managed to win her over yet! ¡°You¡¯re lying to me, right? There¡¯s no such person.¡± Zhimei¡¯s eyes brimmed up with tears. She had liked him since high school, but he was in his freshman year at university and had a girlfriend whom he clearly loved very much. They even moved in together, naturally leaving her to be harshly rejected. Zhimei, out of frustration, spent the night with a man, but it didn¡¯t even manage to affect him at all. By her junior year, his first girlfriend had finally left the country. She wanted to date him, but he didn¡¯t agree and found a new girlfriend. In the nine years that followed, he had four girlfriends, but none of them were her. ¡°Believe it or not, it¡¯s up to you.¡± He didn¡¯t find it necessary to exin his emotions to her. But when he was about to leave, Zhimei furiously protested, ¡°Unless it¡¯s Sister Chichi, I absolutely can¡¯t ept it!¡± Upon hearing the name ¡°Sister Chichi¡±, Yu Sixing paused for a moment and then casually resumed, ¡°Whatever you say.¡± He then walked away without paying her any more attention. The so-called ¡°Sister Chichi,¡± also known as Yue Chichi, was his first girlfriend. Yu Sixing had five ex-girlfriends, but the first love is always particrly unforgettable. However, he was also clear in his heart that after nine years, he wasn¡¯t sure whether he still remembered Yue Chichi or just an idealized image of her in his mind. Either way, his determination to pursue Xue Feifei was unchanged, going all in to win her over. At least her physical presence affected him in a way that not even Yue Chichi had ever done. It was truly¡­ After roaming around outside for a while, he still couldn¡¯t find Xue Feifei. Moreover, he received a call from hispany rushing him to do some business. But he was not in a hurry. Now that he knew where Xue Feifei lived, did he need to find her right now? Yu Sixing had left, and Xue Feifei also quickly got into a car to go home. Along the way, she had to deal with her mother¡¯s inquiries. What could she say but admit her blind date had failed? Chapter 543: 545 We are Lovers (6) Chapter 543: Chapter 545 We are Lovers (6) Her mother didn¡¯t seem to mind and just said, ¡°Xiaosong mentioned that you have a boyfriend? And he¡¯s quite rich?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t listen to his nonsense, that guy¡­¡± Xue Feifei hesitated for a moment, wondering how to put it. ¡°Anyway, he is the one pursuing me, but I haven¡¯t agreed, so we¡¯re not in a rtionship.¡± ¡°But I heard¡­¡± ¡°Mom, we¡¯re not possible.¡± Xue Feifei shook her head resolutely. Not to mention her rtionship with Huang Qichu, how could she get along peacefully with Yu Sixing? Besides, she didn¡¯t like Yu Sixing at all. Yu Sixing probably didn¡¯t think much of her either; it was probably just a novelty to him. ¡°Then do you and Xiaosong still have a chance?¡± Seeing that the other side wasn¡¯t suitable, Xue¡¯s mother immediately switched the topic. ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know.¡± Xue Feifei hadn¡¯t had much contact with Song Yang, most of their interactions were online chats. She had no feelings for Song Yang and the decision of whether or not to reconcile was up to him. If he didn¡¯t initiate conversation, she wouldn¡¯t go out of her way to engage with him. ¡°Well, I think Xiaosong is pretty decent, but ultimately, it¡¯s up to you.¡± Xue¡¯s mother hung up the phone, and Xue Feifei didn¡¯t think much about it. On her ride home, as expected, Song Yang didn¡¯t pay much attention to her, but he didn¡¯t block her out of anger either. It was only when she reached her front door that Song Yang spoke to her: ¡°Miss Xue, your rtionship with that man is¡­¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to intrude into your private life, but as we met through a blind date, I don¡¯t understand your situation. If you haven¡¯t settled things with your ex, then I¡¯ll step back.¡±
    ¡°I hope you can give me an answer soon.¡± He sent a flurry of messages. Xue Feifei was in the midst of entering her house and didn¡¯t have time to reply. When she went inside, Lu Weixi saw it, ¡°Why did youe back so early? He is still sending you messages.¡± Xue Feifei thought for a moment. Although she didn¡¯t have any feelings for Song Yang, she didn¡¯t want to lead him on. She sent a reply, ¡°I have nothing to do with that guy, he¡¯s just unreasonably pestering me.¡± Song Yang wasn¡¯t stupid, judging by Xue Feifei¡¯s determined attitude to break up, her attitude was indeed quite clear. He quickly replied, ¡°That¡¯s okay. I can wait. Wait till you break it offpletely with him.¡± After all¡­ it was a bit unbelievable that such a beautiful girl wouldn¡¯t have any suitors. Even if she had a past, in this modern society, it wouldn¡¯t be too much of a concern. As long as she had no character issues and had made a clean break from her past, he would ept it. After all, men are visual creatures. ¡°Alright.¡± Xue Feifei didn¡¯t want to exin to him, they weren¡¯t close after all. Lu Weixi saw it too. If it were her, she would have snatched the phone and immediately sent over a few ¡°kiss emojis¡±. She wasn¡¯t like Xue Feifei in terms of personality though, she just smiled and asked, ¡°He seems decent, right?¡± ¡°He¡¯s alright.¡± She felt nothing. But that¡¯s what blind dates were all about, as long as both sides werepatible, that¡¯s enough. What more could you hope for when it came to daily life together? Talking about feelings was a matter for dating, not necessary for blind dates. ¡°Alright is good enough. At least, you¡¯re not averse to having another rtionship.¡± Over the years, Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t dared to bring up Xue Feifei and Huang Qichu¡¯s past rtionship. But seeing that the man had already married and had kids, there was no reason for Xue Feifei to remain single. ¡°Hmm.¡± Xue Feifei nodded. The group started to tidy up again. The house had already been cleaned by a housekeeper; it was very clean. Xue Feifei didn¡¯t have much stuff, once she sorted her clothes and personal items, everything was in order. Chapter 544: 546 We are Lovers (Additional Chapter) Chapter 544: Chapter 546 We are Lovers (Additional Chapter) By evening, Xue Feifei wanted to invite them for dinner, but Tian Tian smiled and said, ¡°I have something else to do, so I need to go back first.¡± Xue Feifei was taken aback, then remembered that today was Qixi Festival. As Tian Tian was engaged, she was expected to spend the evening alone with her fianc¨¦. Not wanting to be a party pooper, she turned to Lu Weixi, ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°Me? I¡¯m definitely not going home.¡± Lu Weixi immediately shook her head. Since it was Qixi and Qin Zhiyou would be workingte anyway, why should she bother to go home? Further, her rtionship with Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t warrant a Valentine¡¯s celebration. After all, they were not in love yet. Xue Feifei was not sure about what stage Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou were at, but she didn¡¯t much like Qin¡¯s small clique. She immediately agreed, ¡°Fine, then we two will celebrate Qixi together!¡± Lu Weixi echoed, ¡°In ancient times, Qixi was originally a festival for women, a daughter¡¯s festival. It has nothing to do with men. Of course, we¡¯ll celebrate together.¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± Xue Feifei gave a mysterious smile, ¡°Today, I¡¯ve bought some red wine and snowke beef. Let¡¯s have a candlelight dinner!¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Weixi agreed immediately. Xue Feifei¡¯s wine might not be as expensive as Romanee-Conti, but it didn¡¯t matter, drinking was all about the atmosphere anyway! The saying was right: Wine, in thepany of a goodpanion, a thousand cups were not too many.
    Lu Weixi wasn¡¯t much of a cook, so Xue Feifei took over the grilling of steaks. She was in charge of uncorking the wine, washing sses, and setting the table. Once everything was ready, Lu Weixi checked her mobile before they started eating. Damn it, Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t even bothered to send her a message after leaving yesterday. It was too much! Meanwhile, Xue Feifei also opened her WeChat. After quickly scanning the group chat where people were randomly sending red packets, she saw that only Song Yang had messaged her. She replied indifferently. Suddenly, she remembered that in the past, Huang Qichu used to send her 520 RMB on Qixi Festival, which sounded like ¡®I love you¡¯ in Chinese. But now, he was someone else¡¯s husband. Forget about him, why was she still thinking about that man? She shook her head and picked up her ss of red wine. Even if the wine Xue Feifei bought was not as good as Romanee-Conti, it was a credible French Bordeaux from the left bank, a second-ranking winery. A bottle cost around a thousand RMB in the open market. Paired with snowke beef, it was quite a treat. When she was a performing artist, she dared not eat too much or drink too much. If she did, she¡¯d have to spend hours in the gym the next day. But now, who cared? She and Lu Weixi each savored the wine. In the beginning, they were merely tasting it. But as time went on and their hearts filled with worries, the 750ml bottle of wine quickly emptied. Despite the red wine¡¯s low alcohol content, neither of them were heavy drinkers, and they soon became very drunk. Xue Feifei even yelled, ¡°Damn that asshole, Yu!¡± ¡°Heh heh.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s eyes zed over, and she had no mental capacity left to consider who ¡°Mr. Yu¡± might be. She then started cursing too, ¡°Seriously, I hate Qin Zhiyou the most.¡± ¡°That perverted Yu, thinking I don¡¯t know his intentions. He just wants to take advantage of me!¡± ¡°Qin Zhiyou doesn¡¯t even like me. He only wants to have a baby with me so I won¡¯t leave him.¡± Both of them were cheerfully badmouthing others when the door opened. Qin Zhiyou and Yu Sixing, who were standing in the doorway, heard everything. Yu Sixing nced at Qin Zhiyou, who touched his nose then reached out to carry the drunken Lu Weixi away. Xue Feifei, equally drunk, copsed onto the table. Yu Sixing stood by her, smirking at her ¡®perverted Yu¡¯ment. Yes, right. He did want to take advantage of her. PS: Thank you to ¡®Hand in Hand Happiness¡¯ and ¡®Summer Memory Years¡¯ for the tips, much love~
    Are there any kind souls with monthly tickets? Please spare a thought for this singleton who is still posting on Qixi Festival! Chapter 545: 547 Love You Specifically (1) Chapter 545: Chapter 547 Love You Specifically (1) Over there, Qin Zhiyou was carrying Lu Weixi away. He was actually quite interested in hearing what Lu Weixi might reveal after a few drinks. But since Lu Weixi can hold her liquor well and wouldn¡¯t have made a scene unless he had upset her thest time, he wasn¡¯t counting on it. He was indeed busy today, currently negotiating business alliances, specifically with the Steel Group. He wasn¡¯t particrly concerned about any ulterior motives. As long as they invested money and worked together for mutual profit, with him spearheading the operation, what was there to worry about? But he finished discussing the contract by evening and had been waiting for Lu Weixi to message him ever since. He had also been keeping tabs on Ms. Wang. Whether it was sweet words or just an emoticon, let alone a message for Ms. Wang, he would¡¯ve rushed over in an instant. But nothing. Absolutely nothing. Not at six in the evening, not at eight either. Qin Zhiyou was getting antsy. Where on earth had Lu Weixi run off to? Why hadn¡¯t she responded at all in such a long time? Just then, Yu Sixing called him. He informed him that Lu Weixi was with Xue Feifei.
    The moment Xue Feifei¡¯s name was mentioned, Qin Zhiyou immediately knew what was going on. He replied with an amused smile, ¡°No matter what, my wife will always return home. I can manage even if I don¡¯t pick her up.¡± Though he said this, he had actually prepared their bedroom back at home, with help from Ms. Hao, nning to surprise Lu Weixi. But Yu Sixing was messing with his ns twice already, and now, he felt mischievous and wanted to interfere. ¡°You!¡ª¡ª¡± They were close friends, partners in mischief, what could Qin Zhiyou possibly hide from him? Yu Sixing paused to chuckle darkly, ¡°Alright, let me tell your wife about the penalty ticket you hid behind a picture in your wallet then¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou interrupted him nonchntly, ¡°Where did you say Xue Feifei lives again? It¡¯ste, shouldn¡¯t bother her.¡± Yu Sixing couldn¡¯t help butugh. That damned proud man! No wonder he still hasn¡¯t been able to win his wife¡¯s heart even after five years of marriage. Would saying ¡°I love you¡± kill him? He should just go after what he wants, just like him. Since the day Yu Sixing first met Qin Zhiyou, he knew despite his outward rebelliousness, the man was sneakier than most. But his various uncles and aunts were always scrapping, fighting like cats and dogs. He wouldn¡¯t have survived without a bit of cunning. Was he bothered that his wife was once in love with his younger brother? That¡¯s why he dared not confess his feelings? Indeed, Yu Sixing was half right. Qin Zhiyou was indeed bothered that Lu Weixi once deeply loved Qin Zhigu. But what he feared more was that if Lu Weixi knew he had been in love with her this whole time, she¡¯d refuse to even act as his wife. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t cause much fuss this time. At the Xue¡¯s house, once she saw Qin Zhiyou, she fell asleep quietly in his arms. Qin Zhiyou carried her home. When their car parked outside the door, Ms. Wang seemed quite bitter. Damn! Today was Valentine¡¯s Day, and he had only managed to have lunch with Xiaochen, their nned confession hadn¡¯t even happened yet. First, Qin Zhiyou forcefully dragged him to work overtime until eight or nine in the evening, and then he had to drive him back home. Qin Zhiyou had his wife in his arms, and what about him? Of course, Qin Zhiyou had no idea what Ms. Wang was grumbling about in her mind. He carried Lu Weixi straight into the house. As they were going upstairs, they ran into Qin Zhigu at the staircase. Chapter 546: 548 Love You Specifically (2) Chapter 546: Chapter 548 Love You Specifically (2) Qin Zhiyou nced at him lightly, not nning to say anything, and lifted Lu Weixi up, preparing to go upstairs. But he was stopped by Qin Zhigu. When he saw Qin Zhiyou holding her, he suddenly remembered a scene from six years ago. Six years ago, on Qixi festival, after celebrating Valentine¡¯s Day with Lu Weixi and dropping her off at her college dormitory, he returned to the male dormitory by himself. However, before he could shower and rest, he was ¡®identally¡¯ reminded by Cai Yiren, ¡°I just discovered Wei Hui leaving the dormitory building. She wouldn¡¯t tell me why. I¡¯m worried that she¡¯s going out thiste at night, she could be in danger.¡± This was serious, so Qin Zhigu immediately tried to call Lu Weixi, only to find out that her phone had been left in her room. It was Cai Yiren who answered: ¡°She left her mobile phone behind, she¡¯s wearing slippers, it seems like she¡¯s headed east.¡± Headed east? Without her cellphone and wearing slippers, she had probably set out alone on foot. Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t overthink and immediately left the dormitory as well. Normally, there¡¯s a curfew for the dormitory buildings, but it was the summer holiday, and since they were seniors staying on campus to write their thesis and intern, naturally, they left the gates opente into the night. Qin Zhigu headed east.
    Their dormitory buildings were all on the west side, and now it was 11 p.m., all the ssrooms on the east were closed. The campus streets were dimly lit, but because it was Valentine¡¯s Day, there were still some couples appearing from time to time. He ran towards the east gate, circled it numerous times, but still could not find Lu Weixi. When he called Cai Yiren, she said that Lu Weixi had still note back. Where on earth could she have gone to thiste at night? Qin Zhigu asked the security guard at the east gate, but he also hadn¡¯t seen a girl of her description leaving the campus. As Qin Zhigu was pondering, he happened to pass by Osmanthus Garden and saw an unforgettable scene! From a distance, he saw a man and woman kissing under arge tree in Osmanthus Garden! The slender man held the delicate woman tightly against him, their backdrop a blooming osmanthus tree, and over their heads, the soft moonlight shone. The wind blew, not strong enough to stir the osmanthus blooms, but strong enough to lift the woman¡¯s long hair into a fragile dance. What a beautiful sight. However, the man was Qin Zhiyou, and the woman was Lu Weixi! Qin Zhigu felt as if he had been struck by lightning¡ªhow could it be them? How could they be kissing on Qixi,te at night, in the deserted Osmanthus Garden? And, it wasn¡¯t just a peck¡ªit was a deep kiss! He and Lu Weixi had been dating for years, and although they had kissed, they had never shared a deep, passionate kiss. Yet, they were¡­ He hid behind arge stone, submerged in shadows, unseen by the two deep in their kiss. Truthfully though, Lu Weixi was resisting, but her vision was limited in the dark, and Qin Zhiyou blocked her against the tree trunk, preventing her from putting up effective resistance. Above all, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t dare shout out ¨C after all, it was a public space in the middle of the night. If someone saw her, she wouldn¡¯t be able to exin herself. After the kiss, Lu Weixi was obviously very angry, pping Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face and yelling shameless and despicable at him, before stomping away. Qin Zhiyou followed her, and they both quickly disappeared into the night. Even though Lu Weixi was angry, it was evident the two were familiar with each other, and, judging by the expertise disyed by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s kiss¡ªit was not the first time they had met secretly. Chapter 547: 549 Love You Specifically (3) Chapter 547: Chapter 549 Love You Specifically (3) It wasn¡¯t until the two werepletely out of sight that Qin Zhigu came out from behind the stone. The feeling of having a bucket of cold water dumped over your head is exactly what he was feeling at that moment! His beloved girlfriend, together with his elder brother, were cheating on him right under his nose? Lu Weixi clearly despised Qin Zhiyou, and Qin Zhiyou, who was constantly surrounded by women, had no interest in Lu Weixi. What had been hidden from him during their three years of dating! When did they¡­? Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t know when he had returned to his dorm room, nor when he hadin down in bed. His head was splitting, and he almost dared not imagine what had just happened! He was waiting for Lu Weixi to give him an exnation. Even if she could talk herself out of it. She could exin, after all, she had pped Qin Zhiyou, hadn¡¯t she? As long as she spoke, he would believe her! But, there was no exnation. He stayed awake until the next morning, still nothing. Moreover, the next day, Cai Yiren timidly told him that Lu Weixi had packed up and went home.
    She was actually running away! They had agreed to go to the library to write papers the next morning, but she had run off without a word of farewall! He immediately suspected that maybe they had been too reckless the previous night and left some trace, fearing that he would find out. Otherwise, why would she hide? Why would she be guilty? Moreover, at that time, Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t yet faced the family crisis, and she and Cai Yiren were still good friends. So, he didn¡¯t doubt what Cai Yiren said. After all, seeing is believing, what was there to doubt about? They had kissed, they had met in the middle of the night, and had not said a word to him. Did they really expect him to catch them sharing a bed to prove it?! In the days that followed, Cai Yiren also provided him with a lot of information indirectly. He did indeed see that Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou were secretly in contact. Although not as tant asst time, the extent of their familiarity really exceeded his expectations. All this while, Lu Weixi never offered any exnation to him, not even a single word. Moreover, from Cai Yiren¡¯s words, he even began to suspect that Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou might have had a rtionship long ago¡­.. The thing that truly made him decide to leave Lu Weixi happened on the night of the Lantern Festival five years ago¡­.. ¡­ With the passage of time, Qin Zhigu onlyter learned that Lu Weixi had never betrayed him. It truly was Qin Zhiyou¡¯s coercion. He had used a recording of him forcing her out of her home on her twentieth birthday, lying to her that if she came out to rify things, all would be cleared up. Who would have known that he would get his way. And Cai Yiren, her motives were far from pure. She had noticed Qin Zhiyou¡¯s lust for Lu Weixi, but had kept quiet about it, misleading him indirectly. Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou had never had an intimate rtionship, until the night they broke up. It was he who kept failing to protect her and overlooked the wolf at her side! He pushed all the me on her, thinking it was her who cheated first. She was innocent, it was Qin Zhiyou who was the real instigator! At that moment, Qin Zhigu cornered him. Qin Zhiyou moved to the left, so did he. Qin Zhiyou moved to the right, so did he. Qin Zhiyou held his wife tightly, lifting his head lightly: ¡°What do you want?¡±
    ¡°At that time, you forced her, didn¡¯t you? You, you were the one who tore us apart, weren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°So what if I did. Five years ago, you failed to fight for her. And now, you have no right to fight for her.¡± Chapter 548: 550 Love You Specifically (4) Chapter 548: Chapter 550 Love You Specifically (4) ¡°You! ¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Zhiyou smirked, looking down at his sleeping wife with a lowered voice, ¡°Since you¡¯re so persistent, I¡¯ll tell you something. Maybe soon, you¡¯ll be an uncle.¡± That sentencepletely beat back Qin Zhigu. Qin Zhiyou watched him step back in shock, toozy to bother with him, he walked off, carrying his wife. As adults, we don¡¯t ask about right or wrong, we only look at the results. The result is, he is Lu Weixi¡¯s husband, legally possessing her body, her everything. As for Qin Zhigu, the out-of-date ex-boyfriend, he should disappear sooner. But, as Qin Zhiyouid her on the bed, he suddenly thought of what he had just said. He wanted Qin Zhigu to be an uncle, and he wanted to be a father. But Lu Weixi didn¡¯t want to have his children. Today, could he possibly¡­ ¡ª Over there, Qin Zhiyou was scheming.
    Meanwhile, Xue Feifei was also plunged into confusion. When she drinks too much, she¡¯s usually very high for a while afterward. But after that, she ends up with a tremendous hangover. Only, tonight¡¯s hangover seemed a little different. She felt as though water had washed over her entire body, followed by a scent that made her already rxed nerves sink further into deep sleep. She¡¯s different from Lu Weixi, who has nervous exhaustion and finds it hard to fall asleep and easy to wake up. She¡¯s the kind that sleeps like the dead and wouldn¡¯t wake up even to firecrackers. But, today¡¯s situation seems a bit different¡­ Xue Feifei woke up suddenly in the middle of her sleep, frightened out of her wits! How did a man suddenly appear in front of her? ¡°Are you awake?¡± A deep voice came from the dark room, slightly hoarse. Was this voice ¨C Yu Sixing? And she soon realized that her dream just now was real! ¡°Yu Sixing, what are you doing, let go of me!¡± Xue Feifei began to resist immediately, but it was of no use, she was quickly suppressed. The man¡¯s deep voice spoke again, ¡°Why resist?¡± ¡°What did you say, you¡­¡± Xue Feifei naturally didn¡¯t cooperate. As soon as it was over, Xue Feifei immediately turned and switched on the bedsidemp. When the light came on, she nearly fainted! It really was Yu Sixing! And he was really beside her! And she had really just been¡­
    ¡°You, how did you get in here?¡± ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± Yu Sixing didn¡¯t pay any attention to her words, he extended an arm inviting her, ¡°Want to take a bath?¡± Xue Feifei quickly pulled the quilt over herself, only to hear his unconcernedughter. She was still in the phase of a hangover headache, but her mind was already working.
    Something was wrong. She had moved houses, just found this room yesterday. The security measures were excellent, how did Yu Sixing get in! ¡°Why are you in my room!¡± Yu Sixing nced at her indifferently, ¡°Because, this is my house.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Xue Feifei had many things to say, but she was stopped by Yu Sixing¡¯s words for a long time and couldn¡¯t speak! No wonder, she thought, why was this house in the city center and so cheap with nothing wrong. So it was all his doing! Chapter 549: 551 Love You Specifically (5) Chapter 549: Chapter 551 Love You Specifically (5) Presumably, Lu Weixi was overheard by Qin Zhiyou when looking for a house. Qin Zhiyou and Yu Sixing were two peas in a pod, of course they would conspire to deceive and bully her! ¡°You bastard!¡± Xue Feifei was both angry and anxious. Especially since, despite clearly rejecting him, he still dared to thank her? Yu Sixing looked indifferent, ¡°I asked you, and you said yes.¡± Surprisingly he had recorded proof. He had indeed asked, and she had indeed agreed. However, at that time, Xue Feifei was drunk and didn¡¯t know anything, which means this shitty evidence worth nothing! ¡°You¡¯re breaking thew! You¡¯ve trespassed into my home! You¡¯ve rented the house to me, it¡¯s mine! I¡¯m going to sue you!¡± ¡°Oh, okay. Go ahead.¡± Yu Sixing waspletely indifferent, ¡°If you want everyone to see the video¡­¡± In fact, Yu Sixing didn¡¯t recordter, but because he recorded the part where he asked her earlier, Xue Feifei assumed that he must have recordedter and got infuriated instantly! ¡°You know that¡¯s illegal, right? And it¡¯s coercion, you know that, right?¡± ¡°I know. I also know you called me a bastard. So, I had to show you what a bastard looks like.¡± Such a thing, it wouldn¡¯t just ruin any ordinary person, let alone a former celebrity like her!
    Especially because the female protagonist in thest video, Liu Yiyi, was a bitter lesson. This Yu Sixing is absolutely heartless! Xue Feifei, beside herself with anger, wished she could kill him! She scanned the room, beautiful in its decoration, with even the bedsidemps embedded. There was nothing around that could cause him any fatal harm. All she could do was rush up to him and unleash a flurry of punches on his chest! But Xue Feifei, brave as she was, still a woman, her punches didn¡¯t hurt. Yu Sixing was without fear, he let her hit him and even asked, ¡°Are you tired? Do you want to switch hands?¡± Yu Sixing waited until her anger calmed down before grabbing her hands: ¡°It¡¯s useless to get angry. Besides, it¡¯s the second time already. Practice makes perfect.¡± After all, he¡¯s been hardened by years of hardships, so he¡¯s familiar with all aspects of her. Even though it was chaotic just now, he knew, Xue Feifei was not entirely unfeeling. ¡°Yu, Si, Xing!¡± Xue Feifei was enraged, she wanted to tear him to pieces! What pissed her off the most was that he spoke the truth, she just¡­That¡¯s why she hated Yu Sixing, and herself! ¡°You¡¯re a grown woman. It¡¯s a normal thing, nothing to avoid. Moreover, isn¡¯t this padding much better than the mattress you hadst time? I didn¡¯t lie to you, did I?¡± Xue Feifei gritted her teeth, ¡°Get out!¡± Yu Sixing, unflustered, ¡°Why should I leave? You probably didn¡¯t read carefully when signing the agreement. One of the uses stiptes that the owner cane back to check the house at any time.¡± Xue Feifei was indeed stumped. She hadn¡¯t really read the agreement meticulously. The agreement was so long, and there were seventy or eighty uses. She had nced over the important ones, like the price, payment,pensation method, and didn¡¯t read any further. After all, when it came to renting a house, neither she nor Lu Weixi had much experience. Only now did Xue Feifei remember the words of the agent. Once the agreement was signed for three years, if she wanted to move out, she would have to pay the owner three years¡¯ rent in one go! Chapter 550: 552 Love You Specifically (6) Chapter 550: Chapter 552 Love You Specifically (6) If she had to move out of the house, she had to pay thendlord three years¡¯ rent in advance! So, if she wanted to leave, she¡¯d first have to give Yu Sixing a hundred thousand bucks! And even if she really left, Yu Sixing would find her immediately! Why did Yu Sixing have to find her? Couldn¡¯t he just look for another woman? She felt a bit desperate. No matter where she ran off to, he seemed to find her instantly. He still had that video. What could she do? Really cause a scene and send him to jail? Only for the video to spread and be known to everyone, ruining her reputationpletely? After all, she was not just an ordinary person. She used to be an artist. Even if third-rate, she was still more exposed than ordinary people. If this video was really spread, her life, most likely, would be ruined! ¡°Why me? Can¡¯t you just let me go?¡± Xue Feifei felt on the verge of copse, she was so scared. She couldn¡¯t do anything. Yu Sixing was just too unreasonable! Yu Sixing had never forced anyone before. His exes were all willing to be with him. There were even more girls outside who wanted to get close to him, but he couldn¡¯t be bothered. It was this Xue Feifei, who was always on the defensive against him, fiery as she was, whom he loved. He had already figured it out. As long as Xue Feifei agreed, he would immediately take her home. After a period of adjustment, he would formally propose. In married life, only Xue Feifei could bring him the most joy. So, he has to marry her.
