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"I remember the scent of Liu Shuhan."
Those words left Liu Shuhan feeling utterly defeated.
She didn't want to embarrass herself in front of Yuan Ying, so she strained her neck to push back the tears welling in her eyes, her nose reddening like a clown in a circus.
Yuan Ying was too absorbed in her cigarette to notice Liu Shuhan's somewhat comical actions.
"Liu Shuhan, if Cheng Qiuyi finds out I'm telling you this, she'll definitely cut ties with me."
"Then why are you telling me?"
"Because I envy you. You still have plenty of time to argue, break up, and reconcile. It's truly enviable." Yuan Ying pinched out the still-burning cigarette with her thumb and forefinger, not even feeling the pain. "Liu Shuhan, you've waited ten years for Cheng Qiuyi; you can't possibly not love her. Since you love her, why have things come to this point?"
Liu Shuhan sniffled and leaned on the desk. "Cheng Qiuyi makes me feel scared."
She looked at Yuan Ying. "Can you tolerate being completely in the dark about your lover? That's how it has been for me and Cheng Qiuyi all along. She says she has planned our future, but I can't feel it. I live each day in a fog, taking one step at a time. Miss Yuan, what would you do if you were in my shoes?"
"You should tell her that you want to stand beside her, that you don't want to be kept in the dark, and that your future shouldn't be decided solely by her." Yuan Ying's tone was gentle and soothing. "Cheng Qiuyi has been lonely for so many years; she hasn't adjusted to having another person in her life, especially when that person is her beloved. She just wants to present herself well in front of you."
"Love is such a hassle," Liu Shuhan buried her face in her arm. "Cheng Qiuyi's love is so heavy; I don't have the confidence to bear it."
"The love between you two should be carried together." Yuan Ying knocked on Liu Shuhan's thick skull. "So all my previous words were for nothing?"
Liu Shuhan felt a bit of awe towards Yuan Ying, especially after such a conversation; her respect only grew. She covered her head and pouted in grievance, daring to be angry but not able to voice it. Yuan Ying laughed at her, and after finishing her laughter, she solemnly advised, "Shu Han, breaking up is never a bargaining chip to threaten someone. Those two words are much sharper than you think; piercing the heart with them is not difficult at all."
"I didn't mean to threaten..."
"Then are you really planning to break up with Cheng Qiuyi?" Yuan Ying was furious, pretending to scold Liu Shuhan, "Liu Shuhan, I didn't expect you to be so heartless!"
Liu Shuhan quickly covered her head, "No, no, no! We're not breaking up! Please spare me, sister!" In her life, having received such genuine feelings from Cheng Qiuyi, she could never bear to leave him.
"Miss Yuan, your understanding of relationships is so profound; your partner must be very happy," Liu Shuhan flattered.
Yuan Ying rolled her eyes at her, "You don't know I'm still single? I've really had bad luck; I can't even settle my own matters and still have to worry about the two of you young ones. I'm leaving."
She swayed her hips as she walked out and immediately reported good news to Cheng Qiuyi, "It's done!"
Cheng Qiuyi was skeptical; that was fast. Did Yuan Ying use some kind of magic?
After walking out, Yuan Ying suddenly realized she had gotten carried away and forgot to inform Liu Shuhan about something important. She turned back and said, "By the way, Shu Han, make sure Cheng Qiuyi goes to the hospital for surgery soon. Even if the doctor says there's no danger to life, dragging it out like this isn't good. Don't forget."
"What surgery?"
Yuan Ying's expression cracked. "You don't know? Uh... it's nothing; just pretend I didn't say anything... Anyway, I have things to do; I'm leaving. We'll talk later!"
Cheng Qiuyi, if you bring this upon yourself, don't blame me. How was I supposed to know you were hiding even this little thing from Liu Shuhan? Yuan Ying patted her chest to comfort herself and quickly escaped from this troublesome place.
Your partner must be very happy.
The words pierced Yuan Ying's eardrums.
...
Cheng Qiuyi was anxiously waiting at home for Liu Shuhan to return. She was skeptical about Yuan Ying's claim that she had resolved things. With Liu Shuhan's stubborn temperament, it seemed impossible that Yuan Ying could settle everything in less than half a day, especially since Liu Shuhan still held some misunderstandings about her.
Liu Shuhan came home a bit late today, and the moment she opened the door, Cheng Qiuyi's heart leaped into her throat.
"Have you eaten?" Liu Shuhan asked while taking off her shoes.
"Not yet." Cheng Qiuyi stepped forward to take the bag and the groceries Liu Shuhan had brought back. "Shu Han, today..."
"Excuse me, I'm going to cook." Liu Shuhan took the groceries from Cheng Qiuyi's hands and headed into the kitchen.
Liu Shuhan's ambiguous attitude left Cheng Qiuyi unsure whether she had truly forgiven her.
After dinner, the two of them squeezed into the kitchen to wash the dishes. Cheng Qiuyi reached for the dish soap on the counter at the same time as Liu Shuhan, and their hands ended up overlapping.
Liu Shuhan's palm rested on Cheng Qiuyi's hand for less than a second before it sprang away as if shocked. Cheng Qiuyi distinctly felt the abrupt scar on Liu Shuhan's hand.
