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Cheng Qiuyi looked out the window and after a while said, "I went abroad and just returned recently."
"Oh..." Liu Shuhan actually wanted to say more, like how you could have sent me a text while you were abroad, or why you didn't contact me for nine years, among many other things. But seeing Cheng Qiuyi's unwillingness to discuss it further, she wisely kept her mouth shut. This was Cheng Qiuyi's personal matter; even though they had been close in the past, she was now just an outsider.
"What about you? How did you end up delivering for a courier service?" Cheng Qiuyi moved closer to Liu Shuhan and sat beside her.
As soon as Liu Shuhan caught a whiff of the perfume Cheng Qiuyi was wearing, her heart raced and she found it hard to breathe. She shifted slightly away before answering, "I didn't do well on the college entrance exam back then, so I didn't continue my studies. I've done quite a few jobs that I wasn't satisfied with, and now I'm starting to deliver for a courier service."
Cheng Qiuyi stared at her toes, making an ambiguous sound of acknowledgment, unsure if she was even listening to Liu Shuhan.
Liu Shuhan wasn't upset; she chuckled lightly. "You know, delivering for a courier service is tiring but quite interesting. I get to meet a lot of beautiful women!"
Cheng Qiuyi's eyes flickered slightly as she smiled back at her. "You always loved staring at all the beauties in school back in high school. It's surprising that hasn't changed after all these years."
Liu Shuhan pretended to be shy and lowered her head.
"Still single?" Cheng Qiuyi asked.
"Yeah," Liu Shuhan leaned back against the chair and looked at the ceiling. "With my salary of less than ten thousand a month, how could I afford to date?"
"Less than ten thousand is still pretty good; how much do you think you should be earning?"
"Sister, three thousand a month is still less than ten thousand."
"Then how much do you actually make in a month?"
"Two thousand eight..."
Cheng Qiuyi laughed, "That's not enough to date someone."
"What about you? Do you have a partner?" Liu Shuhan asked, then laughed at herself. Wasn't that a silly question? Back in high school, the number of people who pursued Cheng Qiuyi could form a reinforced company, and it was a mixed-gender one! It would be strange if she didn't have a partner.
To her surprise, Cheng Qiuyi replied, "No."
"No?" Liu Shuhan was astonished, a small joy rising in her heart. "That can't be true, beautiful! You're so pretty and still single?"
"Who says being beautiful means you can't be single?" Cheng Qiuyi smiled at Liu Shuhan, her gaze soft as water. "But I do have someone I like. I came back to the country for her."
"Oh..." Liu Shuhan's excited expression dimmed. "Then I wish you success in winning her over."
Cheng Qiuyi reached out and patted her head. "I'll borrow your good wishes, you stubborn girl."
Liu Shuhan lowered her head, feeling downcast.
After a moment of silence, Cheng Qiuyi suddenly said, "Your hands are both injured. You can't take care of yourself for a while. Why don't you come stay with me for a few days? You can recover before we talk about anything else."
"Is that... okay?" Liu Shuhan hesitated. Although staying at a beautiful girl's house was something she desired, she still had work to do. Without work, how could she support herself?
Cheng Qiuyi saw through her thoughts. "I'll find someone to cover your shifts for a few days. Don't worry; it won't delay your earnings."
Liu Shuhan's face lit up with joy as she eagerly followed Cheng Qiuyi. "Hahaha, how can I accept this..."
Cheng Qiuyi currently lives in Yayuan Community, which is the area managed by Liu Shuhan for the courier service. This neighborhood is considered one of the upscale communities in C City, with excellent greenery and maintenance. Cheng Qiuyi's apartment is on the 15th floor, offering a great view, and the spacious, bright balcony faces the river. A lounge chair is placed on the balcony, making it comfortable and relaxing.
Liu Shuhan looked on with envy; some people are just naturally more capable than others. Cheng Qiuyi is a year older than her, only 26 this year, and look at how well she lives! Then there’s Liu Shuhan, who struggles to earn two to three thousand a month while braving the elements every day, barely affording meals... In comparison, even Liu Shuhan's thick skin couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed.
"What's wrong?" Cheng Qiuyi asked curiously. Just moments ago, this wooden block was as excited as a puppy when she entered; how did she turn into a wilted eggplant so quickly?
Liu Shuhan lay on the lounge chair, looking at Cheng Qiuyi with a hint of melancholy. "Your place is so big..."
Cheng Qiuyi chuckled. "Do you like it?"
Liu Shuhan nodded vigorously. "I do!" How could she not like such a beautiful home? She dreamed of having her own little nest—not too big, just 20 square meters would be perfect—where she could do whatever she wanted. However, given how skyrocketing housing prices in C City have been over the past two years, it seemed that dream would never come true.
"Why don't you just move in with me? Sometimes it's really lonely living here by myself."
Liu Shuhan thought Cheng Qiuyi was just being polite and smiled while hugging a cushion without responding. The temptation of living under the same roof as Cheng Qiuyi was too great; she feared that she might lose control. Besides, there was Cheng's terrifying combat skills... Liu Shuhan shivered while lying on the lounge chair.
