Chapter 193

Author's Note:

Oh my... because I didn't want to drag this plot out too long but still wanted to keep it complete~~ I ended up skipping quite a bit of explanatory content~~ for example~ why Lele didn't call the police immediately~ or why she didn't just run away later~ and so on and so forth~~ but whatever was skipped can definitely be inferred through the details~~ *cough*~~ I've made it hard for you girls~~

Love you all!!

☆, (11 Fresh Coins) Chapter 171: Don't, I Want It

She... had done something stupid again.

He Lele sat on the living room sofa, leaning back and staring blankly at the ceiling.

Three days had passed in a flash, but the events of three days ago felt like they had happened in the last century... Three days ago, not long after she saw Qin Zhixiu at the door of that penthouse, Zhai Feiyun had arrived with the police; it was Qin Zhixiu who had called him. When Zhai Feiyun saw her, he almost crushed her in his embrace, but his slightly trembling body... made her unable to help but hold him tightly in return.

Later, Zhai Feiyun finally let her go, and she was able to enter the room to see what was going on. She stared at the unrecognizable Shi Gujin in the room for a long time, and... gained a new understanding of Qin Zhixiu.

"Are you a pig? Do you think you're some kind of invincible Wonder Woman? A tomboy charging into an enemy den to save her lover! Do you have any idea what the consequences could have been if you weren't careful? Can you afford that? Can your aunt and uncle afford that? Can I afford that? Where is your brain? Did you leave it in your pants?"

In front of a group of police officers, Ren Lingyu, who had arrived later, scolded her until she was soaked in tears.

"... I'm sorry."

"Sorry your head! You, you... you scared me to death!"

Ren Lingyu was right; she was indeed a pig. How could someone as smart as Qin Zhixiu need her to save him? It would be good enough if she didn't drag him down. For all she knew, he might have taken the bait on purpose so the police could catch them in the act! But...

Did he know about the deal between Du Wei and Shi Gujin? She had been paying attention to the news; Du Wei's activities over the past few days had continued as normal, completely unaffected by Shi Gujin's arrest. No, it should be said that since Shi Gujin's arrest, her exposure had actually increased because she was the second female lead in Shi Gujin's new film.

Did he not know, or... did he know but didn't want to pursue it?

It must be the latter—ever since he returned to the apartment three days ago, he hadn't left the second floor, nor had he said a single word. The way his eyes were devoid of spirit, as if he had lost his soul, made her unable to bear looking at him, and... she had no way to comfort him.

She had both parents, and she had a good friend like Ren Lingyu. The pain of losing all his relatives and being betrayed by the only childhood sweetheart he felt close to and recognized—she didn't even dare to imagine it. She was afraid that her frivolous comfort would only sting him more.

Could she... do something for him?

Outside the window, Zhai Feiyun's Lamborghini pulled into the main gate, with someone in the passenger seat.

Zhai Feiyun brought a guest back? He Lele thought, and when she saw the true face of the guest behind Zhai Feiyun, an uncontrollable rage surged up.

Du Wei!

"Sit for a while, I'll go up and call him," Zhai Feiyun said flatly. "Lele, pour Miss Du a cup of tea."

"..." He Lele looked at Zhai Feiyun, "Did Mr. Qin invite her?"

"No, I invited her," Zhai Feiyun replied, then looked at Du Wei again, "Qin is not in a good state, I hope you can comfort him."

Du Wei nodded, "I will." Her tone was calm and composed.

He Lele was stunned, but before she could say anything, Zhai Feiyun got into the elevator.

He Lele turned her head to stare at Du Wei. Even though she knew there were many people and things in this world she couldn't understand, but...

"How come you live with Qin Zhixiu?" Du Wei sat elegantly on the sofa, looking very much like a lady.

"..."

"Are you a mistress kept here by Zhai Feiyun?"

"..."

Du Wei frowned with dissatisfaction.

"Why did you come?" He Lele finally spoke.

"... It's not that I wanted to come, Zhai Feiyun asked me to." In fact, she also wanted to see if Qin Zhixiu knew that the matter with Shi Gujin had anything to do with her.

"Why?"

"What do you mean why? Are you sick?"

"Mr. Qin treats you as his only family, why did you betray him?"

"I, I don't know what you're talking about!"

"He grew up with you, he only had you as a friend since he was a child, and he only liked you! He tried hard to please you, gave you everything you liked, even if you couldn't love him, how could you bear to hurt him? To hurt someone who was so good to you?"

"..."

"Is a role really more important than a family member? Is it okay to hurt someone who sincerely treats you well just to get a role? Do you know how important you are to him? Have you ever thought about how it feels to be betrayed by the only person you care about?"

"Shut up! Of course I know how much he loves me! Since he loves me so much, what's the big deal about sacrificing a little for me? He won't lose a piece of flesh!" Du Wei scolded impatiently.

He Lele looked at Du Wei in shock, her left hand tightly gripping her right wrist, because if she didn't, she was afraid she would rush up and strangle this woman!

"Hmph... what would someone like you understand? All you see is a role, but do you know that I could have used this role to establish myself on the big screen, establish myself! Do you understand? Once I get the status I want, I will compensate him! Don't look at how much money he makes as a singer now, what if he goes out of style in a few years? Forget a few years, even now, he has no status and no backing. So what if he has many fans? If people want to move against him, it's just a matter of a word! Do you believe that Shi Gujin will be out in a few days? People with background and status can trample on the law and trample on anyone! This is the status I want. What can Qin Zhixiu give me? All that 'treating me well,' 'love,' 'family'—these things have no meaning at all."