Chapter 8
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Qin Wanshu didn't answer, she just sat down, opened the piano lid, and her fingers lightly glided over the black and white piano keys, producing music.
Zuo Qinghuan leaned against the nearby wall, quietly watching her play. Whether it's a man or a woman, being skilled at playing the piano adds to their charm. Qin Wanshu, who doesn't even need any additional charm, is already exceptional. With the added elegance from playing the piano, she becomes even more extraordinary. Zuo Qinghuan looked at Qin Wanshu, who carried a myriad of complex emotions on her graceful and serene face, with her beautiful fingers moving on the keys.
No woman can command such genuine admiration from the depths of one's heart as Qin Wanshu, and no one can effortlessly evoke the hidden insecurities in oneself like her. The feeling of inferiority that wells up from the bottom of the heart is truly dreadful. At this moment, Zuo Qinghuan couldn't help but admit that she was jealous of her. Everything about Qin Wanshu is beyond her reach - her illustrious family background, her elegant and enchanting appearance and temperament, and her restrained demeanor - all make her an enviable woman. Although they are both women, the difference between them is vast. The hand of fate works mysteriously, as the things Qin Wanshu possesses are the very things Zuo Qinghuan longs for, and that's why she can't help but be drawn to her…
"Do you want to come and try?" Qin Wanshu noticed that Zuo Qinghuan was gazing at her attentively, but she couldn't quite understand the emotions in her eyes.
"I can't, I've never touched this thing since I was a child. But I can do pole dancing. Everything I know is considered inferior, and I myself am an inferior person," Zuo Qinghuan said lightly, largely self-mockery rather than jealousy towards Qin Wanshu.
Qin Wanshu was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected Zuo Qinghuan to be so straightforward. Her attire and possessions were valuable, things that not every young woman could afford. It was easy to deduce where these luxuries came from, as a woman's youth and beauty often became bargaining chips. While Qin Wanshu didn't particularly judge those who traded their bodies for vanity, as everyone pursued different paths, she felt a sense of surprise when Zuo Qinghuan spoke so candidly about it. She had an intuition that she was somehow different from those vain women.
"I can teach you how to play," Qin Wanshu said, smoothly changing the subject. She was not a person who shunned the world's affairs; in fact, she was adept at handling various situations. Qin Wanshu didn't think Zuo Qinghuan would want her to pry into her privacy, so she chose not to inquire further. However, if Zuo Qinghuan wanted to share, she would be a good listener.
Zuo Qinghuan wasn't sure whether Qin Wanshu didn't pay attention to her words or didn't grasp the implications behind them. Nevertheless, changing the subject was definitely a wise move.
Zuo Qinghuan's fingers once again touched the black and white piano keys. Could she play this instrument too? As she pressed a few keys and produced a monotonous piano sound, she felt a sense of novelty.
Qin Wanshu saw Zuo Qinghuan's cautious fingers sliding on the piano keys, resembling a child reaching out to grab a toy but also feeling a bit apprehensive. It was incredibly adorable. Qin Wanshu smiled faintly and placed her hand on top of Zuo Qinghuan's hand, guiding her fingers to dance on the piano keys. Zuo Qinghuan could feel the warmth and softness of Qin Wanshu's hand on her own, and it felt strangely wonderful. At the same time, this was the second time their bodies had come into close contact. The unique fragrance of Qin Wanshu filled her senses, and Zuo Qinghuan didn't resist this sensation.
Qin Wanshu suddenly realized that she wasn't someone who easily got along with others, yet she found herself being so close to a woman she had only met three times. It felt quite astonishing. The fragrance wasn't unique to Qin Wanshu; Zuo Qinghuan also had a faint and pleasant scent. Qin Wanshu had noticed it, and interestingly, the fragrance on Zuo Qinghuan's body seemed somewhat similar to her own, not unpleasant at all. Qin Wanshu thought to herself.
In reality, Qin Wanshu might be luring a wolf into her home, Zuo Qinghuan thought to herself.
Zuo Qinghuan's eyes secretly glanced at Qin Wanshu's face. Even at such a close distance, her usually picky self couldn't find any flaws. Qin Wanshu was truly perfect. Zuo Qinghuan didn't want her to have any imperfections. Her frigidity didn't matter; she felt she could help Qin Wanshu overcome this minor flaw. She believed that women like Qin Wanshu were naturally deserving of love and admiration, and she deserved all the happiness.
