Qi Yi'an looked at the car and the woman who had already gotten in. So she was this rich. Was this the legendary domineering CEO?
However, the "domineering CEO" herself doesn't see herself as domineering at all. She doesn't want to manage so many careers and businesses. Isn't being content with a modest life good enough? Why have such grand ambitions? Life is hard enough as it is; a little money is enough for a comfortable life. If she really has any dreams, it's probably...making money while lying down? But as a second-generation rich kid, she's pretty much set for herself now. That's good enough.
The Qin family knew this was just her nature. They had spoiled their youngest daughter since she was little, only wanting her to be happy. They let her do as she pleased—going abroad, opening her own small shop, not really having a proper job, including later saying she liked women, wouldn't marry a man, and wouldn't have children. Although the elders sometimes had headaches and felt helpless, they still let her have her way. They set up a small branch in Country E, not expecting her to become very big, just hoping she wouldn't lose too much money.
"Get in the car," Qin Ruoshui reminded Qi Yi'an, who was staring blankly again.
Throughout the journey, Qi Yi'an sat in the passenger seat, his hand resting on his head, gazing out the window, occasionally turning his head to openly watch Qin Ruoshui drive. She drives so cool…
Qin Ruoshui focused on driving the whole way, occasionally humming along to the music. What a relaxed CEO!
When they reached a red light, Qin Ruoshui stopped and turned the music volume down to the lowest setting. She reached out and placed her hand in Qi Yi'an's, softly calling to her, "Little one~"
"Um?"
"You said before, with me... was this your first time?"
He gave her his first proper kiss and his first time. "Yes."
Qin Ruoshui pulled her head back and pressed her lips to hers again. It was that same electric feeling that intoxicated Qi Yi'an.
The two kissed quietly. The light turned green, and Qin Ruoshui gently pulled away, released her, touched her face, and continued driving.
Qi Yi'an gradually calmed his breathing and turned to look at the road ahead. He heard a voice from his right (in Country E, the driver's seat is on the right) say, "Then I'll take responsibility for you, okay?"
Qi Yi'an didn't answer, and turned to look out the car window again. Qin Ruoshui glanced at her out of the corner of her eye, then continued driving without saying anything more.
Upon arriving at school, Qi Yi'an got out of the car and, as always, politely said to her, "Thank you for bringing me back, miss. Bye-bye."
"Bye~"
After closing the door, Qin Ruoshui paused for a moment, her hands on the steering wheel, then raised an eyebrow before resuming her calm expression.
"Ugh, I really don't want to go to work..."
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"Get up! You lazybones! Don't be late for your internship today!" Wu Qianyue swung a pillow and threw it at Zou Yibei.
"Hmm..." Zou Yibei turned over and continued to sleep.
"Oh! You're still sleeping! Your alarm clock is waking me up next door!" Wu Qianyue continued her attack. "And you're all all shy, with that smug smile, what kind of dream are you having?"
"Uh... Ah Qian... how did you get in..." Zou Yibei finally woke up groggily.
Seeing Wu Qianyue's angry face, he hurriedly explained, "Ah, I'm so sorry, I didn't wake up for a while because I had such a erotic dream!"
"Sexy?" Wu Qianyue frowned, both annoyed and amused, and continued to hit her with the pillow. "Really? Then tell me about it."
"Ah, stop hitting me! No, it wasn't me!" Zou Yibei couldn't explain in time. "It was Qi Yi'an!"
"I dreamt about things from the past. Qi Yi'an was in the classroom, in front of everyone, telling me how she had a one-night stand with a woman! All the details!" Zou Yibei recalled. "Ah, that was really explosive, hahaha! I have to say, she's quite..."
Wu Qianyue looked at her speechlessly.
Speaking of which, when was "before"? Before Zou Yibei could think about it, Wu Qianyue pulled him up, "Get up quickly!"
While brushing her teeth, Wu Qianyue leaned against the door frame behind her, arms crossed, and asked, "How is Qi Yi'an now?"
Zou Yibei, his mouth full of foam, said, "It's fine as it is, the same as always."
After a moment of silence, Zou Yibei spat out the foam, and the two of them unconsciously sighed softly at the same time.
They've been out of school for a few months now and are living the life of a corporate slave. She's currently interning at a foundation and sharing an apartment with Wu Qianyue. "Don't be late for work," Zou Yibei thought, drying her hands and checking her phone: 8:04 AM, February 21, 2021.
2020 is already over.
Author's Note:
I'm so happy! I'm happy to have finished my thesis!
I hope my typing speed can increase.
However, when writing foreshadowing for the first time, I always worry that I'm not proficient enough.
Chapter 6: Give You a Good Lesson...
"Then I'll take responsibility for you, okay?"
Several days have passed since they parted that day, but Qi Yi'an still thinks about her constantly and keeps recalling her words.
These days, Qin Ruoshui would occasionally open her contact "Flat-Headed Little Mountain Cat" and send her an old-person emoji.
"Flat-headed Little Lynx," also known as Qi, only politely replied to her with emojis every day: [little sun] and "Good morning, Miss!"
Few could resist a woman like Qin Ruoshui. Qi Yi'an wasn't obsessed with looks, but he couldn't deny being captivated by her unique aura. They were so different. And that's why he was drawn to her. This attraction was rather potent. Intuition.
