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Yuan Ying covered her mouth and said, "Wasn't I just putting on a show? Ye Jing is not someone easy to fool. If we slip up, our plan will be ruined."
"You come to see me so boldly, aren't you afraid of exposing yourself?"
"You underestimate me too much." Yuan Ying kicked off her more than ten-centimeter stiletto heels, crossed her legs on the passenger seat, casually took out a cigarette from her bag and put it in her mouth, nodding towards Cheng Qiuyi, "Can I borrow a lighter?"
Cheng Qiuyi frowned, "Put your feet down. Also, no smoking in my car." The passenger seat was reserved for Liu Shuhan, and it must not be dirtied. Besides, Liu Shuhan had a nose sharper than a dog's; if she caught even a whiff of smoke, she'd definitely think it was her own.
Yuan Ying seemed to have heard the biggest joke, "You know, Cheng Qiuyi, I've known you for five years, and now you're saying no smoking? Who are you trying to scare?"
"That was then; things are different now."
"What’s different? Isn’t it just that you have a wife now?" Yuan Ying pounded her chest and stomped her feet, "I really must be blind; how could I not see earlier what kind of person you are—someone who forgets friends for the sake of beauty!"
Cheng Qiuyi snatched the cigarette from Yuan Ying's mouth and threw it on the dashboard, "Alright, that's enough of the act."
Yuan Ying sheepishly collected her expression, "You've become increasingly dull since returning home."
"You should smoke less; it's not a good thing."
"I've been addicted for seven or eight years; it's not something you can just quit. Do you think I have your level of self-control?"
This was Yuan Ying's personal matter, so Cheng Qiuyi dropped it and changed the subject, "How do you know about Shu Han? Did A-Zhi tell you?"
Yuan Ying scoffed, "Do I need someone to tell me? Back when you were in A Country, even in your dreams you were mumbling about Shu Han. Who are you trying to hide this from?"
Seeing that Cheng Qiuyi had no way to refute her, Yuan Ying's eyes sparkled. She leaned sideways with her elbow resting on Cheng Qiuyi's shoulder and said, "By the way, when do you plan to let me meet Liu Shuhan? I want to see what kind of divine being can make our beautiful Cheng so infatuated that she's kept herself pure for so many years."
"She's simple-minded and can't keep secrets. Once this matter is settled, I'll introduce you two." Speaking of Liu Shuhan, a smile genuinely radiated from Cheng Qiuyi, unable to be contained, "She cooks really well; I'll let you try her cooking someday."
When had Yuan Ying ever seen such a mushy side of Cheng Qiuyi? It made her feel disgusted all over with goosebumps all over her body. "Alright then, I'm still single here. Is this really appropriate? Aren't you afraid I'll steal your little woman who can cook?"
Cheng Qiuyi was very confident about this, "Then you should give it a try."
Trying is just trying; is there anyone in this world that Yuan Ying cannot handle? Except for this hard-hearted fellow in front of her.
The carriage was quiet for a few minutes, and Yuan Ying sighed, "Qiu Yi, it's really great."
Yuan Ying had known Cheng Qiuyi for five years. When they first met, she was on the verge of a breakdown. Yuan Ying once thought she wouldn't be able to hold on, but Cheng Qiuyi was much stronger than she imagined. Not only did she pull through, but she also found her own happiness. Back then, Cheng Qiuyi was in a daze day and night; there was even a time when she couldn't recognize anyone and kept repeating two words: Shu Han.
Cheng Qiuyi had been back in the country for a year, and her eyes sparkled with a brilliance that hadn't appeared during her five years abroad. Yuan Ying had known her for five years, but today she truly witnessed a radiant Cheng Qiuyi. Yuan Ying thought about how wonderful that girl named Liu Shuhan must be to deserve someone as devoted as Cheng Qiuyi.
"Yes, it really is great," Cheng Qiuyi also felt fortunate that Liu Shuhan was a foolish woman who wouldn't turn back even after hitting a wall, waiting for her all these years.
"Enough of this. Did you find out anything from Ye Jing?" Cheng Qiuyi asked again. Ye Jing was a festering sore in Cheng Qiuyi's heart, rotting there for so many years; even the slightest touch caused excruciating pain. This time, no matter what, she had to completely eliminate Ye Jing so that she could never rise again.
"Hmph, you're right; that woman Ye Jing is insane." Yuan Ying's craving for cigarettes kicked in. Unable to smoke in Cheng Qiuyi's car, she took out one and put it between her lips, inhaling the nicotine scent as a consolation. "She has stirred up the entire C City just to get you."
"Me?" Cheng Qiuyi scoffed. "I'm no longer that little girl from back then, and I've been away from C City for a long time. Even if she turns C City upside down, what can she do to me?"
"That's precisely her most vicious aspect," Yuan Ying sighed. "You have nothing to do with C City, but the Cheng Family and your maternal grandfather's Zhou family are both local powers. C City is the economic lifeline of this province; once chaos ensues there, it will inevitably attract scrutiny. At that time, Cheng Qiuyi can shift the blame onto the Cheng and Zhou families. Zhou will become the target of everyone's ire; even if you don't care about the Cheng Family, what about the Zhou family? That's your mother's family."
"That's quite a clever calculation," Cheng Qiuyi coldly snorted. "No wonder she wants to drag me into this mess. But since she's already planned everything meticulously, why did she still come to you to meddle?"
Yuan Ying smiled mysteriously. "Because she's bluffing."
"What do you mean?"
"Although the Ye Family has become dominant in C City, these family-run enterprises have a common flaw."
