Liang Shi couldn't help but pinch the fabric of her coat; it was just the ordinary kind.
"Aren't you cold?" Liang Shi asked her.
Chen Mian shrugged: "It's alright."
"Your little sister is terrified." Chen Mian glanced at Liang Wanwan. "You should comfort her."
Liang Shi looked at Liang Wanwan, who immediately said, "I'm fine."
The nasal tone is very strong.
Liang Shi asked, "Has Liang Xinran gone back to the old house again?"
"I don't know." Liang Wanwan sniffed. "I haven't been back for many days."
Liang Shi: "Okay."
She didn't ask any more questions; she didn't really want to get involved in the Liang family's affairs.
Chen Mian stood there for a while before saying, "I still have to give an experience sharing session. Are you leaving or will you wait for me?"
"I'll wait for you," Liang Shi said. "I'll have to treat you to lunch."
“Okay, let’s wait in the car,” Chen Mian said. “It’s cold outside.”
Today, Chen Mian learned a little about politeness and etiquette.
Liang got used to the sound and knew.
Chen Mian raised her hand to look at her watch and frowned: "This person is really unpunctual."
"Who?" Liang Shi asked.
Chen Mian scoffed: "Qin Lishuang, who else could it be?"
Liang Shi: "..."
"Never mind," Chen Mian said. "I'm too lazy to wait for her. I'll go in first."
No sooner had she finished speaking than a sneer came from not far away, tinged with mockery: "Master Painter Chen, you've kept us waiting for quite a while."
The slightly shrill voice sent chills down Liang Shi's spine; it was almost identical to the voice he remembered.
A light laugh, a look of disdain.
What follows is the possibility of a whip falling, meant to provoke you, make you angry, drive you mad, and leave you powerless to stop it.
And she comes to enjoy your helplessness.
Liang Shi turned around and saw two people.
Qin Lishuang was wearing a black tight-fitting dress, showing off her shapely figure. Beside her was a woman wearing a white baseball cap and a gray tracksuit, with a mask on, so her face was not visible.
Qin Lishuang chuckled when she saw her, "Oh, Liang Shi is here too."
“What a coincidence.” Liang Shi smiled back.
But there was a hint of indifference in that smile.
Chapter 142
Despite the chilly winter wind, the group of people standing at the entrance of the art museum formed a striking and picturesque scene.
Liang Shi's answer was neither humble nor arrogant.
The previous misanthropic look was gone from her face; at most, it carried only a hint of indifference and barely perceptible disgust.
I simply dislike this person.
He didn't suppress his emotions when talking to Qin Lishuang, but he was much gentler than before.
She won't make people think she's easy to bully.
Qin Lishuang was taken aback by his words, but after a moment she smiled again, "Come to see the art exhibition?"
“Otherwise?” Liang Shi retorted, “It couldn’t be that they were waiting specifically for the great painter Qin.”
Its brilliance is beginning to show.
Qin Lishuang clicked her tongue and vaguely reached out to pat Liang Shi's shoulder, but Liang Shi took a step back to avoid it.
His hands hung in the air, looking slightly awkward.
“You’ve grown up.” Qin Lishuang’s fingers curled slightly in the air before she subtly withdrew them, and she commented with a light laugh, “You’ve become more charming.”
This description doesn't sound like it's evaluating a person.
And to say this in front of Liang Shi shows that he doesn't take Liang Shi seriously.
Only those in positions of power act with such impunity when dealing with those in positions of power.
However, in terms of social status, Qin Lishuang was not much higher than Liang Shi; they were about the same.
Only age can extend Liang Shi's life by a few years.
Qin Lishuang looked at Liang Shishi with the same expression a master would give a pet.
As long as your owner beckons to you, no matter where you run off to, you, the pet, will have to come back.
Even in the face of Liang Shi's disgust and indifference, she still smiled confidently, as if she was certain that Liang Shi could not resist.
Liang Shi's composure today is merely a facade; in reality, she remains a pitiful creature.
Liang Shi was a bit taller than her. He glanced at her casually and said coldly, "I can't compare to you. Time seems to have been quite unkind to you lately."
The word "您" (you, meaning "you") is emphasized deliberately, carrying a sarcastic tone.
Qin Lishuang wasn't annoyed. "Little Liang Shi, you're getting cuter and cuter."
