Chapter 19
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"It's time to get up." Zuo Qinghuan got up from the bed, avoiding the look Qin Wanshu gave her, like a cat eyeing a mouse.
Zuo Qinghuan got up and handed Qin Wanshu a new toothbrush and towel before entering the bathroom herself.
"What do you want to eat?" Zuo Qinghuan's voice came from the bathroom.
"Anything." Qin Wanshu didn't know if it was breakfast or lunch by this time; she rarely woke up this late, so anything to eat was fine for her. Seeing Zuo Qinghuan entering the bathroom, Qin Wanshu changed out of Zuo Qinghuan's pajamas, preparing to put on her own clothes.
At that moment, Zuo Qinghuan's head peeked out from the bathroom. Zuo Qinghuan swore she didn't mean to peek; she just wanted to ask if Qin Wanshu wanted breakfast or lunch. But the sight before her was really stimulating. Qin Wanshu stood with her bare back, gracefully removing her own pajamas. She truly lived up to her name—every move she made was so elegant. Most importantly, her perfect curves can make people's noses bleed. Her flawless, silky-smooth skin, and her impeccable beauty, including that back which even made Zuo Qinghuan envy her figure. Zuo Qinghuan couldn't take her eyes off. It turns out, a perfect woman can indeed transcend gender in admiration. However, that's not entirely accurate—she had seen Li Xin's hot body naked, yet it hadn't stirred any feelings. But watching Qin Wanshu felt different.
After Qin Wanshu finished changing, Zuo Qinghuan retreated her head and squeezed toothpaste onto her toothbrush. Truth be told, Qin Wanshu's figure was better than hers. Zuo Qinghuan glanced at her own chest in the mirror. She had a fairy-like face, but even her figure seemed too fairy-like, lacking magnificence, and she has an annoying A-cup. Judging by Zuo Qinghuan's estimation, Qin Wanshu should at least be a B-cup. Qin Wanshu was a hundred points on looks alone, she thought to herself.
Unaware that she was being peeked at by Zuo Qinghuan while changing, Qin Wanshu had been waiting outside for quite a while. Zuo Qinghuan emerged sluggishly, tying her long, straight hair into a small ponytail, looking small, like a little girl next door.
"You go clean up, I'll cook." Zuo Qinghuan was quite skilled in the kitchen. Being from a poor family, she learned to manage early. With very basic ingredients, she could whip up a delicious home-cooked meal. However, Li Xin was the real chef; she could cook any dish and was truly on a chef's level, unlike Zuo Qinghuan, who was just an amateur. That's why Zuo Qinghuan always believed Li Xin had a very domestic nature, which sharply contrasted with her appearance.
Qin Wanshu was a typical young lady who hardly ever got her hands dirty and seldom stepped into the kitchen.
After Qin Wanshu finished tidying up, Zuo Qinghuan emerged from the kitchen after preparing a simple three-dish meal and soup. Zuo Qinghuan, wrapped in an apron, looked very professional and like a good housewife, surprising Qin Wanshu. It turned out that as a mistress, she knew quite a lot.
"Do you often cook for him?" Qin Wanshu asked. She never cooked herself. Han Shibin was lucky, having found a mistress who complemented him. Qin Wanshu realized that she and Zuo Qinghuan didn't mind sharing the man they both knew in common.
"No, I'm his mistress, not his housewife." Zuo Qinghuan had never cooked for Han Shibin. In general, she never cooked for anyone else; she usually only cooked for herself.
Qin Wanshu looked at the seemingly good lunch on the table and started eating. For the first time, she thought it wouldn't be bad to be friends with Zuo Qinghuan, setting aside Han Shibin between them.
Zuo Qinghuan waited until Qin Wanshu took a bite of the food she made before she started eating with her chopsticks.
"It's very good," sincerely praised Qin Wanshu.
Hearing this, Zuo Qinghuan couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, feeling very good.
"If there's a chance, I'll cook for you again," Zuo Qinghuan said with a smile, licking the sauce from her lips.
Qin Wanshu just smiled and did not answer, but she did not reject the proposal in her heart.
At this moment, Han Shibin's call came in again.
Seeing it was from Han Shibin, Qin Wanshu answered without hesitating, not minding Zuo Qinghuan's presence.
"Wife, why was your phone off this morning?" Han Shibin asked anxiously. He had called several times in the morning, but her phone was turned off. Additionally, when he tried Zuo Qinghuan, her phone was also off, so Han Shibin wasn't in a great mood.
"I forgot to turn it on," Qin Wanshu calmly lied.
"What are you doing now?" Han Shibin asked in his usual manner.