    Looking at the despair on Xue Feifei¡¯s face, his heart softened a little. He carefully fixed her hair, pondered for a moment, and slowly said: ¡°Actually, there is something I want to tell you¡­ ¡± Xue Feifei red at him, not wanting to listen. ¡°Actually, when you found out just now, I had just started¡­¡± Xue Feifei was taken aback, one of the important reasons she had resisted just now was because he had told her that the race was already halfway over. Turns out, this liar was just starting? ¡°You bastard!¡± Xue Feifei was about to scratch him when suddenly, a horrific thought crossed her mind, ¡°Did you just¡­¡± ¡°Oh, don¡¯t worry.¡± He was prepared, ¡°This is a longsting drug I had someone buy specially. It has very low side effects andsts a month.¡± He had even thought about this one month. Xue Feifei really wanted to kill him! ¡°I¡¯ll fight you to the death!¡± A woman¡¯s strength could neverpare to a man¡¯s, she was brutally subdued by him. Xue Feifei¡¯s anger was at its peak, ¡°Yu Sixing, I won¡¯t let you take responsibility for this, so get rid of that idea!¡± Unexpectedly, Yu Sixing nodded immediately, ¡°Okay. As long as you let mee over, that¡¯s enough.¡± If she couldn¡¯t hold him responsible and he still wanted toe over, she definitely wouldn¡¯t make it easy for him! Xue Feifei gritted her teeth, ¡°In your dreams!¡± Yu Sixing just smiled and didn¡¯t speak, you¡¯ll only know if I¡¯m dreaming if you try. Xue Feifei ran away again. This time, she didn¡¯t go to Tian Tian¡¯s house nor did she look for Lu Weixi. She didn¡¯t even pack much. She just took her identification and the most important things and moved into a hotel! She was truly scared and had already bought a ticket, ready to go back home first. However, in the evening¡­ PS: Thanks to Jian Piaoxue and ¡®Hand in Hand Happiness¡¯, ¡®You Yue¡¯ for their rewards. Mwah~
    Don¡¯t forget to use your monthly tickets, rmendation tickets either, cast some votes. Only a few more votes are needed for an extra chapter, votes, please! Chapter 551 - 553: Beating Yellow (1) Chapter 551: Chapter 553: Beating Yellow (1) Xue Feifei lived outside for a total of three days. Previously, Xue Feifei had never thought that she would experience such a day, where like a stray dog, she was driven hither and thither, exhausted from continuous running. She was smart, moving to a different hotel every day, not living in luxurious multi-star hotels, but rather in those affordable ones with rooms priced around two to three hundred yuan per night. Moreover, the hotels she stayed in were not from the same chain brand, all to avoid being tracked. She thought about returning to her hometown on the second day after the incident had urred. She called her mother, ¡°Mom, where are you these days?¡± The Xue family, although not as wealthy as the Bai family, was also a decent middle-ss family. They had a house and a car in Yan City. Xue¡¯s father held a pretty high position in hispany. Xue¡¯s mother lived a decent life, naturally making time for self-care, travel, and shopping. However, after her father owed a huge amount of money and fled, the Xue family house and car were sold. It was Feifei who became a star and paid off all the debts. But they had no means to buy another house in Yan City, where the housing prices were sky-high, so Xue¡¯s mother moved back to her hometown. Feifei had not been greatly sessful in the past few years, but her ie was still better than that of the average white-cor workers. This allowed her mother to have the spare time to travel and go shopping. During their call today, her mother happened to be out of town, ¡°Feifei, is there something wrong? Did you and Xiaosong¡­¡± Feifei had nearly forgotten about Song Yang. She had been utterly exhausted these few days, with no time to pay any attention to him. He was feeling rather proud these days; after she didn¡¯t respond too much to his initial messages, he stopped sending them on the second day. Which was appropriate, considering he had plenty of suitors in the matchmaking market, and he likely had quite a few backup options at this point too. ¡°No, I just missed you. Why, don¡¯t you wee me?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s just, I¡¯m out of town right now, touring with some of your aunts. Do you have an emergency?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Feifei had no choice, ¡°Then when are youing back, Mom.¡± ¡°At least two to three days.¡± Feifei nodded, ¡°Then I¡¯lle see you in three days. I¡¯m not too busy with work recently.¡± She didn¡¯t book a ticket immediately because it would attract unwanted attention, so she booked a ticket for three dayster instead. As for staying in budget hotels, she thought that someone like Yu Sixing would be more ustomed to luxury four or five-star hotels. He probably wasn¡¯t so familiar with the type of budget hotels that were found everywhere. As she had predicted, she roamed outside for three days, and Yu Sixing didn¡¯t catch up with her. She was due to leave Yan City tomorrow. Although she wanted to return and develop her career here in the future, she thought that if she stayed in her hometown for a few months, he would likely lose interest in her and stop looking for her. She considered calling the police, but if Yu Sixing really went to jail, the release of the video would bring her no benefits. At this moment, she deeply regretted her decision to join the entertainment industry, to be a celebrity. If ordinary people¡¯s secrets were exposed, they could move to a new ce, change their names and live a normal life. But as someone in the entertainment circuit, she was recognizable even in the lowest tiers of the industry. Wherever she went, she would be linked with the scandalous video. Unless she moved to another country and underwent stic surgery, she would never live in peace for the rest of her life. Leaving aside her close friends and rtives, Huang Qichu would alsoe to know that she and Yu Sixing had already¡­ The hotel she stayed in tonight was the closest one to the train station. The hotels around the train station were all a bit chaotic. Especially when she came to check in, the guest next door was a man with tattoos on his arms. He stared at her unabashedly while she walked by. Being a single woman, it was not appropriate for her to wander around at night, so she had to order takeout. Chapter 552 - 554: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (2) Chapter 552: Chapter 554: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (2) Lu Weixi must have inadvertently informed Qin Zhiyou when he was looking for a house. Qin Zhiyou and Yu Sixing are as close as thieves and would certainly take his side to bully her! ¡°You bastard!¡± Xue Feifei was furious and distressed. Especially because she had explicitly rejected him, how can he thank her? Without any remorse, Yu Sixing said, ¡°I asked you, and you said it was okay.¡± He actually recorded a video, and he did ask her, and she agreed. But at that time, Xue Feifei was drunk and didn¡¯t know anything. This worthless thing was hardly evidence! ¡°You rented the house to me, it¡¯s mine now! I am going to sue you!¡± ¡°Oh, sure. Go ahead.¡± Yu Sixing didn¡¯t care, ¡°If you want your video to be seen by everyone¡­¡± Yu Sixing didn¡¯t actually videotape the subsequent scene, but because he had filmed the part where he asked her earlier, Xue Feifei assumed he recorded the rest as well, causing her to explode in anger instantly! This kind of thing, let alone a former artist like her, but also for an ordinary person who has been filmed in a private video, it would also destroy their life! Especially, when thest woman who appeared in such a video was Liu Yiyi. Yu Sixing was being exceptionally cruel! After she vented her anger, Yu Sixing tried tofort her: ¡°Okay. It¡¯s useless to be angry, especially given that this is already the second time.¡± Xue Feifei gritted her teeth, ¡°Get out!¡± With a nonchnt expression on his face, Yu Sixing said, ¡°Why should I leave? When you signed the agreement, you didn¡¯t read it carefully. There¡¯s a use that stiptes that thendlord cane back to check the condition of the house at any time.¡± Indeed, Xue Feifei was stumped by his question. She hadn¡¯t looked at the agreement in detail. The agreement was so long with about eighty uses. She nced at the important ones like the price, payment, and fine methods, and didn¡¯t read the rest carefully. After all, neither she nor Lu Weixi had any experience with renting houses. She remembered the words of the agent: the agreement is signed for three years, and if she wants to move out, she needs to pay three years¡¯ rent in one lump sum to thendlord! Which means, if she wants to leave, she¡¯ll have to give Yu Sixing one hundred thousand yuan first! Furthermore, even if she leaves, Yu Sixing would quickly find her! She felt hopeless at the moment. No matter where she escaped to, he seemed to locate her instantly. He still had the video, what could she do if it went public? Would she have to send him to jail and let everyone know about it, ruining her reputationpletely? After all, she wasn¡¯t an ordinary person, she was once a public figure. Even as a D-list celebrity, her exposure was still higher than that of an ordinary person. If this video gets out, her life would probably be over! ¡°Why does it have to be me? Can¡¯t you just leave me alone?¡± Xue Feifei was on the verge of breakdown. Hard or tough, she couldn¡¯t take it anymore. She couldn¡¯t deal with this unreasonable character like Yu Sixing! He had already made up his mind that as soon as Xue Feifei agreed, he would take her home immediately, and after some time, he would formally propose to her. Only Xue Feifei could make him the happiest, so he decided he would marry her. Seeing Xue Feifei¡¯s desperate look, his heart softened a little. He helped adjust her hair and spoke slowly, ¡°There¡¯s actually something I want to tell you¡­¡± Xue Feifei red at him, not willing to listen. ¡°In fact, just now, when you discovered it, I had just started¡­¡± Just as Xue Feifei was about to scratch him, suddenly she remembered something and looked horrified, ¡°You just ¡­¡± ¡°Oh, no need to worry.¡± He was well-prepared, ¡°This is a longsting drug I had someone purchase specially for me, with extremely low side effects. Take one pill, and it¡¯llst for a month.¡± Thinking that he had already nned this for a month, Xue Feifei really wanted to kill him! ¡°I¡¯m going to fight you!¡± Women¡¯s strength could never measure up to men¡¯s. Xue Feifei was furious to her limit, ¡°Yu Sixing, I will never let you be responsible for me, get this into your head!¡± To her surprise, Yu Sixing instantly agreed, ¡°That¡¯s fine. As long as you let mee over, it¡¯s enough.¡± Despite him not taking responsibility, he still wanted toe over daily. She definitely wouldn¡¯t let him have his way! Xue Feifei clenched her teeth, ¡°You¡¯re dreaming!¡± Yu Sixing justughed without saying a word, try it and you¡¯ll know if I¡¯m dreaming or not. Xue Feifei ran away again. This time, she didn¡¯t go to Tian Tian¡¯s house, nor did she seek out Lu Weixi. She didn¡¯t even pack much. Just took her identification and some important belongings and checked into a hotel! She was truly scared. She had even bought a ticket to go back to her hometown for a while. However,te that night¡­ ¡°Xue Feifei stayed outside for three days in total. She was smart, changing hotels each day. Instead of checking into luxury hotels, she stayed in budget hotels that charged two or three hundred per night. On the second day after the incident urred, she wanted to return to her hometown. But her mother was traveling at the time. If she suddenly went back, she might draw unnecessary attention, so she ended up booking a ticket for three dayster. As for staying in budget hotels, she guessed that Yu Sixing, being who he is, would be more familiar with four or five-star luxury hotels and less familiar with these ubiquitous budget hotels. Indeed, after drifting outside for three days, Yu Sixing still hadn¡¯t caught up with her. She was leaving Yan City tomorrow. Although she still considered returning for workter, she thought that staying at her hometown for a few months until Yu Sixing lost interest might keep him from pursuing her any further. She thought about calling the police, but if Yu Sixing got arrested and threw away the video, it wouldn¡¯t do her any good. She regretted ever entering the entertainment industry and bing an entertainer. Ordinary people can get away with changing their names and living somewhere else. But she, an entertainer, would be recognized even in the most remote areas. No matter where she goes, she would always be associated with that video. Unless she went abroad and got stic surgery, she wouldn¡¯t get peace. Moreover, not to mention her friends and rtives, even Huang Qichu ¨C he would know that she and Yu Sixing have already¡­ The hotel she was staying in tonight was the one closest to the train station. The hotels near the train station were all a bit chaotic. Especially when she checked in, the man in the next room had tattoo sleeves and gave her a disrespectful look. She was a single woman and didn¡¯t want to go out at night, so she just ordered food delivery. Moreover, the sound instion in such budget hotels would definitely be worse than in star-rated hotels. For example, while she was taking a shower, tidy up her stuff, and waiting for her food. Xue Feifei didn¡¯t bother interacting, just standing by the window and looking out. Not far away, the neon sign of ¡°Yan City Station¡± was particrly eye-catching under the night sky. After tonight, she could leave here smoothly tomorrow. She didn¡¯t think that Yu Sixing could chase her all the way to her hometown thousands of miles away. Just as she was thinking, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Who is it?¡± There was no response from outside the door. Xue Feifei frowned slightly. The security measures of this hotel seemed not so good. She felt a sense of unease regarding women with questionable intentions roaming around and creepy people like the tattooed man next door. However, soon, the knocking continued. Xue Feifei asked again: ¡°Who is it?¡± This time, a muffled voice from outside answered: ¡°Delivery.¡± She did order delivery, nning on eating and then resting afterwards as the train leaves early tomorrow morning at six. Xue Feifei didn¡¯t give it much thought and walked straight to the door. Just as she opened a crack, the door was suddenly pushed open violently. Then, there was Yu Sixing, standing in front of her with a grim expression. Xue Feifei was almost scared to death by him! How did Yu Sixing find her? She didn¡¯t tell anyone where she was staying this time, not Tian Tian, not Lu Weixi, not even her mother! ¡°How did you find me?¡± As Yu Sixing entered, his phone shed. He picked up it and replied, ¡°Thank you.¡± The person on WeChat replied: ¡°No need to thank me, it¡¯s nothing.¡± Without saying another word, Yu Sixing put his phone in his pocket, ¡°I searched your ID.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Xue Feifei was speechless. The person Yu Sixing just replied to was someone he knew well. These days, checking in at hotels required identity registration, so it was easy for him to track her down. Of course, this was illegal. But Yu Sixing didn¡¯t care about such procedures. He just had to report a ¡°disappearance,¡± stating that his girlfriend was missing. Xue Feifei had been missing for three days, which was over the required 48 hours for filing a missing person report. It would have been difficult to find Xue Feifei with just her name. But Yu Sixing knew her ID number; they had just signed a housing contract, her copy was still on it! Xue Feifei, despite her fearless character, was scared after being manipted by him for two nights. Although she didn¡¯t lose herposure and spat out: ¡°Get out!¡± Her reaction was incredibly honest. She tried to rush out, but Yu Sixing blocked the door. She could only retreat. Yu Sixing leisurely entered the room and locked the door right in front of her. With a ¡°click,¡± the room was cut off from the outside world. Xue Feifei retreated step by step, ¡°Yu¡­ Yu Sixing, I warn you, don¡¯t go too far!¡± Yu Sixing didn¡¯t speak, the room fell silent. After a while, just as Xue Feifei was about to curse at him again, sounds came from the next room¡­ This was indeed Yu Sixing¡¯s first time in such a low-grade hotel and he was a bit dismissive when he first entered. Chapter 553: 555: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (3) Chapter 553: Chapter 555: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (3) ¡°What a joke, Yu Sixing, in your dreams!¡± She truly doesn¡¯t love him. Then why would she be with him? She isn¡¯t the type of woman who likes to go on dates and she has no interest in satisfying physical needs. Besides, it¡¯s not like Yu Sixing cherishes her that much; he¡¯s just enamored by novelty. Yu Sixing ignored her refusal and whispered, ¡°Really, you¡¯re quite creative, able to find even this kind of ce, and we even have the neighbors cheering us on.¡± Indeed, he hadn¡¯t tried such a low-end ce before, but it felt somewhat thrilling. Look, the soundproofing here is so terrible, not only can you hear the neighbors, but the constant traffic in the hallway adds a peculiar novelty to the surroundings. ¡°Yu Sixing, if you don¡¯t leave now, I will seriously call the cops!¡± Xue Feifei gritted her teeth. She would not be oppressed again. She really was nning to call the police this time, even if it killed him! Yu Sixing showed no fear, instead sealing her lips with his own: ¡°Very well, go ahead and report.¡± Just as his words fell, the hotel room door was forcefully kicked open from outside. Immediately after, a group of inclothes cops stormed in: ¡°Freeze, put your hands behind your head, we¡¯re the police!¡± Yu Sixing was stunned. So was Xue Feifei.
    Damn, they can¡¯t be serious. She had just threatened to call the police, how could they arrive this quickly! A whole bunch of them surrounded the two of them. Just earlier they had been fighting, their clothes in disarray. They were stashed to the side, looking like they were indeed caught red-handed¡­ Soon, there were cries and pleas, cursing and sobbing from the room next to them. Then, a man wearing a police captain¡¯s uniform walked over: ¡°This anti-prostitution raid has been quite sessful, we¡¯ve caught several pairs.¡± Xue Feifei felt faint upon hearing this: They mistook her for a prostitute! ¡°I¡¯m not!¡± She immediately began to refute. A cop nearby calmly said all those arrested attempted the same; iming they were couples, or married. Do they think the cops are idiots? Another older cop casually nced at her and asked, ¡°Is this man your husband?¡± Xue Feifei shook her head. ¡°Siblings?¡± Xue Feifei again shook her head. ¡°So you¡¯re lovers? Any proof?¡± If there were WeChat messages or call records, photographs and the likes, it could indeed prove the rtionship between the two individuals. Xue Feifei shook her head, this time more resolute than ever. A man nearby scoffed, ¡°Neither married nor lovers. Then why are you in here? With the way you both behaved just now, trying to convince us to believe it was a whirlwind romance, a spur of the moment decision, and then a quick break up? Did he pay you when breaking up? How much for a night?¡± Xue Feifei was dumbstruck. She, she is the victim! She was forced by Yu Sixing, but why can¡¯t she exin her situation? On the other hand Yu Sixing was quite rxed. He was reminded of a previous conversation where he was told of a special operation in the vicinity. This special operation must be an anti-prostitution raid. However, the sweep was so extensive that even he was caught up in it. He wasn¡¯t worried. As soon as they checked his identity, they would release anyone who needed to be released. The problem was Xue Feifei.
    Xue Feifei was indeed a little stunned, especially after the whole hotel was swept and many coquettishly dressed women that she had seen earlier were arrested. Many people were in disarray, with messy hair, crying. Thrown among this group of people, she didn¡¯t seem much different. Chapter 554: 556: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (4) Chapter 554: Chapter 556: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (4) Moreover, one of the rookies in the team looked at Xue Feifei¡¯s face andmented, ¡°Eh, this woman looks a bit like a celebrity!¡± Holy crap, he could identify her? She has been in the industry for several years. Even though she hasn¡¯t had a big break, she has acted in quite a few web dramas, some of which had high viewership. She¡¯s pretty and a good actor, which did bring her some attention. However, her agency didn¡¯t use data to boost her online presence, so she never became a big hit. Xue Feifei was startled and quickly lowered her head. But the rookie¡¯sment had already caught quite a few people¡¯s attention. They each took turns examining her face. One of them, who must have also watched a lot of web dramas with his wife, nodded, ¡°Indeed, very alike.¡± However, it¡¯s rumored that nowadays, lookalikes of major stars are nothing rare, so a slight resemnce is no big deal. The trouble is that once they verify her ID, if her identity is confirmed, she would still be in trouble, right? Scandals involving men and women aremon in the entertainment industry. Quite a few people have to sell themselves for money and resources. Yet, she must be the first one to be mistaken for a roadside salon girl while staying in a cheap motel that only charges 200 yuan a day. Xue Feifei was so frustrated that she wanted to puke blood! Especially since she was caught with Yu Sixing! This specific operation was quite a big deal. Anyway, when they were taking people away, they were separating the men and women. All the women lowered their heads to hide their faces. But when they reached the ground floor, there were surprisingly journalists interviewing! Xue Feifei felt like she was going to lose it. She quickly messed up her hair. No matter what, she must not let anyone capture her face on camera! The journalists were definitely coborating with them to produce special reports, maintain social order, and eradicate social cancers. They nned to follow them all the way to the police station for follow-up reports.
    For the first time in her life, Xue Feifei was in a police car with handcuffs on. The magnesiummps outside kept shing. She was so scared that she quickly ducked down. Her expression, no different from those really arrested. Among those in the car with her was a middle-aged woman who shook her head after looking at Xue Feifei: ¡°Oh, such a beauty, yet doing¡­¡± Luckily, she didn¡¯t watch web dramas and didn¡¯t recognize Xue Feifei. Otherwise, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn¡¯t be able to clear Xue Feifei¡¯s name! They sped all the way to their destination. When it was time to get off the car, both men and women got off together. Yu Sixing, on the other hand, remained calm. He didn¡¯t care at all. At this point, there wouldn¡¯t be any live news coverage. If he was photographed, he could simply pay to have his shoot cut. When they were checking identities, he called for ID cards. The moment their gaze fell on the information, their expression changed slightly: ¡°Wait a moment.¡± Before three minutes could pass, the guy who had been in contact over the phone with Yu Sixing appeared with an apologetic smile, ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, Mr. Yu. It was a misunderstanding, a pure mistake!¡± ¡°No problem, you guys are doing your job for the greater good. As citizens, it¡¯s our duty to cooperate with your work.¡± Yu Sixing didn¡¯t mind at all. The guy added, ¡°I heard that Mr. Yu was brought in with someone, the other one¡­¡± Yu Sixing calmly replied: ¡°About that, I hope you could make some allowances.¡± Meanwhile, in the female room, Xue Feifei huddled in a corner, still somewhat in shock. Her ID card had also been taken away. That wasn¡¯t the scariest part. The worst thing was, apart from the fine, she would be detained for fifteen days! Chapter 555: 557: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (5) Chapter 555: Chapter 557: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (5) If she really was locked up and her identity as a celebrity was leaked, it would be a death sentence! She, Xue Feifei, was a nationally known star! Yu Sixing, who was outside, saw the startled look on her face and felt a mix of pity and annoyance. All she had to do was admit that they were a couple, then there would be no issue. Being his girlfriend was certainly better than being imprisoned for fifteen days! Someone was still questioning her, ¡°Name.¡± ¡°Xue¡­ Xue Feifei.¡± ¡°Age.¡± ¡°Twenty-seven.¡± ¡°upation.¡± ¡°Unemployed.¡± ¡°What were you there for?¡±
    What was she doing there¡­ She was just a guest at the inn! She had already emphasized this countless times! Why did nobody believe her! ¡°I¡¯m staying there. I¡¯m not a bad person. I¡¯m leaving tomorrow. Why would I¡­¡± ¡°Leaving tomorrow doesn¡¯t prevent you from making money today.¡± The person asked emotionlessly, ¡°Who is that man to you?¡± ¡°He¡­¡± Xue Feifei was taken aback. Yu Sixing was the brute who forced himself on her, was a bastard. But, if she didn¡¯t im they were in a rtionship, her imprisonment for fifteen days was guaranteed! Before she could finish her sentence, Xue Feifei looked up, seeing Yu Sixing outside the door. If Yu Sixing was outside the door, he must have been granted his freedom. Right, he was the second young master of the Yu family, after proving his identity, he was naturally set free. She, with no backing or connections, could only be arrested if she was caught. But then. Yu Sixing pointed outside and made a gesture, mimicking the action of clicking a camera shutter. She got it. Yu Sixing was saying that there were journalists outside! If she was really locked up, not only would she be in prison, but her identity would be immediately reported by journalists, and then known by everyone! ¡°Who is that man to you?¡± He asked again. ¡°He¡­¡± Xue Feifei gritted her teeth and, after a long breath, finally said: ¡°He is my boyfriend.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t hear you, speak louder.¡± The man didn¡¯t even lift his head and asked again. ¡°Yu Sixing is my boyfriend! He is my boyfriend!¡± ¡°Do you have any proof? If I call him over, can you admit it in front of him?¡± The man asked again. ¡°I¡­¡± Xue Feifei was stunned by his question and couldn¡¯t speak for a long time. The man pointed to the surveince camera above and tapped the pen in his hand: ¡°If you don¡¯t tell the truth, you know the consequences. This is not a ce for emotional counselling. If you lie, you¡¯ll be in prison for fifteen days.¡±
    ¡°Alright.¡± Xue Feifei could only nod. At that time, Yu Sixing also came in. The man asked in front of Yu Sixing and several people behind him: ¡°Xue Feifei, what is your rtion to this man?¡± ¡°He¡­¡± Xue Feifei nced at Yu Sixing quickly, ¡°He¡¯s my boyfriend!¡± The man then looked back at Yu Sixing again: ¡°And you, are you in a rtionship with her?¡±
    ¡°Of course.¡± Yu Sixing¡¯s response was unabashed and immediate. ¡°Since you are in a rtionship, you should leave now.¡± The man finally uncuffed Xue Feifei. Her arm had turned red from the handcuffs. Yu Sixing held Xue Feifei by the waist, and she didn¡¯t resist for once. After retrieving her identity card and before leaving, Yu Sixing said: ¡°Today¡¯s incident was a misunderstanding. I hope you all keep the identities of me and my girlfriend a secret.¡± ¡°Of course, of course.¡± The friend nodded. Yu Sixing led her out through the back door, bypassing the journalists. Chapter 556: 558: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (6) Chapter 556: Chapter 558: Anti-Vice and Anti-Illegal Activities (6) As soon as she stepped out of the door, Xue Feifei freed herself from his hold. ¡°Yu Sixing, that was just a temporary ruse. I haven¡¯t forgotten what you did to me before! And I don¡¯t n on making up with you!¡± So this little girl wants to sever their ties as soon as she¡¯s out of his grasp? Yu Sixing, who had not been particrly angry, was somewhat upset by her ¡°double-dealing¡±. He shifted his gaze and said, ¡°You haven¡¯t forgotten what I did to you before, right?¡± What a stupid question! Even though this isn¡¯t a traditional society, she¡¯s not the type to despair after being vited. But being abused by this man twice, who can bear it? ¡°How long have you been avoiding me? Three days?¡± Yu Sixing suddenly brought this up, leaving Xue Feifei puzzled. She nodded, but what¡¯s the point? Yu Sixing gave a faint smile: ¡°The so-called longsting contraceptive I gave youst time was a lie. It was actually folic acid, which is used to prepare for pregnancy. In other words, you might be carrying my child now¡­¡± Xue Feifei was taken aback, and then exploded with rage! This damn bastard! Even if she took the morning-after pill now, it was toote! 72 hours had passed; if it¡¯s true, abortion was the only option!