This attraction was omnipresent and inexplicable. It could be felt but not explained, felt in the divine but not conveyed. Qi Yi'an steeled her resolve; she'd just accept it as materialism, as liking her money. She had to find a reason to convince her heart and brain. She, Qi Yi'an, was a scholar, but not arrogant.
After searching her mind for theoretical support in pragmatism and utilitarianism, she finally couldn't resist opening WeChat and opening the "Qin Ruoshui" chat window:
- That day, I'm sorry
-I just want to know more about you
The reply came back surprisingly quickly from the chat interface:
- Yes, I understand.
-you are cute.
Following this are two exaggerated elderly emojis, full of love and kisses.
Qi Yi'an rolled her eyes, speechless. This older sister is shameless.
Qin Ruoshui, on the other end, couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a smug smile. She possessed a powerful confidence.
Flat-headed lynx:
-Who knows if what you mean by "responsible" equals sleeping with me?
Qi Yi'an casually added a disgusted emoji.
They quickly replied:
-How about you take my place?
-I'll let you go~
- Senior citizen emoji [laughing loudly]
Holy crap, that's really shameless.
Flat-headed lynx: - [eye roll]
Qin Ruoshui:
- Okay, I admit I really want to sleep with you.
-[Smug] But don't you want it?
The flat-headed lynx fell silent.
- You can refuse if you don't want it.
-But why do I get the feeling that you're enjoying it?
Flat-headed Little Lynx is typing... Typing stopped...
This woman… oh my!
After a while, the flat-headed lynx:
-..
Qin Ruoshui couldn't stop laughing in her office. She was so cute; this little animal just wanted to tease her.
Qi Yi'an remained silent. She pursed her lips, changed her clothes, and went to find Tang Yu to play ball. That night, Tang Yu also added Qi Yi'an's contact information. A few days ago, she invited Qi Yi'an to play ball on the weekend, and Qi Yi'an readily agreed, thinking it would be good to meet a new friend.
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Several more days have passed, but Qin Ruoshui has received no further messages or replies from Qi Yi'an. She sent several invitations and inquiries, but received no response. She also didn't know any other ways to contact him, and felt a little lonely and puzzled.
Is she angry? Or... does she not want to contact me anymore?
…Did something happen? …But most likely, she was just one of many people who came and went in bed with us… That's normal…
It's only been twice... It's normal that I don't feel anything, don't reply, and don't want any follow-up... Qin Ruoshui has done that kind of thing to others before.
…
The next time I saw Qi Yi'an, it was again in the gaps between the bustling crowd.
Qin Ruoshui had been feeling bored, or rather, a bit stifled, these past two days. That child… never mind, she didn't want to think about it anymore. So after get off work, she drove to the bustling commercial street in the city center and went on a shopping spree. A woman's shopping desire is both a source of satisfaction and a form of catharsis. Qin Ruoshui felt that the desire to shop was similar to sexual desire; if it wasn't satisfied, she would keep thinking about it.
I must buy one non-essential item, and it can't be too cheap. There are some things I don't need, but I just want to have them.
Love is a non-essential thing... So... does she want to have it now?
This bustling area is only one block away from Qi Yi'an's school, but it's obvious that you can't expect that low-desire weirdo to appear here... Ah, stop thinking about her. Is it that her bag isn't pretty or her perfume doesn't smell good? Money can soothe people's hearts simply and directly.
Qin Ruoshui parked her car nearby and headed towards the well-established and prestigious department stores in L City. Suddenly, she snapped out of her reverie and spotted a figure standing motionless in the bustling crowd, head slightly bowed. The figure was slender, encased in a gray wool coat, her medium-length hair wrapped in a black and white patterned scarf, the exposed strands slightly disheveled by the wind. Qin Ruoshui saw a snow-white face amidst the black hair; the woman's gaze was focused yet seemed to be fixed on something, her expression tinged with sadness.
Was she looking at the homeless people sleeping on the ground? Although L City was developed, homeless people were everywhere. Qin Ruoshui walked over, didn't say anything, stood next to her, and also went to take a look. The distance was slightly closer than that between strangers, and Qi Yi'an looked up and was very surprised to see her, her eyes widening. There was some grievance in her eyes, and also some blankness.
Qin Ruoshui glanced at the board on the ground and felt like she had been tricked.
"Well, you strange child! I thought you were looking at something so intently, but it turns out you were reading propaganda about heretical doctrines?! What are you thinking?!"
Qin Ruoshui was both angry and amused. She had thought this child was kind-hearted and had taken pity on the homeless man, and was just about to be moved. Who knew he was so enthusiastic about these crooked and morally questionable things? He even had a newspaper promoting his doctrines in his hand—was he planning to take it home and read it carefully?
But Qi Yi'an still looked at her blankly and aggrievedly, and slowly his eyes turned a little red.
"What's wrong?" Qin Ruoshui softened her tone.
Qi Yi'an opened her mouth, but couldn't speak; her eyes were still red. Qin Ruoshui's heart softened suddenly. She hugged her and gently asked, "What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Qi Yi'an wanted to say something but couldn't, burying his face in her arms for a long time. "These past few days, you haven't been talking to me, have you?"
"I...I..." "Okay, sweetie, tell me what's wrong?"
“The phone…” “What happened to the phone? Was it stolen? Was it robbed?” Qi Yi’an nodded.
Qin Ruoshui breathed a sigh of relief. Oh, she thought something terrible had happened; it was just her phone being stolen… L City isn't very safe, and these kinds of things happen frequently on the streets. It's no big deal; she's still just a kid.