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“Qiu Yi, I'm sorry.”
Liu Shuhan held Cheng Qiuyi's hands with guilt, but Cheng Qiuyi smiled, “Silly, what are you thinking about again?”
“I... being with you, maybe I will never have a child of my own.”
“Fool, as if you could have one. A child is just a burden; it's enough for us to be doing well together.”
Cheng Qiuyi wished that the word "child" would never appear in their lives. She and Liu Shuhan were so attached to each other that even twenty-four hours felt too short; why would she want to bring a little one into the mix to compete for attention?
However, if it were Liu Shuhan's child, it didn't seem so unacceptable. Just imagine, a miniature Liu Shuhan, watching her grow up, holding her in her arms and teaching her to speak, listening to her sweet voice calling out to her—how wonderful that would be.
“Besides, if you really like children, with today's advanced technology, there are plenty of ways.”
That seemed reasonable. Liu Shuhan thought about it and smiled, though she felt a bit sad. They had only been together for a short time; thinking about such distant things felt premature.
After a while, A-Zhi remembered he had just given birth to a baby daughter and hurriedly ran to the nursery, straining to look inside as if he wanted to press his face against the glass.
As a new father, he grew more delighted the longer he looked at his daughter, mumbling continuously, “So beautiful, her eyes and nose look like her mother’s, and her mouth looks like mine—she’s definitely going to be a beauty…” In reality, it was hard to tell what a newborn looked like just hours after birth.
A-Zhi stared at his daughter for quite some time before remembering that Cheng Qiuyi and Liu Shuhan were beside him. He scratched his head awkwardly and greeted them, “Miss Cheng, Miss Liu, thank you for tonight.”
Liu Shuhan waved her hands repeatedly. “What trouble? We haven't really helped at all. And stop calling me Miss Liu; it feels too formal. Just call me by my name; we’re all friends here!”
"How is your sister-in-law doing?" Cheng Qiuyi asked.
"Everything is normal, but she's a bit weak after giving birth and is anxious to see the baby."
"You should advise her too. Now that she's a mother, she shouldn't be so impulsive," Cheng Qiuyi said with a light smile. "It's getting late; Shu Han and I will head back first. We'll come by again when your sister-in-law feels better."
"Miss."
"What is it?"
"A-Ying has returned."
Cheng Qiuyi was surprised. "Wasn't she supposed to be gone for another week? Why did she come back early?"
A-Zhi sighed. "Ye Jing insisted on bringing her back several times."
Cheng Qiuyi's expression turned serious. "She is more impatient than we expected."
"Miss, what should we do now?"
"It will take some time for me to gather the funds here. Have A-Ying stall for a couple of days. By the way, Ye Jing is very cunning; make sure A-Ying is careful in everything."
While Cheng Qiuyi and A-Zhi discussed their important matters, Liu Shuhan listened in confusion, yawning repeatedly. She simply turned to continue watching the baby until Cheng Qiuyi tapped her shoulder. "Shu Han, it's time to go home."
"Okay."
Liu Shuhan naturally held Cheng Qiuyi's outstretched hand and walked out together with her.
A-Zhi watched the two gradually walk away, smiling with satisfaction. Cheng Qiuyi had been alone for so many years, and now she finally found someone to share her life with; it didn't matter whether it was a man or a woman.
A week later, Ye Jing arranged to meet Cheng Qiuyi.
After their last encounter at the Cheng Family, Ye Jing had been quiet for a while. Cheng Qiuyi certainly wasn't foolish enough to believe that Ye Jing had truly given up. She secretly increased the number of people watching Ye Jing, fearing that she might take any actions that could harm Liu Shuhan.
This meeting was at the Ye Family's residence. Ye Jing hadn't arrived yet, and in the reception room sat a few scattered individuals. Two of them were from the Cheng Family's collateral line that Cheng Qiuyi had seen before. With the fall of the Cheng Family, it was normal for such situations to arise.
The two men exchanged glances upon seeing Cheng Qiuyi, looking somewhat awkward as they stood up trembling and called out, "Miss."
Cheng Qiuyi smiled, "I'm no longer part of the Cheng Family, so there's no need for you two uncles to be nervous."
Among these people, there was only one woman dressed in a professional suit, with brown curly hair cascading over her shoulders. Her makeup was exquisite but her expression was cold. She sat alone in a corner fiddling with her phone, not engaging with anyone else, appearing quite unapproachable.
Cheng Qiuyi seemed very interested in this woman. She declined the invitations from the two Cheng Family members and sat next to the woman, resting her hand on the back of the chair as she smiled and said, "You look unfamiliar; is this your first time in C City?"
The news of Cheng Qiuyi being with Liu Shuhan wasn't deliberately hidden. Anyone paying attention in C City knew a bit about it; rumors circulated privately that Cheng Qiuyi was a lesbian who spent all her time with women. The people Ye Jing invited today were prominent figures from various families in C City. Seeing Cheng Qiuyi flirting with a woman, they all revealed strange smiles; it seemed the rumors were true—Cheng Qiuyi was indeed a lesbian.
They also looked down on her. When Cheng Tianhong took a concubine years ago, Cheng Qiuyi had caused quite a stir. Now she had someone at home while also flirting outside; there wasn't much difference from her fickle father.
The woman glanced at Cheng Qiuyi without responding and moved to another corner to continue playing with her phone. The surrounding men laughed maliciously, clearly having encountered rejection themselves and waiting to see Cheng Qiuyi's embarrassment.
Cheng Qiuyi, undeterred, sat down next to the woman and asked, "Miss, what is your name?"