"I'm having lunch." Qin Wanshu glanced at Zuo Qinghuan's expression—Zuo Qinghuan remained impassive, seemingly engrossed in her meal.
Zuo Qinghuan quickly deduced that it was Han Shibin on the phone. Though she appeared nonchalant, she actually perked up her ears, attentively listening to Qin Wanshu.
“You're having lunch a bit early today," Han Shibin glanced at his watch. He knew Qin Wanshu's habits like the back of his hand. Normally, she ate lunch between 11:30 AM to 12 PM, rarely outside this timeframe.
"I was hungry, so I ate earlier," Qin Wanshu softly replied.
"I'll be able to come back this Saturday," Han Shibin mentioned, feeling quite upbeat at the thought of going home in a few days.
"That's great," Qin Wanshu said with a faint smile, a very subtle one. It was only Tuesday today, just four more days.
"What gift do you want?" Han Shibin asked. Although he sensed Qin Wanshu's smile, its warmth remained as usual, just around sixty degrees, never reaching a hundred.
"I like whatever you buy," Qin Wanshu continued smiling, speaking words contrary to her true feelings. She lacked nothing; whatever Han Shibin bought made no difference.
Han Shibin fell slightly silent for a moment. It was always the same answer. He glanced at the watch he had already bought, uncertain if she would like it.
"Well, I'll let you finish your meal. I'll call you later tonight," Han Shibin wanted to say more but he gave up the idea, considering Qin Wanshu was eating.
"Okay," Qin Wanshu actually wanted to hang up a while ago. It wasn't polite to stay on the phone for too long at the table, but she didn't want to dampen Han Shibin's enthusiasm, so she stayed on.
"Sorry," Qin Wanshu apologized to Zuo Qinghuan for her impoliteness during the call.
Before Zuo Qinghuan could respond, her own phone rang. She thought to herself, Han Shibin wouldn't call her right after talking to his wife, right?
"I'll take a call too," Zuo Qinghuan smiled at Qin Wanshu and said.
"Dear, why did you suddenly call me? When will you come? I miss you so much..." Zuo Qinghuan uttered disgusting words with a careless expression.
Watching this scene, Qin Wanshu found it extremely bizarre. Her husband's mistress was half-heartedly addressing him right in front of her. She didn't know whether to feel lucky for herself or sorry for Han Shibin.
"Why was your phone off this morning?" Han Shibin asked.
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"I was out shopping this morning, and my phone ran out of battery," Zuo Qinghuan replied emotionlessly, fabricating an irrelevant lie.
"In the future, I hope your phone stays charged at all times. I don't want this situation to happen again," Han Shibin said disapprovingly. Not being able to find his wife was one thing, but not being able to reach his mistress, a woman existing for him, was truly the dereliction of a mistress.
"Oh," Zuo Qinghuan responded indifferently.
Han Shibin frowned. Zuo Qinghuan had never spoken to him with such indifference. She usually behaved like an obedient cat, but suddenly she extended her claws and scratched him, leaving Han Shibin extremely uncomfortable.
"You need to understand, that I can easily replace you at any time," Han Shibin warned Zuo Qinghuan, reminding her of her position
"Whatever you want." Zuo Qinghuan hung up the phone. Thinking of how Han Shibin on the other end might go mad, she felt quite pleased. If Han Shibin could easily find someone to replace her, she could just as easily find someone to replace him. With her looks and skills, attracting a high-quality benefactor wouldn't be difficult. Han Shibin actually thought she was in love with him.
"He will be unhappy with your attitude." Qin Wanshu remembered that in the morning, Zuo Qinghuan had no intention to leave Han Shibin.
"Are you eavesdropping on my conversation?" Zuo Qinghuan looked at Qin Wanshu and pretended to be surprised.
Qin Wanshu was momentarily speechless. It wasn't right to listen to someone else's phone call, but since she hadn't avoided answering her own calls, it was only natural to hear.
"Weren't you wanting me to leave him?" Zuo Qinghuan asked Qin Wanshu. She was willing to do it for Qin Wanshu and was even more willing to befriend her. After all, being with Qin Wanshu was much happier than being with Han Shibin.
"Weren't you unwilling this morning?" Qin Wanshu was somewhat surprised by Zuo Qinghuan's response.
"I just don't want to make a deal with you, not that I'm unwilling to leave him," shrugged Zuo Qinghuan, expressing her opinion nonchalantly.
Qin Wanshu was slightly taken aback by these words. Was she more important in Zuo Qinghuan's mind than Han Shibin? Or was Han Shibin's regard for her too insignificant?
Author's Note:
Mm, it has been updated again, I'm really diligent.
Han Shibin is destined to be the most tragic character in this. But who made him have an affair? Now it seems he led the wolf into the house…