It wasn't until they finished tidying up the kitchen that Liu Shuhan said, "Cheng Qiuyi, I want to talk to you."
Cheng Qiuyi was pleasantly surprised. "Okay!"
Liu Shuhan glanced sideways at her. "You seem quite happy, huh?"
"No, no!" Cheng Qiuyi shook her head repeatedly. "I was wrong from the start, and I will definitely accept your criticism and guidance!"
"Cut the nonsense. How long were you planning to hide the fact that you need surgery from me? Were you going to wait until after the operation and recovery to tell me?"
Cheng Qiuyi was stunned. Wasn't this supposed to be a discussion? "Well... it's just a minor surgery. I was afraid you would worry, so I didn't tell you..."
"If you don't tell me, how do you think I feel?" Liu Shuhan was exasperated with Cheng Qiuyi. "You don't tell me when you resolve issues with the Cheng Family, you don't tell me when dealing with Ye Jing, you keep everything about your time abroad to yourself, and now you're going under the knife without telling me. Cheng Qiuyi, do you even consider me your girlfriend?"
"I..."
"You said we would grow old together. Cheng Qiuyi, do you think we can last a lifetime like this?"
"Shu Han..."
"Cheng Qiuyi, you're really selfish. Truly, selfish to the core."
Cheng Qiuyi lowered her head in self-mockery. "I was afraid that if you knew, you'd be scared and lose confidence in me. Shu Han, I don't want to lose you."
"Are you an idiot?" Others said Liu Shuhan was dense, but she felt that Cheng Qiuyi was the one truly oblivious. "Cheng Qiuyi, I chose to be with you because I want to face the future together, not for you to arrange a future for us. Cheng Qiuyi, if you don’t say anything and I don’t ask anything, what’s the difference between us and strangers?"
Cheng Qiuyi sighed. "You're right." First Liu Shuhan got hurt, then she had her own accident; life is unpredictable. Cheng Qiuyi wasn't a god; how could she anticipate everything? She wanted to protect Liu Shuhan, yet Liu Shuhan kept getting hurt—wasn't that the best example?
"But Shu Han, you have to give me some time to adjust. If I make mistakes, you should tell me." Cheng Qiuyi buried her head into Liu Shuhan's shoulder. "And don’t ever mention breaking up again." Just thinking about those two words made her feel anxious.
"Okay." Liu Shuhan gently comforted Cheng Qiuyi. "I'm sorry; it won't happen again."
Cheng Qiuyi remained motionless in her embrace, and Liu Shuhan chuckled softly. This woman acted like a child when she was being spoiled, so she softened her voice even more, "Qiu Yi, let go of me for a moment; I can't breathe."
"I won't let go." Cheng Qiuyi pressed her lips against Liu Shuhan's shoulder, her breath noticeably warmer than usual. "Shu Han, I've performed so well today; you should reward me."
"What?" Before Liu Shuhan could react, Cheng Qiuyi had skillfully pulled down her pants and slipped her hand inside.
"Wait! This is... the kitchen..."
Cheng Qiuyi silenced Liu Shuhan's protests with her lips, her hands continuing their movements. In no time, Liu Shuhan found her arms draped around Cheng Qiuyi's neck, her body melting between Cheng Qiuyi's embrace and the marble counter, surrendering to her whims.
The temperature in the cramped space kept rising, with occasional embarrassing sounds breaking the silence.
Time was fleeting, and pleasure was paramount; at that moment, who cared whether it was a kitchen or a bedroom?
...
The issue with Cheng Qiuyi's head was indeed a minor surgery; it required opening her skull and shaving her hair. Cheng Qiuyi absolutely refused; she had always taken great care of her long hair, and to suggest shaving it off felt like a death sentence.
"I'll only cut my hair over my dead body!"
"If you don't have the surgery, you'll really die!" Liu Shuhan exclaimed in frustration.
"I'd rather die beautifully than live ugly." Cheng Qiuyi was resolute.
"You... if you don't have the surgery, don't even think about getting into my bed for the rest of your life!" Liu Shuhan said angrily, losing her composure.
The doctor beside them was sweating profusely and awkwardly interrupted their argument, "Ladies..."
"Shut up!" Both women glared at the doctor in unison.
The doctor felt wronged; the surgery couldn't continue like this!
In the end, Cheng Qiuyi still underwent the surgery. After much discussion, the doctors came up with a compromise: they would shave a small patch of scalp on Cheng Qiuyi's head, making the incision as small as possible. This way, once the surgery was done, the bald patch would be covered by other hair and wouldn't be noticeable.
Cheng Qiuyi thought for a long time before reluctantly agreeing. However, afterward, she was still ridiculed by Liu Shuhan.
"Cheng Qiuyi, you bald head, hahahaha..."
Cheng Qiuyi gritted her teeth and narrowed her eyes, plotting to take revenge on Liu Shuhan. Just you wait; if I can't deal with the doctor, can I not handle you?
So one dark and windy night, Cheng Qiuyi saw that no one was around and pounced on Liu Shuhan like a big bad wolf on a little white rabbit.
"Cheng Qiuyi... the hospital has surveillance... your injury isn't healed yet! Don't do anything reckless..."
Cheng Qiuyi finally avenged the grudge she had held for so long regarding her hair loss. It was a cause for celebration.
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