Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Shen Qingyue could hardly fathom the extent of benefits Chuâs family must have promised Chi Ming to secure the dress ahead of time. Chi Ming, however, simply replied with a casual âHmmâ and urged her to try it on.
As Shen Qingyue was about to inquire further, the sharp voice of Ling Bingâer interjected, âHow much did you spend to buy it? Weâll pay double!â
Both Chi Ming and Shen Qingyue paid no heed to the âcrazy womanâ beside them. But Shen Qingyue was somewhat curious, âHow much did you spend?â
Chi Ming answered, âDidnât spend.â
Shen Qingyue was skeptical, âWith the Chu familyâs stingy nature, how could they not take your money? Did you promise them something?â
Chi Ming looked at her and nodded, âItâs nothing much, just a project investment promised to Chuâs family.â
Shen Qingyue knew the Chi family was wealthy, but that was not just Chi Mingâs money. The Chi family company was now managed by Chi Mingâs younger brother, while Chi Ming gallivanted outside. She couldnât accept such a heavy gift. âYou can take the dress back; I canât accept it.â
Chi Ming fell silent.
Shen Qingyue discerned his thoughts, âDonât send it directly to my home either, Iâm serious.â When she said she liked it, her intention was to make Qin Zhen and his friends bleed money. But now, it seemed Chi Ming was the one spending money.
However, Chi Ming smiled. He could now read her intentions directly. âAlright, Iâll tell Chu Nan not to go ahead with it.â He understood that Shen Qingyue wanted the dress to annoy Qin Zhen, but now that the air had cleared, it did not matter who ended up with the dress.
Ling Bingâer, being ignored, was infuriated to the point of dizziness, âShen Qingyue, you wicked woman, I really underestimated you. You found someone so wealthy in the blink of an eye. No wonder you had the confidence to argue with us earlier. Come on, spill the beans, how much does it cost to spend a night with this man? Is it lucrative being the wife of the Qin family?â
Smack!
A resounding slap landed on Ling Bingâerâs face. The force was strong, and her face quickly swelled. But this slap was not from Shen Oingyue, nor was it from Chi Ming; it was Oin Zhen.
Ling Bingâer could not believe it. âBig Brother, did you hit me? Youâve never hit me before. Did I say something wrong?â
Veins bulged on Qin Zhenâs forehead out of anger. âShut up! If it doesnât hurt, Iâll hit you again! Do you even know what it means to be embarrassed? How did the Ling family raise a pampered young lady like you? I was already irritated, and yet you, like you canât read the situation, kept causing trouble. How could I stand it?â
This was the first time Ling Bingâer had seen Qin Zhen like this, and she was so scared that she did not dare to speak.
Wei Jiuâer began to play peacemaker. âZhen, Bingâer was just thoughtless with her words. You know her temperament. Sheâs still young. If you have something to say, say it slowly. You shouldnât resort to violenceâ¦â
Qin Zhenâs face remained dark, and he did not reply.
Shen Qingyue watched this melodrama unfold with a mocking expression on her face. Qin Zhen truly surprised her; he had even started hitting people now. But the farce was over, and she did not linger any longer. When she was leaving, she suddenly turned around and smiled at Wei Jiuâer and Ling Bingâer. âI wonât compete with you for the auction of the âRoseâ later. Iâve realized that this dress seems more suitable for Miss Wei. Iâm really looking forward to seeing how youâll look in it.â
Wei Jiuâer gritted her teeth. How could she want something Shen Qingyue didnât? Shen Qingyue was taunting her by taking what she didnât want! But even though she felt deeply humiliated, she had to endure it. Once she was rightfully married to Qin Zhen and had the Qin family, the first thing she would do was deal with Shen Qingyue, that wretched woman. She did not believe Shen Qingyue would continue to have a good life.
As Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming emerged, the fashion show had already been underway for a while.
Chen Ying had saved seats for them, looking excited. âWhere did you two go? You didnât do something unspeakable behind my back, did you? Wait, thatâs not right, the timing isnât right⦠Did you guys âdo itâ so quickly?â
Shen Qingyue pushed Chen Yingâs face away with a sigh and reluctantly recounted what had happened backstage.
Chen Yingâs eyes sparkled with delight. âIs Qin Zhen like this now? Heâs even hitting his own dogs? Tsk tsk, Ling Bingâer seems like sheâs got a problem. She always wants to compete with you in everything. Now, right in front of you, sheâs been slapped by her beloved older brother. Who knows what sheâs thinking? I didnât see her just now, maybe sheâs feeling ashamed and went home to nurse her wounds? Canât believe sheâs feeling embarrassed nowâ¦.â