When she read that letter, Bai Qingqing realized what Curtisâs motivation for learning to read was back thenâto find out what was written on that paper.
The characters were replicated in their entirety. One could find out the pronunciation using the dictionary and pinyin. There was no doubt Curtis had done a thorough analysis of that letter.
At the time he even said that he had made a mental note of Zhang Xinâs scent, so it was a no-brainer that he would find his way to him and take revenge. For the sake of Zhang Xinâs safety, she had to come clean.
Curtisâs gaze eased by quite a bit. He stroked his spouseâs head and said, âIs he still pestering you?â
Bai Qingqing shook her head decisively. âHere we practice monogamy. Since he now knows that I have you, he certainly wonât bother me anymore.â
Curtisâs eyes lit up, but very quickly dimmed again.
âToo bad I didnât meet you here. Nor was I able to take care of you by myself until you returned here.â As Curtisâs deep gaze fell upon her face, one could detect a hint of sorrow within.
He frequently regretted it after getting here. If he had known that he could follow Snow here, why would he have needed to leave the others by Snowâs side?
He wasnât planning on dealing with them. However, the identity of Snowâs rightful spouse had to be his!
âLetâs go and eat. The foodâs getting cold.â Curtis held Snowâs hand and led her to a shady and cool spot.
As she walked, she said, âAlright, you should go now. Be careful not to get caught. Iâll wash the lunchbox and bring it to you tomorrow.â
âMm.â Curtis stroked his spouseâs hair that had turned soft and hot under the sun, then left with the remnant sensation on his palm.
Bai Qingqing smiled as she waved at his back. She then went back to the canteen with the lunchbox, just now realizing that Zhang Xin had left since god knows when.
This time, he ought to have given up for good.
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Curtis was still lazy and especially hated using his legs to run. After he no longer had a shortage of money, he didnât stinge on spending money to take public transport.
When the bus reached the company, Curtis knocked on Qin Feiyanâs office door like usual.
Qin Feiyan heaved a big sigh of relief. When he walked into the room, she hurriedly walked over and said, âI knew youâre free at one. Their people are coming over soon, too. The makeup artist and photographer were sent from their side. Youâve got to be more serious this time. Have you made preparations?â
Because Bai Qingqing cared, Curtis also cared. Upon hearing this, he asked, âWhat preparations?â
âPut on a face mask to moisturize your skin,â said Qin Feiyan. Seeing his confusion, she gasped. âMy goodness, donât tell me youâve never had a skincare routine all along.â
There had been countless times where Qin Feiyan was secretly envious of Curtisâs skin. At this moment, she suddenly felt a tinge of jealousy.
If such skin was given to her, she would even be willing to be a man!
Curtis shook his head. âItâs a must to have a skincare routine?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âErm...â Qin Feiyan was stuck for words. After a pause, she said, âSince your skin is so good, it makes no difference whether you have a skincare routine or not. But itâd be easier to apply the makeup after using a mask. Come, you should put on one before they come.â
As she spoke, she retrieved a face mask from her drawer. Because she frequently worked overtime, she would keep some skincare products in her office and also occasionally give her models some last-minute treatment.
Curtis nodded. According to Qin Feiyanâs instructions, he washed his face with a cream cleanser, then laid on the sofa and allowed her to put a moisturizing face mask on his face.
When that wet mask pressed upon his skin, Curtis felt like his breathing had been occupied by a pungent scent. He frowned slightly.
âUsing this will make one pretty?â Curtis asked doubtfully.
Qin Feiyan cast him an astonished glance. Firstly, because she hadnât expected him to suddenly say that. Secondly, because this topic really didnât suit Curtisâs style.