However, Zuo Qinghuan quickly suppressed the crazy idea that had flashed through her mind. Her brain must have been malfunctioning, as she couldn't entertain such thoughts. If she were to cure Qin Wanshu's frigidity, it would mean losing her job as a mistress and she wouldn't do anything that can harm herself for the benefit of others. She restrained herself from pursuing such a dangerous idea. Not only did Qin Wanshu seem conservative and difficult to approach, but if Han Shibin found out, he would never forgive her. Zuo Qinghuan decided not to mess with something that might lead to her own destruction.
But, some crazy ideas are not so easily suppressed once they arise. Unfortunately, this idea was born in the shallow moral sense of Zuo Qinghuan's mind, and it feels like an uncontrollable seed, like a bud that keeps taking root and sprouting, unable to be easily suppressed.
Zuo Qinghuan looked at Qin Wanshu's elegant and serious countenance, evil thoughts uncontrollably breeding within her. She didn't believe that people were without desires; life itself was governed by various desires. Some would restrain their desires, while others would indulge in them. Therefore, she didn't believe Qin Wanshu had no desires; it was just that Han Shibin hadn't touched the sensitive point in her heart. Zuo Qinghuan really wanted to know what would happen to a restrained woman once she was set on fire.
Qin Wanshu still led Zuo Qinghuan's fingers to jump on the piano seriously and gently. She is the most patient and elegant teacher in the world.
With premeditation, Zuo Qinghuan suddenly turned her head, causing her lips to press against Qin Wanshu's soft ones as if it were just an accident.
Qin Wanshu was taken aback by this sudden turn of events and couldn't quite react. She didn't understand why would Zuo Qinghuan suddenly turn her head in such a way that their lips coincidentally touched.
"I'm sorry, I just suddenly wanted to turn my head and look at you," Zuo Qinghuan's pure and ethereal face appeared so sincere and innocent, innocent to the point of looking awkward.
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Originally, Qin Wanshu only suspected if Zuo Qinghuan did it on purpose, but now she could be sure that the woman was definitely doing it deliberately. Excessive acting always appears somewhat distorted, and the saying "going too far is as bad as not going far enough" might apply to this moment. Although Qin Wanshu wanted to applaud Zuo Qinghuan's superb acting skills, it could only indicate that this woman had a natural talent for deception. It seemed like she was born with the ability to deceive, and there was even a suspicion that the heavens were aiding evildoers, giving birth to a deceptive skin.
"It was just an accident, no need to mind," Qin Wanshu said calmly. She pretended not to mind, but she found it strange. Normally, she didn't like such deceitful behavior, yet now she was entangled with someone who seemed to have twisted thoughts. Strangely, she didn't feel any disgust towards Zuo Qinghuan. Perhaps Zuo Qinghuan had managed to gain her favor in some way, but she couldn't fathom the reason behind Zuo Qinghuan's actions.
Zuo Qinghuan didn't expect Qin Wanshu to be so composed, and she felt a bit dissatisfied. Could Qin Wanshu really remain unfazed even if the sky collapsed? She had mustered up her courage for a long time to make that move, yet Qin Wanshu treated it as an accident, which left her unsatisfied. At the very least, she expected Qin Wanshu to show some shyness that a woman should have!
"Qin Wanshu, are you really frigid?" Zuo Qinghuan suddenly asked.
Qin Wanshu was clearly not accustomed to Zuo Qinghuan's probing questions. She didn't understand why she was so curious about her private matters. Given their relationship, repeatedly asking such questions seemed impolite, leaving Qin Wanshu unsure whether to answer or not.
"Really?" Zuo Qinghuan asked again, disregarding any potential rudeness. She was confident that Qin Wanshu's good manners would prevail.
"Why are you so interested in this?" Qin Wanshu asked, feeling a strong resistance in her heart towards this topic.
"I think I can help you. Perhaps I can cure your frigidity," Zuo Qinghuan replied, evading the question.
Qin Wanshu felt a sense of discomfort when the seemingly innocent Zuo Qinghuan said she could cure her frigidity. The situation felt oddly out of place.