    Although they only did it once that night, what if she happened to get pregnant? What if? If she was really carrying Yu Sixing¡¯s child, she would be stuck with him! ¡°You bastard Yu Sixing!¡± She immediately moved over to him and hit his chest with her angry little fists! Yu Sixing stood in ce unflinchingly, letting her hit him. After some time, probably because she was making too much noise, the police officers from inside came out to see what was going on, and it even attracted the reporters nearby. Xue Feifei was startled and didn¡¯t dare to move, taking this chance, Yu Sixing quickly sealed her lips with a kiss. She wanted to resist but didn¡¯t dare to, so she just let him take her away deeply. Just after the kiss, Yu Sixing¡¯s car arrived and he hurriedly got her into the vehicle. The car kept moving with Xue Feifei still in shock and she didn¡¯t put up much of a struggle. It was only when they got out that she looked up and realized, wait, this isn¡¯t her house! Yu Sixing calmly exined, ¡°This is my apartment.¡± His house outside. Xue Feifei was about to turn around: ¡°I¡¯m not going to your house to live!¡± ¡°What, going back to your apartment? That¡¯s also mine.¡± With a single sentence, Yu Sixing shut her up: ¡°Besides, my house is big, with several bedrooms and bathrooms.¡± She got his implication. If they went back to her small rented apartment, which only had one room, Yu Sixing would inevitably be sharing a room with her. But with many rooms and bathrooms here, she couldfortably take a bath and rest by herself. As she pondered, Yu Sixing had already led her to the door and pushed her in. Left with no choice, Xue Feifei had to enter. While changing shoes, she didn¡¯t notice Yu Sixing locking the door. ¡°This is your bedroom, the bathroom is next door. Do you want to take a bath? I have new towels. I only have my sleepwear, so you¡¯ll have to make do. As for underwear, I have disposable ones. I will get a new toothbrush and tooth cup for you. Take a bath and wash away the bad luck.¡± Xue Feifei¡¯s mind was a bit jumbled, so she rushed to nod her head. Today was indeed unlucky, having been arrested after causing such amotion the whole night. But by the time she finished her bath, brushed her teeth, and stepped out of the bathroom¡­ PS: Thanks for the tips from eel fur, Qi Jing Tu, kisses~ I am a few monthly votes short of bonus updates, please vote. Chapter 557: 559 New Identity (1) Chapter 557: Chapter 559 New Identity (1) Yu Sixing had been waiting here early on. Just as Xue Feifei was about to struggle, Yu Sixing quickly said, ¡°Be careful for the child.¡± Xue Feifei had never heard this reasoning before, and for a moment she was taken aback. At this fleetingpse, she ended up being held by Yu Sixing, and then¡­ Xue Feifei was livid, and from start to finish, it felt like a full-blown fight. Yu Sixing didn¡¯t mind, but when her hits got a bit too vehement, he would yell out, ¡°Be careful for the child.¡± Be careful my ass! Xue Feifei may be taken in, but not for long. It was just one time, who knew if she got pregnant? ¡°You did it on purpose!¡± ¡°But what if! What if you¡¯re pregnant!¡± This ¡°what if¡± was indeed something Feifei dared not gambled with. But she began to be skeptical: ¡°If it¡¯s true, then what are you doing now¡­¡± Isn¡¯t it said that the first three months of pregnancy are the most vulnerable for miscarriage? If that¡¯s the case, why is he still¡­? ¡°Yu Sixing, you¡¯re not lying to me, are you?¡±
    Yes, he was indeed lying to her. It was long-acting contraceptives. Yu Sixing did want to date and marry her, but he didn¡¯t n on having kids so soon. After all, dating and marriage are affairs between two people, but a baby isn¡¯t a toy to be bought and kept around but to be carefully nurtured. Of course, if he did identally get Xue Feifei pregnant, he would take responsibility. He just didn¡¯t n on having a child at the moment. But so what? By the time she realizes she was deceived, he would have already had his fulfillment. If one could say that the previous two times he took advantage of her inability to resist, this time it happened logically despite her sober resistance. Although she resisted a bit, he could still sense: using a descriptive word would be more appropriate: hesitating yet also epting. Yu Sixing was thrilled, absolutely thrilled. He couldn¡¯t help but peck Feifei¡¯s nose and said: ¡°Today¡¯s our third time.¡± Feifei was stunned. The first two times she was so reluctant, yet just now, her resistance wasn¡¯tplete. Although she was frightened by his words ¡°be careful for the child,¡± she had indeed ended up with Yu Sixing once again, and that was a fact. ¡°Also, it was you who admitted in the police station in front of everyone that I am your boyfriend, that¡¯s going to be on record! You¡¯ve seen TV right, ¡®you have the right to remain silent, but everything you say will be used against you in a court ofw,¡¯ it¡¯s like that.¡± She admitted it herself, no amount of pressure could falsify that. But. ¡°I can¡¯t possibly agree to be your girlfriend.¡± Because Huang Qichu is now her brother-inw. Even without feelings involved, it would be so awkward to see each other, ¡°my ex-boyfriend¡­¡± ¡°Feifei, look at me.¡± Yu Sixing suddenly grabbed her head, forcing her to look at him. ¡°I just want to ask you one question, have youpletely broken up with your ex-boyfriend?¡± Xue Feifei was taken aback, then nodded. They had indeedpletely broken up, he got married. Maybe she was just feeling a bit sad about their past love, the awkwardness outweighing the reminiscence. ¡°Since you¡¯vepletely broken up, everyone has a past, I don¡¯t mind.¡± Yu Sixing said seriously, ¡°Just like me, I have five ex-girlfriends, and I still have special feelings for my first love. But so what, I know, that¡¯s just a part of my memory, and memories have no power because they are in the past. And right now, I¡¯m sure, the only person I want to date is you.¡± Chapter 558: 560: New Identity (2) Chapter 558: Chapter 560: New Identity (2) Xue Feifei was stunned. She looked up at Yu Sixing. His eyes were full of sincerity. At this moment, she believed that Yu Sixing, whether for a moment¡¯s novelty, for her body, or whatever reason, was seriously thinking about dating her. ¡°But ¡­ ¡± She didn¡¯t have the opportunity to finish speaking, because Yu Sixing interrupted her. ¡°Yu Sixing¡­ ¡°Xue Feifei took a while to interject. ¡°Hmm.¡± The man¡¯s voice had a trace of satisfied indifference. ¡°I can¡¯t ept you right away, I¡­ ¡± Yu Sixing didn¡¯t seem to mind: ¡°It¡¯s okay, you can live back in your little house, or you can live here with me. I promise that as long as you don¡¯t initiate the breakup, I will only have you as my woman.¡± Xue Feifei looked up and seemed to see a hint of brightness in his eyes. ¡°Yu Sixing, could you¡­ ¡±
    ¡°You can set any conditions, but there¡¯s one thing you have to promise me. As long as you don¡¯t reject meing to you.¡± There¡¯s nothing left to discuss then. Xue Feifei fell silent. After a while, Yu Sixing put his arm around her and drew her close to him. She was still not used to being so close to him, so she gently pushed him away. Especially knowing that she had no feelings for Sixing and the currentpromise was just because she couldn¡¯t escape. But just bing boyfriend and girlfriend with him so innocuously¡­? She hadn¡¯t even thought about it! ¡°At least you have to keep it a secret. I don¡¯t want anyone to know about our rtionship.¡± ¡°Agreed.¡± So she wants their rtionship to be a hidden one, is it because she is worried that he will y around and then easily dump herter? Or is it that she has not beenpletely subdued, she¡¯s only temporarily capitted, and it¡¯s apulsorypromise. But Yu Sixing didn¡¯t seem to care, ¡°You know, I have the ability to find you even if you run to the ends of the earth. So, there¡¯s no need for you to hide anymore. Plus, I know that your mother is now living in the Rain Lotus Court in Moon Lake District of City X. So¡­¡± Xue Feifei¡¯s face turned pale with fear. Does Yu Sixing even know where her mother lives? She¡¯s on her own here, and she can hide or run as she pleases. But her mother has been living in their hometown for the past few years, specifically in thatmunity. The people in themunity, whom she sees frequently, if anything happened, the news would quickly spread back home, not only her but her mother would also find it hard to face others. ¡°What are you looking at me like that for? I¡¯ll not use your mother to threaten you.¡± He had simply looked up the information in passing and hadn¡¯t put any ns into motion, so there was nothing for her to worry about. Xue Feifei, who hadn¡¯t had in-depth contact with this kind of wealthy scion before, started to understand why Lu Weixi always said that he couldn¡¯t escape Qin Zhiyou¡¯s control. Indeed, when these people in the limelight wanted to reason with you, they were reasonable. But when they don¡¯t want to reason, you have nowhere to reason with them. ¡°And, you don¡¯t have a management contract at the moment, right?¡± After talking about the rtionship, it was time to give her a sweetener: ¡°A management representative and awyer wille to sign a contract with you tomorrow, and you will go to the film set of ¡°Chaotic Times¡± at XX Film and Television Base in the afternoon.¡± Xue Feifei turned her head, the ¡°Chaotic Times¡± production, that was the movie she wanted to be a part of but couldn¡¯t get into. It was the movie that renowned director was shooting, and she wanted topete for the female lead. But, weren¡¯t there rumors that Yu Sixing had other ideas then? How did it fall on her now? Yu Sixing nced at her: ¡°It was always reserved for you. It¡¯s just that¡­¡± PS: Sorry, I had some things to deal with, starting to update now!
    Chapter 559: 561: New Identity (3) Chapter 559: Chapter 561: New Identity (3) He had actually heard the movie director say that among all the women who auditioned, Xue Feifei was his top choice. But she had no background, no money, and not even an agency to fight for her. Although the director had a lot of power, sometimes he had to consider the wishes of the investors. The movie was co-funded not only by Yu Sixing, but also by anotherpany, which was determined to introduce a new face in the industry and was very aggressive. At that time, Sixing and Feifei were at odds, really at odds. He had no obligation to help her stay, so he had to concede by default. Who would have thought that they had already started filming when the lead actress sprained her leg, even fracturing it. Had this been any other drama it wouldn¡¯t matter, but this female secondary lead was a dancer. The movie included multiple scenes featuring her dancing, and now that her leg was fractured, what were they supposed to do? Having no other choice, the director was now looking everywhere for a recement. That¡¯s when Yu Sixing thought of Xue Feifei. ¡°At that time, we were not in the good terms that we are now, right?¡± Xue Feifei scoffed. No matter what, she and Yu Sixing had already established a harmonious rtionship. Plus, she had also offended those bigpany investors, so there was no way she could air her grievances. ¡°No, it¡¯s because I see potential in you. I know you¡¯ve been practicing dancing recently,¡± Yu Sixing said. Since Yu Sixing had been pursuing her, he naturally looked into her background. He had also casually watched some scenes of the dramas she had acted in. Despite working in the industry for five years and mainly ying roles in web dramas, because Xue Feifei had experienced both the bitterness and sweetness of life, lost love and found it, she had a wealthy life experience and goodprehension. Over the years, her acting skills had also significantly improved.
    Despite not being able topete with actresses celebrated for their rich and profound portrayal of characters, her eyes had a naturally expressive quality. Moreover, her bodynguage was very rich. He really did see great potential in her. Xue Feifei was taken aback. She hadn¡¯t expected Yu Sixing to know about this, too. ¡°You have acting skills, you are attractive, and your body is great. And you work hard ¨C all youck is an opportunity. I¡¯m willing to offer you this opportunity,¡± said Yu Sixing. ¡°Also, believe me, no one else can promote you, make you seed in your career better than I can.¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Although she loathed Yu Sixing, she had to admit that she was slightly touched at this moment. She had been working in this circle for five years, and had seen everything it had to offer. Although she had not joined the fray, she sometimes envied those who had the opportunity to make a big leap forward. No one could resist the feeling of being valued. ¡°But¡­¡± They were to start shooting tomorrow and she hadn¡¯t started preparing at all. ¡°So, you¡¯re not confident about it?¡± Yu Sixing turned his head, looked at her again. Despite him being in her proximity, his eyes were devoid of any romantic feelings. He looked at her like a truly equal colleague. ¡°I am,¡± she nodded, seriously confirming. To secure the role of the secondary female lead, she had done enough homework, including one month-long dance training. ¡°I knew it. The woman I like wouldn¡¯t disappoint me¡± Yu Sixing nodded with satisfaction, but suddenly seemed to remember something, ¡°You will be away for several months to make the movie. And I may not be there for you all the time.¡± Xue Feifei looked up at him. He nodded slowly: ¡°Tonight, you cannot turn me down again¡­¡± Chapter 560: 562: New Identity (4) Chapter 560: Chapter 562: New Identity (4) The next day, Xue Feifei still didn¡¯t get up until well past sunrise. The agent andwyer that Yu Sixing assigned her had already gone over the contract with her. She had already been cheated by Yu Sixing once when renting a house, so now she meticulously asked about each use. Thewyer was very thorough, exining each point to her. Overall, Yu Sixing was much more generous than his friend Qin Zhiyou when it came to payments. As long as he was satisfied, he was very giving, willing to provide her with afortable environment. If she wanted a title, he would bring her back to the Yu family the very next day. If she didn¡¯t want a title, he was perfectly happy with that as well. Naturally, Xue Feifei also made a phone call back to her mother. Earlier, she had said she would return home, but now she had unexpectedly been cast in a film. Her mother naturally had no objection, as work was a priority. She also called Lu Weixi to let her know that she would be on location filming. When the call came in, Lu Weixi was in the president¡¯s office of Hanhai. Although Qin Zhiyou had mentioned the desire for a refurbishment, mainly as a way to draw Lu Weixi into his domain so he could keep an eye on her, there were still aspects of the agreement that needed adjustments as a matter of course. Firstly, Qin Zhiyou reced the lounge and showers, saying that going home was an adequate solution, so why linger in the office.
    The approach to refurbishments had changed; some environmentally-friendly materials with low levels of formaldehyde were now avable. With proper nning, everything could simply be moved in. Even painting, which traditionally required a waiting period, could be done immediately ¨C though the strong odor required windows to be opened for a couple of days before moving in. Qin Zhiyou would not forcibly keep Lu Weixi with him, as he had at first. She was highly regarded at Lulu, as Siyi¡¯s contract had not yet expired and needed further modifications. Secondly, Qin Zhiyou was her distant rtive. Regardless of how far removed their kinship was, or what was brewing between them, Lu Weixi held a higher status than any other person in Lulu. The CEO practically idolized her. What did it matter if she took a day and a half off for the Qixi Festival? As long as Hanhai awarded more projects to Lulu, she could take off every day if she wanted. But while the CEO was indulgent, and Qin Zhiyou was assertive, she didn¡¯t want to lose her job. Of course, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t need to go hunting for clients at this time. Since Siyi¡¯s case highlighted Lulu as a design institute, many people flocked to her, begging her to take on their projects. Siyi¡¯s case had kept her busy for a while, but not anymore. Lu Weixi was not so arrogant as to only prioritize projects from Siyi and Qin Zhiyou, ignoring all others. If a suitable project came along, she would take it. That was what she was doing today, formally suited, apanying Xiaochen and Xiaoqian to measure the site. Qin Zhiyou stood aside with a stern expression on his face, clearly displeased. For everyment that Lu Weixi made, he retorted thrice. On the surface, Qin Zhiyou seemed to be stern with Lu Weixi, with not a hint of closeness or intimacy. Indeed, he was annoyed. It was just a bedroom remodel, a ce both of them would live in. Why did they need third-party input on their preferred type of bed, walls, and curtains? Moreover, today was quite unusual. Normally, Secretary Wang always followed closely. Today, after Qin Zhiyou assigned Lu Weixi¡¯s reception task, Secretary Wang imed to have another appointment entertaining the model district personnel and sent another assistant to help out instead. Chapter 561: 563: New Identity (5) Chapter 561: Chapter 563: New Identity (5) The project in the demonstration area is important, but Lu Weixi¡¯s side is even more important! Plus, the other assistant doesn¡¯t know about his rtionship with Lu Weixi, so official businesses first. Though he was secretly warned by Secretary Wang that this is a rtive Qin Zhiyou really cared about. But the cunning assistant, seeing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s expression, knew he was ore like an enamored brother. All the rumored girlfriends of Qin Zhiyou were arranged by Secretary Wang. He had never seen any womane to thepany to find him, so it naturally felt that Lu Weixi was unusual. Even though they said this was a distant rtive, maybe it¡¯s like big brother and little sister, understood by men in a second. So, when Lu Weixi went out to pick up Xue Feifei¡¯s call and Qin Zhiyou followed to check on his wife, the assistant very conscientiously stood guard in ce, allowing Xiaochen and Xiaoqian to measure with no disturbances from the couple outside the room. On the phone Xue Feifei didn¡¯t reveal much to her, nor did she mention anything about her and Yu Sixing. She only mentioned that she had been epted by apany and they wanted her to try out for a part in ¡°Chaotic Times¡±. Lu Weixi was happy for her for finding a job. After chatting for a bit, they ended the call. Just as Lu Weixi was about to return, she received another call, this time from a client. Although she now handles individual clients, of course she doesn¡¯t ept everyone and often refers clients to other designers, it¡¯s a win-win situation. But this client was a regr of hers. She had taken jobs from theirpany when she first entered the field and they had introduced her to other clientster. Even though the pay wasn¡¯t much, she agreed readily. Qin Zhiyou was behind her, listening to her voice. The call with Xue Feifei was enough, now a client? Even though Lu Weixi didn¡¯t have her speaker on, he vaguely heard it, a small miserable 60 square meters old ce, casual decoration should suffice. Their demands were long-winded, if they have money they should buy a mansion. Once Lu Weixi finished the call and turned around, she saw Qin Zhiyou. Before she could even utter a word, he moved in and sealed her lips.
    Lu Weixi was shocked and looked back immediately. Luckily, the assistant had positioned himself perfectly and blocked Xiaochen and Xiaoqian¡¯s line of sight. Qin Zhiyou was hugging and kissing her by the window. At a nce, one might even think they were discussing something. Lu Weixi thought he was just going to peck her and that would be it. Who knew how passionate he would be, hugging her like a tight bundle, getting closer and closer. After Qixi, he had been away on a business trip for several days and only returned this morning. He hadn¡¯t seen her for several days, and all she thought about was answering her phone calls. But Lu Weixi was really scared, especially since Xiaochen and Xiaoqian were moving around making noises, and talking on and off with his assistant. Secretary Wang, who was the only one who knew about their rtionship in the entirepany, wasn¡¯t here. If Xiaochen and others saw them¡­ Just as she was thinking, sure enough, Xiaochen from inside called out, ¡°Lu, there¡¯s something we need you to check over here. Lu?¡± ¡°Uh, I¡­¡± As soon as she managed to push Qin Zhiyou away and was ready to go, was pulled back by Qin Zhiyou again, he whispered into her ear, ¡°No, you can¡¯t just go like this¡­¡± Lu Weixi was getting anxious, on this side Xiaochen¡¯s footsteps were getting louder and louder. What to do, are they going to be exposed? Chapter 562: 564: New Identity (6) Chapter 562: Chapter 564: New Identity (6) Even though Xiaochen and Xiaoqian were her confidants and Xiaochen, despite her gossip-loving nature, knew when to keep her lips sealed, she didn¡¯t want to mix her personal affairs with her professional ones. Lu Weixi was getting extremely anxious, but the more anxious she got, the tighter Qin Zhiyou held onto her arm, refusing to let go. As Xiaochen¡¯s footsteps and confused voice got nearer, asking, ¡°Lu, are you out there, Lu?¡± When her shadow reached the doorway, bing clearer and clearer, Lu Weixi¡¯s heart almost lept into her throat. Fortunately, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s assistant was quick on his feet. Seeing that there was no response from his boss, he hurriedly stepped forward to hold Xiaochen back, saying, ¡°Miss Chen, there¡¯s something over here I don¡¯t quite understand¡­¡± And so, he guided Xiaochen away. Lu Weixi breathed a sigh of relief, but the man in front of her persisted. Lu Weixi was frightened by his actions. Knowing that beyond the wall were Xiaochen and Xiaoqian, she didn¡¯t dare to make too big of a fuss. She whispered into his ear, ¡°Qin Zhiyou, this is enough. What do you want before you can let go?¡± Qin Zhiyou seemed to seriously consider her question, then finally replied affirmatively, ¡°If you promise to wear that nightgown tonight, I¡¯ll let go¡­¡± Lu Weixi was puzzled for a moment, wondering what ¡°that nightgown¡± was. Suddenly, she remembered the nightgown and her face turned red, ¡°You¡­¡± After tricking her into wearing the leopard-print nightgown, the next day the maid brought her familiar pajamas. Qin Zhiyou was away on a business trip for a few days during which she gradually forgot about this incident. Who knew he¡¯de back and demand she wears it again? How could she handle this?
    This jerk! It was as if he was holding her hostage. Lu Weixi clenched her fists, reluctantly agreeing, ¡°¡­Fine.¡± Only then did Qin Zhiyou look pleased. He turned around and chastised her, ¡°You should not be taking on projects so casually.¡± ¡°When did I take it casually?¡± She didn¡¯t forget her original mission. Plus, her work couldn¡¯t always involverge projects like Siyi Company. Even if she secured them due to her skills, without the help from Qin Zhiyou, she wouldn¡¯t have gotten them. She didn¡¯t want to reach for the stars. ¡°A person¡¯s energy is limited. If you take on repetitive work inrge quantities, it will damage your imagination.¡± Qin Zhiyou said this very earnestly on purpose, thinking that his future wife shouldn¡¯t work too hard and should save some time to have kids and spend time with him. Why should she run all over the outside world for a project worth a few thousand or tens of thousands, and have to follow up for months? However, his words hit the nail on the head for Lu Weixi. The Siyi project opened a door for her, and her aim was to be a world-ss designer. She shouldn¡¯t be stuck in small projects. She should strive to improve if she did not possess the required skills. Qin Zhiyou achieved his aim finally let go of her as he promised to. It so happened that his secretary Wang also called at that moment. The representative of the steelpany was there to discuss cooperation, asking him toe over. But, Lu Weixi clearly saw the representative of the steelpany wearing high heels, with her skirts fluttering. Is it a woman? PS: Thanks to the cute little darlings, Baoshan Lian, Nan Ren Buku, and Dongfang for their gifts. Mwah ~ Chapter 563: 565: Buying Clothes (1) Chapter 563: Chapter 565: Buying Clothes (1) The representative figure was just a fleeting sight, and Lu Weixi didn¡¯t pay any attention to it. After arranging her work, she worried that Qin Zhiyou woulde back to bother her after he finished his business, so she quickly made arrangements with her assistant and then got out of there. The assistant had epted Qin Zhiyou¡¯s request to keep Lu Weixi. However, when Lu Weixi truly decided to leave, he couldn¡¯t do anything but watch her go. Luckily, Qin Zhiyou had ate meeting that day, which kept him busy until eight o¡¯clock in the evening. The noise during the meeting was raucous, clearly indicating a dispute between two parties. When the assistant informed him that ¡°Lu Weixi has already gone home,¡± he just nodded. Across from him sat a woman who seemed somewhat surprised at hearing this title. Then, a woman with a stronger presence beside her, dressed in a ck suit, asked in a soft voice, ¡°Rushuang, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Fang Rushuang shook her head, ¡°Anyway, you¡¯ve understood the whole situation, you can handle the future dealings with Hanhai. The one who came for the cooperation this time was from the Steel Group. Surprisingly, their representative was a woman. Plus, she was Fang Rushuang¡¯s friend, Du Sui, the daughter of the Steel Group¡¯s boss. ¡°I see,¡± said the woman in ck, looking at Qin Zhiyou without a hint of interest, and if one looked closely, there was even a bit of hostility in her eyes. ¡°Mr. Qin, ourpany has put forth our conditions,¡± she stated. It meant that the bottom line had been spoken, and there was nothing left to negotiate.
    Qin Zhiyou looked at her without responding. He was not one to be swayed by women¡¯s charm, and if the other party was sincere about cooperation and talked nicely, he wouldn¡¯t be this cold. Usually, after finishing business, a dinner would be arranged at this point. These issues could be further discussed over the drinks, but seeing the woman¡¯s hostile look, he wouldn¡¯t stoop to be humiliated. ¡°I will leave it to my project manager to evaluate.¡± He implied that he didn¡¯t want to deal with this kind of person in the future. Setting up such arge deal indeed posed some difficulties, the bank might not approve such arge loan at once. However, Hanhai¡¯s current debt was still low, and since Qin Zhiyou took over, he strove to change the fact that real estatepanies in China always operated under high debt. In recent years, he even reduced costs by using cooperative development for previously high-pricednds. He could go to the bank again for a loan, or find another business partner. If she thought the world would stop without herpany, then she was mistaken. At worst, Hanhai could simply stop using herpany¡¯s products. ¡°Everyone, if there¡¯s nothing else, feel free to leave. I have some business to attend to,¡± he said without a smile, and plucking his phone, dialed a number, his tone suddenly bing gentle: ¡°Has she returned? Remember to remind her to get ready¡­¡± It was Fang Rushuang who knew who he was calling. ¡°Rushuang, Rushuang?¡± Du Sui repeated her name a few times before Fang Rushuang looked up. They walked to the elevator together. When they got into the car, Du Sui finally revealed her dissatisfaction: ¡°So that was Qin Zhiyou?¡± PS: Ouch, the writer¡¯s block is making me crazy. I almost started eating my keyboard, now I¡¯m starting to update! Chapter 564: 566: Buying Clothes (2) Chapter 564: Chapter 566: Buying Clothes (2) ¡°Hmm.¡± Fang Rushuang nods. Du Sui stroked his chin, ¡°He is pretty handsome, but his attitude is quite arrogant. I heard you used to chase after him for three years?¡± ¡°It was three years, six months and seven days.¡± Fang Rushuang said indifferently. ¡°How do you remember it so clearly?¡± Du Sui turned his head to her in surprise. ¡°No reason.¡± In fact, it was because she met Qin Zhiyou when she was eighteen, on the second day of the start of the academic year at N University, September 2nd. It was only a day after Lu Weixi, but it felt like a lifetime. ¡°You didn¡¯t personallye to negotiate business this time just to help me get revenge, did you?¡± Du Sui was her ssmate when she was studying abroad. He had always heard that she was dumped by Qin Zhiyou, and very disgracefully at that ¡ª the kind of dumping after an engagement and getting caught in the room with someone else. It just so happened that she heard her father intended to cooperate with Hanhai, and it was her cousin who convinced her father, so she really wanted to see just how extraordinary this Qin Zhiyou was. She had heard that this Qin Zhiyou was a yboy and she wondered who he had just called. However, it had nothing to do with her. ¡°Incidentally.¡± The car quickly set off, gradually disappearing from sight.
    ¡ª On the other hand, Qin Zhiyou also couldn¡¯t be bothered with her petty scheming, and simply got in the car and drove home. When he got into the car, he instructed Secretary Wang, ¡°If future business partners are like her, don¡¯t bother me. Just let the employees handle it.¡± Did everyone, no matter who, think they could meet with him? Did they think he was in public rtions? Secretary Wang, cringing, looked at him from the rearview mirror, embarrassed to tell him that Young Madam had sent a message asking if he was going to handle the business deal; their side was already done. Young Madam had Xiaochen in her hand, where did he dare to refuse? So, he had no choice but to call Qin Zhiyou internally. Luckily, it seemed that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mood wasn¡¯t much affected today ¡ª his mind was filled with the image of Lu Weixi in transparent clothing. When he got home it was already nine o¡¯clock, dinner at the Qin Family was over and the after-dinner conversation had also ended. As soon as Qin Zhiyou entered the door, he asked Aunt Hao, ¡°She¡¯s back, isn¡¯t she?¡± Aunt Hao nodded, ¡°Madam returned quite early. She¡¯s in her room now.¡± Qin Zhiyou felt a little impulsive. He took off his shoes, intending to head straight upstairs, but then thought better of it. Tonight, there was destined to be a battle, and one needed to replenish his energy in order to charge into the fray. So he said lightly, ¡°I haven¡¯t had dinner yet, see what¡¯s there to eat.¡± As he nearly reached the dining room, he added, ¡°Is there any beef? If there isn¡¯t, chicken will also do.¡± Seeing that he was really hungry, Aunt Hao quickly prepared something for him. While eating, Qin Zhiyou raised his head, staring eagerly at the stairway. When he was in the car just now, he could faintly hear some noise from his room. Lu Weixi must have known he was home. But why wasn¡¯t sheing down? Was she too embarrassed? Because of the transparent clothes she had changed into? After quickly finishing his meal, although Qin Zhiyou had a poker face, he walked extremely fast, arriving at the stairwell in a few steps, climbing two steps at a time. He reached the second floor in no time. At the bedroom door, Qin Zhiyou originally intended to knock, but then thought better of it. He had just eaten and smelled of food, so he decided to go to the study, brushed his teeth, and meticulously shaven off his stubble. Chapter 565: 567: Buying Clothes (3) Chapter 565: Chapter 567: Buying Clothes (3) Since he was already in the study, he decided to take a thorough bath, even adding a touch of cologne for good measure. Satisfied, he wrapped a bathrobe around himself and slowly made his way to the bedroom. Unlocking the door with a slight tremor of excitement akin to unwrapping a gift, he cleared his throat before stepping inside, ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± What Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t notice was the subtle twitch in Lu Weixi¡¯s eyelid after he announced his return. A smallmp lit the room where Lu Weixi was seated at a desk, engrossed in a book. Her long hair was scattered loosely around her ¨C it seemed she had already bathed too. Something, however, felt off to Qin Zhiyou. He opened the closet to find the transparent number still untouched in the corner, showing no signs of use. Annoyed, he approached Lu Weixi only to find her engrossed in a vocabry book. He skimmed through it and found it to be a ¡°GRE vocabryprehensive guide¡±. Damn it! She¡¯s reading an English book, what¡¯s she ying at? Qin Zhiyou closed the book with a crisp thud on the desk. As Lu Weixi looked up, she saw him smiling with his peach blossom eyes slightly raised, ¡°Have you forgotten what I told you today?¡± ¡°I, I remember.¡± Lu Weixi quickly dropped her gaze. As she did, she caught a glimpse of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s bathrobe and realized that he had actually bathed and was entirely d in a robe¡­ with nothing underneath.
    ¡°Well, go on then.¡± He looked at her expectantly, pretending to be reasonable. ¡°You, you told me to lift myself up. I¡¯ve thought about it. From now on, I will not take any order casually. I will use my free time to prepare for my Ph.D. So this English book¡­¡± She had always nned to return to school, even to pursue her studies abroad. But given her current situation, she knew Qin Zhiyou would not agree to her going abroad. Even if her mother did go to America for treatment, she couldn¡¯t apany her for years that would entail. However, obtaining a professional qualification or pursuing a Ph.D. seemed appropriate. Besides, she gradually felt that having a higher degree would give her an edge in the workce. She also needed to recharge herself and learn more. Of course, she knew what Qin Zhiyou was asking. Even if she didn¡¯t remember in the afternoon, he reminded her via Aunt Haoter, telling her to ¡°prepare well¡±. But how was she supposed to wear that transparent thing! ¡°Oh really? And what else?¡± ¡°What else?¡± No way was she going to wear that! She was going to stick it out to the end! Lu Weixi tried to steer the conversation, ¡°The weather was good today.¡± ¡°It was indeed. The moon is lovely tonight.¡± Qin Zhiyou yed along. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. Go change your clothes.¡± ¡°Why should I? I¡¯ve already had a bath.¡± Lu Weixi quickly got up, acting as if she didn¡¯t know what was going on, and tried to escape his grasp. But he caught her arm. His eyes narrowed slightly, from between his thin lips, he said slowly, ¡°I am very considerate and never force others. If you really don¡¯t want to change, I won¡¯t make you. But¡­¡± ¡°But, but what?¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s voice trembled slightly. Chapter 566: 568: Buying Clothes (4) Chapter 566: Chapter 568: Buying Clothes (4) ¡°After all, we have been married for five years, and you are now twenty-seven. ording to books, around twenty-eight is the best age for women to give birth. Our married life is a little lonely now, don¡¯t you think we should think about having children earlier? Anyway, you have been preparing for it for several months now, tonight should be a good time, right?¡± Qin Zhiyou looked at her with a smile, seemingly giving her the full freedom to choose. ¡°But, but how can we¡­¡± Lu Weixi began to oppose, seeing his slightly displeased expression, she exined, ¡°You know my mom has some changes going on, and besides, I also want to do my doctorate, you are busy with work, where do I have the time to have and raise a child¡­¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t want to, that¡¯s fine.¡± he pointed to the closet and then continued with a gentle smile, ¡°You see, I¡¯m very democratic. You can choose between two options.¡± ¡°Can I choose neither?¡± This was dictatorial! Who would say that her world had to be between two choices? ¡°No,¡± Qin Zhiyou smiled amiably, reasoning with her, ¡°It¡¯s called an equivalent exchange. If you¡¯re not willing for one side, there must be another side to torment you. This is called an equivalent exchange. Choosing neither is unfair and might provoke a stronger reaction. For instance, when you go to Hanhai next time, I will request you to do this and that.¡± Alright, alright, she will change! Lu Weixi frowned, ¡°Wait a moment. I¡¯ll go change.¡± Qin Zhiyou released his hand, watching as she walked towards the closet. She stood at the closet door for a long time, until Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t hold himself back he urge her, ¡°Seems like you think having a child would be better?¡± Only then did she decisively open the closet door, grabbed clothes straight away, and rushed into the bathroom. Qin Zhiyou chuckled behind her, not bothering with her, and leaned on the bed to read a book. After flipping through dozens of pages, it was more than enough time for her to have taken a shower, let alone change clothes, yet she hadn¡¯te out.
