Chapter 55
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"Li Xin, come out and accompany me," Zuo Qinghuan called Li Xin.
"Perfect, I also want to see you. I finish work at 8:30 tonight, let's meet at our usual place at 9:00," Li Xin also wanted to go out with Zuo Qinghuan.
"It's been a long time since we went to the bar for a drink," Zuo Qinghuan sighed softly.
"What's going on?" Li Xin raised an eyebrow.
"Qin Wanshu wants a divorce," Zuo Qinghuan said after taking a sip of her drink.
"I didn't expect Qin Wanshu to have such courage," Li Xin was somewhat surprised; Qin Wanshu seemed different from those in high society.
"I never thought she would be willing to divorce for such a relationship. Do you think I'm worth her doing this?" Zuo Qinghuan asked Li Xin, looking puzzled.
"I think it doesn't matter. If she thinks it's worth it, then it is. Trust me, Qin Wanshu is not the kind of woman who lets momentary passion cloud her judgment. She must have thought it through," Li Xin believed Zuo Qinghuan was overthinking.
"Actually, my initial motive for getting close to her wasn't pure..." Zuo Qinghuan admitted, but later on, she found herself unable to control it. Without an initial motive, Zuo Qinghuan doubted she would have dared to approach Qin Wanshu. Yet, Qin Wanshu was undeniably a woman easy to fall in love with.
"What about now?" Li Xin raised an eyebrow, emphasizing that the past didn't matter; the crucial thing was the present.
"I feel like I might actually be in love with her," Zuo Qinghuan admitted, feeling like a young girl in her first love when she was with Qin Wanshu, becoming someone entirely different.
"That's fine then. Don't think too much about the rest. Yan Rouwen promised if I cured Qian Shaowen, she'd agree to the divorce. It seems you have the upper hand, making Qin Wanshu willingly divorce for you. In my case, I have to rely on conditions for her to agree. But don't you find it quite coincidental? We both started as mistresses and ended up being legitimized together. It seems our destinies are quite similar," Li Xin said with a flattering smile, revealing her charming demeanor.
"Do you have confidence in Qian Shaowen's surgery?" Zuo Qinghuan asked, expressing some concern for Li Xin, who had recently taken on the role of a prominent doctor.
"Only allow success, no room for failure. This is our final chance. If I fail, we'll truly be strangers," Li Xin said calmly.
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself," Zuo Qinghuan lightly patted Li Xin's shoulder.
"Of course not. I'm still waiting for Yan Rouwen to serve this young lady in bed. I served her for so long before, it's time for her to repay me," Li Xin joked less seriously.
"What's Yan Rouwen like in bed?" Zuo Qinghuan was curious about Yan Rouwen's performance in bed, given her usually uptight demeanor.
"What about Qin Wanshu in bed?" Li Xin was even more curious about Qin Wanshu's performance.
"We've only progressed to hugging and kissing so far. I find myself quite content with the current situation," Zuo Qinghuan admitted.
"You haven't even reached the bedroom, and she's willing to divorce for you. She's truly a rare find in this world," Li Xin said enviously.
"Women are emotional creatures; being moved is more important than that intimate matter." This was the most serious statement Zuo Qinghuan had ever made.
Li Xin pondered for a moment; it made sense. However, the problem was, despite all she had done, she had never seen Yan Rouwen moved. It seemed that Yan Rouwen only reacted spontaneously in those intimate moments. How could Li Xin not feel defeated?
"How do you move her?" Li Xin wanted to learn from Zuo Qinghuan.
"She moves me more often..." Zuo Qinghuan thought for a moment before responding.
Apparently, Zuo Qinghuan was naturally a seductive person, which seemed unfair. Li Xin was also a seductive person, and by appearances, she seemed even more alluring than Zuo Qinghuan. Why couldn't she win her over? Li Xin felt a mix of envy and resentment towards Zuo Qinghuan.
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"Zuo Qinghuan, you say I'm so good, but why doesn't Yan Rouwen appreciate me?" Li Xin said indignantly.
