Chapter 152: Looks are justice

Although Lou Xiao'e is now separated from Xu Damao, their marriage exists only in name.

But Xu Damao is infertile.

As for Shazhu, he's Qin Huairu's sycophant, with only Qin Huairu on his mind.

So, for these two people, no matter who Qin Jingru ends up with, the outcome will be tragic.

He is a high-and-mighty transmigrator with a system, seeing this pure girl about to jump into a pit—how could he not lend a hand?

To watch someone jump into a pit helplessly is just too cruel.

Actually, he doesn't think Qin Jingru is that beautiful.

At most, she's somewhat attractive.

So at first he had no particular thoughts.

This is also why Qin Huairu said she'd help him meet Qin Jingru, but he said no, leaving it to fate.

Of course, the main reason is that Qin Huairu hesitated.

He knows Qin Huairu too well.

Qin Huairu worries that if Qin Jingru gets with him, he'll stop being good to her afterward.

Besides that.

He also doesn't want to owe Qin Huairu.

Being with Qin Huairu is just a transaction.

A woman like Qin Huairu is a bottomless pit; if you owe her a favor, you may never be free of it.

Although he doesn't think Qin Jingru is that beautiful.

But in this world, Qin Jingru counts as an outstanding woman.

He thinks she's better than the current Qin Huairu.

Moreover, Qin Jingru has never dated; she's definitely an unmarried maiden.

Just on that basis, she's far more appealing than Qin Huairu.

Seeing Lin Shengli silent, Qin Jingru smiled and asked:

"Is it my question that makes it hard for you to answer?"

Lin Shengli shook his head and said:

"Of course not."

"Actually, you're so pure, young, and beautiful—you're exactly my ideal lover."

"It's just too bad—I already have a partner."

Qin Jingru laughed: "I'm glad you said that."

Lin Shengli: "Of course—as long as you're not married, you have the freedom to choose."

"That's exactly what I think—what do you say?"

Qin Jingru blinked in surprise.

What does he mean?

Could he be wanting to date me?

If he says it, I'll surely agree right away.

After a moment of stunned silence, Qin Huairu nodded and said:

"Yes, yes, yes—I think the same way."

Lin Shengli stood up, walked to the door, looked around, made sure no one was there, closed the door, walked back, and whispered:

"Actually, this Shazhu—if you just go ask around, you'll know he has an unclear relationship with your sister."

Qin Jingru: "You've said all that—I don't need to inquire further."

"I believe you."

Lin Shengli laughed: "You trust me so easily?"

Qin Jingru nodded: "Mm, I can tell you're a good person."

"You won't deceive me."

Indeed.

Looks are justice.

If she were ugly, Qin Jingru would definitely not say that.

He and Qin Jingru have only met twice so far.

Qin Jingru then said:

"Just now at my sister's place, I also saw that her relationship with Shazhu is probably not simple."

"That's also why I've been hesitating."

Lin Shengli: "Ever since your brother-in-law left, Shazhu has been squeezing in time with your sister."

"This is an open secret in our courtyard."

"You don't have to believe me."

"If you don't believe me, go ask around in our courtyard."

"You can ask any neighbor."

"The three elders of our courtyard."

"They decide everything."

"You know about this, right?"

Qin Jingru nodded: "I heard my sister say that."

"I don't need to ask, I believe you."

"I've seen Shazhu pulling and tugging with my sister."

Lin Shengli: "You trust me so much; if I don't show a little token, I'd be too sorry to you."

"How about this: I'll treat you to a meal, how does that sound?"

Qin Jingru happily said: "Good, good."

"I've lived this long and I've never gone out to eat."

Lin Shengli: "Not only will I treat you to a meal, I'll also ride my bicycle and take you around Sijiucheng."

"I'll buy you clothes and shoes; whatever you want to buy, I'll get it for you."

Qin Jingru, upon hearing that, became even more delighted.

However, she still said somewhat embarrassedly:

"Then it's not needed; I'd be grateful just for you treating me to a meal."

Lin Shengli: "Don't be polite with me; you're so beautiful, only nice clothes and shoes match you."

"Come on, go out first, wait for me at the entrance of the alley ahead, I'll ride out later."

Qin Jingru nodded: "Mm, then I'll go out first."

After saying that, Qin Jingru stood up and happily walked toward the door.

After walking not far from the Siheyuan gate, she was stopped by Xu Damao.

Xu Damao had known she was coming for a while.

He had been waiting near the public toilet.

Xu Damao also thought Qin Jingru would definitely come out to use the toilet.

As long as Qin Jingru is alone, he has a way to intervene.

Actually, what Xu Damao most wants is to continue maintaining his nominal marriage with Lou Xiao'e.

Because he cannot have children.

Even if he divorced Lou Xiao'e and Qin Jingru were willing to marry him, he still couldn't have children.

Wouldn't that just be inviting Shazhu's mockery?

As long as Lin Shengli gets Lou Xiao'e pregnant, he would claim the child as his own.

By then, when he sees Shazhu, he'll feel a bit proud.

The reason he wants to intervene is, first of all, he naturally doesn't want Shazhu to feel smug.

Second, of course, it's also for himself.

"Who are you?"

Looking at Xu Damao, Qin Jingru's beautiful brows slightly furrowed as she asked.

"Xu Damao, projectionist, last time your sister brought you..."

"Oh, I remember now, what do you need from me?"

Xu Damao looked around and asked:

"How are you and Shazhu doing?"

Qin Jingru: "Shazhu? Not much; he's not the man I want to marry."

"I'm leaving."

After saying that, Qin Jingru left without any hesitation.

Xu Damao froze, wanting to call her back, but saw Lin Shengli walking out pushing his bicycle.

He hurriedly went up to him and asked:

"Shengli, where are you headed?"

Lin Shengli: "Oh, just wandering around."

"See you later, Damao."

At Qin Huairu's home.

Shazhu cooked while occasionally glancing at the door.

Qin Jingru said she was going to the toilet, but it's been a while.

She should have been back by now.

He thought and asked: "Hey, you say Qin Jingru went to the toilet, it shouldn't take this long, right?"

Jia Zhangshi happily said: "Sure, I've been thinking about it."

"There's a show."

Qin Huairu spoke with a nasal tone:

"Shazhu, upon seeing a woman, always has thoughts."

"We still don't know what Qin Jingru thinks."

Shazhu laughed: "Hey hey hey, is that how you talk about me?"

"If I were that kind of person, I'd still be single now?"

Jia Zhangshi: "Hey, I'm telling you Shazhu, after you marry our Qin Jingru..."

"You won't deny our poor relatives, will you?"

Shazhu: "Look what you're saying, am I that kind of person?"

"Qin Huairu, you say."

"Am I that kind of person?"