    How could Qin Zhiyou not know what she was doing inside? After a while, he raised his voice, ¡°If you don¡¯te out soon, I aming in.¡± ¡°C,ing.¡± Her voice was as soft as a mosquito, and then after a while, the bathroom door was slowly pushed open. As soon as Lu Weixi opened the door, she found that Qin Zhiyou had already arrived at the door at some point. His barefoot steps made no sound. Seeing him in front of her, Lu Weixi unwittingly blushed. Although she was still wearing her bathrobe, she always felt bare in front of him. Sure enough, Qin Zhiyou was not too pleased, ¡°Why are you still wearing clothes?¡± He was about to lift her skirt, ¡°Did you not change?¡± ¡°I did change! I did change! I did change!¡± Lu Weixi was startled, hurriedly pped his hand away, and covered her skirt. Qin Zhiyou simply picked her up and carried her back. Lu Weixi was a bit embarrassed, and once they got together, she whispered, ¡°Turn off the light.¡± ¡°Why should I turn off the light.¡± It was already transparent, turning off the light would mean not being able to see anything at all. Qin Zhiyou mercilessly refused, leaving her wanting to struggle but dare not, wanting to escape but finding it difficult, in the end she had no choice but to grab the bathrobe next to her and cover her face ¨C like a camel in the desert avoiding predators, if she couldn¡¯t escape, she could at least hide her face. However, through the bathrobe, she could still vaguely see the outside. Chapter 567: 569: Buying Clothes (5) Chapter 567: Chapter 569: Buying Clothes (5) Qin Zhiyou looked left and right, staying silent and motionless for a long time. Lu Weixi started to question whether he was still by her side, only to see the vague figure outside her robe cough lightly, ¡°You really are, truly good¡­¡± He left thest word hanging in the air, but she had a fair idea of what it was. Lu Weixi was partially embarrassed and partly annoyed, but above all, she wanted to escape. She had never thought that she would give in to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s whims so easily. Her dream was simple: find a kind-hearted man with whom she sharedmon interests, support each other in life and work, and find contentment together. But she had fallen in love with Qin Zhiyou, a man notorious for his flirtatious gimmicks and consistent pranks on others. Because of her love for him, she made numerouspromises, and she hardly recognized the extent she had retreated herself. She wanted to be angry, shed tears, but in the end, she could only weakly clench her pillow cover. Her esteemed calm and rationality crumbled the moment she faced him. Since falling in love with him, no, even earlier, the moment they got married, even when they first met, he was always intruding into her life with his irrefutable charm and cunning, slowly capturing her senses. Firstly, he pushed Qin Zhigu away from her life, then won her over, conquered her, and imprinted his mark deep into her heart and soul. Even if she were to listen to her mother¡¯s advice and divorce him one day in the future, Qin Zhiyou had already painted a vivid, indelible stroke in her life. Her first kiss was his, as was her first time, and now her entire heart and existence were all his¡­ She must reim herself! She cannot be easily swayed by him! Having his fill of food and drink, Qin Zhiyou was finally satisfied. Seeing hernguid state, he wondered if it was due to exhaustion or something else. He even began to n, ¡°I saw you have a few more sets in your cab, let¡¯s go with the fis one tomorrow.¡± Lu Weixi instantly perked up and straightened her body. Miss Yang had helped her purchase seven or eight sets thest time. Wouldn¡¯t that mean he would not let her off for an entire week?
    She has toe up with a n! Seeing her get up, Qin Zhiyou casually asked, ¡°Would you like water?¡± Lu Weixi nodded. Qin Zhiyou nced at the water dispenser in the room. It was empty. However, there was a bottle of juice on the table. ¡°Will juice do?¡± Lu Weixi nodded again. Taking advantage of his absence, she quickly stood up and took out the pile of clothes. As she was about to toss them into the trash, Qin Zhiyou happened to see it. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Oh, this is dirty, I am going to throw it away,¡± said Lu Weixi as she calmly replied with a serious face. ¡°Where?¡± did Qin Zhiyou really think he could be fooled that easily? He quickly walked over, handed her the juice, and inspected the bin in the meantime. In it was not just the pile of new clothes, but the entirely transparent ones for tonight as well. ¡°Is this dirty?¡± Qin Zhiyou clearly knows Lu Weixi¡¯s little ns ¨C she simply didn¡¯t want to wear these clothes which is why she pretended to toss them away. Lu Weixi immediately sprayed some juice into the bin. ¡°Now it¡¯s dirty. I can¡¯t wear anything but these old clothes now.¡± After taking a deep breath, Qin Zhiyou looked pained. ¡°Do you want a drink?¡± Lu Weixi nced at his grieved expression and kindly handed him the juice. Qin Zhiyou took the juice and swung open her wardrobe door, emptying the entire bottle onto her old nightgowns and underwear! Chapter 568: 570: Buying Clothes (6) Chapter 568: Chapter 570: Buying Clothes (6) ¡°They¡¯re all dirty, can¡¯t be worn anymore. We¡¯ll go out shopping tomorrow.¡± Having said that, he turned around, calmly looking at the horrified Lu Weixi standing next to him. He was ruthless, really. He poured a bottle of juice on every pajama and underwear in her wardrobe. Even if she had the housekeeper wash them clean tomorrow, he coulde up with a thousand ways to throw all these clothes into the bin. However, could you at least spare one set for me? I do not have anything clean to wear. What am I going to wear tomorrow? What am I supposed to wear to sleep tonight¡­? Qin Zhiyou remained unfazed. ¡°No problem, I have plenty of pajamas, I can lend you one. After all, I just had a slip of the hand.¡± What slip of the hand! Are you kidding me? He clearly took the juice and poured it right down her clothes! ¡°As for the pants, bear with me, you can wear the disposable ones.¡± Qin Zhiyou even caressed her head whileughing, ¡°Actually, you can go without any. I don¡¯t mind, really.¡± Lu Weixi red at him; while he might not mind, she definitely did! She wouldn¡¯t let him continue to take advantage of her! She quickly got into a disposable one and slipped into his shirt. She quickly turned around to re at him, ¡°Remember, I¡¯ll be the one choosing tomorrow¡¯s clothes, and you don¡¯t get a say in it.¡±
    If she let him choose, he might just pick some that fit his taste, leaving her at a loss. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t respond, only smiled as he draped an arm around her shoulders; she shook him off with disgust. ¡ª The next day was Sunday. Early in the morning, after having breakfast, Qin Zhiyou began to hurry her to get ready. Lu Weixi, gritting her teeth, quickly changed into a tracksuit. Qin Zhiyou had no objections. But after changing into it, she found that Qin Zhiyou too was wearing a tracksuit. Even though they weren¡¯t of the same design or even the same brand, his set ofke-blue clothes matched strangely well with her light pink outfit. It gave off a feeling of red and blue being a perfect ssic match. Qin Zhiyou even found a blue baseball cap to match her pink one. Seeing her puzzled look, Qin Zhiyou said, ¡°Why are you staring at me? I¡¯m the president of Hanhai. We¡¯re going to Hanhai Shopping, I have to disguise myself a little, don¡¯t you think? Do you want the store manager to watch us?¡± Lu Weixi recalled that he had also done this thest time they went shopping; he had specifically bought a baseball cap. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you thought we were wearing matching outfits?¡± Qin Zhiyou snorted, ¡°My outfit costs 4000, and yours?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her entire outfit, shoes included, didn¡¯t even cost 4000. That aside, thanks to the price, she was sessfully able to divert her attention. When they went out together, Qin Zhigu nced at them. But he didn¡¯t say anything. They arrived at the shopping center and entered the elevator from the car park. As soon as the elevator door opened, some people rushed out. One person was in such a hurry that he almost bumped into her. Qin Zhiyou quickly drew her into his arms and moved her to his side. Lu Weixi nced nervously up at his face, but he just lifted his head, pressing the buttons for their desired floors calmly. When they reached the first floor, there were even more people. Qin Zhiyou simply ended up carrying her in his arms. Just as Lu Weixi was about to break free, Qin Zhiyou spoke up casually, ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Lu Weixi was stunned, and Qin Zhiyou looked up, ¡°You want to hold me? I¡¯ll let you hold me more when we get home.¡± Who wants to hold you?! Lu Weixi quickly let go. But just as she stepped outside, they bumped into¡­ PS: Finally finished writing.
    Chapter 569: 571: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (1) Chapter 569: Chapter 571: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (1) Lu Weixi didn¡¯t expect to run into Zhao Zihao here. The thing is, if her memory served her well, this department catered to women. It mostly sold international fashion brands and women¡¯s underwear. Moreover, it catered to a younger demographic, unlike the mature clientele of a department store. Zhao Zihao didn¡¯t have a girlfriend, did he? She¡¯d never seen him being cozy with any doctor or nurse. However, that was none of her business. The only thing was, she and Qin Zhiyou were in a somewhat awkward embrace at that moment. Considering it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate to push Qin Zhiyou away now, she decided to bury her head deeper into his chest, hoping Zhao Zihao hadn¡¯t seen her. Or even if he had, she hoped he would pretend otherwise. Zhao Zihao, however, did see her. His face betrayed a momentary flicker of distress. But the distress was fleeting¡ªalmost unnoticeable without a careful gaze. Lu Weixi had mostly missed this, but not Qin Zhiyou. His eyes sharp, he had clearly noticed Zhao Zihao¡¯s tiny moment of evasion. Though he remained quiet on the surface, his mind was already working out strategies. He was the one who took the initiative to greet: ¡°Dr. Zhao.¡± Lu Weixi was surprised to see Qin Zhiyou show this much initiative and politeness. If she was not mistaken, she remembered Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t particrly like Dr. Zhao, even wanting him reced previously. He seemed unsatisfied both with his medical skills and his persona.
    But since the incident involving Lu¡¯s mother, Zhao Zihao must have found out about their marital status. She had previously lied to him, iming that Qin Zhiyou was just a rtive. When the truth was revealed, Zhao Zihao didn¡¯t question it, and she offered no exnation. Even though it was Qin Zhiyou who pointed out that Zhao Zihao harbored special feelings for her. She never felt anything remotely intimate or flirtatious during her frequent hospital visits. Perhaps Qin Zhiyou was overthinking it. Caught off guard by Qin Zhiyou¡¯s greeting, Zhao Zihao returned theughter and greeted back, ¡°Miss Lu, Mr. Qin.¡± Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze dropped to the shopping bag in his hand, which contained quite a lot of material, clearly women¡¯s clothing. With thin lips curved in a slight grin, he casually teased, ¡°I had no idea ourposed Dr. Zhao had a girlfriend.¡± Zhao Zihao remained unperturbed, countering with a smile, ¡°Not at all. Compared to Mr. Qin, who constantly has women fawning over him.¡± With a resigned grace, Qin Zhiyou wore the expression of a wise man: ¡°Ah yes, despite the surrounding dazzling beauty, nonepares to the one I¡¯ve carefully nurtured.¡± With each man taking turns throwing jabs, Lu Weixi felt increasingly embarrassed. She hurried to interrupt, ¡°Dr. Zhao, Zhiyou and I won¡¯t keep you from your shopping date.¡± What does she mean by ¡°Zhiyou¡±? She should address him as ¡°husband¡± or at the very least add ¡°brother¡± after his name. A look of dissatisfaction fell on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face, but Zhao Zihao responded even quicker with a veiled smile, ¡°I don¡¯t have a girlfriend.¡± Lu Weixi paused a little, which made Qin Zhiyou even more unhappy. What did they care if he had a girlfriend or not? He bluntly dered, ¡°Wife, let¡¯s go.¡± Still holding onto her, he forcefully turned the corner with her in tow. Behind them, he muttered into her ear, ¡°Hereafter, you can either call me husband or brother. You can¡¯t just address me by my name.¡± How distant that would sound! As they bickered along the way, they finally arrived at the underwear section, where Qin Zhiyou headed towards the left ¡ª where the choices were more risqu¨¦. Chapter 570: 572: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (2) Chapter 570: Chapter 572: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (2) ¡°Lu Weixi wanted to go right, where it was more natural. The two began to argue at the entrance of the shop, Lu Weixi muttered, ¡°I want to buy something natural.¡± ¡°Natural? I think the shop on the left is very natural.¡± Qin Zhiyou pulled her arm to the left. Natural my ass,st time Miss Yang took her shopping for clothes, it was at the shop on the left! But she didn¡¯t dare to resist Miss Yang, as she was her junior, but Qin Zhiyou was a different story. She finally understood what kind of beings men are. He is now interested, wanting to find something new to enrich his monotonous n of having a baby! ¡°I don¡¯t want to, you promised mest night!¡± ¡°Did I promise youst night?¡± Qin Zhiyou yed dumb, ¡°It was you who insisted on wanting to wear something natural, I didn¡¯t respond at all!¡± This kind of person! Lu Weixi was furious! He wouldn¡¯t let go? If he wouldn¡¯t let go, she would go to the right herself, ¡°I don¡¯t care, I have to go to the shop on the right!¡±
    ¡°Let¡¯s go left,¡± Qin Zhiyou said calmly, although his voice was soft, the force on her arm was strong, ¡°I¡¯m the one paying, so naturally, I have the right to choose.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t care, she struggled to free herself: ¡°You ruined all my clothes, and you still have the cheek to demand the right to choose?¡± ¡°There are so many people watching, don¡¯t make a scene¡­¡± After pulling and tugging, Qin Zhiyou finally bent down and gave her a fragrant kiss on the cheek, getting his way, and reluctantly went right. As soon as she entered, Lu Weixi regretted it. It would have been better to go left, because as soon as she walked in, she saw Fang Rushuang! Then, Qin Zhiyou also saw Du Sui next to Fang Rushuang. Fang Rushuang came with Du Sui. The Steel Group¡¯s base is not in Yan City, so if she wanted to conduct business here, she naturally needed to stay for a while, and she had toe here to shop. Hanhai Shopping is one of the top luxury stores in Yan City, it is natural toe here for shopping. As the two entered, they saw Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi in sportswear, even wearing baseball caps, and nearly didn¡¯t recognize them. After pausing for a moment, Fang Rushuang was the first to speak: ¡°We meet again.¡± Qin Zhiyou just hummed in response, he seemed perfectlyposed. Although it was his fault for breaking off their engagement, it had been five years and he had never been in love with her. Lu Weixi said he respected Fang Rushuang a lot at that time, after all, he didn¡¯t love her, so they were polite to each other. Lu Weixi also said, after Qin Zhiyou and Fang Rushuang got engaged, there were no more rumours about him. He and those rumoured girlfriends weren¡¯t that kind of rtionship. Since he was already engaged to Fang Rushuang, and the Fang Family was on his side, he didn¡¯t need to establish an image for the time being and could take advantage of the Fang family¡¯s influence. Unlike her, she had already fallen out with the Bai Family and had no power to rely on. ¡°Hello.¡± Lu Weixi was a bit embarrassed, she didn¡¯t expect to run into Fang Rushuang while shopping for lingerie with Qin Zhiyou. But at a nce, she saw Du Sui next to Fang Rushuang. Du Sui¡¯s disdainful expression was almost oozing out of the screen, and she could naturally feel it. ¡°Let me introduce.¡± It was Fang Rushuang who stepped forward and spoke first, ¡°This is Du Sui, the CFO of Centra Steel, Du Sui, this is¡­ ¡± ¡°Oh, is this the little girlfriend? Shopping for lingerie together?¡± Du Sui interrupted her. Wearing sportswear, isn¡¯t it childish? ¡°No.¡± This time, it was Qin Zhiyou who spoke, ¡°She is my wife.¡± Chapter 571: 573: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (3) Chapter 571: Chapter 573: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (3) The wife of Qin Zhiyou, even if shecked his myriad of girlfriends¡¯ fame, held an air of mystery. However, to people like Fang Rushuang and Du Sui, Mrs. Qin held a particr significance. As a good friend of Rushuang, Du Sui naturally heard about the time her fianc¨¦, Qin Zhiyou, was snatched away from her. And that too was scandalously caught in the act. Theyter got married, and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s infidelity rumors exploded, although she was overseas and didn¡¯t know Lu Weixi, that didn¡¯t stop her from mocking her. Serves you right for stealing someone else¡¯s fianc¨¦. Thought you were a big-shot because you won him over? Your husband was like this with you then, and he¡¯s like this with other women! Especially recently, the scandal between Qin Zhiyou and that TV host spread widely. The father and the board members still wanted to cooperate with Hanhai, saying that personal rtionships do not affect work ability. Ha! A man who can¡¯t even keep his pants up, what great things can you expect from him? She pretty much despised Qin Zhiyou. ¡°Oh, the one who snatched your fianc¨¦ initially?¡± Du Sui didn¡¯t give any face and stirred up the matter. Lu Weixi instantly felt awkward. However, she knew in her heart that she could stand tall in front of Bai Changyou and Cai Yiren, but not Fang Rushuang. Back then, she indeed acted like a mistress. It was inexcusable. Qin Zhiyou narrowed his eyes slightly. If thement came from Rushuang, he would let it go, but who was this outsider to interfere?
    He started off neutrally, ¡°I apologized for this matter five years ago. Indeed, it was not okay to Rushuang. I should have called off my engagement first, then get together with my wife. Our marriage came from a free-will rtionship, there is no question of who snatched whom. Is this reason enough?¡± His words, not only surprised Rushuang and Du Sui across him, but also stunned Lu Weixi. For a long time, she felt that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s love for Rushuang was genuine. After all, she had never seen him care or respect any woman like this before. For example, he woulde home every day and y around with her, but those tactics he uses to y around outside, like that time with that anchor, she couldn¡¯t imagine him saying and doing those things to Rushuang. People like them treat their wives and mistresses differently. Respect for the wife, games with the others. It could be said that Qin Zhiyou has beening home now partially because he was a bit interested in her and the other part because of his grandfather¡¯s resistance. Additionally, Liu Yiyi had given him a setback. How much respect does he have for her? Does it reach the level he had for Rushuang back then? She didn¡¯t think so. But time indeed can dilute anything. Even if it was for the sake of face, she felt somewhatforted and pleased that he could say these things in front of Rushuang. Lu Weixi was surprised, Rushuang was even more so. Du Sui, however, responded quickly, ¡°Nice words, but weren¡¯t you and that TV host a hot topic all over the city recently?¡± Qin Zhiyou did not deny it, and nodded, ¡°I didn¡¯t feel like exining this matter to you guys, but since you dug it up, I might as well rify. I was indeed wrong, but in the future, there will only be my wife by my side. No one else can rece her. Does this exnation satisfy you?¡± Chapter 572: 574: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (4) Chapter 572: Chapter 574: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (4) At his words, the three women on the scene all stood frozen. By the time herposure was regained, Qin Zhiyou dragged her out of the store and shoved several sets of clothes into her arms,manding the shopkeeper, ¡°Do you have any more conservative styles here?¡± Thankfully he was dressed in a tracksuit, the shopkeeper didn¡¯t recognise him for a while. Despite this shop being a tad more ¡°conventional¡± than the next, it still offered a good variety of styles. The shopkeeper caught onto the hint instantly, asking, ¡°What size does she wear?¡± Even with his eyes closed, Qin Zhiyou could name the figures, ¡°34-22-34, C cup. Pick out whatever else you think is suitable. Bring as many as you can.¡± The shopkeeper simply responded with a brisk ¡°Okay,¡± and turned around to rummage through the clothes. While they were looking for clothes, the two people behind hadn¡¯t left yet. She faintly heard what seemed like Du Sui¡¯s voice, ¡°I was wondering why he chose her. So turns out she¡¯s just mindlessly top-heavy.¡± This embarrassed Lu Weixi. It¡¯s easy to defend against anything else, but how can she exin or refute such ament? Who knew Qin Zhiyou would calmly reply, ¡°Wife, don¡¯t mind them. They¡¯re just jealous because theirs can¡¯tpare to yours.¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Du Sui nearly choked on her own spit. She took a look at Lu Weixi, then at herself. She was left speechless, clearlycking in volume inparison. ¡°Only lecherous men would care about this!¡± ¡°Women don¡¯t care about this? Whye to a lingerie shop then? Why not just buy anything online. After all, they¡¯re simply strings and pieces of cloth.¡± Qin Zhiyou scoffed,nding another blow on her. Du Sui was left speechless, holding up a push-up bra.
    Draping an arm around Lu Weixi¡¯s shoulder, Qin Zhiyou smirked, ¡°Don¡¯t bother with them, wife. They can¡¯tpete with you anyway.¡± Just then, the shopkeeper delivered several sets. Qin Zhiyou immediately handed them to Lu Weixi, ¡°Go try them.¡± Lu Weixi really didn¡¯t want to dispute with these people. So she took the clothes and headed into the changing room, but Qin Zhiyou unexpectedly squeezed in after her. Lu Weixi freaked out, ¡°What are you doing in here!¡± Why is he following her into the changing room? ¡°I¡¯m trying on clothes too.¡± Qin Zhiyou also had a few sets, thanks to his prior instructions to the shopkeeper to prioritize couple sets. ¡°Try them in the next booth!¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s face turned crimson, she wished she could kick him out. ¡°That was your idea.¡± Qin Zhiyou lowered his voice, ¡°Right next door are those two. You want me to check them out instead?¡± Before Lu Weixi could respond, she heard Du Sui¡¯s enraged voice from next door, ¡°Get out!¡± Damn, they¡¯d bad-mouthed them enough already, and he still threw in ast insult. People like him were simply horrible! ¡°Did you hear that?¡± Qin Zhiyou pointed to the divider between changing rooms, speaking casually, ¡°It¡¯s the weekend, the shop is crowded. Are you sure you want to argue with me in here and end up getting kicked out without any clothes?¡± ¡°¡­¡± If there was a pir around, she would have preferred to bash her head against it. But trying on clothes together with Qin Zhiyou? ¡°Qin Zhiyou, you¡¯re a man. What do you need to try on?¡± It¡¯s different for women, sometimes if the size is wrong, they can¡¯t wear it. But for a man, isn¡¯t buying pants enough? What is he trying on in here? Is he trying on these tiny shorts? Is he saying he¡¯ll take off all his clothes? Isn¡¯t this just trouble? Chapter 573: 575: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (5) Chapter 573: Chapter 575: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (5) ¡°No, you can¡¯t do that. How do you know if clothes fit unless you try them on?¡± Qin Zhiyou immediately shook his head. ¡°Are you going to try them on or shall I?¡± With that, he began to undress¡­ ¡°I¡¯ll try them on, okay!¡± Lu Weixi quickly grabbed a pile of clothes. She hesitated for a moment before turning her back to him and standing in a corner, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to peek!¡± Qin Zhiyou wore a mocking grin: ¡°Thanks, I was just about to say the same thing. Don¡¯t turn around or peek.¡± His straightforwardness slightly calmed Lu Weixi. As she lowered her head, she realized that Qin Zhiyou had probably asked the shop assistant to bring everything fashionable from the store. Each outfit, although not entirely transparent, was still quite¡­ She would definitely not try on any pants, but as for the shirts¡­ Indeed, you can¡¯t tell if something fits without trying it on first. Coming to this kind of store with a man was already enough, but now they also had to try clothes on together¡­ Lu Weixi sighed. Knowing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s preferences, if she didn¡¯t try on these clothes, he would dare to buy something entirely transparent tomorrow! She discreetly peeked back to see that Qin Zhiyou was indeed changing his clothes with his back turned to her, not giving her side even a single nce. How embarrassing, but it¡¯s better to get it over with quickly!
    With that in mind, she sped up her actions. But while changing, she felt a bit uneasy and peeked back again. As expected, Qin Zhiyou was seriously trying on clothes, not turning around at all, let alone moving his head. Only then did Lu Weixi feel relieved and hurriedly tried on outfit after outfit. Actually, Qin Zhiyou truly didn¡¯t dare to turn around. It wasn¡¯t because he had suddenly be a gentleman. The term ¡°gentleman¡± had never existed in his dictionary. He was just afraid that if he turned around and saw her¡ªhe wouldn¡¯t be able to control himself. Although he and his wife were legally married, and he didn¡¯t mind the neighboring couple hearing noises, they were in a public ce after all. If things got too heated, it wouldn¡¯t matter if he was embarrassed, but his wife was sensitive. Moreover, if it ended in a disastrous scene and someone burst in to see his wife in that state, wouldn¡¯t he be at a major loss? Also, he was here to try on pants. For a man, these clothes were meant to be worn close to the body. Although he came in just to tease his wife, since he said he would try on clothes, he had to at least try a couple of outfits. His wife¡¯s faint scent wafted from behind, his mind was wandering instantly. Shaking his head immediately, he started trying on clothes in earnest. But then. While Qin Zhiyou was behaving properly, Lu Weixi ran into a small problem. While trying on clothes, a metal buckle snagged on a thread. This was awkward. If this were her own clothes, it wouldn¡¯t matter if they got ripped, but these were new. If she damaged them, it wouldn¡¯t be good. Moreover, the snagged outfit was from a different set, both sets were tangled together, making it hard to pull them apart. She tried a couple of times, but the metal buckle was at her back, out of her sight. Her hands were twisted and she couldn¡¯t undo it. In just a moment, beads of sweat appeared on the tip of her nose. At her wit¡¯s end, she had no choice but to softly call out, ¡°Zhiyou.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± At the sound of her voice, Qin Zhiyou instantly froze. ¡°Can you¡­help me?¡± Chapter 574: 576: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (6) Chapter 574: Chapter 576: Looking Back and Seeing Him Again (6) Qin Zhiyou waspletely calm, even leisurely changing his clothes, ¡°That won¡¯t work, you said it yourself, don¡¯t let me turn around.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This asshole, always pretending when she needs him, but desperately pushing forward when she rejects him. Helpless, she had to do it herself. But it started getting harder to handle from behind, as she became more flustered, the knot became tighter. Now, she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to yank it apart. Lu Weixi was on the verge of tears. To make things worse, the two next door had already tried on their clothes. They must have heard the two of them changing clothes in the same dressing room. Fang Rushuang was okay, fairly broad-minded, although she felt a bit ufortable, she wouldn¡¯t say anything. Du Sui started to mock: ¡°These two next door¡­ truly have no shame, there is a long line waiting outside, are they nning to try on clothes till kingdome? Oh, right, it can¡¯t even be said for sure if they¡¯re trying on clothes.¡± Finding out there was a long line waiting outside, Lu Weixi was a bit baffled. This means, if they go outter, they will run into countless people, how embarrassing would that be! She hurriedly pulled at the fastening, to no avail. The metal was entangled with the silk thread, and the more she pulled, the more tangled it became. Qin Zhiyou was not helping either, even if he wasn¡¯t inside, her spending time alone inside wasn¡¯t good, right? ¡°Qin Zhiyou, can you help me?¡± Her voice was even quieter, her tone even softer. ¡°What did you call me? I didn¡¯t hear.¡± Qin Zhiyou had already changed his clothes, neatly dressed. He even kept his back facing her, took the round stool from inside, and sat down resolutely. Lu Weixi was stunned, then she remembered what this guy had just said, that she had to call him ¡°husband,¡± or ¡°brother.¡± It took her a long time to speak: ¡°Husband, help me.¡± ¡°What else?¡± Qin Zhiyou looked bored and even picked at his ear.
