Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
In the evening, Shen Qingyue went to Tang Fangmoâs place. Just as she entered the elevator, she encountered a group of ominous people â Qin Zhen, Wei Jiuâer, Ling Bingâer, and Madam Qin. It was quite a coincidence, the way they all appeared together.
The people inside the elevator had various reactions upon seeing her.
Shen Qingyue walked into the elevator with an unchanged expression, as if she hadnât seen anyone. She was about to press the button for her floor when she noticed it was already lit. She was on the same floor as these people from the Qin family.
Ling Bingâer, seeing she didnât press any button, muttered, âIs she planning to go upstairs with us? Following her brother again? She really is persistentâ¦â The intimidation from Shen Qingyue during their last encounter had some effect, making her hesitate to provoke directly. Plus, Qin Zhen was present; she did not dare to make him angry again.
Shen Qingyue acted like she didnât hear, closing her eyes to rest.
âShen Qingyue, would you like to join us for dinner?â It was Madam Qin who spoke.
Shen Qingyue was slightly surprised, slowly opening her eyes. Usually, it was Wei Jiuâer who would speak to her in such situations, likely to maintain her gentle and kind image. But Qin Zhenâs mother, who she had never gotten along with, was being so warm? She always felt like there was something off about this.
Wei Jiuâerâs face, which had previously carried a smile, changed instantly upon hearing Madam Qinâs words. Her eyes gave off a warning when she glanced at Madam Qin. This old witch wanted to win over Shen Qingyue again! That old woman just could not stay still for a momentâ¦
Madam Qin pretended not to notice Wei Jiuâerâs gaze, still staring at Shen Qingyue, waiting for her response.
Shen Qingyue was about to refuse when she heard Qin Zhen say, âMom, why did you invite her? She must have followed me here, deliberately trying to find out my schedule. Youâre just playing into someoneâs hands.â
Shen Qingyue looked at Qin Zhenâs face reflected in the elevator wall, not in the mood to be polite. âIâm not like you, President Qin. I donât do this kind of sneaky stuff. Really sorry, we made plans to have dinner with my brother. If I knew you were here, we would have gone somewhere else. Seeing you, Iâve lost my appetite for two bowls of rice.â
Qin Zhen was momentarily speechless, unable to come up with a retort. After all, he had been the one following her.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
When the elevator reached the designated floor, Shen Qingyue stepped out first. But before leaving, she couldnât resist giving some âkindâ advice, âPresident Qin, you just managed to stand up, and youâre running so far to have a meal. Be careful. Donât get into another accident or something life-threatening. If you end up bleeding heavily again, I wonât easily donate blood to you next time.â
She had decided that if Qin Zhen dared to use her again, she would ask for money in exchange. Otherwise, she wouldnât let this guy treat her like a mobile blood bank.
Qin Zhen frowned, watching Shen Qingyueâs departing figure, utterly puzzled. What was this woman babbling about again?
Wei Jiuâer hurriedly said, âZhen, letâs go quickly, Iâm really hungryâ¦â
Qin Zhen nodded, but his thoughts were in disarray.
Shen Qingyue found the private room, pushed the door open, and walked in. Inside, she saw people from the Tang family and Yan Xi.
And when the people in the private room saw her, they were also stunned. Tang Fangmo immediately stood up from his chair, looking a bit awkward.
âQingyue, why are you here?â
Shen Qingyue was puzzled, âDidnât you message me to come?â
Tang Fangmo was even more confused, âI didnât.â He started to doubt himself and took out his phone to check. He indeed hadnât sent any message to Shen
Qingyue.
Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow, âDid Yan Xi use your phone?â
Tang Fangmo suspiciously glanced at Yan Xi, âI didnât see her use it, but my phone was indeed beside her in the morningâ¦â
Yan Xi hurriedly said, âBig Brother MO, it wasnât me.â
Shen Qingyue took out her own phone and showed the message, âThatâs strange. Brother Moâs phone seems to be capable of sending messages on its own!â
Yan Xi felt wronged, âI donât know what you meanâ¦â
There was a hint of mockery in Shen Qingyueâs eyes. It seemed this person hadnât taken her words seriously at all.
Mother Tang was not a fool. She immediately stepped forward to mediate, âQingyue, it must be a misunderstanding. Yan Xi is a good girl. Since youâre here, why donât you sit down and have a meal together?â
âNo, thanks. I have something else to do.â Shen Qingyueâs gaze shifted away from Yan Xi. âI wonât eat. You all enjoy your meal.â
Shen Qingyue casually declined, but Yan Xi caught on to her words âyou allâ versus âus,â immediately saying, âSister Qingyue, even though Iâm the niece by marriage to Uncle and Aunt, after so many years, we also consider you as our family. Donât be so polite. Sit down and eat with us.â
Yan Xiâs tone made it seem like she was the hostess, and Shen Qingyue was the guest..