The woman glanced at her coldly and replied, "None of your business."
Cheng Qiuyi felt embarrassed and returned to her seat at the conference table with the representatives, awkwardly saying to them, "I'm sorry for the disturbance."
Just then, Ye Jing entered the conference room, and everyone stood up to greet him, except for Cheng Qiuyi and the woman who remained seated.
"Sorry for being late due to a meeting. Please take a seat," Ye Jing said.
He then called out to the woman in the corner, "Miss Yuan, you are our guest; please take a prominent seat."
It seemed this woman had quite a status if even Ye Jing was being courteous to her.
The woman was not polite either; after sitting down, she directly stated, "Mr. Ye, I have limited time, so please get to the point."
Ye Jing was not offended and smiled, "Miss Yuan, rest assured, I won't waste your time." He then turned to introduce Cheng Qiuyi and the others: "This is Miss Yuan, the CEO of a multinational company, SL. She is very interested in the Cheng Family's acquisition plan."
"Mr. Ye, does the Cheng Family really need so many people involved?" a man asked.
"Although the Cheng Family is not what it used to be, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse. Just look at how their stock is still on the rise; don't underestimate the Cheng Family," Ye Jing replied.
Cheng Qiuyi sneered inwardly; Ye Jing must have already investigated the Cheng Family thoroughly. Acquiring the Cheng Family certainly didn't require such a large effort; it seemed that Ye Jing's appetite was too big—he not only wanted to swallow the Cheng Family but also wanted to carve out a piece from these people.
Ye Jing then discussed his plan to unite several parties in acquiring the Cheng Family. This matter could not be resolved quickly; after half an hour of discussion where everyone verbally divided up portions of the deal, they all dispersed as they were busy individuals.
Ye Jing personally helped the woman named Yuan Ying into the car before returning to the conference room.
In the large conference room, only Cheng Qiuyi and Ye Jing remained.
"Go ahead, what do you want to do?" Cheng Qiuyi asked.
Ye Jing sat directly on the conference table, looking at Cheng Qiuyi with interest. "Qiu Yi, it seems you are quite interested in Miss Yuan?"
Cheng Qiuyi smiled. "I like women, especially beautiful ones. Of course, I want to get to know a stunning woman like Miss Yuan."
"Then you don't like me? Am I not good-looking enough?"
Cheng Qiuyi scoffed. "I'm not interested in you."
Ye Jing lamented, "Qiu Yi, if I had gotten you five years ago, we wouldn't have so many problems now."
"Cut the nonsense. What exactly is your purpose in bringing so many people into this?"
Ye Jing smirked. "I know you're not interested in the Cheng Family, but C City is not just about the Cheng Family and the Ye Family. The Cheng Family is already rotten, but that old man Cheng Tianhong does a good job of keeping things under wraps. Not to mention other families, even within the Cheng Family, few know about it. This is a good opportunity."
"You mean..."
Ye Jing nodded. "With our strength alone, it's impossible, but with SL Company involved, it would be different. If handled properly, taking over all of C City wouldn't be a problem."
Cheng Qiuyi was taken aback; she thought Ye Jing only wanted to carve out a piece from each family but realized her ambition was even greater than she had imagined—she wanted to take over all of C City.
"You've got the wrong person. I've been studying for the past few years, and aside from a small stake in the Cheng Family, I don't have anything of value. I don't have your appetite, nor do I want to swallow anyone whole."
Ye Jing pondered for a moment and said, "Cheng Qiuyi, if you're not interested in wealth and power, what about that woman? I don't believe you weren't tempted by Yuan Ying just now."
"What are you trying to say?"
"Your grandfather's Zhou family may have fallen in C City, but their reputation still holds weight. With your involvement, I don't believe those fools won't fall for it. Once it's done, C City will be mine, and I'll help you deal with Yuan Ying. How does that sound?"
"Don't use the same underhanded tactics as before."
Ye Jing scoffed, "Sometimes underhanded methods are the most effective. But don't worry, this time I'll make her willing."
Cheng Qiuyi thought it over for a long time before finally gritting her teeth and agreeing, "Fine. After this, both the Cheng Family and my mother's Zhou family's reputation will be ruined. Ye Jing, you better keep your word!"
Once she left the Ye Family, Cheng Qiuyi finally felt a sense of relief.
The shadow Ye Jing had cast over her was too deep; even now, Cheng Qiuyi felt an inexplicable fear when facing her. It wasn't until she drove onto the road that she felt relaxed and called Liu Shuhan, "Shu Han, let's go out and have some fun. I'll take you to a great place."
"I'm still at work, sister. Don't mess around..."
Cheng Qiuyi vaguely heard Liu Shuhan's voice on the other end, "This is your courier; please sign here... Okay, thank you..." Cheng Qiuyi was not pleased. "It's always work with you. Do you even see me anymore? I'm coming to pick you up right now; you're going whether you like it or not."
"Why are you like this..."
Cheng Qiuyi hung up directly before Liu Shuhan could finish her sentence.
Liu Shuhan was so furious that she rolled up her sleeves to wipe the sweat off her forehead. "Cheng Qiuyi, just wait!"
...
Ye Jing stood by the floor-to-ceiling window in her office, watching Cheng Qiuyi's car disappear down below.
A woman walked out from the inner office; it was none other than Yuan Ying.
"I think that Cheng Qiuyi is nothing special. I didn't expect you to be so infatuated with her," Yuan Ying remarked.
"Unfortunately, she can see anyone but me."
Yuan Ying laughed and said, "Is it worth causing such a commotion in C City for a woman?"
"As long as I can have her, it's worth it."
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