    Lu Weixi turned her head in anger, indeed, he actually had his back to her, toozy even to turn around and take a look, let alone help. This damn guy, no rabbit no eagle, won¡¯t give up until he reaches the Yellow River, she won¡¯t say it! Meanwhile, the shopkeeper outside had been waiting quite a while: ¡°Is the dress fitting? If not, I¡¯ll get you a different size.¡± ¡°F-fit! It¡¯s just a little too many clothes, still changing.¡± Lu Weixi quickly answered. Her voice sounded like a frightened rabbit. After she finished, she hurriedly turned her head again. Qin Zhiyou still had his back to her, swaying his head and lookingpletely unconcerned. Lu Weixi frowned, biting her lip, she really had no other choice but to say: ¡°Bro¡­brother, help me.¡± ¡°Ah, Wei Hui.¡± Qin Zhiyou instantly changed his indifferent attitude just now and turned around tteringly. He still had a condition, ¡°You have to call me like this tonight, then I¡¯ll help you.¡± Lu Weixi was furious! If it weren¡¯t for this being a public ce, and there were people outside, she would have given him abo punch, making him wonder why the flower was so red! However, the footstepsing and going outside the door prompted Lu Weixi toply reluctantly, she could only unwillingly promise: ¡°¡­okay.¡± Qin Zhiyou was finally satisfied, he adjusted his mood and came to help. Teasing was okay, but if it goes too far, even he wouldn¡¯t be able to deal with it. As expected, the metal sp and silk thread were entangled, he had to be very careful to unravel it little by little. Time, one minute and one second at a time, passed. Just when he was about to untie it¡­.. Chapter 575: 577: Watching a Movie (1) Chapter 575: Chapter 577: Watching a Movie (1) Qin Zhiyou swore that he was being absolutely serious, incredibly meticulous. He didn¡¯t dare let his eyes wander, fearing that if he looked too much, he wouldn¡¯t be able to leaveter. Not only did he not dare to look around casually, he didn¡¯t even dare to touch her. When he was helping to untangle the ropes, he was so nervous that he dare not let his fingers slide across her back. He was afraid that once he touched ¨C his fingers would glide more than her back. Because of this, he even raised his pinky finger gingerly. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t dare to disturb him and also she didn¡¯t dare to speak. She was nervous too, especially with the constant movement outside the door, with Qin Zhiyou¡¯s breath on her back, as if it could cause a shudder. The two didn¡¯t dare to say a word, the silence was as though they were in a different world. Just as the knot was about toe loose, there was a sudden knock on the door panel. They were both startled. Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand shook and the knot came loose, but at the same time ¨C the silk ripped, making a small hole. Neither of them dared to speak. The person knocking at the door was naturally Du Sui. She did it deliberately, ¡°Hey, this is a public ce, don¡¯t engage in disgraceful activities! Want me to call the cops?¡± Qin Zhiyou took off his jacket, put it directly on Lu Weixi, and turned in anger. He had been joking with her earlier, but they thought he was some hello-kitty. He immediately called his secretary: ¡°Tell the XX store on the third floor of Hanhai shopping to close and empty the store.¡± The secretary paused, but still quickly arranged it ording to the instruction. In less than five minutes, a store clerk could be heard, ¡°Sorry customers, we have received notification from above for temporary rectification, please exit the premises.¡±
    Lu Weixi was startled. If those people drove them out, wouldn¡¯t they lose face? As expected, when Du Sui and the others were driven out, they immediately thought of the two people inside the room, ¡°There are still people in there! A man and a woman!¡± Fang Rushuang was somewhat embarrassed: ¡°Du Sui, let it go.¡± ¡°Let it go? Did you let them go when you caught them?¡± Fang Rushuang paused, as if remembering a scene from the past, her grip on her arm ckened. As a result, the people inside did not respond, and the people outside stopped them, ¡°Ladies, please leave first.¡± ¡°There are still people inside!¡± ¡°Please leave, we will clear the persons inside.¡± The clerk politely asked them to leave. With no other options, Du Sui and Fang Rushuang had to leave. Du Sui was angry: ¡°Why are you being so cowardly? You¡¯re smart and capable, why are you swallowing your anger?¡± ¡°Your ranting here is pointless.¡± Fang Rushuang was quite calm, ¡°Quin Zhiyou is not an ordinary person, he has Hanhai behind him. Didn¡¯t you make ns with your cousin? Why haven¡¯t you found him?¡± ¡°I was thinking of introducing you two.¡± Although Du Sui was annoyed, she wasn¡¯t stupid; she soon followed and left with her. When everyone left, Lu Weixi breathed a sigh of relief. She heard part of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s phone call and knew that all of this was his arrangement. She didn¡¯t expect to experience what it felt like to have the clearance. ¡°Everyone has left.¡± And also, the knot was untied. She quickly put on her clothes. Qin Zhiyou spoke indifferently: ¡°Since everyone¡¯s gone, shouldn¡¯t we¡­¡± Chapter 576: 578: Watching a Movie (2) Chapter 576: Chapter 578: Watching a Movie (2) His voice was somewhat yful, revealing that he was up to no good! ¡°Don¡¯t you dare!¡± Lu Weixi quickly got dressed and handed the jacket to him. Only then did she realize that Qin Zhiyou, who was standing by the door, had nevere over. He had obviously tricked her with what he said earlier. This was ridiculous. Even though he enjoyed fun and games, he had no interest in making a scene in public. It would be her who ended up embarrassed if they drew attention. It wasn¡¯t until she returned his jacket that he lightly put it on and said casually, ¡°Remember, you promised me something earlier. What was it that you said you would call me tonight?¡± Such a person! She was at her wit¡¯s end! Even though she was fully dressed, with her cap pulled down exceptionally low, Lu Weixi still didn¡¯t dare to go out. Although people like Du Sui and Fang Rushuang weren¡¯t outside, and there were no customers around, the salespeople were always there. Even though nothing happened between her and Qin Zhiyou, they did engage in some suggestive clothing exchanges¡­ and there was a ratherrge hole in the seam of the clothing she had helped him out of¡­ ¡°When we leave, just pull your cap rim lower so they can¡¯t see your face,¡± Qin Zhiyou proposed. Lu Weixi shot him an annoyed nce. She was not cheeky like him. Why would she sneak out like a thief? Even though she thought so, when Lu Weixi walked out the door, she involuntarily zipped up her sports jacket a bit higher.
    Qin Zhiyou looked at her, a worried expression on his face. He simply pulled up the hood that came with her sports jacket, then zipped it up until she was almost unable to breathe. Since she was already wearing a baseball cap and an additional hood on the outside, she didn¡¯t look much different from a penguin. LU Weixi was immediately irritated and turned around to re at him. Qin Zhiyou was indifferent and said, ¡°If you¡¯re going to hide, do it thoroughly.¡± Then he pulled open the door and got there first. Lu Weixi followed him out. Even though she was not happy about Qin Zhiyou pulling up her sports jacket and putting on her hood, she still found herself shrinking back when she walked out the door. With a candid look on his face, Qin Zhiyou supposed the sales staff received instructions from the higher-ups. Although they didn¡¯t know the guy in the fitting room is the boss, they always said not to disturb the customers inside. As highly-trained employees of a high-end brand, they did exactly as they were told. So, when Qin Zhiyou left with a pile of clothes, none of the salespeople looked or even talked about them. The only one who stepped forward only asked, ¡°How are these clothes?¡± ¡°They¡¯re fine. Pack them all up for me.¡± Qin Zhiyou tossed all the clothes at the clerk and added, ¡°And I want men¡¯s clothes too.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The clerk nodded promptly. Qin Zhiyou then asked, ¡°Do you have anything else that¡¯s a bit more formal?¡± The clerk had a troubled expression: ¡°Well¡­ that¡¯s not really our style.¡± ¡°Alright, alright,¡± Qin Zhiyou responded, looking disappointed. ¡°I¡¯ll pay now. Can I leave the stuff here?¡± ¡°Of course, no problem.¡± The clerk was about to input the details when Qin Zhiyou stopped him saying, ¡°Wait.¡± He then pointed his finger towards the person hiding next to them, asking, ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re still¡­¡± Chapter 577: 579: Watching a Movie (3) Chapter 577: Chapter 579: Watching a Movie (3) ¡°Qin!¡± Lu Weixi just managed to voice the surname, not daring enough to call out the given name. He had just fancied more exaggerated styles, to which she had remained silent. Would she believe it if he made one more reckless move¡­ ¡°Huh, sister Xi, what¡¯s the matter.¡± For now, Qin Zhiyou was extremely addicted to this address, casually made the remark again. The response he got was rather stern, as Lu Weixi heavily stomped on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s foot and then stormed off angrily. Sensing the danger, he rushed to pay and signed the bill. Qin Zhiyou quickly bolted out the door, catching up to her in a few strides, ¡°Sister Xi.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t bother to respond and walked even faster. ¡°Wife.¡± He hastily switched his address and took a few quick strides to keep up with her. Lu Weixi didn¡¯t respond to him, and continued to barrel forward. Seeing her dash towards the elevator, he reached out and yanked her arm, pulling her to the side as a crowd emerged from the elevator. Lu Weixi was dissatisfied: ¡°Qin Zhiyou!¡± Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t respond to her, just held her in his arms and ignored her struggle. The elevator door opened and closed again. The people passing by believed they were nothing but a normal couple ¨C the kind of couple having a tiff. The girlfriend was upset; the boyfriend coaxed and hugged her, even stole a kiss amidst the chaos, leading the girlfriend to stomp her feet again in anger and leave in a huff.
    Although she had walked away, Lu Weixi¡¯s anger had cooled down quite a bit. Just looking at Qin Zhiyou, she still found him annoying, wishing that she could just rip off that mouth of his! With Qin Zhiyou chasing after her, she refused to take the elevator; she moved faster with esctors. She went from the third to second floor, and then around to the first floor. Just as she was about to walk out the main door, Qin Zhiyou grabbed her hand. Lu Weixi tried to shake it off, but he pointed towards the door, ¡°Fang Rushuang is over there.¡± Lu Weixi nced over and didn¡¯t see anyone. Recalling the embarrassment in the shop earlier, she decided against walking towards the door even without seeing them. She was sessfully pulled upstairs by Qin Zhiyou. While they were moving up, they used the esctor. A child insisted on rushing to the front. Qin Zhiyou, quick to react, pulled Lu Weixi right into his arms. The child, sharp as a sword, immediately rushed upstairs. His mother apologized from behind, ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Lu Weixi replied, but when she looked up, she found herself in his arms, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s face only a few inches away from hers. Lu Weixi felt somewhat ufortable. As soon as they arrived on the upper floor, she broke free from Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hold. But, he wouldn¡¯t be easily left behind and immediately gave chase. With no other options, Lu Weixi took another round upstairs, taking the esctor up. As soon as she stepped onto the esctor, Qin Zhiyou was right there, following her ¨C and then, his finger slipped into hers, their hands interlocked. The moment their fingertips touched, Lu Weixi felt like she had been struck by lightning. It was as if a minute electric current passed from his fingertips to her hand, then up her arm, to her heart, up her spine to her brain, and finally, to every part of her body. She had never felt anything like this before. Even when she used to date Qin Zhigu, despite the countless times they held hands, she¡¯d never felt this way. Even¡ªwhen she was close to Qin Zhiyou before, she didn¡¯t experience this. Sparks flying, electricity shimmering, her entire body was slightly trembling, making it difficult for her to stand still. Chapter 578: 580: Watching a Movie (4) Chapter 578: Chapter 580: Watching a Movie (4) Qin Zhiyou leaned over in a timely manner, teasing her, ¡°Are you underdeveloped? Why do you always trip?¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t want to say anything, she just fearfully tried to shake his hand off, but he held on even tighter. They reached the third floor, where women¡¯s clothing was sold. Qin Zhiyouughed, ¡°We didn¡¯t finish shopping at the previous store, let alone checking out the one next door.¡± He was still interested in the stylish items next door and wanted to persuade her to go. Lu Weixi knew what he was up to and refused. ¡°Don¡¯t try to save money for me, I brought you here to buy things.¡± Qin Zhiyou firmly stuck to his decision and dragged her toward the store next door. What ce could eat up time without needing to unt her rtionship with him in public? Lu Weixi quickly lifted her eyes to look at the movie poster, the answer came to her immediately¡ªwatch a movie. She said immediately, ¡°I want to see a movie. I heard there¡¯s a new one that¡¯s very interesting.¡± Lu Weixi originally thought that Qin Zhiyou would not agree that easily, but to her surprise, Qin Zhiyou just opened his eyes wide for a moment and then cheerfully nodded, ¡°Okay.¡± He remembered the past when he was so bored that he secretly followed her and Qin Zhigu to see the same movie over and over again in a week.
    He wanted to watch a movie with her, to go shopping with her, to eat junk food and drink soda with her, to always mess around with her. Now, this person had finally be him. Perhaps because of the movie, Lu Weixi let him hold her hand and did not resist. However, every once in a while, the feeling of his long, slightly calloused fingers rubbing against the back of her hand would cause her heart to beat erratically. The cinema was on the top floor. When they arrived, they had a dispute about which movie to watch. Usually, women like to watch romance movies, and men like action movies. But here, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou were the opposite. Qin Zhiyou insisted with a serious expression, ¡°I heard this romance film is going to Cannes. All of my friends highly rmend it, saying it¡¯s a must-watch romance film in recent years! If we don¡¯t watch it, we just don¡¯t appreciate it.¡± Of course, this film had three beautifully shot scenes, with the biggest X-rated scenes, which made the straight men cheer. How could it not be praised? If she went to see it with Qin Zhiyou¡­ Without even thinking about it, she knew this guy would take advantage of the situation! And perhaps after returning home, he would want her to experience the feelings of the male and female leads! Lu Weixi was not going to fall for his trick, ¡°I want to see this action film! It¡¯s a big Hollywood production, with box office earnings of over two billion! The scenes are so splendid!¡± ¡°Uncultured.¡± Qin Zhiyou sniffed with contempt, ¡°A nobody bes a hero, saves the world, and also gets the girl. Even fairy tales are not written like this, right? Isn¡¯t it all about fighting? What¡¯s so good about that? How about we go home and I fight with you?¡± They argued until the remaining tickets for the romance and action movies were all sold out. That was when Lu Weixi realized she had made a mistake. Qin Zhiyou had no choice but to ask the ticket counter, ¡°Are there any other showings with tickets avable?¡± The cashier nced at the schedule, ¡°For romance and action movies, there are only shows avable after ten o¡¯clock tonight. All other showings have been sold out.¡± These really are popr, Qin Zhiyou thought in resignation, ¡°Well, no choice but to go back and buy clothes then.¡± Lu Weixi did not give up, ¡°Are there other movies avable?¡± The cashier nodded, ¡°Yes, a horror movie.¡± Chapter 579: 581: Watching a Movie (5) Chapter 579: Chapter 581: Watching a Movie (5) The ticket seller added: ¡°It¡¯s a domestic horror film.¡± Lu Weixi: ¡°¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou: ¡°¡­¡± So-called domestic horror films rely principally on sound effects to instill fear, they exploit sex appeal to attract audience, logic is virtually non-existent, and regardless of what god or ghost appears, it all turns out to be a dream in the end, or the protagonist is simply insane. Looking up at the poster, shoved into a small corner by romance and action films, was ¡°God X Battles Ghost Y: Part 2¡±. With such a set-up, they actually dared to make a sequel? After a moment, Qin Zhiyou coughed lightly: ¡°There¡¯s no other way, we¡¯ll have to go back and buy clothes. You see, even Heaven doesn¡¯t want us to watch the movie.¡± Lu Weixi panicked and nodded immediately: ¡°This, this one, I want to watch this!¡± She, who wouldn¡¯t dare watch even a little ghost story normally and never watched a horror film before, thinks that going back to buy those SEX branded clothes is scarier than watching a horror movie! Qin Zhiyou knew this all too well. Initially, he objected but after one nce at the ticket booth, he nodded with utter earnestness: ¡°Right, life needs a bit of a thrill. We¡¯ll watch this. Get two tickets, for these seats.¡± The ticket seller nodded, and Qin Zhiyou quickly bought the tickets. Lu Weixi nced at them and was a bit surprised, what kind of tickets are these that cost 300 yuan!
    Qin Zhiyou coolly exined: ¡°It¡¯s abo,es with Coke and popcorn. Do you want to eat?¡± Since they¡¯ve bought it, of course, she had to eat. ¡°Wait for me then.¡± Qin Zhiyou finally let go of her hand and went to the concession stand. He soon reappeared carrying a huge tub of popcorn and a cup of Coke. Lu Weixi took her popcorn, tasted a couple of mouthfuls, and Qin Zhiyou even asked, ¡°Is it good?¡± Lu Weixi nodded: ¡°Mm.¡± Then naturally grabbed a handful and stuffed it into Qin Zhiyou¡¯s mouth. Lu Weixi¡¯s hand trembled, almost spilling the entire tub of popcorn. She quickly pulled her hand back and didn¡¯t dare to eat anymore. Seeing the Coke in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand, she immediately took it. She strategically took a few sips to conceal her emotions, then remembered something: ¡°Didn¡¯t you buy one for yourself?¡± They could share the popcorn, but there was only one cup of Coke. ¡°I got one.¡± Qin Zhiyou replied casually, leaning in to take a sip from the straw she¡¯d been using. ¡°Ah!¡± Lu Weixi jumped in fright, almost dropping the popcorn and Coke. Luckily, Qin Zhiyou, who had his hand underneath them, quickly steadied them. ¡°Be careful. If you spill it all, I won¡¯t have anything to eat or drink.¡± Normally, Lu Weixi would have retorted cleverly, but this time she turned her head away and ignored him. However, when it was almost time to enter the theater, Lu Weixi chickened out. Even though it was a domestic horror film, Lu Weixi had never watched one before and she was a bit nervous, ¡°Or, or shall we¡­¡± ¡°Go back and buy clothes?¡± Qin Zhiyou finished her sentence skip, and then offered an alternative, ¡°There¡¯s also that romantic film. It¡¯s almost out of the cinema, though it¡¯s fully booked, I can still get tickets. How about we go to the theater next door¡­¡± Before he could finish the sentence, Lu Weixi strutted grandly into the screening room without a hint of hesitation. But the moment she entered the door, she realized why Qin Zhiyou chose this movie¡­ Chapter 580: 582: Watching a Movie (6) Chapter 580: Chapter 582: Watching a Movie (6) She finally understood why the movie tickets were so expensive, even without IMAX and popr actors doing publicity tours. Two tickets surprisingly cost 300 yuan. Because this was a couple¡¯s private booth, or couple¡¯s seats. The regr seats all have armrests in between where you can easily put your stuff. But in the couple¡¯s private booth, there are no armrests in the middle, instead, there¡¯s a specially designed leather sofa. Qin Zhiyou even tried it out when he sat down, ¡°It can even give massages.¡± Massage your head. Lu Weixi was speechless, but the tickets were already bought, they were already inside, so she had no choice but to sit down. The film started quickly, shocking everyone with its opening scene- the female lead was a pole dancer in a nightclub, so naturally, the opening scene was quite provocative. Then a masked man approached her and started to dance intimately with her, the scene was so intense that it could be mistaken for a romantic art film. Lu Weixi had never watched a horror movie before, and she was watching this one very seriously. But when she saw the pair dancing, and the scene shifted from the stage to a private room, and the female lead treated the male lead like a pole, the scene was simply¡­ ¡°Oh my, this is terrifying.¡± Exaggerating, Qin Zhiyou eximed, initially intending to use the horror movie to make her lean on his shoulder. But if she wasn¡¯t going to do that, then he might as well make his move. He leaned on her shoulder, acting like if he¡¯d just fallen and needed a kiss to recover. ¡°Get off me, Qin Zhiyou!¡± The film wasn¡¯t scary, but Qin Zhiyou was even scarier! Luckily, not many people were watching this domestic horror movie, and the cinema was practically empty which made their behavior bearable. Otherwise, his screams would have gotten them kicked out. Even after Lu Weixi pushed him away, Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t angry, but instead started analyzing, ¡°I think her breasts are fake, they look so artificial, it remains the same even when sheys down. Not like yours¡­¡±
    ¡°If you say anything more, Qin Zhiy¡­mm¡­¡± Alright, he stopped talking. After a big kiss, he happily enjoyed his popcorn and c. Suddenly, the female lead¡¯s roommate died mysteriously, revealing a Y ghost which was summoned by the roommate who had too much time on her hands, and naturally, she got knocked out instantly. This ghost, was no sucker, since it was summoned, it started to take down her friends one by one. But with the typical style of domestic horror movies, even in such a crucial moment, they could still manage to include a bio child n. And there were several couples, the male and female lead, the male and female supporting roles, and so on. And the settings were varied, from the forest, to a log cabin, to the poolside. Even though the quality was not as high as the next-door romantic films, but it won in quantity! Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t regreting to watch this movie at all now. The movie had horror scenes, albeit a little childish for him, but for someone like Lu Weixi, who had never watched a horror movie before, it was the perfect weapon. Now, he didn¡¯t even need to lean on her intentionally, Lu Weixi would crawl into his arms herself. Every time there was a horror scene, she would hide in his arms, and whenever there was a romantic scene, Qin Zhiyou would immediately say, ¡°It¡¯s not scary now, you can watch.¡± Lu Weixi lifted her head, to see the two tangled figures in the movie. Just as she was about to get angry, the next second, the background music turned frightening again, and she closed her eyes again. After the movie ended, Qin Zhiyou was full of praise, ¡°Screenwriters nowadays are getting really creative. Those scenes, those high difficulty moves.¡± But Lu Weixi was staggering, not knowing whether she was scared by the movie or taken advantage of by Qin Zhiyou. But very quickly, she encountered a real-life horror, as she received a message: Her mother is seriously ill! PS: Thank you to Big Desert Lonely Smoke, and the Hand-in-hand Happy Little Cuties for your tips, mwah~ Chapter 581: 583: Asking You for a Divorce (1) Chapter 581: Chapter 583: Asking You for a Divorce (1) When the message arrived, Lu Weixi was in the shop, picking up the lingerie she had just bought. She schemed a little, letting Qin Zhiyou fetch it instead. Generally, when a couple were shopping, it should be the man carrying the bags. Besides, this stuff was a bit sensitive. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t mind at all, but Lu Weixi had to wait for him at the door for a good five minutes before he returned. Lu Weixi frowned slightly, ¡°Why did it take so long¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou replied, ¡°They said that since we bought quite a bit, they threw in a small gift.¡± That said, he showed her the bag. The small gift from the Lingerie Shop could not be anything else but nipple covers or an invisible bra. Qin Zhiyou then asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you like it? Do you want me to exchange for another set?¡± ¡°¡­..¡± That¡¯s enough! Lu Weixi quickly stepped aside. If they continued this discussion, there was no telling the lengths Qin Zhiyou would go to embarrass her. Qin Zhiyou, shopping bag dangling from one hand, made a grasping attempt at her hand. She shook him off, he tried again, she shook him off again. Finally, Qin Zhiyou simply strode forward and hugged her by the waist. No matter how much she struggled, he simply leaned slightly into her ear and whispered, ¡°I think your lip balm is nice. I want to taste it.¡±
    What a dirty threat! Lu Weixi clenched her fist, she could endure, she knew Qin Zhiyou would follow through. Qin Zhiyou asked, ¡°Do you want to eat something?¡± They had left in the morning and had been shopping, watching movies and it was already half past one in the afternoon. ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat! I¡¯m full of anger!¡± Lu Weixi pouted, looking like a squashed hamster. ¡°Well, that¡¯s where we are different, I am hungry now.¡± Qin Zhiyou pinched her chubby face. Lu Weixi raised her leg to stomp his foot but Qin Zhiyou was quick to evade, ¡°Three strikes and you¡¯re out! Don¡¯t think about stepping on my foot again!¡± She pped his head, messing up his bangs. ¡°Let me tell you this, I can survive a head wound, a steady bleed, but my hairdo must remain intact.¡± Qin Zhiyou straightened his hair, ¡°I styled it to look mature. Besides, men don¡¯t like their heads touched, it makes wives overbearing!¡± What he got in return was Lu Weixi defiantly snatching his hat, tiptoeing to mess up his hair. ¡°You¡¯re asking for it, Lu Weixi!¡± With teeth gritted in exasperation, Qin Zhiyou caught her as she attempted to escape. Naturally, she would resist. In the midst of their wrangling, he warned, ¡°The shopping bag is about to spill!¡± Those were all her clothes inside! And they were somewhat sexy outfits at that! If they were to spill out, it would be so embarrassing. Lu Weixi was startled momentarily by his words, giving him just the opportunity he needed to steal a kiss. Obviously ufortable, she swiped her w at him, but Qin Zhiyou, anticipating her move, took a step backward avoiding her reach, and then made a swift turn, sprinting away! This kind of brother who teases her and then runs away couldn¡¯t be let off so easily! Lu Weixi was livid, leaping into a chase. He dashed into the stairwell, but she followed through, only to be scooped into his arms. The security door shut slowly behind her¡­ Chapter 582: 584 Please Divorce (2) Chapter 582: Chapter 584 Please Divorce (2) Usually, not many people use the safety stairs in a shopping mall. Thest time Xue Feifei was cornered by Yu Sixing in the safety stairs, there were many passersby because the elevator was under maintenance that day. Now, Qin Zhiyou leaned against the corridor entrance, with a wall behind him and Lu Weixi in front of him. At this moment, she is really in his arms, fooling around with him, messing up his hair, stepping on his feet, and pinching his face. This feeling, it¡¯s like the former Miss Bai hase back again! After a kiss, he held Lu Weixi tightly in his arms, and he was extremely satisfied. He loved Lu Weixi, regardless of what kind of person she was, he loved her. Of course, if she could be more lively, more cheerful, and not keep everything in her heart, and treated him as her reliance, he would be happier. Lu Weixi seemed to feel embarrassed, burying her head in his chest without speaking. What happened just now, how did she y around with him, how did she get so intimate with him. That¡¯s not like her. Hadn¡¯t she already learned to be low-key and silent, to act only after careful consideration, to speak andugh sparingly, to maintain absolute calm at all times? She no longer relied on others. Neither family nor lover disturbed her thoughts. Tears couldn¡¯t bring back love or solve any problem. But why did she feel an immense trust in Qin Zhiyou, as if wanting to lean on his shoulder¡­ She slightly lifted her head and met Qin Zhiyou¡¯s gaze. They looked at each other, with a hint of brilliance in their eyes.
    Qin Zhiyou¡¯s lips were moist. He leaned down again. Knowing she shouldn¡¯t, she still¡­ rose on her toes and met him halfway. The shopping bag in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand fell to the ground, the clothes inside it spreading everywhere. But he was toozy to look or care. At this moment, all he saw and thought about was the woman in front of him, as if all the things in the world were nothingpared to her! Finally, Qin Zhiyou felt that Lu Weixi didn¡¯t feel nothing for him. It might not yet be deep love, it might just be a moment of disorientation. Perhaps she was a little embarrassed because of his frequent provocations. However, it was clear that Lu Weixi had some feelings for him. At this moment, their interaction was the same as when she was in a passionate rtionship with Qin Zhisu! This kiss, started quite slow but became eager in the middle. If not for the sensitivity of being in a public ce, it might have turned into a passionate storm. As soon as they pulled apart, Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t help hugging her tightly, his voice a bit forceful, ¡°Give me a child, give me a child, I want your child!¡± Lu Weixi slightly lifted her head, without opposition, only hugging him tighter. Qin Zhiyou nearly lost control, she didn¡¯t object! Even during the rtively peaceful times previously, whenever he suggested having a child, she always decisively refused without hesitation. Yet at this moment, she unexpectedly didn¡¯t object! ¡°Let¡¯s go home!¡± Qin Zhiyou spat out the words, hurriedly bending down to pick up the things scattered on the ground with lightning speed. He wanted to take her home as fast as possible! He couldn¡¯t wait for a single moment, afraid she might change her mind, fearful that if he dyed any further, Lu Weixi might change her mind! Unexpectedly, just as predicted by Qin Zhiyou. Just when he was about to leave, holding Lu Weixi with one arm and the shopping bag with the other, a message came ¨C it was the message of Lu Weixi¡¯s mother being critically ill! Chapter 583: 585: Please Divorce (3) Chapter 583: Chapter 585: Please Divorce (3) Qin Zhiyou witnessed Lu Weixi, who had just been calm, suddenly copse. Yes, she copsed. First her legs seemed to lose strength, then her whole body fell down in an instant. He was beside her, immediately propped her up. Lu Weixi looked up at him. The blurry look she had just now hadpletely disappeared. Her eyes were filled with dismay. Indeed, her mother¡¯sst operation was sessful and she had recovered quite quickly. Moreover, she had undergone radiotherapy shortly afterwards and the results were not bad. However, radiotherapy not only kills cancer cells but also greatly damages the body. It¡¯s like a tactic of killing a thousand enemies at the expense of losing eight hundred of one¡¯s own. If there were any other options, she wouldn¡¯t want her mother to go through this. Many of her fellow patients didn¡¯t survive the after effects of radiotherapy and passed away because of this. She was so scared that she was about to call Zhao Zihao. Qin Zhiyou was right next to her. Seeing her about to call Zhao Zihao, he felt a sudden difort in his heart. He frowned, ¡°What¡¯s the use in calling? The hospital isn¡¯t far from here. Let¡¯s go right away!¡± Lu Weixi turned to look at him, her eyes clearly filled with panic. She nodded. Qin Zhiyou helped her up, opened the door, and they went out. He pressed the elevator button, and they went straight down. Qin Zhiyou had driven her for shopping today, and his secretary Wang was not around. Qin Zhiyou pursed his lips and drove the car out of the parking lot with a serious expression.