"I think you should tone down your flirtatious charm, and present yourself as a decent woman, maybe even a career woman. Perhaps then, she might take notice of you," Zuo Qinghuan assessed Li Xin seriously. Li Xin's constant flirtatious demeanor always attracts bees and butterflies, but could be off-putting for women who prefer a more serious approach – and Yan Rouwen clearly belonged to that category of serious women.
"Really?" Li Xin asked, seeking confirmation.
Zuo Qinghuan nodded.
"By the way, how does one become a decent woman?" Li Xin asked with a puzzled expression, clearly unaware of her latent qualities as a decent woman.
"Uh..." Zuo Qinghuan was momentarily at a loss for words. Despite her appearance, Li Xin actually had the qualities of a decent woman.
"Later, I'll accompany you to buy some clothes suitable for a decent woman and professional career woman. Let's keep those revealing thigh-baring outfits aside for now," Zuo Qinghuan assessed Li Xin and found the idea feasible. She was curious to see Li Xin in a more conservative attire.
"You often cook and make soup for Yan Rouwen. Has she ever seen you cook?" Zuo Qinghuan asked.
Li Xin shook her head; she didn't want Yan Rouwen to witness her less-than-graceful kitchen skills.
"Is that important?" Li Xin asked in return.
"Of course, if she doesn't see you cook, she might think you bought the food instead of personally preparing it. It's different when she knows it's made with love by your own hands. The meaning changes entirely," Zuo Qinghuan thought that this trick was effective on Qin Wanshu. Qin Wanshu always willingly offers to help, showing how much she cares.
"I see." Li Xin learned from the advice. It explained why Yan Rouwen never seemed to notice the dishes she prepared, even though others praised them.
"Also, Yan Rouwen seems to be someone meticulous, diligent, and not good at treating herself. Clearly, she looks down on those who only care about buying clothes and doing facemasks. So, when you spend money, don't do it recklessly in front of her," Zuo Qinghuan added, offering her advice, and this time hitting the mark quite accurately.
"People dress nicely to attract her attention, and many clothes are bought for Yan Ruowen, not for myself. She's so good-looking, yet she doesn't know how to dress up, only making herself look so rigid..." Li Xin explained weakly. She vaguely remembered that Yan Rouwen had accompanied her to buy clothes once, and at that time, Yan Rouwen seemed impatient. She even thought she might have some troubles on her mind. Perhaps Yan Rouwen had truly seen her as a superficial woman. However, Li Xin had never worn the clothes she bought for Yan Rouwen. She believed those clothes would look great on Yan Rouwen.
"Li Xin, do you know about Yan Rouwen's past?" Zuo Qinghuan asked.
"She has never told me anything about it," Li Xin shook her head. Yan Rouwen would never discuss such matters with her. If Yan Rouwen was willing to share, their relationship wouldn't be what it is now.
"Women all have a vulnerable spot, and their past may be where that vulnerability lies. If you manage to touch that spot, perhaps, she'll develop a dependency on you," Zuo Qinghuan spoke from the heart, reflecting on her own experience. If it weren't for letting Qin Wanshu see her at her worst, and if Qin Wanshu hadn't acted so indifferent, she wouldn't have truly fallen in love with Qin Wanshu at that moment.
Li Xin was born into a beautiful family, she couldn't empathize with the psychological struggles of those who grew up without a home like Zuo Qinghuan and Yan Rouwen. So, when Zuo Qinghuan brought up this perspective, she was unable to comprehend. She wasn't even aware that Yan Rouwen was an orphan.
Li Xin thought for a moment and found it reasonable. She knew nothing about Yan Rouwen's past, not even why Yan Rouwen was willing to sacrifice so much for Qian Shaowen. These were things she genuinely wanted to know, but Yan Rouwen had never disclosed them.
Author's Note:
Hey, I don’t know if this chapter is tomorrow’s share or tonight’s second update…