"Accounting," Cheng Qiuyi tapped her fingers on the steering wheel.
"Exactly, accounting." Yuan Ying nodded proudly and continued, "Before Ye Jing took over the Ye Family, several branches nearly turned it into an empty shell. I have to say that when Ye Jing gets ruthless, she's truly ruthless. To cover up these loopholes, she took risks at that time and used many underhanded methods; if everything comes to light, she won't just face gunfire but could also be sentenced to life imprisonment."
"These pieces of evidence might have been completely destroyed by Ye Jing."
Yuan Ying scoffed, "The Ye Family is intertwined with various forces. Ye Jing's leverage is the lifeline for these people; otherwise, given Ye Jing's personality, how could he allow the relatives of the Ye Family to hold such power? There is no wall that does not let the wind through."
Cheng Qiuyi propped her head up and thought for a long time before saying, "A-Ying, leave the rest to me. You go back to A Country."
"What are you talking about?" Yuan Ying was displeased. "Are you trying to seek death by going to Ye Jing? I didn't save you just for you to walk into a tiger's den!"
"But Ye Jing is ruthless. What if you..."
"There are no 'what ifs.' Since I am here, I have no intention of leaving empty-handed!"
Yuan Ying's attitude was resolute. Cheng Qiuyi knew her character and had no choice but to compromise. "Just be careful. If anything feels off, get out immediately. Protecting yourself is the priority."
"Don't worry." Yuan Ying's eyes sparkled with excitement. "It's been years since I've done something this thrilling. Qiu Yi, it's a good thing you had the foresight back then to establish deep cooperation with major companies in C City; otherwise, Ye Jing wouldn't have sought us out to gain the trust of C City's elite."
Cheng Qiuyi did not respond. Her sharp eyes caught sight of Liu Shuhan, who had just finished dining and was stumbling out drunk. She quickly got out of the car to help her and reminded Yuan Ying as she left, "Shu Han is out; you should leave quickly so she doesn't see you."
"What do you mean by that? Am I that unpresentable?"
Cheng Qiuyi had no time for her banter and shot her a warning glance before going over to support Liu Shuhan.
Yuan Ying quickly put on her high heels and leaned out of the car window to wave at Cheng Qiuyi. "Beauty, next time I'll introduce you to some proper students! If they're not pretty, there's no charge!" After saying that, she got out of the car and walked away in her high heels, swaying as she went. Passersby turned their heads at her loud voice.
Liu Shuhan was an honest person who couldn't handle alcohol and was easily persuaded by others to drink. After one meal, she was so drunk that she could barely open her eyes and was being supported by a man. Cheng Qiuyi felt furious at the sight and darkened her face as she took Liu Shuhan from the man's arms. "Sir, I'm a friend of Liu Shuhan; just leave Shu Han to me. You don't need to worry."
The man was Xiao Wang. After Liu Shuhan got drunk, she became quite rowdy, and Xiao Wang struggled to keep her steady. When someone suddenly took Liu Shuhan away, he felt lighter and took a breath to wipe his sweat before reacting warily. "Are you really Shu Han's friend? Shu Han isn't from around here; she's never mentioned having any friends."
Xiao Wang was also slightly tipsy, his speech slurred with alcohol. Cheng Qiuyi frowned and took a few steps back as Liu Shuhan began acting up again. Half-opening her eyes, she carefully examined Cheng Qiuyi's face and confirmed it was indeed Cheng Qiuyi. She clung onto Cheng Qiuyi without letting go and pouted towards her, "Qiu Yi... Qiu Yi... kiss..."
"Shu Han, stop it." The group Liu Shuhan brought along were all drunk; some still had some awareness while others were already singing beside a trash can. Cheng Qiuyi worried that Liu Shuhan might do something inappropriate that would lead to questioning the next morning, so she raised her hand to block Liu Shuhan's approaching lips and coaxed gently, "Shu Han, I'll take you home first; we can kiss when we get back, okay?"
Then, they dragged Liu Shuhan into the car.
"I don't want to! I don't want to!" Liu Shuhan, not receiving the long-awaited kiss, was almost rolling on the ground in desperation. "Qiu Yi... I want... hic... I want a kiss... I want a kiss!"
Her hiccup, laced with alcohol, hit Cheng Qiuyi's face. Cheng Qiuyi suppressed her nausea and just wanted to quickly toss Liu Shuhan into the car, pack her up, and take her home for a shower.
When they reached the car door, Liu Shuhan was quick to grab onto it and wouldn't let go. Cheng Qiuyi tried several times to pry her off but found that Liu Shuhan had surprisingly strong strength after drinking. Cheng Qiuyi was also worried about hurting her, so despite her efforts, she had no choice but to let Liu Shuhan hang onto the door.
"Shu Han, be good, let go. Can we go home?" Cheng Qiuyi patiently coaxed.
Liu Shuhan turned her face towards Cheng Qiuyi while still holding onto the door, pouting her lips high. "I want Qiu Yi to kiss me... I want a kiss..."
With no other option, Cheng Qiuyi cupped her face and planted a quick kiss on her little pouting lips. "There’s your kiss. Shu Han, now let go so we can go home, okay?"
"Okay!" Liu Shuhan grinned widely and hung onto Cheng Qiuyi's neck happily. They were going home... back to their home!
Cheng Qiuyi took Liu Shuhan away, leaving a few sober ones who were left in shock from the exhaust fumes of Cheng Qiuyi's car.
"Did you... see that?"
"I saw it. Someone is harassing the manager... and it's a woman!"
"A big beauty."
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