    Once outside and signal returned, Lu Weixi hurried to get in touch with the caretaker. Her voice was almost crying, ¡°What exactly happened?¡± ¡°Something suddenly happened.¡± The caretaker¡¯s voice was also quite urgent, ¡°We have already called a doctor on duty.¡± Lu Weixi thought of Zhao Zihao. Not too long ago, she had seen him at Hanhai Shopping. Doctors, no matter how busy, always had some time off. Zhao Zihao was not on duty today, calling him indeed was not necessary. The caretaker still asked: ¡°Miss Lu, is there anyone with you?¡± Lu Weixi hesitated for a moment, then looked at Qin Zhiyou who was driving. Right now, she still hadn¡¯t dared to tell her mother about her reconciliation with Qin Zhiyou. Her mother¡¯s greatest desire was for her and Qin Zhiyou to get a divorce as soon as possible. Knowing they were back together now and that she was even falling for Qin Zhiyou ¨C she could not imagine how it could aggravate her mother¡¯s condition! ¡°No, no one.¡± Although Lu Weixi didn¡¯t put it on speaker, the car was quiet, and Qin Zhiyou was right next to her. How could he not hear that Lu¡¯s mother still disliked him? During this period, he had also been trying hard to win her favor. But it is not built in a day. Despite all the consultations she had had with specialists and professors over the past five years were arranged by him. He even donated many expensive medical equipment to the hospital for free, hoping that the hospital could save her life. But Lu¡¯s mother didn¡¯t know. The mere mention of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s name would annoy Lu¡¯s mother and anything sent by Qin, whether it was a person or a thing, would be kicked out or thrown away. If Qin Zhiyou appeared at her side at this time¡­ Qin Zhiyou was quite aware of this. After Lu Weixi hung up the phone, he immediately said: ¡°I won¡¯t go to the emergency roomter. But I¡¯ll be waiting in the hospital. If there¡¯s anything you need, just let me know.¡± Lu Weixi nodded: ¡°Okay.¡± She kept her eyes fixed on the distance, her expression focused. Soon, they arrived at the hospital. Just as he said, Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t follow her inside. He only trailed far behind her. Chapter 584: 586: Asking You for a Divorce (4) Chapter 584: Chapter 586: Asking You for a Divorce (4) Qin Zhiyou was indeed a bit nervous, he could have left the shopping bags in the car, but when he got out, he took them with him. He noticed that on the way over, Lu Weixi was constantly calling the caretaker, ¡°Where is my mom now? Yes, I¡¯ve arrived at the hospital. Why is she still in her room? Is the rescue over, or has no n been devised yet?¡± The caretaker was somewhat evasive, ¡°She¡¯s still in her sickroom. All the doctors are here.¡± ¡°Who is the doctor on duty now!¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s steps were fast like Wind-Fire Wheels, she was both anxious and angry. Since calling the caretaker, how much time had passed? At least half an hour! In half an hour, hadn¡¯t these doctorse up with a rescue n? Really, without Dr. Zhao, the on-duty doctors and nurses were unreliable! However, Mother Lu had been hospitalized for several years, she was familiar with all the doctors in these departments. If something happened to her mother due to their improper handling this time, she would never let it go! The caretaker was startled, ¡°It was detected in time, nothing serious. The main issue is that Aunt Lu¡¯s condition is somewhatplex, they are still discussing the n.¡± ¡°It¡¯s best if there¡¯s nothing serious!¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s voice was heavy, she rushed into the elevator as it arrived, and Qin Zhiyou quickly followed, getting in at thest second before the doors closed.
    Lu Weixi still had a somber expression, a face full of concern. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t know where to begin withfort. Although this time Mother Lu¡¯s illness was not rted to him, if it weren¡¯t for thest time she was upset because of him, she wouldn¡¯t need to have this surgery or radiation therapy. No matter how you put it, he¡¯s not innocent in Mother Lu¡¯s illness. Finally, he and Lu Weixi had improved their rtionship, even when he proposed having a child, she didn¡¯t immediately refuse. Just at this moment¡­ But now was not the time to regret. As soon as the elevator arrived, Lu Weixi rushed out first, Qin Zhiyou hurried to keep up. When they almost reached the ward, she stopped slightly, turned back, and gave him a keen look. That one nce, let him know that he couldn¡¯t follow her now, he didn¡¯t have the right to follow. If Mother Lu saw him, her condition might worsen, and it would all be his fault. He paused for a moment, while Lu Weixi didn¡¯t hesitate at all, she hurried past the corner. Qin Zhiyou leaned against the wall, feeling both distressed and regretful. At this time, he couldn¡¯t offer Lu Weixi anyfort or support, but instead became a burden and an obstacle to Mother Lu¡¯s recovery! Lu Weixi, unaware of all this, walked faster and faster until she almost ran to the ward and yanked open the door¡ª Then, she heard a shriek, ¡°Mom! How are you¡­?¡± Hearing Lu Weixi¡¯s outcry, Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t hide anymore, he quickly rounded the corner, rushed over, and pulled the door open. Only then he discovered that Mother Lu was not sick at all. She was sitting in bed, propped up by pillows, with the caretaker adjusting her position and peeling an apple for her. She was holding a cup of water, cheerfully watching television, but the moment Qin Zhiyou stepped in, the smile on her face faded instantly, ¡°Why is he here?¡± Chapter 585 - 587: Asking You for a Divorce (5) Chapter 585: Chapter 587: Asking You for a Divorce (5) ¡°Mom, do you really¡­.¡± Lu Weixi hadn¡¯t anticipated, at all, her mother¡¯s deception today. She wasn¡¯t really ill. All this was just a ploy to catch her and Qin Zhiyou together¡ªit was the weekend after all and if they were indeed together, they¡¯d definitely pay a visit together. And their visit had just confirmed her mother¡¯s suspicions! Despite Zhao Zihuan¡¯s apparent absence from the hospital this time, Qin Zhiyou deeply suspected this incident to have been orchestrated by Zhao. It must be Zhao who informed her mother about her shopping with Lu Weixi. They had just run into each other at Hanhai Shopping! His mother-inw, Lu Weixi¡¯s Achilles¡¯ heel, always led him to cave in whenever she was mentioned. ¡°Mom, didn¡¯t you say you were very ill?¡± After calming herself down, Lu Weixi observed her mom. Even though herplexion hadn¡¯t fully regained its color, she seemed energetic. There was no sign of a worsening condition. No wonder when she called the nurse earlier, the nurse was hesitant to share any information, reluctant to reveal the doctor¡¯s identity¡ªthey were all waiting for her here! Her mother evaded her question, instead directing a cold gaze towards Qin Zhiyou. ¡°Why is he here? Didn¡¯t you say you were getting a divorce?¡± Her eyes swept over her daughter and Qin Zhiyou¡¯s sporty outfits. They weren¡¯t from the same brand, but they were suspiciously simr, like a couple¡¯s coordinated outfits. She nced next at the shopping bags in Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand¡ªthe logo read ¡°XX-Lingerie.¡± Not only had Lu Weixi gone shopping for such intimate apparel with Qin Zhiyou, but they were also dressed like a couple. Yet they insisted they were getting a divorce? What a joke! Left speechless by her mother¡¯s words, Lu Weixi had indeed been shopping with Qin Zhiyou. They had also watched a movie together, shared a kiss, and when he¡¯d mentioned the prospect of children, she hadn¡¯t rejected the idea outright. She had indeed fallen helplessly in love with Qin Zhiyou, her head dizzy with infatuation. On one hand, she was meticulously negotiating a separation of property for their divorce while on the other, she was unable to leave him. She was a disobedient daughter, choosing to disregard her mother¡¯s deepest wish for her to regain her freedom. ¡°Mom, I¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you promise me you¡¯d divorce Qin Zhiyou? Didn¡¯t you say that your work was going smoothly, and that you were capable of standing on your own even if you got divorced? Didn¡¯t you tell me how much you detested him, abhorred his flirtatious nature, and found his womanizing repugnant? Didn¡¯t you say the divorce was almost finalized? So, were all those lies?¡± Lu Weixi was speechless at her mother¡¯s barrage of usations. After all, even though she was in love with Qin Zhiyou, deep down, she still distrusted him. During their five-year marriage, his notorious reputation was outstandingly bad. There had even been a massive scandal not long ago. Moreover, his sudden change of heart was forced, not genuine¡ªa necessary evil spurred by circumstance. If his grandfather hadn¡¯t threatened him with his inheritance and control of Hanhai, even with a slight fondness for her, he wouldn¡¯t have agreed under such stringent conditions! Was his constant coaxing about having a child merely a ploy to bind her to him? Chapter 586 - 588: Asking You for a Divorce (6) Chapter 586: Chapter 588: Asking You for a Divorce (6) Some matters, if you don¡¯t dwell on them, are bearable. But once they cross your mind, they be terrifying. She was indeed in love with him, not for his money, power, or anything unrted to love, but simply because he was him. She was also certain that Qin Zhiyou now had feelings for her. Perhaps because they were physicallypatible or perhaps ¡ª he was gradually bing interested in her feelings as well. Regardless, there was indeed a change in how Qin Zhiyou felt about her. There was affection. But how long she could assure these feelings wouldst? Even with his grandfather¡¯s instructions, he wouldn¡¯t expand outside while his grandfather was alive. But once his grandfather passed away, and he took over all of Han Hai, then what? At that time, with all the power in his hands, nobody would be able to hinder him or threaten his actions. Would he then lead an easy-going life again? Of course, by then, she may have already given birth to a child, bing the sessor to Han Hai; her position then would be stable, and nobody could challenge her authority. But was this the marriage she hoped for? No real love, just dependencies on power and wealth. Did she need this kind of fake love? Although Lu Weixi was silent, Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t help but speak, ¡°Mom, Wei Xi is really worried about you. She came as soon as she heard that something had happened to you.¡± Qin Zhiyou nned to y the emotional card first. WeiXi¡¯s mother was soft-hearted, especially towards Lu Weixi. Seeing Lu Weixi at a loss for words, both pitying her and being unsure of how to defend herself, he took the initiative to speak for her. ¡°Shut up! I don¡¯t have a son-inw like you! WeiXi¡¯s mother was indeed soft-hearted, but when it came to her daughter, she took a strong stand! Moreover, she herself had suffered from marital betrayal. She knew very well the deep, bone-piercing pain that was felt after such treachery! She was highly reluctant to ept Qin Zhiyou¡¯s ¡°blessing¡± for her treatment. After her diagnosis early on, she refused to live in the hospital permanently. Instead, she chose home treatment for her cancer. It wasn¡¯t until her condition worsened significantly in the past year as the cancer cells metastasized, that she had admitted herself into the hospital for treatment. Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou had been having this secret deal for the past five years, of which she had no knowledge. She thought her daughter was working and earning on her own, gradually establishing a position and savings for herself. Moreover, she assumed that the Lu Weixi¡¯s marriage to Qin Zhiyou was just a way to get back at Qin Zhigu, a battle for pride in front of Bai Changyou. Plus, the experts Qin Zhiyou hired for her and the equipments he donated were all done in secret. She thought to herself, if this son-inw could not provide love, respect, devotion, then what was his purpose ¨C except for providing a luxurious life for her daughter? And now, she discovered her daughter was gradually falling in love with Qin Zhiyou! Without love, no matter how bad Qin Zhiyou was, he could not break her daughter¡¯s heart. But once she started loving him, her daughter would get hurt and be in more pain! Qin Zhiyou, a yboy, would certainly break her heart, regardless of how magnanimous she was. Even if she provided him a haven, she would still end up stoned by his infidelity. WeiXi¡¯s mother looking at Lu Weixi: ¡°You also know how your father and I divorced. It¡¯s better for you to divorce him now, since you two haven¡¯t spent decades together or had a child. If you had one, it would be even more trouble. I don¡¯t want to say anything more. If you still choose Qin Zhiyou, don¡¯t consider yourself my daughter.¡± PS: Thanks to the super silly Turtle for the reward, Mwah~ Chapter 587: 589: Crossroads (1) Chapter 587: Chapter 589: Crossroads (1) Lu Weixi had never imagined a day woulde when she would have to choose between her rtives and her lover. But she understood her mother. Her mother had tasted the bitterness of life. She too had been deceived by a scoundrel. During their time of love, he was more affectionate towards her than Qin Zhiyou is now. But when they divorced, he became ruthless, quarreling and trying every possible measure to transfer his assets, eventually leaving her mother penniless. He simply left without looking back, and even yearster his actions still caused her mother to fall ill, her life hanging by a thread. But if she were to look at Qin Zhiyou, when he liked her he would arrange everything well. Whatever project or object she wanted, he would deliver it to her. But what if his affection faded? Lu Weixi knew too well how frugal Qin Zhiyou used to be. Yes, Qin Zhiyou was interested in her now, but was it love? All she could feel was a touch of affection and physical intimacy. Was this called love? Without even touching the edge of love, how could she have faith in Qin Zhiyou? And in their five long years of marriage, Qin Zhiyou hadn¡¯t given her an ounce of assurance. Lu Weixi was already an adult, she wouldn¡¯t be forced into choices because of her parents¡¯ threats like she was when she was younger. But there was no denying that her mother¡¯s words touched her. She wasn¡¯t young anymore. If she was still at her energetic twenty-two, she might¡¯ve dared to marry another man just to spite her cheating ex-boyfriend. But now, she had her job, she had her obligations. If she kept dragging along, she wouldn¡¯t have the time or energy to divorce Qin Zhiyou and then to have a new rtionship while keeping her work in order. If she wanted to break up, she needed to act decisively! If she wanted to carry on, she must grit her teeth and persist. No matter what happened in the future, she¡¯d have to act clueless and keep going. ¡°Mom, I will consider it carefully.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to consider. If youe next time and you are still not separated from Qin Zhiyou, you don¡¯t need to see me again.¡± Her mom saw her daughter¡¯s hesitation and issued a stern ultimatum. She then turned her headzily and rang the call bell for the nurse to change her medicine, ¡°You guys go. I need some rest.¡±
    Lu Weixi knew this was a polite way of asking them to leave. It would be inappropriate if there were other people around. Lu Weixi nodded her head, ¡°Then mom, you rest well. I am going back first.¡± After finishing her words, there was little else to say. She turned around and left. Qin Zhiyou had been standing behind Lu Weixi. As she passed by, he saw distress and heaviness in her expression. He looked back at Lu¡¯s mom, she was still holding her cup, appearing to be drinking water, but in fact, the cup was empty. He could only leave behind a sentence, ¡°Mom, I am leaving first.¡± Turning on his heels, he followed Lu Weixi. He managed to keep up with her, but didn¡¯t dare disturb her or speak. He just followed her in silence. The journey was quiet. When they got in the car and fastened their seatbelts, Qin Zhiyou held the steering wheel and looked ahead, but didn¡¯t start the engine. With a furrowed brow, he asked, ¡°What are you thinking?¡± Lu Weixi stared at the elevator doors in the distance. She took a long time to reply, ¡°¡­I don¡¯t know.¡± Qin Zhiyou turned to look at her, only seeing her silent profile. It suddenly urred to him. He unfastened his seatbelt, leaning over, ¡°Do you have¡­ feelings for me now?¡± Chapter 588: 590: Crossroads (2) Chapter 588: Chapter 590: Crossroads (2) Lu Weixi was a little stunned, then turned her head back. Qin Zhiyou reached out and took her into his arms. After a while, he sighed wistfully, ¡°Weixi, I¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t foolish, through the time they had spent together, he had gradually sensed that Lu Weixi¡¯s attitude towards him had shifted. Although it was mostly him flirting with her, she was gradually responding to some of his advances. They would banter while shopping together, watch movies together, and even hold hands. Although it wasn¡¯t quite clear yet how much Lu Weixi loved him, or if their rtionship was as sweet as hers and Qin Zhigu¡¯s used to be, it was a fact that Lu Weixi was gradually developing feelings for him. There¡¯s a saying that if a woman is willing to have a child for a man, it¡¯s a sign of love. Lu Weixi was no longer a seventeen or eighteen year old girl, at twenty-seven she had already experienced the betrayal of her father and boyfriend. She was no longer the youngdy who would impulsively date and marry someone out of anger. She didn¡¯t immediately reject his idea of having a child together, naturally, this showed she had some interest. But now. ¡°You don¡¯t have to say it, I know everything. I won¡¯t make a decision so quickly either.¡± Lu Weixi¡¯s mind was in a mess, but the more confused she was, the more she needed to control her emotions and not let external factors sway her thoughts. ¡°After all, marriage isn¡¯t just about the two of us, at least we have to tell my grandfather and mother. Moreover, some things, can¡¯t simply be ended once you say ¡®let¡¯s break up¡¯.¡±
    ¡°We won¡¯t break up.¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded affirmatively, then held her hand, ¡°Weixi, you should know how I feel about you¡­¡± ¡°I know.¡± Lu Weixi nodded calmly. Last time, didn¡¯t he already say that he still cares for her? ¡°No, you don¡¯t¡­¡± Qin Zhiyou was quite anxious. Lu Weixi was too calm, making him feel that she was contemting how to minimize the damage from the potential divorce, and how she would exin the situation to her family. From years of experience being with her, he wasn¡¯t worried about Lu Weixi getting upset, but when she became calm, that¡¯s when he was most afraid. Because it signified that she was genuinely considering the feasibility of this option. ¡°What do you want to say? That you love me very much because we¡¯ve been getting along well recently?¡± Lu Weixi asked him first, ¡°Or do you want to say that in fact, you might¡¯ve liked me in the past too, and would never have married me otherwise? Didn¡¯t we already discuss this thest time we argued?¡± Thest time Liu Yiyi came knocking at the door, they had such an argument. It was then that she found out that he did have feelings for her, but he stayed with her also because of her grandfather. If Qin Zhiyou held no interest in her and was with her only due to familial obligations, she would not have continued to harbor feelings for him. But to deceive her with false words wasn¡¯t necessary anymore. They were both adults. They wouldn¡¯t be moved by someone simply saying ¡°I love you,¡± nor would they turn and leave without any hesitation as soon as their mother said ¡°I hope you two get divorced¡±. What she wanted was a more long-term and solid future. Of course, love was necessary in that future, but it wasn¡¯t everything. At least, there should be no lies. She was sure that Qin Zhiyou liked her now. But if he wanted to keep her by lying and saying he used to like her, too, that would not be love, that would be a lie. Chapter 589 - 591: Crossroads (3) Chapter 589: Chapter 591: Crossroads (3) If you like me, why would you go out and seek other women, one after another? If you like me, why didn¡¯t you care when my mother was seriously ill for five years? Do you think my mother¡¯s disdain for you started just today? If you like me, why have you been indifferent for five years? Even if ¡ª when that incident happened, she was also to me. But why did he never say anything, only softening when Qin Zhigu returned to the country? Is it because you like me that you willingly stayed by my side, or is it because you don¡¯t want to be bested by Qin Zhigu, or due to Liu Yiyi¡¯s foolish actions and reluctance to expand further, along with grandfather¡¯s sternmand? The two silently returned home. As the car was about to enter the garage, Lu Weixi flung the car door open and walked off directly. Qin Zhiyou paused for a few seconds, then parked the car in the garage by himself. Picking up the shopping bags, he hurriedly followed. As soon as he walked in, Miss Hao was already standing at the door. As Qin Zhiyou was changing shoes, Miss Hao said, ¡°Young Madam seems a bit upset.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Qin Zhiyou shook his head. He was going to pass the shopping bags to Miss Hao for her to help clean, but at this time, he saw Lu Weixi, who had already gone upstairs, without looking up. He quickly followed, soon reaching the top of the stairs. As soon as he turned the corner, Qin Zhiyou saw that Lu Weixi had already entered the bedroom and shut the door. Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t follow, but turned to the study. Miss Hao also followed, ¡°Young Master, would you like something to drink?¡± ¡°Coffee, a cup of ck coffee.¡± He had work to do. Miss Hao nodded and was about to leave, when Qin Zhiyou called after her, ¡°Wait.¡± Miss Hao turned around. Qin Zhiyou lifted the shopping bag in his hand, but then, as if thinking of something, put it down with a frown. Miss Hao was a little puzzled, ¡°Young master, do you want me to help you doundry?¡± ¡°Ah no, I¡¯ll check it first. That¡¯s it, a cup of coffee.¡± Before Miss Hao left, she asked again, ¡°Does Young Madam need¡­¡± ¡°No need. I¡¯ll call you if there¡¯s anything.¡± Miss Hao nodded and left. Qin Zhiyou took the pile of shopping bags, and turned out all the clothes inside. His own were okay, but Lu Weixi was a bit shy. For the usual small clothes, it was one thing, but for special designs, she would wash them herself. Like the leopard print and the fully-transparent designs from before. Qin Zhiyou turned out the clothes one by one, moving the ones that could be hand washed to one side, and arranging those that needed dry cleaning or other treatments separately. When Miss Hao came in, he carefully received the coffee at the door so that she wouldn¡¯t see him sorting the clothes. He asked, ¡°Can you give me someundry detergent? And a basin. Also hangers and such.¡± Laundry detergent? A basin? Hangers? Miss Hao was puzzled. Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t incapable of doingundry. He looked after himself when he had a short exchange program overseas during college. However, at home, with maids around, he generally didn¡¯t wash clothes himself. Miss Hao found it a little strange. But she still brought him what he asked for. Qin Zhiyou rolled up his sleeves and carefully washed each garment, then dried them. His phone rang for a long time on the side, but he ignored it. Chapter 590 - 592: Crossroads (4) Chapter 590: Chapter 592: Crossroads (4) Once all of the clothes were neatly folded and organized, he finally had the time to pick up the phone. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± The call was from Secretary Wang. ¡°It¡¯s about Liu Yiyi¡¯s matter. We have prepared everything as you ordered. When should we proceed?¡± Qin Zhiyou nced back at the pile of neatly folded clothes on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. But the hesitation was momentary. He quickly nodded. ¡°Follow the original instructions.¡± Secretary Wang responded, ¡°Understood.¡± ¡°Also,¡± Qin Zhiyou added, ¡°if you don¡¯t want to go to Antarctica¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Between this couple, one threatened to send him to Antarctica; the other threatened to break ties and reveal his true identity to Xiaochen. He felt cornered. After hanging up the phone, Qin Zhiyou was silent for a moment. Liu Yiyi¡¯seback had always been part of his n. Since hisst major quarrel with Du Sui at Hanhai, the bank had restricted loans, and Hanhai¡¯s liquidity had been strained, causing some doubts among board members. At this time, his aunt¡¯spany ¡ª more urately, thepany held by his uncle¡¯s family ¡ª started making minor moves. He wanted to seize this opportunity to draw out the covert enemies. Now, all he needed was a fuse. And Liu Yiyi was the perfect fuse! Of course, his promise to bring back Liu Yiyi didn¡¯t mean he was going to blindly support her like before and let her sail smoothly, feeding her ambition. It would be easy to clear Liu Yiyi¡¯s name. Although her public persona had copsed ¡ª she had previously stylized herself as an aloof, intellectual beauty, adopting an nonchnt attitude that seemed above petty mortal affairs ¡ª this image was easily shattered. But with the small video, casting her as a victim, she was at most guilty of having an affair with a mine boss, which might be distasteful, but the mine boss¡¯s wife had passed away shortly afterwards. She was single; he was single. Who could they be hurting if they chose to have some fun? Of course, even if she manages to clear her name, she couldn¡¯t return to her job at the TV station. Television hosts greatly value their personal image; even if they are filthy behind closed doors, they must maintain a reputable facade. This was a matter of the TV station and even Yan City¡¯s image. Having a leading host of a provincial TV station embroiled in such a scandal would damage their reputation. Even if Liu Yiyi could clear her name, she couldn¡¯t return to the TV station and fully recover her image. She would have to carry the ¡°mini-video female lead¡± stigma for the rest of her life and wouldn¡¯t have the nerve to confront Lu Weixi anymore. If he wished to suppress her further, it would be as easy as flipping his hand. By the time Qin Zhiyou had arranged everything, it was already dinner time. The servants called the two down for dinner. Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi opened their doors simultaneously, exchanged a look, turbulent thoughts hidden behind their eyes. But neither said a word. While walking downstairs, Qin Zhigu nced up at them but said nothing. Qin Zhimei, seated next to him, snorted softly. Everyone had arrived, well, not exactly everyone¡ªQin Zhizha was missing. But this guy was always nomadic, no one thought it was odd when he didn¡¯t show up. Even though Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou had skipped lunch, they were preupied with their thoughts. Their dinner tasted like chewing wax. After finishing dinner, Qin Weijia put down his chopsticks, ¡°Dad, Brother, I have an announcement to make: Zhizha ns to propose to his girlfriend.¡± PS: Kwenka¡¯s are so enchanting. I might be a bitte in finishing the next two chapters, so you all can check back tomorrow morning. Chapter 591: 593: Crossroads (5) Chapter 591: Chapter 593: Crossroads (5) As soon as these words were spoken, Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t have much of a reaction, but the other people, especially Qin Weijian and Kong Jie, as well as the old Mr. Qin were taken aback. Qin Zhigu was also a bit surprised. They remembered that Qin Zhizha and his girlfriend had only been dating for a short while, not even a month right? And now they were getting engaged? Was it a shotgun marriage? Moreover, his engagement was not the issue, he had many women. The key question was, how could Qin Weijia agree? Knowing him as they did, he was never up early for anything that was not beneficial to him. Even though Qin Zhizha was an unaplished yboy son, he never spoke ill of him, always ming it on the wrong partner. Whether it was that their family background didn¡¯t match, character too arrogant, or bad reputation, anyway, it was never his son¡¯s fault, it was always because the women were not good. Even if his son had an unexpected pregnancy with a woman, ording to Qin Zhiyou¡¯s understanding of his aunt, she would rather pay money to settle it than acknowledge the woman¡¯s status as a girlfriend, let alone get engaged. It seemed that the woman¡¯s family background should not be weak. But which well-off family would be willing to ept Qin Zhizha? Qin Weijian was a bit confused, ¡°Which girl are you talking about?¡± ¡°She¡¯s from a reputable family, don¡¯t worry.¡± Qin Weijia dered with a smug look, ¡°They are already discussing the engagement. Once the formalities are settled, we will formally notify everyone.¡± For some reason, seeing Qin Weijia¡¯s self-satisfied face, Qin Weijian felt slightly ufortable. ¡°Zhizha needs to settle down. It¡¯s fine to y around before marriage, but if he causes some disgraceful incidents after marriage, that would not be good.¡±
    Qin Weijia just smiled, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Zhizha has self-restraint. He¡¯s getting married because he truly likes the girl. You wouldn¡¯t believe it, heter secretly told me that he had been in love with that girl for many years. All these years of recklessness were because he couldn¡¯t have her. But now, they are together, he will naturally settle down.¡± As she spoke, Qin Weijia nced at Qin Zhiyou, ¡°Unlike some people, who get married just to spite others, and even after marriage, they line up woman after woman, tarnishing the reputation of Hanhai.¡± If she had said this about Qin Zhiyou at any other time, he probably wouldn¡¯t bat an eye. But at this moment, having just survived a medical crisis, he really did fear having his past misdeeds brought up again. At the moment, Lu Weixi felt that she would not talk about divorce easily, but indeed, she was wavering. Not only had Lu¡¯s mother wavered her, but his past also didn¡¯t provide enough confidence. They had just started to fall in love. Without a solid foundation, who knows if Lu Weixi would breakuppletely over a small matter? But he dared not say anything, he didn¡¯t even dare to defend himself. As far as he was concerned, the things rted to Qin Zhizha was trivial matter, regardless of who he was with, it did not affect the overall situation. He merely said, ¡°Who doesn¡¯t have a past? But I¡¯ve decided, I won¡¯t flirt with other women anymore.¡± As soon as Qin Zhiyou said this, everyone at the table looked sideways. The most surprised was naturally Qin Zhigu, who almost immediately got up, ¡°Brother, are you serious?¡± Qin Zhiyou nodded, ¡°Of course.¡± Then, he took Lu Weixi¡¯s hand. Lu Weixi tried to pull her hand back, but he held on even tighter, ¡°From now on, I will stay by my wife¡¯s side, take care of her, protect her, and love her only.¡± Chapter 592: 594: Crossroads (6) Chapter 592: Chapter 594: Crossroads (6) Those standing nearby looked hesitant, especially Qin Weijia. The Liu Yiyi she had arranged had not done much yet and was pulled aside because of the short video. The money and effort she had put into this for all this time were now wasted. Her daughter had hoped to get along with Yu Sixing, and they had already gotten through to the Yu family, but Yu Sixing barely acknowledged her daughter¡¯s friendly gestures. Her ownpany¡¯s operation had not been going well and was barely holding together by leeching off Hanhai. But this was not a long-term solution. Her husband was a scientist and poor as with most intellectuals. Although he obeyed her at home, he didn¡¯t have much money. Her son, atst, was being serious this time, having a girlfriend. Even though the girlfriend¡¯s family was not well-off, they did everything they could to get on Hanhai¡¯s good side, including spending money and effort. After all the making fun of Qin Zhiyou, she didn¡¯t expect it would turn out that he¡¯d be showing off his rtionship. Speaking of which, though he had defended Lu Weixi in the past, he only did so when others were attacking her and he had to step in. Normally, he only defended her rhetorically without truly helping her out. The only time he did help her was when Bai Changyou came to act like a father-inw and was cruelly rejected by him. Then when Lu Weixi¡¯s mother fell ill because of Bai Changyou¡¯s anger, that enraged Qin Zhiyou, and he terminated all cooperation with the Bai family. However, he only stepped up when problems were dumped on him, indicating that he wouldn¡¯t divorce Lu Weixi at most. But him dering love, or something close to that, that was a first. It was normal for Qin Zhiyou to like someone, and it was normal for him to like Lu Weixi. But what was strange was that he said he would never have another woman, and he would never seek anyone else. Was he turning over a new leaf? ¡°Is it true?¡±
    ¡°Have I ever lied?¡± Qin Zhiyou shot back, leaving Qin Weijia dumbstruck. In his five years at Hanhai, he¡¯d been a man of his word. The decisions he made and promises he kept were always sincere, without any room for doubt. She nced at her brother, Qin Weijian, who also frowned but then he looked at his son. Qin Zhigu¡¯s expression wasplicated. On the one hand, he truly hoped Lu Weixi could be happy, but on the other hand, seeing her happy with another man made him feel somewhat ufortable. No matter what, Qin Zhiyou was married, Qin Zhizha had a fianc¨¦e, but their foolish son didn¡¯t even have a girlfriend. Thinking about this, Qin Weijian and Kong Jie¡¯s blood pressure was slightly elevated. Lu Weixi, however, the person involved, kept her head down without uttering a word. Probably the only one who was sincerely pleased was Old Master Qin. He had lectured his eldest grandson severelyst time, and noticed him sticking with his wife recently and now speaking these words. Despite not knowing if it was true or how patient he could be, he was very pleased with this awareness. As for Qin Zhizha, that young rascal, he could only shake his head, paying no more attention to him. Soon after sitting down, the gathering dispersed. As they headed upstairs, Lu Weixi still kept her head down, remaining silent. Qin Zhiyou wanted to follow her, but then his cell phone rang. He looked down to see a message from Secretary Wang, probably about Liu Yiyi. He nced at Lu Weixi out of the corner of his eye, thankful she didn¡¯t notice. He first went to his study to handle the issue. When he returned to the bedroom, Lu Weixi had already turned off the lights to sleep. PS: Thank you Zhang Qianqian and 66 Ya for the rewards, love you guys~ Chapter 593: 595: Trust Me Again (1) Chapter 593: Chapter 595: Trust Me Again (1) Qin Zhiyou nced at her without saying anything but seemed to remember something, and went out. When he returned, he had a shopping bag in his hand, filled with clothes he had bought and washed today. Lu Weixi had her back to the door the entire time. She didn¡¯t know why Qin Zhiyou went out and came back, but she knew that when he returned, he opened the wardrobe¡¯s door and seemed to be organizing some clothes, folding and cing them one by one inside. With a disinterested look, Lu Weixi pulled her quilt closer. Suddenly, as if remembering something, she turned over. As expected, Qin Zhiyou was cramming the little clothes he bought today into the wardrobe. That wasn¡¯t right. Those clothes hadn¡¯t been washed yet. Lu Weixi quickly got up. Qin Zhiyou was just about to stuff a piece of clothing inside when she grabbed the other end. As Qin Zhiyou turned around, she happened to look at him and sighed, ¡°These clothes can¡¯t be put like this, especially without washing.¡± She wanted to put the clothes in theundry basket, but Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t let go. As the two tugged back and forth, Lu Weixi gave him a puzzled look. Qin Zhiyou calmly said, ¡°The clothes have already been washed.¡± Lu Weixi was stunned for a moment, realizing indeed that the texture of the clothes felt different, and thebels had all been cut off too. ¡°Did you give them to the maid to wash?¡± Lu Weixi pointed out another issue, instantly a little unhappy, ¡°How can these clothes be washed by someone else?¡± Even if it isn¡¯t entirely transparent, this style is pretty bold, isn¡¯t it?
