Chapter 21
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Zuo Qinghuan looked at the cover of the gossip magazine in her hand. The large cover was about the Young Madame of the Qian family in suspicion of being a lesbian. The cover also showed an apparently intimate image of Yan Ruowen and Li Xin walking hand in hand. In terms of the intimacy of the photo, it's not much, really. It's fair to say the gossip magazine made a fuss, but the content inside is indeed rich.
Yan Ruowen's romantic history is quite simple, nothing much to dig into there. What's worth exploring is her background, how she transformed from Cinderella into the Young Madame of the Qian family and the inner workings of the power struggles within wealthy families. Li Xin's emotions are the focal point of the description. Gossip magazines are really powerful; they dug deep into Li Xin's romantic history, vividly portraying everything from Li Xin's first love to her current relationship with Yan Ruowen. But without exception, every single one of Li Xin's partners turned out to be women.
The magazine entangled Li Xin, asking if she is a lesbian. Li Xin openly admitted that she indeed is a lesbian. However, when asked if she and Yan Ruowen were a couple, Li Xin hesitated for a moment and said they were not. But when asked about the relationship between her and Yan Ruowen, Li Xin remained silent.
For several days now, Zuo Qinghuan learned that Li Xin and Yan Ruowen continued to dominate the cover of that fairly well-selling gossip magazine. Li Xin looks very charming, claiming to be a virtuous woman, but no one believes it. If there were rumors with any wealthy man, it would quickly be overshadowed by new sensational stories. Yet, it's precisely her connection with the Young Madame from the Qian family, the fairy tale lady of the new century, that kept people's attention for several consecutive days.
However, there's a lot of criticism directed at Li Xin as a woman. The most common remark is: "Being a lesbian and still so bold, it's disgusting." Mainly because of Li Xin's not-so-virtuous appearance, her relationships with women have never been good.
However, Yan Ruowen has consistently remained silent. Instead, she frequently appeared in many public places with Qian Shaowen. They seem extraordinarily affectionate. Although Qian Shaowen isn't in the best of health, his appearance is quite handsome. They look like a beautiful couple and quite compatible, meeting some young girls' expectations of a Cinderella fairy tale. After all, Qian Shaowen's appearance somewhat resembles that of a Prince Charming, which is somewhat convincing. This wave of public opinion gradually began to fade away.
In these past few days, Zuo Qinghuan hasn't reached out to Li Xin. Li Xin was chased after by the magazines, and Zuo Qinghuan feared drawing their attention. However, she's somewhat concerned about Li Xin. She knows Li Xin must be going through a hard time now. Zuo Qinghuan made a few calls to Li Xin, but Li Xin hung up and only replied with a text saying she was fine. Zuo Qinghuan understands that outsiders can't do much in such situations. Besides, she feels this might not necessarily be bad for Li Xin. It could either mark the end for Li Xin and Yan Ruowen or become a new turning point. Yet, Zuo Qinghuan believes the likelihood of Li Xin and Yan Ruowen ending things is higher. It might be better if it ends because if Yan Ruowen continues to string Li Xin along, it would be more cruel to Li Xin.
However, how will Li Xin, who prioritizes love above all else, endure this emotional injury? Thinking about this, Zuo Qinghuan couldn't help but sigh. But sometimes, to be reborn, one must face the direst situations.
Due to worrying about Li Xin, she didn't have the mindset to visit Qin Wanshu. Also, she's calculating the days because Han Shibin could return anytime. The thought of him encountering her while visiting Qin Wanshu amused her. Even though it's amusing, Zuo Qinghuan didn't dare to stroke the tiger's beard*. She'll wait for Han Shibin to return and face the situation then.
*provoking or deliberately engaging in a risky situation.
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"I didn't expect Qian Shaowen, after being cuckolded, would still defend Yan Ruowen this much. Such a low-key person being so high-profile about his affection, from start to finish, I haven't seen any response from Yan Ruowen regarding this matter. She remains so composed, it's really a pity..." Shi Yunyang expressed with deep regret, saying there's no good drama left to watch.
"Yan Ruowen is indeed a smart woman," Qin Wanshu remarked casually. Yan Ruowen chose the smartest way to handle it. Most people like Shi Yunyang, expect a dramatic reaction from Yan Ruowen. Yet, Yan Ruowen not reacting at all is her greatest counterattack.