Cheng Qiuyi remained as casual as ever in front of her, directly taking off her outer clothes in the living room and wandering around in just her underwear looking for pajamas. She had long limbs and a well-proportioned figure with no excess fat anywhere; her defined waistline was clearly visible, and her breasts were proudly supported by two thin lace fabrics. Her figure easily outshone those so-called celebrity models in magazines.
Liu Shuhan stared at the half-naked Cheng Qiuyi until her mouth went dry, blushing as she buried her head into the cushion. Within three seconds, however, she couldn't hold back and peeked through a small gap in her eyelids to sneak glances at Cheng Qiuyi.
Meanwhile, Cheng Qiuyi seemed oblivious to her own charm. She draped her pajamas over her arm and walked over to Liu Shuhan, pulling her head out from behind the pillow. "I'm going to take a shower first. If you get hungry, eat some crackers to tide you over; I'll take you out for dinner later." She casually grabbed a pack of crackers from under the lounge chair and stuffed it into Liu Shuhan's hands.
Liu Shuhan's eyes were glued to Cheng Qiuyi's alluring figure, nearly losing herself in distraction. She barely registered what Cheng Qiuyi said and just nodded. It wasn't until Cheng Qiuyi entered the bathroom that she snapped back to reality and shouted toward the bathroom, "What restaurant are we going to? It's expensive and unsanitary! Do you have any ingredients at home? I can cook for you!"
Cheng Qiuyi was washing her hair and replied amidst the sound of water, "Your hooves are all wrapped in bandages, how are you going to cook? Just go out and grab a bite."
Liu Shuhan thought about it and lay back on the chair without saying anything more.
About half an hour later, Cheng Qiuyi walked out of the bathroom, wrapped only in a towel that barely covered her thighs. Her long hair was wet and cascading over her slender shoulders, revealing a delicate collarbone that made Liu Shuhan pause in surprise.
"Sister, can you please put on some clothes?" Liu Shuhan was exasperated. "Didn’t you take your pajamas in with you? If you're not going to wear them, what’s the point? It’s torture to see but not be able to touch!" She felt relieved that she didn’t live with Cheng Qiuyi; otherwise, with such a stunning beauty who had a serious tendency to expose herself wandering around all day, she might end up getting nosebleeds from overheating.
"I'm just taking you out for a meal and didn't feel like changing," Cheng Qiuyi said as she plugged in the hairdryer to dry her hair. After doing her makeup and styling her hair, she finally stood in front of Liu Shuhan an hour later, playfully tossing her hair. "Am I beautiful?"
Liu Shuhan was so hungry that she slumped in her chair. Even if a celestial being stood before her, she wouldn’t have the energy to appreciate it. She glanced at Cheng Qiuyi and replied perfunctorily, "Beautiful, absolutely stunning..."
"What's wrong with you? Why do you look so down all of a sudden?"
"You’re stunning, but I’m about to starve..."
Cheng Qiuyi pulled Liu Shuhan's arm and urged her up. "Alright, let’s go eat now."
So at two-thirty in the afternoon, Liu Shuhan finally got to have her lunch.
...
Aside from not being able to cook, Cheng Qiuyi was perfect in every other way—except for one thing: she had a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Used items had to be returned to their exact places without any deviation; even the order couldn’t be messed up. The toilet paper had to be torn neatly according to the squares; even a slight tear was unacceptable. After getting out of bed, the sheets had to be laid perfectly flat without a single wrinkle, and all four corners had to be aligned precisely.
Liu Shuhan was used to being carefree at home, casually tossing aside things she had used and looking for them again when needed. Her small rental apartment was a mess, yet she could still fall asleep without a care. So in some ways, it was quite miraculous that Liu Shuhan could become friends with Cheng Qiuyi without getting beaten up.
Cheng Qiuyi's job was a mystery; her work hours were completely irregular. During her free time, she could spend an entire day on the couch watching SpongeBob SquarePants with Liu Shuhan, but when busy, she would disappear until late at night. Liu Shuhan worried that Cheng Qiuyi's health might suffer and had reminded her several times, but Cheng Qiuyi would agree verbally while continuing her own way of life, leaving Liu Shuhan unsure of what more to say.
One day, Cheng Qiuyi had nothing to do again and spent the whole morning watching cartoons with Liu Shuhan. Just before lunch, she prepared to apply medicine on Liu Shuhan.
Liu Shuhan had several bruises on her back from an accident that needed to be treated with medicinal alcohol and massage as prescribed by the doctor, and of course, this task fell to Cheng Qiuyi.
Logically speaking, having such a beautiful woman attend to her should have made Liu Shuhan overjoyed, but every day when it came time for the massage and medicine application, her heart raced with anxiety.
Cheng Qiuyi was not just any beauty; while other girls had delicate hands, Cheng Qiuyi's hands were soft yet strong. Every time she pressed down on Liu Shuhan's back, Liu Shuhan would scream as if being slaughtered, leading to several complaints from the neighbors!
"Ah... be gentler... it hurts..."
"It hurts... Qiu Yi... be gentler... I can't take it..."
Cheng Qiuyi continued her work while a thousand thoughts raced through her mind.
It was one thing to hurt; could Liu Shuhan not call out in such an ambiguous way!?
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