    ¡°Mrs. Hao washed them, no one else touched them.¡± Qin Zhiyou calmly nced at her, thought for a moment, and chose not to mention that he had washed the clothes himself. Although he wasn¡¯t entirely lying, because for clothes that needed dry cleaning, Mrs. Hao did help, like the piece they were holding now. Yet, he casually added, ¡°I helped to hang them out. They seem to have shrunk a bit ¨C did I buy a size too small?¡± Qin Zhiyou was utterly serious when he spoke, but Lu Weixi had been fooled by him many times and wouldn¡¯t be tricked so easily this time. Especially after the hospital incident that day, she was preupied with many things and didn¡¯t want to argue with him. Nor was she in the mood to joke around orugh with him. She silently took the clothes, neatly folding and storing them one by one. After cleaning up everything, she returned without uttering a word, lifted the quilt, turned her back to him, and fell asleep. Qin Zhiyou stood still for a few seconds, but he didn¡¯t step forward immediately. Instead, he went to the bathroom. Lu Weixi had her back to him, but she could hear the rushing water from the bathroom, his rinsing sounds, and the buzzing of his electric razor. Usually, afterpleting these steps, it meant he had certain intentions. But today, she was really not in the mood. Soon, the sounds from the bathroom stopped, followed by the sound of the bathroom door opening. Then, his measured footsteps approaching, and finally, the sound of him sitting down at the foot of her side of the bed, causing the bed to sink slightly. There were rustling noises, indicating he was drying his hair and changing clothes. She had her back to him but could smell his body wash and shampoo. Then came the sound of him turning off the lights, plunging the room into darkness again. Inside the dark room, with the air conditioner softly blowing, Lu Weixi seemed to feel the man beside her slowly moving closer bit by bit. Chapter 594: 596: Trust Me Again (2) Chapter 594: Chapter 596: Trust Me Again (2) Lu Weixi frowned slightly, to be honest, she was somewhat displeased. She had already made it very clear that she really was not in the mood today, let alone have the energy to y games with him about having children. Unexpectedly, Qin Zhiyou kept inching closer. There was initially a distance between them as wide as an arm, but Qin Zhiyou was gradually moving towards her side. When his hand gently touched Lu Weixi¡¯s, she reflexively withdrew it. Qin Zhiyou knew she wasn¡¯t asleep, and boldly stretched out his arm to wrap around her waist. Lu Weixi couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. She grabbed Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand, swung it to the side, not wanting him to touch her. But Qin Zhiyou took the opportunity to hold onto her palm, the pad of his thumb gently gliding over the back of her hand. On the one hand, Lu Weixi was disgusted that at this moment he was still trying to flirt with her. On the other hand, his slightly rough and moist fingers sent shivers down her spine in the instant they passed over her hand. ¡°Qin Zhiyou,¡± she frowned, withdrawing her hand again. She called his name with some impatience, but quickly caught herself and suppressed her voice, ¡°I¡¯m not in the mood today.¡± ¡°What do you think I want to do?¡± In the dark, Qin Zhiyou gripped her hand again, inviting strong resistance from Lu Weixi. She even got up, switched on the bedsidemp, turned around and looked at him, ¡°Qin Zhiyou.¡± Qin Zhiyou wore an indifferent expression, not letting go of her hand, instead slowly rising to his feet. A vein in Lu Weixi¡¯s temple throbbed. Did Qin Zhiyou think she was a three-year-old who would obediently listen after being coaxed a few times? She couldn¡¯t help speaking up: ¡°I have something to tell you.¡±
    Qin Zhiyou nodded: ¡°I also have something to say to you.¡± Lu Weixi gave a light snort, ¡°Very well, I would like to hear what you have to say.¡± Qin Zhiyou was leisurely. In fact, after thinking things over this afternoon and tonight, he hade to understand some things. Lu Weixi indeed had doubts and mistrust, and a small matter could perhaps ruin their marriage. But she hadn¡¯tpletely followed her mother¡¯s advice either, and immediately separated from him. Wasn¡¯t this all right? If they weren¡¯t nning to separate immediately, then there was room for discussion. ¡°You¡¯re not intending to divorce me immediately, right?¡± That was how Qin Zhiyou started, and Lu Weixi slowly nodded. She had previously mentioned that divorce was not just their business, her mother wanted them to divorce, but her grandfather and Mrs. Yang might not necessarily agree. Although the property issue wouldn¡¯t be a focus¡ªshe had signed a prenuptial agreement, if she initiated a divorce, it would mean she would leave with nothing. Plus, even though she had no faith in Qin Zhiyou and didn¡¯t think he loved her very much, she did harbor a faint hope that he would truly abide by his vows and love her deeply. ¡°But¡­¡± Lu Weixi was just about to rebut when Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hand covered her lips. ¡°What is there to argue about? Since you don¡¯t want a divorce, naturally, we should make our days better. Just because of some doubts and hesitations, you fret and worry all the time?¡± ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Qin Zhiyou cut her off again, sighed, took her hand, brought it to his lips, and gently touched it. ¡°If you¡¯re not willing, I won¡¯t force you. We¡¯re husband and wife, supporting each other.¡± Chapter 595: 597: Trust Me Again (3) Chapter 595: Chapter 597: Trust Me Again (3) ¡°A married couple should face challenges together, instead of you keeping everything to yourself, shouldering all the burdens alone. I am your husband. You don¡¯t have to forge ahead alone when necessary, you can lean on me.¡± Lu Weixi felt a bit surprised. Since when did she stop trusting or relying on others? Was it since her parents¡¯ divorce, when she broke up with Qin Zhigu? Her loved ones proved unreliable, and her much-trusted mother took ill, needing her to be the support. Who could she rely on then? Qin Zhiyou? Although he just spoke bravely in front of the Qin family, and pledged to his grandfather about his loyalty, she¡­ still didn¡¯t dare to trust him. Even if he had spoken those words a bit earlier tonight, she might have considered them more credible. Unfortunately, he only made those vows after her mother strongly objected against their rtionship. That¡¯s why she wasn¡¯t moved at all; instead, she felt utterly exhausted. Now, Qin Zhiyou was asking her to lean on him? Could she trust him? Could shepletely give herself to him and consider him a support? She didn¡¯t even need to voice these questions, as she knew the answer straight away: She couldn¡¯t. After being betrayed by her father and boyfriend, her sense of security was already at an all-time low. How could she trust a yboy like Qin Zhiyou and depend on him? Seeing the look on her face, Qin Zhiyou could more or less guess what she wanted to say. He sighed, ming his too stable image and the fact that they had been at odds for five years over that incident.
    He sighed again and pulled her into his arms. She resisted a bit, but Qin Zhiyou said, ¡°I know. I was¡­ a little too aggressive before. I won¡¯t do that again.¡± He promised her while sitting next to her, but Lu Weixi was still quite stiff. She hung her head, torn between wanting to believe him or not. She could feel that Qin Zhiyou was sincere in what he was saying at this moment. But could this sincerityst? Could it continue as they grew older? ¡°Wei Hui.¡± Qin Zhiyou suddenly called out her name, and made her look into his eyes. Lu Weixi was slightly reluctant. Even when he forced her to face him, her eyes stubbornly avoided his. ¡°Look at me.¡± Qin Zhiyoumanded again, and Lu Weixi finally looked up. Even then, her expression said, ¡°So what if I look at you?¡± ¡°I know what you¡¯re worried about. But you¡¯re in my heart, and I¡¯m in yours. Since we have started to love each other, why not give it a try? After all, we¡¯re already married.¡± While saying this, Qin Zhiyou reached out and took her hand. ¡°Give me another chance, okay?¡± Lu Weixi stared into his eyes. His eyes were deep and quiet, like a secluded spring reflecting her image. She was a bit unsure and scared. She had never been indecisive. When faced with Qin Zhigu¡¯s infidelity, she decisively broke up with him, then threw herself into Qin Zhiyou¡¯s arms, cutting off all ties without leaving a chance for reconciliation. However, when it came to Qin Zhiyou, when it came to an unstable romance, she truly hesitated. While she was hesitating, Qin Zhiyou wasn¡¯t. The hand that was holding her chin didn¡¯t let go, and he gently lifted it to bring her face a little closer to his, then slowly leaned in¡­ PS: Ah, there are three more pages to go! I will keep writing. Chapter 596: 598: Trust Me Again (4) Chapter 596: Chapter 598: Trust Me Again (4) Initially, she was uncooperative, even slightly hesitant. But Qin Zhiyou didn¡¯t rush. His hand, previously gripping her chin, slowly rxed,ing to rest on her shoulder, gently urging her to lean back against the headboard. Gradually, patiently, he pried open her defenses, allowing her to rx and soften. Her worries were a reality, as were Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words. In life, one rarelyes across someone who you love, who just happens to love you back. Even though he¡¯s a man of many ws, and the way they fell in love was unconventional. But she had indeed fallen in love, and conveniently, Qin Zhiyou had also developed feelings for her. He was her first kiss, her first time, and even the child she was first pregnant with but never had the chance to give birth to, was his. Throughout these five years, despite her hardship, there¡¯s no denying that Qin Zhiyou was there for her during her most despairing, darkest days. Despite their cold wars, despite his flirtatious behavior at the time, he still had been there, supporting her through her mother¡¯s illness, her studies, and her job. Does she want to give him, and herself, another chance? She didn¡¯t verbalize her question but instead wrapped her arms around his neck. She hoped this would be hisst chance. From now on, there will be no more betrayals, no more deception, and he really could uphold all he promised. However.
    ¡°Okay, you should leave now. You promised not to touch me tonight, but you broke that rule. So, your punishment is to go to the study.¡± It had not been easy for Qin Zhiyou to win back her heart, but the moment he parted his lips, attempting to break the barrier, she gently pushed him away. Qin Zhiyou thought he could gain more, but she ced her petite hand on his shoulder, preventing him froming closer. Her face was still flushed, but she put on a stern fac?ade, refusing him ess, ¡°No, go to the study.¡± She wanted him just as much but she hated when he showed no emotion when he was close to her. Love is not just about physical intimacy. It is about restraint and respect. If Qin Zhiyou couldn¡¯t meet this standard, how was he any different from the women he used to engage with? Her little hand didn¡¯t exert any force, but when it rested on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s shoulder, it felt as though it bore the weight of a thousand pounds. He knew, although he¡¯d managed to persuade her, the emotional episode at the hospital involving his mother lingered. He knew he should not have been so presumptuous. Reluctantly, he let go. Still, he wasn¡¯t satisfied. He took in a deep whiff of her scent before grudgingly getting off, ¡°Fine, you sleep. I¡¯ll go to the study.¡± Lu Weixi was genuinely surprised that Qin Zhiyou turned down the ¡®meat¡¯ served right before him. Qin Zhiyou left their room in a huff, wearing nothing but a pair of shorts. As he flung open the door, not forgetting to turn back and add ominously, ¡°You better prepare for tomorrow. I¡¯m going to double down on you!¡± Even though his words sound harsh, there was a hint of affection in his tone. In response, Lu Weixi could onlyugh, lobbing a pillow right at his face. Upon leaving, Qin Zhiyou made sure to shut the door behind him, then trudged off to the study, mming that door too. What he didn¡¯t know, was that the door to Qin Zhigu¡¯s room right next door was slightly ajar. Every word Qin Zhiyou had said as he exited the room had reached Qin Zhigu¡¯s ears. Chapter 597: 599: Trust Me Again (5) Chapter 597: Chapter 599: Trust Me Again (5) After hearing Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words today, he took a long time to calm down. After the preliminary phase of the Siyi Company¡¯s case, his studio quickly took on other projects. In the evening, he was engaged in a voice call with his colleagues. He remained silent for a long time. Two of the designers were arguing about a data issue and were talking over each other. Neither was willing to admit defeat. One of them looked to Qin Zhigu for support, called out: ¡°Simpson, what do you think? Is my n better, or is Joe¡¯s n more suitable? Simpson, Simpson?¡± Qin Zhigu was drawn into the conversation, but the first thing he said was: ¡°Xixi, I was wrong ¡­¡± The two on the phone were speechless, the argument interrupted, and naturally there was no further quarrel. One of them said, ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s talk about it at work tomorrow.¡± Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t care and immediately hung up the phone. He put his mobile phone on the bedside table, leaning back against the backrest of the chair and cing his hands behind his head. The door of his room was not tightly closed, not intentionally though. But he indeed heard the sound of Qin Zhiyou storming out and Lu Weixi throwing a pillow. Moreover¡­ How is it that Qin Zhiyou¡¯s words just now are so simr to the words that misunderstood the rtionship between Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou? He still remembers the Lantern Festival five years ago. At that time, Bai Changyou and Lu¡¯s mother had divorced after several months of quarrel.
    The divorce of Lu Weixi¡¯s parents changed her from a lively and cheerful person to a silent and unsociable one. Furthermore, the woman who interfered with her parents¡¯ rtionship, namely Cai¡¯s mother, led to a breakup between her and Cai Yiren. As for Cai Yiren, she invariably imed, ¡°I didn¡¯t know, these things are adults¡¯ business. I really know nothing.¡± Qin Zhigu was caught in the middle, with his own girlfriend on one side and a close friend on the other. Under normal circumstances, he would certainly support his girlfriend. However, since an incident on the Qixi Festivalst year, there had been a slight rift between him and Lu Weixi. He was waiting for her to exin, but she was silent. Later, she used Cai Yiren and her mother of betrayal, calling Cai¡¯s mother a mistress, the culprit for home-wrecking. Cai Yiren never defended herself, but only looked tearful and epted all the criticism without a fight, which easily aroused men¡¯s sympathy. Maybe Cai¡¯s mother was to me, but what does this have to do with Cai Yiren? Lu Weixi ruthlessly scolded her. It might be eptable once or twice and people could understand that she was venting her emotions, but as it happened over and over, people did not speak out but started to sympathize with the ¡°innocent¡± Cai Yiren who was getting drawn into the issue. Under these circumstances, Qin Zhigu was repeatedly ¡°reminded¡± that Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou were very close! That was the brilliance of Cai Yiren then. She reminded Qin Zhigu, not only the one time onst year¡¯s Qixi Festival, but also indirectly through his roommates. His roommates were young and impassioned, and they hated the idea of being cheated by a girlfriend. So, every time they actively cooperated with Cai Yiren¡¯s pace, helping her expose Lu Weixi as the unfaithful woman having an affair with two men! And the Lantern Festival five years ago was the second day of the new semester. Qin Zhigu would remember it for his whole life, his upper bunk roommate told him he saw Qin Zhiyou taking Lu Weixi home that day. Of course, Qin Zhigu knew where Lu Weixi lived, so he rushed over. But when he got there, he witnessed a shocking scene! Chapter 598: 600: Trust Me Again (6) Chapter 598: Chapter 600: Trust Me Again (6) By the time he arrived, it was already night. It was the night of Lantern Festival, with the moonlight bright and clear. By then, Lu Weixi and her mother had already moved back to their old house. The houses in the old city area were known to be low-rise, themunity security guards were more of a formality, and Lu Weixi lived on the first floor. Qin Zhisu began searching and quickly found Lu Weixi¡¯s home. He was vignt enough not to knock on the door immediately, instead, he went around to the base of the wall and peered into the window. The room was dimly lit with just one tablemp, and the curtains were drawn. Qin Zhisu was just outside the balcony. From his vantage point, he could look straight into the living room. He saw Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou sitting side by side on the sofa, with the master bedroom door closed. Qin Zhiyou was sitting closest to the balcony, and Lu Weixi was on the inside, so her face was not visible. But not being able to see her face was inconsequential. He could see that, at that moment, Lu Weixi was leaning on Qin Zhiyou¡¯s shoulder! And Qin Zhiyou was leaning against her, whispering something! If on the day of the Qixi festival, despite they had kissed, Lu Weixi still pped Qin Zhiyou and angrily left. But at this very moment, she was cuddling against Qin Zhiyou¡¯s shoulder, affectionate. And moreover, they had drawn the curtains! Since Qin Zhiyou was looking towards Lu Weixi all along, he hadn¡¯t noticed him standing outside the window. Furthermore, being outside and at night, it was hard to see a person¡¯s figure through the window. What were they trying to hide by drawing the curtains? Was it something unmentionable? Soon, he saw the so-called ¡°unmentionable thing¡±.
    Because he saw, Qin Zhiyou gently lifting Lu Weixi¡¯s chin, then leaning in. They were kissing again! And it was not just a kiss. As they were seated on the couch, Qin Zhiyou pulled her down along with him¡ª Qin Zhisu was practically livid! Even if he were of a mild nature, any man would find it unbearable to witness such a scene! He almost instantly clenched his fist, wanting to shatter the ss, rush in, and drag Qin Zhiyou to the ground and beat him senseless! However. Just as he lifted his fist, someone not far away shouted, ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Then, the light from a mobile phone shone in his direction. Startled, Qin Zhisu didn¡¯t continue to knock on the window. Instead, he hid in the corner of the wall. Without a doubt, he was mistaken for a thief by the passer-by, who thought he was trying to steal something. Although Qin Zhisu had backed off, he did not leave. He just stood a short distance away, guarding. The moon on the fifteenth was cold and bright. It was still freezing outside on Lantern Festival night; it had just snowed heavily awhile ago, and some areas were still icy. Qin Zhisu stood shivering in the corner of the wall, having rushed over in a hurry after hearing the news, without even dressing properly for the cold. But he didn¡¯t want to leave; he didn¡¯t want to leave at all. From the moment Qin Zhiyou kissed her until now, every second ticked painful and slow, but there had been no sign of the door opening. This meant that Qin Zhiyou was still at the Lu Household. Lu Weixi¡¯s mother seemed to be out, and anyone could guess what might happen in a room with two single adults! But he still didn¡¯t want to leave; he wanted to witness it with his own eyes, to let himself give up! And so, he waited the whole night. PS: Thanks to Tian Jie Xiao Yurunsu for the reward, muah~ There will be an extra update tomorrow for monthly ticket holders Chapter 599: 601: Visiting the Set (1) Chapter 599: Chapter 601: Visiting the Set (1) The next morning, Qin Zhigu managed to hold on throughout the night with sheer willpower. Cold, exhausted, and starving, he was about to get up and stretch his muscles when he saw the door of the unit opened. Qin Zhigu immediately retreated to the corner. The one who went out was, of course, Qin Zhiyou. It seemed like he too had stayed up all night, his eyes were greyish-blue. But his energy was exceptional. When he came out, he even had a nice stretch. Furthermore, Qin Zhigu clearly saw, there seemed to be handprints and scratches on his face as if silently signifying what happened the night before¡­ Lu Weixi did note out to see him off. Still, as Qin Zhiyou was preparing to leave, he looked back at her house¡¯s direction. Qin Zhigu saw it vividly, he licked his lips, as if savoring something. It¡¯s strange. Just yesterday, when he saw how close those two were, Qin Zhigu wished he could charge in and kill those two bastards! Did Qin Zhiyou still consider him a brother? And what did Lu Weixi think of him? However, at this moment, his facial expression was very calm. Yes, just like the vast snowy field, although ice-cold to the bone, it was incredibly tranquil. He did not choose to stay longer, nor did he inquire about anything. Instead, he turned around, walked out from another door. He thought he would go mad, but surprisingly, he was extremely lucid. Even when he was driving, he didn¡¯t speed at all, he drove all the way back to the Qin family mansion.
    He deliberately checked out the garage, Qin Zhiyou¡¯s car wasn¡¯t in, he hadn¡¯t returned. But in the garage, there was a familiar car. It¡¯s just that, recently, he hadn¡¯t seen this car here. It belonged to the Bai Family. Indeed, upon entering the house, he saw Bai Changyou with his wife and daughter. The only difference was, now his wife was Cai Yiren¡¯s mother, and the ¡°daughter¡± was Cai Yiren. Seeing him, Qin Weijian called him, ¡°Didn¡¯t school start? No sses today, howe you¡¯re back so early?¡± Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t respond, Bai Changyou beside him was a bit awkward, although now Lu Weixi had changed her surname, and had a big fight with him, Lu Weixi was still his daughter after all, he was very satisfied with Qin Zhigu as a son-inw. If it weren¡¯t for the asset transfer, he would have ced the business focus on the marriage between Bai and Qin families, let Qin Zhigu, the future owner of Hanhai Group, bring Bai Family to the next level. What a pity. ¡°Zhigu, did youe back alone?¡± Before Qin Zhigu answered Bai Changyou¡¯s question, Cai Yiren beside him slightly lifted her head, her eyes filled with a touch of sadness, as if frightened. Looking at her, it seemed like she was a little frightened and uneasy about appearing here in the capacity of Bai Changyou¡¯s stepdaughter. Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t respond, nor did he mention what he had just seen. He just looked at his parents and said, ¡°I¡¯m going upstairs.¡± He returned to his room, sat down at the edge of his bed, and felt nearly out of energy. The sleepless night coupled with those sightings made him extremely irritable, depressed, and angry, but he couldn¡¯t find a vent for his feelings. Just at this moment, there was a knock on the door. He loosened his cor, without responding. The knocking on the door continued, Qin Zhigu slightly frowned: ¡°Who is it?¡± There was still no answer from outside, but the knocking continued. Qin Zhigu couldn¡¯t stand it anymore, he rushed out: ¡°Who is it!¡± He opened the door, and standing at the door was Cai Yiren. Chapter 600: 602: Visiting the Set (2) Chapter 600: Chapter 602: Visiting the Set (2) Qin Zhigu furrowed his brows slightly. When Lu Weixi and Cai Yiren had an argument previously, although he had sided with Lu Weixi, he hadn¡¯t really helped her by throwing insults. His studies were rooted in democratic thought, advocating that the sins of the parents should not be med on the child. But it doesn¡¯t mean that he wanted to hear Cai Yiren¡¯s ramblings at this unpleasant moment. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°I, I don¡¯t have anything, I just came today, actually¡­¡± ¡°If there¡¯s nothing, you can leave first, I¡¯m very tired.¡± Qin Zhigu said and was about to close the door immediately. Even if he were more gentle, not getting angry after all these incidents would mean he¡¯s not a man. But he also couldn¡¯t resort to physical or verbal confrontation, it was merely a breakup. But at the thought of the word ¡®breakup¡¯, his heart felt inexplicably pained, and within the pain was immense rage. ¡°Zhisu.¡± Cai Yiren stopped the closing door, stepping forward, ¡°Zhisu, I know you¡¯re angry with me. Since my mother and Uncle Bai¡­Wei Hui¡¯s anger towards me is justified. I have no intention to dispute it. But what I want to say is, in my eyes, you and Wei Hui are my dearest friends, and that will never change.¡± Wei Hui, Wei Hui! It¡¯s all about Lu Weixi! Qin Zhigu coped okay at first, but whenever the name Lu Weixi was mentioned, he exploded! His eyes reddened, the emotions suppressed overnight erupted out: ¡°Shut up! Don¡¯t you find yourself annoying here? Do you know how much I hate you, I hate everything about the Bai Family!¡± Of course, that includes Lu Weixi! With a fierce momentum, he pushed Cai Yiren away and bolted out the door and down the stairs. As he passed the ground floor, the adults were still talking. On seeing him rush out, Kong Jie asked, ¡°Is there something going on that you need to leave?¡±
    Qin Zhigu ignored his mother¡¯s question. He directly exited the house after changing shoes, but instead of getting into his car, he ran towards the mountain. Soon, Cai Yiren, whom he had pushed away, chased after him. Once she emerged, only her mother asked, ¡°Yiren, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Nothing, I¡¯ll go to have a look.¡± With that, she too rushed after him. Mothers know their daughters best, and Cai¡¯s mother naturally knew that her precious daughter liked Qin Zhigu. On her end, it had taken several years of effort to finally solidify her position, partly through the child in her belly and a bit of scheming. But as her daughter was still unmarried and free to choose, she would definitely support her pursuit of happiness. Moreover, Qin Zhigu, hailed from the prestigious Qin family, was not only handsome but also gentle and steady, an undoubtedly ideal choice for a son-inw. If her daughter could truly be Qin Zhigu¡¯s girlfriend, she would undoubtedly be ted. Qin Zhigu hastily walked without leaving themunity, choosing instead to head for the mountain. His habit was learnt from Lu Weixi. Whenever she encountered a problem, she liked to run around the running track, allowing her anger to evaporate with sweat, running until she was too exhausted to feel angry anymore. But no matter how much he walked today, the anger and resentment in his heart didn¡¯t abate at all. How could it abate? Who could abate it? Three years of love, only to end with such an oue, who could believe it! He had always thought that he could marry Lu Weixi, that they could grow together, ageing gracefully. But now, it was revealed to be a sham! ¡°Wait, wait.¡± From behind, came the call of Cai Yiren. He didn¡¯t stop. Instead, he walked faster. Until he received a call. It was from Lu Weixi. Chapter 601: 603: Visiting the Set (3) Chapter 601: Chapter 603: Visiting the Set (3) Qin Zhigu, seeing the name shing on the screen, finally lost his temper, furiously throwing the phone to the floor! ¡°Ah!¡ª¡ª¡± A scream, not his, but Cai Yiren¡¯s. The phone got smashed on the floor with a ¡®smack,¡¯nding right on Cai Yiren¡¯s toes as she had just rushed over. Luckily she was wearing shoes; otherwise, Zhigu¡¯s forceful, angry throw could have crushed her toes entirely. Even so, she squatted down on the floor with a cry of pain, rubbing her foot a couple of times, before realizing that he had smashed his own phone. ¡°Zhisu, your phone.¡± Cai Yiren quickly picked up the phone and handed it to him: ¡°The screen is shattered.¡± Zhigu did not take it, just staring into the distance. This was not the first time he had ignored a call from Lu Weixi, but it was his first time smashing his phone. Ever since discovering her secret rtionship with Qin Zhiyou duringst year¡¯s Qixi Festival, he often didn¡¯t pick up when Wei Hui called him. Sometimes, while studying, he would watch his phone vibrating on the table, not picking it up until it stopped.