Liang Shi gave a light scoff.
Qin Lishuang said, "I had already lost interest in you, but the way you are now, I'm starting to feel a little..."
She paused, her eyes sweeping over Liang Shi. "How about it? Want to... be my model again?"
Qin Lishuang had a very alluring appearance, with fox-like eyes and light purple contact lenses. Even though she was older than Liang Shi, she was not yet forty years old. In addition, she took good care of herself and had clear skin, so visually, it looked as if Qin Lishuang was seducing Liang Shi.
Qin Lishuang's nails were very long, and today they were painted a mix of gold and silver. Taking advantage of Liang Shi's inattention, she raised her hand and lifted Liang Shi's chin, her fingertips rubbing against his chin. "Right now, I'm very interested in you..."
Before he could even utter the word "fun," Liang Shi snapped his fingers.
Liang Shi bent her fingers into an arc of nearly ninety degrees. In that instant, everyone present heard a loud cracking sound from her hand bones.
Qin Lishuang frowned, her previous composure gone. "What are you doing?"
"That's what I should be asking you," Liang Shi said coldly. "What does Miss Qin want to do? Does she think that just because she's older she can do whatever she wants? Don't think you can act recklessly in public just because your reputation is ruined. Do you even remember your own name? Does the Qin family know about Miss Qin's behavior?"
Anyway, Qin Lishuang's finger was being held by Liang Shi, and the pad of that finger was bright red, as if all the blood had been forced to that spot.
Qin Lishuang tried to pull her hand away, but she was no match for Liang Shi's strength.
"None of your business," Qin Lishuang retorted.
Liang Shi ignored him and continued, "By the way, the Qin family knows that it's because Old Master Qin dotes on Miss Qin that she's so unrestrained. But... it seems Old Master Qin isn't doing well? Miss Qin should be careful and not go too far, or she won't even know how she died."
Her eyes were distant, her expression indifferent; she was simply stating the facts.
But Qin Lishuang interpreted it differently: "Are you threatening me?"
"Not at all," Liang Shi said. "A word of advice."
Qin Lishuang wanted to say something, but the person next to her wearing a baseball cap tugged at her and urged in a clear voice, "Alright, let's go."
It wasn't a tone of persuasion to stop the war; it was just impatience.
That person spoke quite bluntly, much more direct than Liang Shi's earlier subtle yet sharp tone.
Judging from the voice, the other person wasn't very old; in any case, they were definitely younger than Qin Lishuang.
Qin Lishuang wasn't angry when she heard her say that. After a moment of stunned silence, she replied respectfully, "I understand."
When she looked at Liang Shi again, she had changed her expression completely. "Little Liang Shi, you really should go inside and take a look."
"What are you looking at?" Liang Shi asked.
Qin Lishuang sneered: "Look at what you did a few years ago."
“You’re like a cat right now,” Qin Lishuang said. “I still prefer you with a bit more spirit.”
Liang Shi paused for a moment, then asked sincerely, "What you like has nothing to do with me?"
Liang Shi's voice was cold: "I don't like you."
Qin Lishuang's expression changed.
Liang Shi continued, "Has this narcissistic personality of yours always been like this?"
The unspoken message is—how long have you had this illness?
Qin Lishuang: "..."
A moment later, a glint of light flashed in Qin Lishuang's eyes. Far from being annoyed, she even smiled lightly, "Very good, you have piqued my interest once again."
"But what can we do?" Liang Shi used force to bend her fingers completely backward, and only after Qin Lishuang cried out in pain did he forcefully shake her off. "I have absolutely no interest in you."
Qin Lishuang: "..."
"Auntie," Liang Shi said, "everyone should have some self-awareness."
//
Qin Lishuang was driven away by Liang Shi.
The moment the word "Auntie" was uttered, Qin Lishuang's expression changed drastically. She gritted her teeth and called out her name, only to be urged by the person next to her, "Hurry up."
When speaking with the "er" sound, it's natural and fluent, a genuine Kyoto accent.
It could be considered the most comfortable Beijing dialect that Liang Shi had ever heard.
Qin Lishuang left feeling frustrated.
As Liang Shi watched the two figures leave, the woman in the gray tracksuit suddenly turned around, and their eyes met unexpectedly.
That person had a pair of indifferent eyes, as if they had seen through everything.