"It's a pity for that beauty. You weren't there; you don't know how that beauty looked when she saw her beloved woman and her husband standing affectionately together. The desolate and melancholic look in her eyes made my heart ache. Yan Ruowen, however, seemed emotionally tough; she just passed by so coldly, not even sparing a second glance."
Qin Wanshu looked at Li Xin in the magazine and recalled the first time she met Zuo Qinghuan. Zuo Qinghuan hugged her, mistaking her for this woman. What a small world it is—after going around in circles, everyone seems to know each other.
Qin Wanshu raised her eyebrows. Shi Yunyang was just pretending to be compassionate, stripping people's emotions clean. Wasn't she the one who caused this wave of trouble?
"You should refrain from doing things that harm others and don't benefit yourself, to avoid repercussions in the future," Qin Wanshu advised. Shi Yunyang and Qin Teng seem to have a certain character, which is quite disappointing. Why does she have so many unreliable people around her? Compared to Shi Yunyang, Qin Wanshu finds Zuo Qinghuan much more reliable and endearing. Thinking of Zuo Qinghuan, Qin Wanshu realized that woman hadn't bothered her for several days. Perhaps it's because Han Shibin is coming back, and she doesn't dare to openly seek her out. That woman is undoubtedly very adept at seizing the moment. Qin Wanshu, upon realizing she was thinking of Zuo Qinghuan, couldn't help but have a subtle smile on her face, barely perceptible to others.
"Repercussions? Only ghosts believe in such things," Shi Yunyang said disapprovingly. It's a joke. From childhood to now, hasn't she always faced whatever came her way, be it storm or rain? When has there ever been repercussions for her?
One shouldn't be too firm in one's beliefs. Later, Shi Yunyang had a car accident, hitting her head, and for a while, she became a fool. She was picked up by a poor woman with the personality of an old hen* and taken home to be cared for as a fool. Shi Yunyang probably never dreamt that one day she would become a fool, but that's another story.
*not sure what this meant, could be like a mother hen, a caring but sometimes overly controlling or overly concerned demeanor, often being cautious and watchful over others.
Shi Yunyang saw Han Shibin coming in. Han Shibin winked at Shi Yunyang and told Shi Yunyang to be silent. He wanted to give his wife a surprise.
Han Shibin walked quietly behind Qin Wanshu, reached out, and gently covered Qin Wanshu's eyes.
Qin Wanshu smelled the familiar smell of cologne and immediately guessed that Han Shibin was back.
"You were supposed to come back tomorrow for the weekend, right? How come you're back two days early?" Qin Wanshu asked with a smile. To be honest, she didn't feel surprised at all. In the past, when she didn't know about Han Shibin's affair and he returned from business trips, sometimes she would still be in a good mood. After all, they had been married for three years. Although it might not have been love, there was still some affection. But now, there wasn't even a hint of a ripple; even that bit of affection had faded away.
"I missed you, so I came back early," Han Shibin said, releasing Qin Wanshu, moving closer to her, and reaching out as if to hug her. Qin Wanshu calmly sidestepped, avoiding his embrace without showing any change in her demeanor.
"Do you like the gift I bought for you?" Han Shibin appeared with an exquisitely crafted box in his hand.
"Really affectionate, this sister's getting goosebumps from watching, I won't hinder your affection," Shi Yunyang said, finishing, preparing to get up and leave, ready to find a guy or maybe hook up with a girl.
"This is for you," Han Shibin handed Shi Yunyang a limited edition designer bag bought from Europe. Han Shibin knows how to handle things well. Although Shi Yunyang doesn't lack these things, it's still a gesture of goodwill.
"Miss, your husband is really thoughtful," Shi Yunyang glanced at the bag, unceremoniously took it, gave a signal to Qin Wanshu, then turned around, swaying elegantly on her pointed high heels, and walked away with an air of charm.
In the past, Qin Wanshu was quite satisfied with Han Shibin. He was comprehensive and treated the people around her well. There's a saying that goes, "To love someone, you not only have to be good to them but also to those around them." However, seeing this scene now, Qin Wanshu felt complicated. Despite Han Shibin having an affair, Qin Wanshu didn't entirely blame him, as she also had her share of responsibility. However, the uneasiness in her heart couldn't be eased. In truth, she was an extremely picky person, Qin Wanshu thought to herself.
Author's Note:
Now that the male cannon fodder has returned, it's lively.
The recent ratings have gone up, no wonder I've been able to update daily recently, and the motivation is high. When I want to be lazy, I remember many people are waiting, and then I will focus on typing…