    But then, during their next meeting, he would tell Wei Hui with a straight face, ¡°I didn¡¯t have my phone on me.¡± Even if he hadn¡¯t found out about their affairst night, such relentless evasion and silence would eventually strain a rtionship. But he never expected them to actually¡­ ¡°Are you upset because of Wei Hui?¡± Cai Yiren offered quietly from the side. Zhigu ignored her. ¡°Recently, Wei Hui and I have been having some family issues¡­¡± Cai Yiren stopped for a while before continuing, ¡°But Wei Hui is not a bad person; she just has a bit of a princess temper. She¡¯s intrigued by novel things, but she means no harm.¡± Zhigu still remained silent. Moving closer, Yiren ventured, ¡°Is it because of the rumours about Wei Hui and Qin Zhiyoutely that¡­¡± This time, Zhigu¡¯s gaze finallynded on her. His eyes were filled with sadness and pain, but more than anything, they were filled with anger! ¡°Everyone is talking about it, pretty much everyone in school knows¡­¡± Yiren¡¯s voice became smaller and weaker, but she lifted her head to say, ¡°I refuse to believe, however, that Wei Hui is that kind of person. She despises Zhiyou. If anything did happen, it must have been Zhiyou¡¯s doing, she had no intention¡­¡± People are talking about it? The whole school knows? Something really happened¡­ Cai Yiren thought Zhigu had taken her words to heart when he quieted down and began consoling him, ¡°Zhisu, if you¡¯re having disagreements with Wei Hui¡ªalthough you know I¡¯m at odds with her right now¡ªI¡¯m willing to help you and Wei Hui¡­ Ah!¡ª¡ª¡± Another scream. This time, it was Zhigu, fiercely pping Cai Yiren! He had never hit a woman before, but right now, he did. He pped Cai Yiren! Possessed by rage, he pped her. When a man gets angry, the power is immense! The p left a sweet metallic taste in Cai Yiren¡¯s mouth, her teeth shook, and she started bleeding! Wei Hui, Wei Hui, it was all about Wei Hui! How could Wei Hui, whom he loved so dearly, betray him? And with his own elder brother, of all people!
    Chapter 602: 604: Visiting the Set (4) Chapter 602: Chapter 604: Visiting the Set (4) Qin Zhigu, consumed with fury, clutching at Cai Yiren¡¯s shoulders, shook her violently, ¡°Since when! When did they start! Tell me!¡± Cai Yiren was frightened, she had never seen Qin Zhigu like this before, like an infuriated lion, a wild beast! She murmured in a tremor, ¡°It¡­It was from the end ofst semester¡­¡± Last semester, which would mean after the Qixi Festival. However, from their interactions during the Qixi Festival, contact must have been initiated before. Just how long had he been out of the loop, when did they start, and why had it spread all around school? Recalling the roommate who had passed on the news today, the way he looked at Qin Zhigu, fury intertwined with a tinge of sympathy. Sympathy? Of course, sympathy! His girlfriend had been snatched away, and the whole school knew about it! How could you not sympathize? And at this time, Cai Yiren managed to add fuel to the me, ¡°No matter what the rumors are, I don¡¯t believe them. Wei Hui once told me she despises mistresses, and hates those colluding with them. She¡¯s a person with a strong sense of justice. Now she¡¯s your girlfriend, how could she have any rtionship with Qin Zhiyou? Maybe the rumors are wrong?¡± ¡°Wrong? This is gic!¡± Qin Zhigu raged to himself, letting loose his tongue, ¡°She took after her father, straddling two boats! You Bai family, are all full of corruption, taking after each other, all nothing more than refuse!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t!¡± Cai Yiren¡¯s face paled in an instant, ¡°¡±I¡­I do like you, but I never entertained thoughts of being a mistress. You and Wei Hui are my best friends. Even if Wei Hui and I have conflicts due to family matters, I still hope for you two to make peace. I¡­I never thought of recing her¡­¡± As she spoke, tears started to force their way out of her eyes.
    Qin Zhigu had no tolerance left to listen to her, giving her a fierce shove, forcing her to the ground, not even bothering to cast a sidelong nce, walking out on her right there. He stormed back all the way home, and in the living room, Bai Changyou and Madame Cai were also getting ready to leave. Seeing him return alone, they looked slightly perplexed, ¡°Where¡¯s Yiren?¡± Without responding to them, Qin Zhigu had been about to step inside when he heard the sound of a car outside. Qin Zhigu froze on the spot as if someone had hit a trigger point, motionless as he turned his head towards the door. As predicted, it was Quin Zhiyou who arrived at the doorway, parking his car in the garage, hands in pocket, with his shirt buttoned haphazardly. If not for the fancy suit, he would have been the perfect replica of amon hooligan. Nevertheless, there¡¯s an old saying, bad boys are the ones women fall for. When Qin Zhiyou popped out of his car, he was even whistling offbeat, barely managing to stand upright, ¡°Yo, everyone¡¯s here, weing me, aren¡¯t you?¡± Qin Weijian had never approved of his nephew, who wasx and careless. Back in the day, he could stillmand some form of authority over Qin Zhiyou, lowering his face in fury, ¡°What kind of attire is that? Can¡¯t even stand up right, going out bringing shame upon the Qin family! On top of that, what¡¯s the story behind your pped cheek?¡± ¡°Oh, this?¡± Quin Zhiyou unapologetically rubbed his wound, grinning, ¡°Naturally, a woman pped it. A wild, feisty woman.¡± As he spoke, his gaze was fixed on Qin Zhigu. The look he never understood in the past, he nowprehendedpletely: That was mockery! Chapter 603: 605: Visiting the Set (5) Chapter 603: Chapter 605: Visiting the Set (5) Of course she had to mock him. His girlfriend now had a close rtionship with him. The girlfriend he couldn¡¯t bear to touch with a single fingertip had long been with him! Qin Zhiyou should really be grateful. If it weren¡¯t for Cai Yiren¡¯s coincidental arrival at this moment, Qin Zhigu would have thrown himself at him and punched him in the face! Cai Yiren, pushed by him and stumbling onto the ground, limped all the way back, spraining her ankle. As soon as Cai¡¯s mother saw from a distance, she called out, ¡°Yiren, what happened?¡± Cai¡¯s mother rushed over, found her daughter¡¯s ankle sprained and her body dirty, and even arge swelling on her face, not as if she had fallen, but as if she had been hit by someone. ¡°Didn¡¯t you just go to find Zhisu? What happened?¡± ¡°Mom, I¡¯m fine. Hiss ¨C¡± Cai Yiren forced out a smile, but as soon as she pulled the muscles around her mouth, the wound that had been bleeding from the hit earlier identally tore open again. Qin Zhigu, on the side, had vented his anger just now and now looked slightly miserable seeing Cai Yiren¡¯s condition, not just injured, but also with dead leaves on her head. ¡°I didn¡¯t see Zhisu. I just tripped by ident. I¡¯m okay, really.¡± Cai¡¯s mother, with a worried face, helped her daughter brush off the leaves on her head and the dirt on her body. Although she wanted to ask about the situation, she was not confident enough. She had just married Bai Changyou, and he had married her not because he liked her, but because he valued the child in her womb. Cai Yiren was also a mild person and would not tell her if she had been bullied. She could only bid her farewell. A group of them crowded at the gate while Qin Zhiyou yawned, disying an obvious disinterest.
    However, seeing Qin Zhiyou pass the corner of the stairs, Qin Zhigu who was about to bid farewell to the Bai family turned around and chased after him! He had to find out what was really going on, no matter what! He walked all the way to the front of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s room, raising his hand to knock on the door. As Qin Zhigu¡¯s hand was raised in mid-air, the door was suddenly opened. Qin Zhiyou, no longer oblivious, dashed out solemnly. Seeing Qin Zhigu standing at his door, he paused slightly but did not say anything. He ran straight to the stairs, seemed to have thought of something, turned back to grab his wallet and keys, and then ran out again. Qin Zhigu was still standing there in shock, only hearing the sound of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s hurried descent, followed by the sound of a car engine starting. Then the sound of the car gradually faded until it disappearedpletely and finally out of sight. Qin Zhigu wanted to say something and to chase after him, but where could he have caught up with him? Now he is a senior, while Qin Zhiyou, who graduated two years ago, went to work at Hanhai during his university days. He was promoted due to a sessful n execution and is now responsible for a department, often flying in and out. Whether he is in Yan City is questionable. Who knows where he might¡¯ve gone? Qin Zhigu was a bit dejected. He didn¡¯t have a phone right now and he couldn¡¯t even make a call to confront him. He couldn¡¯t take it anymore, he got in his car drove away. When he came to his senses, he found himself near Lu Weixi¡¯s house. He didn¡¯t even notice that he had parked his car in the parking area! Since he hade, of course, he had to find out what happened. So he got out of the car, finding his way to Lu Weixi¡¯s house like he had done many times before. But when it was time to knock on the door, he hesitated. He knew that once he confronted them, all the feelings of the past few years mighte to an end. Chapter 604: 606: Visiting the Set (6) Chapter 604: Chapter 606: Visiting the Set (6) He indeed couldn¡¯t forgive a girlfriend who had betrayed him, yet, whenever he thought about their impending breakup, his heart began to throb with pain. But no matter how agonizing the pain, he resolutely knocked on the door. ¡°Knock, knock, knock¡± No one responded from inside the house. He furrowed his brow and knocked on the door once more, with force. ¡°Knock, knock, knock¡± Still, there was no response. The volume of his knocking gradually increased, to the point where he nearly started to kick down the door, losing all patience. However, the Lu Family¡¯s door remained firmly shut. An Aunt from upstairs came downstairs to buy groceries, and appeared genuinely surprised to see him. This area housed residents that had known each other for decades, and soon after the Lu Family¡¯s mother married Bai Changyou, she moved away from the neighbourhood. Nheless, everyone still knew her: ¡°Are you looking for the Lu Family?¡± Qin Zhigu nodded.
    ¡°They¡¯ve gone out.¡± Upon hearing that, Qin Zhigu immediately turned and left the ce. ¡°Hey, young man.¡± She was still speaking when, not too long ago, an ambnce had arrived. Having left the residentialplex, Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t take any transportation but aimlessly wandered the streets alone, walking rapidly and mindlessly. He had no idea where he was going or for how long he would continue walking. As dusk approached, he reached into his pocket and pricked his finger on something sharp. Upon retrieval, he found that it was his cell phone that Cai Yiren had forcefully returned to him. Coincidentally, there was a cell phone shop not too far from him. Realizing that he didn¡¯t have a phone and he still had some money, he decided to walk in and buy a new one. No sooner had he inserted his SIM card and turned on the phone, a call came in. It was from the Bai Family: ¡°What the hell are you doing, there¡¯s been an ident here!¡± By the time Qin Zhigu arrived at the hospital, Cai Yiren¡¯s bleeding had already been stopped. Shey on the bed, pallor-faced, still in her sleep, looking weak and feeble. Standing next to her was the tear-streaked mother of Cai and Bai Changyou, thetter of whom had his back turned. The doctor by the side remarked, ¡°Fortunately, we discovered her condition in time and stopped the bleeding; however, the patient has lost a lot of blood and her mental state isn¡¯t very stable. Now, the young girl¡¯s mental state is very vulnerable as well. If we don¡¯t pay careful attention to her and reduce the stress factors surrounding her, she might choose to self-harm again.¡± The doctor shook his head: ¡°I¡¯ve seen countless people who¡¯ve feigned suicide or put on a show of despair just for attention. But this young girl truly wanted to kill herself. These self-inflicted wounds are deep, and will likely leave scars.¡± No, the question was, why did Cai Yiren¡¯s suicide have anything to do with him? However, he now understood why they had called him here. After the doctor left, Cai¡¯s mother pped Qin Zhigu across the face: ¡°Just now, were you the one who hit Yiren? Were you the one who called her ¡®rotten apple doesn¡¯t fall far from the rotten tree¡¯, saying that she was also a nonentity? And were you the one who said that no one from the Bai Family was any good? That she inherited from her father the habit of ying both sides? Was it you who said all this!¡± Upon hearing these words, even Bai Changyou couldn¡¯t help furrowing his brows. Qin Zhigu felt the impact of the p, his brows furrowing slightly. But every usation from Cai¡¯s mother was true: he indeed had said all those things, and it was indeed his p that had struck Cai Yiren¡¯s face. Cai¡¯s mother sobbed, ¡°I did something unforgivable to Sister Lu, but my daughter Yiren has never wronged you! Do you know the first thing she said when she was brought back to life? She said she hoped you and Wei Hui could be well! What kind of man are you? Did you vent your anger on my daughter because you had a quarrel with Wei Hui?¡± Chapter 605 - 607: Visiting the Set (Extra Chapter) Chapter 605: Chapter 607: Visiting the Set (Extra Chapter) Qin Zhigu was paralyzed at her words, he couldn¡¯t rebut. Meanwhile, a faint voice raised, ¡°Mom, mom, don¡¯t me Zhigu. He didn¡¯t mean to¡­¡± Cai¡¯s mother let go of Qin Zhigu and rushed back, ¡°Daughter, you¡¯re still speaking up for him at this time!¡± ¡°Mom, Zhigu is not a bad person. He only acted like that because he had a fight with Wei Hui. It¡¯s not because of him that I¡¯m like this, I¡¯m just¡­ stressed out from my studies. I¡¯m preparing to study abroad, you know. No good OFFER hase in yet, so¡­ It¡¯s not because of Qin Zhigu, it¡¯s not because of him!¡± ¡°What are you saying, would you have chosen this desperate path if not for him? You almost lost your life just now! What¡¯s more, all I wanted him to do was toe visit you more often when you¡¯re sick, what¡¯s wrong with that?¡± Qin Zhigu didn¡¯t say a word. He knew Cai Yiren liked him. He never epted her feelings, but he secretly felt a little pleased. However, that didn¡¯t mean he had to shoulder the responsibility. If he didn¡¯t recognize the issue at hand, then he¡¯d be a fool. Moreover, he was furious because of Lu Weixi. He had no time to care about Cai Yiren¡¯s problems. ¡°If it¡¯s about hitting her, I apologize. But other than that, I won¡¯t exin anything.¡± Qin Zhigu dropped this sentence coolly and turned around to leave. However, when he walked towards the hallway, he nced down unintentionally. By coincidence, Lu¡¯s mother was admitted to the same hospital. When he looked, he saw Lu Weixi standing with her back towards him, looking at the garden below. And a man hurried over, it was Qin Zhiyou, who stood next to her. Then, Qin Zhiyou leaned over and put his arm around her shoulder. Lu Weixi shook him off but didn¡¯t reject his presence, and they stood shoulder to shoulder. At that moment, Qin Zhigu was on the fourth floor. He somewhat resented his excellent eyesight, as he could clearly see what was happening in the garden below! Behind him, people wereing and going. Some were anxious, some were crying, some were full of hope. It was a tableau of the world¡¯s many faces. Standing upstairs, he coldly observed everything below, feeling like a storm was raging in his heart. He had not slept for two days straight. His mind was at the edge of extreme excitement and copse, having no time to ponder why Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou were here. Maybe it¡¯s because Lu Weixi had heard about Cai Yiren¡¯s incident. But when Cai¡¯s mother came out, he calmly went back to Cai Yiren¡¯s ward without telling her that he had seen Lu Weixi. Then, due to taking care of her mother, Lu Weixi didn¡¯t have time to talk to him but frequented the hospital. He also came to the hospital, using visiting Cai Yiren as a pretext, when he, in fact, was observing her. He was not by her side, but Qin Zhiyou often was. Thus, he frequently saw the two of them together. And then, came the day they broke up. ¡­ Ephemerally reminiscing the past, Qin Zhigu only realized afterward that Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou had never been intimate that night. But by the time he learned ¡ª¡ª she was already Qin Zhiyou¡¯s girlfriend. However, Lu Weixi knew nothing about Qin Zhigu¡¯s reminiscences and neither did Qin Zhiyou, who was sent to his study. But soon after, she received a message from Xue Feifei inviting her to visit the set. PS: Update! Thanks for the reward from Rain in the Alley, so tender~ Chapter 606 - 608: Right and Wrong (1) Chapter 606: Chapter 608: Right and Wrong (1) Xue Feifei joined the crewter, as she had been called in as ast-minute recement. As with any crew, she could not start filming the moment she arrived, but filming had to go on. So the director split the team into team A and team B, each led by a different associate director. She mainly filmed with team B, starting with other people¡¯s scenes. On her first few days when she was not needed for filming yet, she went through the script and drafted a character biography, getting a further grasp of her role based on her understanding. Although her scenes hadn¡¯t begun yet, she often spent her idle time observing other people¡¯s filming conditions. Lu Weixi had visited her on set before, but at that time, Xue Feifei was filming a web drama, which was a low-budget one and didn¡¯t even have the set cleared. This time though, the production was a major movie directed by a renowned director and starred by a high-profile actor. ¡°Ah, sorry, I forgot, Xiang Yirou is the lead actress.¡± Xue Feifei just sent this message when she remembered this detail. Even though Xiang Yirou might not be acquainted with Lu Weixi, it wouldn¡¯t be good if he visited the set and ran into her. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. Something came up for me these few days. I¡¯lle after I finish handling them.¡± It was about Lu Weixi¡¯s mother, who was said to be leaving the hospital. Lu¡¯s mother was typically soft-spoken, but even the warm-hearted could lose their temper. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have made such a scene when she divorced Bai Changyou. She did not want to spend a penny of Qin Zhiyou¡¯s money or share in any bit of his fortune. Having fought against cancer for years, she was rtively content with her daughter¡¯s career progress and was prepared for her own death. The only thing bothering her was her daughter¡¯s rtionship with Qin Zhiyou. As an elder, she only wished for her daughter¡¯s stable life. She did not think highly of Qin Zhiyou, truly not. Even if her daughter was in love with Qin Zhiyou, she wished her daughter would cut off the entanglement swiftly and be determined to separate with him as soon as possible. Qin Zhiyou was a yboy, and he was wealthy and influential enough to sustain his lifestyle. Even if he was just an ordinary man, men naturally had a longer timeline to bnce both their career and family life. A woman in her thirties who remained unmarried was referred to as a leftover woman, while a man in his forties who was not married was still deemed as a desirable bachelor. It was not easy for a divorced woman to find a decent second marriage, but men could easily remarry, even for the third time. A woman in her thirties found it difficult to find a younger husband or even one of the same age, but a man, even at forty, could still marry a girl in her twenties. These were social realities that couldn¡¯t be denied, even with the constant advocacy of gender equality. Lu Weixi was currently blinded by love. She was twenty-seven now, her career was going well, and even after divorce, there would still be many opportunities for her. But if it dragged on for a couple more years, it would truly be difficult to find a match. A parent¡¯s love for their child is far-sighted. Even if she had to y the viin breaking apart a loving couple, it was worth it to her. Lu Weixi naturally understood her mother¡¯s considerations. In fact, if it hadn¡¯t been for Qin Zhiyou¡¯s promise yesterday, giving him onest chance, perhaps even if they didn¡¯t divorce now, their marriage, full of doubts, would gradually lose its vitality, wither, and finally die. But she was in love with him, and since she promised to give him a chance, no matter what happened next, as long as he didn¡¯t breach her trust, she would not divorce him. Today was Sunday, she went to the hospital alone, and upon arrival, her mother refused to see her and sent her away immediately. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 607 - 609: Right and Wrong (2) Chapter 607: Chapter 609: Right and Wrong (2) The nursing aid was instructed to shut the door behind her. ¡°I¡¯ve told you, if you¡¯re still with Qin Zhiyou, then you will no longer be my daughter,¡± she announced sternly. In the hospital room, Lu¡¯s mother had been staring at the entrance. The nursing aid standing beside her tried to mollify her: ¡°Aunt Lu, there¡¯s no need to be mad at Wei Hui. She came here all by herself.¡± Even though her eyes were filled with worry. ¡°I¡¯m not mad at her, I just want her to divorce Qin Zhiyou immediately.¡± She just could not understand¡ª what¡¯s so great about Qin Zhiyou? That recent scandal with the television host caused an uproar in the whole city. Did Wei Hui not mind at all? Was she not disgusted? If Wei Hui didn¡¯t value her man¡¯s loyalty, then could she tell her why she broke up with Qin Zhigu immediately after discovering he was involved with Cai Yiren? The incident between Bai Changyou and Qin Zhigu made her despise deceitful men. Why on earth would she fall for Qin Zhiyou? ¡°Mom, things with Qin Zhiyou aren¡¯t going to get resolved in a day or two. And¡­ and he promised me something.¡± ¡°You believe his words?¡± Lu¡¯s mother scoffed, ¡°If he really cared for you, why didn¡¯t he show any affection when you two got married five years ago? Instead, he had one woman after another. His promises now are merely because he is following his grandfather¡¯s instructions. He¡¯s afraid of making thepany look bad, affecting stock prices, or losing his power and position. Frankly, his grandfather is old, how long can he keep him in check? Does he genuinely love you or he¡¯s just concerned about retaining his power? Even if he does feel something for you now, what aboutter? Can you ensure that he will never change his mind?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t¡±, Wei Hui shook her head. Lu¡¯s mother was about to nod and say, ¡°Exactly, the matter is over then,¡± ¡°But then, ask any man in the world¡ªeven the best ones right now¡ªhow do you know he will still love you like this a few decadester? Take Dad for example,¡± Wei Hui said. Her mother was taken aback. Bai Changyou, indeed, back when he hadn¡¯t yet made a fortune, was certainly an exemr of a good husband; a loving father. But people change. His gentleness of yesteryear couldn¡¯t guarantee the same for the future. Parents naturally aspire for their children to have a bright future and a perfect family. But is such hope realistic? ¡°Qin Zhiyou isn¡¯t trustworthy. Compared to other men, he has many more transgressions. Even statistically speaking, isn¡¯t he more likely to cheat?¡± ¡°Yes¡±, Wei Hui admitted, ¡°But, I still want to give him a second chance. I am not sure why I believe him, but since I¡¯ve decided to trust him, I will not back down. Mom, I¡¯m an adult now and I¡¯ve experienced the bitterness of betrayal. I can bear the blow if it ever happens again. Even if such circumstances ur in the future, I will have no regrets.¡± There was no response from inside the room for a long time. Wei Hui sighed: ¡°Also, Mom, all the hospital expenses and nursing aid charges are paid by me. Qin Zhiyou has not contributed at all. Even if you¡¯re angry with me, please do not take it out on your health. Don¡¯t discharge yourself just yet. I¡¯lle to see you again tomorrow.¡± Still, there was no response from inside the room. Feeling helpless, Wei Hui was ready to leave. As she approached the elevator, she saw Qin Zhigu. She was outside, he was inside. The two of them stood there, looking at each other. Chapter 608 - 610: Right and Wrong (3) Chapter 608: Chapter 610: Right and Wrong (3) Just as he was watching, the elevator doors began to close, and he quickly pressed the button again to open them. ¡°Thank you.¡± Lu Weixi nodded, stepping into the elevator. Even though it was the weekend, this area was designed for single-patient rooms and far away from the main building and the primary inpatient department, attracting only limited visitation from patients and their rtives. They were the only two in the elevator, but neither spoke, just staring at the elevator doors. Lu Weixi realized that this elevator only stopped at this floor. She wanted to go down, to press the button for the first floor. But the buttons were on Qin Zhigu¡¯s side. As soon as she reached for it, Qin Zhigu asked, ¡°Which floor?¡± Lu Weixi paused slightly, then said, ¡°The first floor.¡± Qin Zhigu pressed the button for the first floor, then added, ¡°Go to whichever floor you want, please feel free.¡± His tone was exceedingly polite. The type of politeness when trying to maintain distance. Qin Zhigu looked at her and said, ¡°I¡¯m here to see Aunt Lu.¡± Lu Weixi was a little surprised and turned to look at him. Qin Zhigu had a touch of awkward amusement on his face. ¡°Aunt Lu had sessful surgeryst time. I knew she was recuperating here, so I came to see her.¡± Only then did Lu Weixi notice that he was carrying a bunch of things like fruit. She shook her head, ¡°No need.¡± Qin Zhigu immediately spoke, ¡°You don¡¯t need to be formal with me. After all, Aunt Lu is my elder, and she has always been good to me in the past. That she is ill, it makes sense for me toe and see her. It doesn¡¯t mean anything else.¡± Lu Weixi let out a bitterugh, ¡°No, what I mean is, my mother, right now¡­she¡¯s mad at me. As for Zhiyou and you, she probably wouldn¡¯t take kindly to you. So I appreciate your good intentions, but there¡¯s no need to visit her now.¡± Qin Zhigu was startled, ¡°What happened to Aunt Lu?¡± ¡°Nothing, I just made her angry, that¡¯s all.¡± As they were talking, the door of the elevator opened. Lu Weixi exited first, ¡°I¡¯ll leave first.¡± Qin Zhigu immediately followed, ¡°Xixi, wait.¡± Lu Weixi paused slightly and frowned. She didn¡¯t much like Qin Zhigu calling her this way. This overly intimate address was inappropriate for their current rtionship. ¡°What is it?¡± Qin Zhigu slowed down, nced at Lu Weixi, then suddenly said determinedly, ¡°I have something to tell you.¡± Lu Weixi didn¡¯t pay much attention to him, ¡°If you¡¯re asking about my mother¡¯s health, she¡¯s okay. The radiotherapy treatments have ended and she¡¯s stable now. She will undergo a second round of radiotherapy. Thanks for your concern.¡± ¡°No, what I want to ask, is about what happened between us years ago.¡± Qin Zhigu finally spoke. He had tossed and turned all night, barely slept, contemted confronting Qin Zhiyou and asking Lu Weixi, but it wasn¡¯t easy to talk about these matters amidst the crowd at the Qin family home. How did he eventually find out that Lu Weixi and Qin Zhiyou were not intimate with each other? It was the night Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi got their marriage certificate and held their wedding. He drank to drown his sorrow, and Qin Zhiyou had been filled too many drinks by his brothers. He ran into Qin Zhigu on the way back to his room before the wedding night. Because they had already gotten their marriage license, held the wedding ceremony, and now Lu Weixi was his wife, Qin Zhiyou was particrlycent. He ran into Qin Zhigu at the staircase, showing no interest in small talk with him, just kept matching Qin Zhigu¡¯s gaze. Whether he moved left or moved right, Qin Zhiyou did the same, as if trying to obstruct his path. ¡°What do you want?¡± Qin Zhigu felt a bit cornered. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!