Chapter 295

☆, (10 Fresh Coins) Chapter 246: More Than Two

The bright red rose lay lonely in the corner of the bathroom, having lost its stem and leaves, yet it still displayed its beautiful appearance full of vitality.

He Lele picked up the flower and placed it on the vanity, watching it while she washed up quietly.

"Between people and people..."

Rinsing her mouth hurriedly, He Lele picked up her phone. "... Lingyu, morning."

"Morning. Have the results of Auntie's check-up come out?"

"Hmm! Nothing was found. The doctor just suggested paying attention to health maintenance and not being too tired or emotionally agitated."

"That's good... When do you have time?"

"I..."

"How much longer are you going to hide it from me? Hide it until my heart turns cold?"

"Lingyu... let's go have morning tea."

It was clearly the same shop, the same exquisite Cantonese dim sum, but the taste seemed to have changed in an indescribable way.

"Let's talk while we eat, otherwise it will get cold." Ren Lingyu glanced at Qin Zhixiu beside He Lele; it was clear she wasn't as enthusiastic as last time.

Friends first, idols second. Thinking that Lele was once again struggling with many things alone, she felt both angry and heartbroken; how could she have the leisure to be a fan of an idol!

"..."

"No hiding allowed. Tell me everything clearly from the beginning." Seeing He Lele pursing her lips slightly with a thoughtful look, Ren Lingyu warned her directly.

"Xiu, could you... please step aside for a moment." He Lele said softly. Today, neither she nor Ji Jie had work arrangements, but she hadn't asked Ji Jie to accompany her. Lingyu had already seen her with Mu Wei, Qin Zhixiu, and the disguised Ruan Lin; adding Ji Jie... it was better to avoid it if possible. Besides, Lingyu liked Qin Zhixiu, so bringing him along—if Lingyu got angry, Xiu might be able to help her.

Qin Zhixiu said "Hmm" and moved to an inconspicuous spot by the door to sit.

"Regarding Lawyer Li—"

"The boss has already explained that to me. It was him who didn't let you tell me. The boss has always been clear about public and private matters, I can understand that. What I want to know is, what has happened to you in the last few months? What is going on with you, Mu Wei, Qin Zhixiu, and that man from the police station last time? What exactly happened when you were in the apartment?"

"Mu Wei... he helped me." He Lele decided to start with Mu Wei's matter.

After hearing about Mu Wei throwing money in people's faces to help Lele clarify rumors that had lasted for over a decade, Ren Lingyu was overjoyed. "Wow! That's so cool! You're only telling me about such a satisfying thing now?"

He Lele breathed a slight sigh of relief and smiled. But the next second, Ren Lingyu's face changed. "So? Don't tell me you repaid the favor with your body."

He Lele's heart tightened, and she forced herself to stay calm. "He is very good to me."

"But gratitude and love are two different things! How can you be with him just because he helped you?"

"Why can't I? I haven't fallen in love with anyone else, and I'm not even sure if I have the ability to love anyone. Why should I reject someone who is very good to me, and even has a favor to me?"

Ren Lingyu was speechless. "Then, then what about Qin Zhixiu and that man from last time?"

"I promised to be Qin Zhixiu's family."

"Family?"

"Hmm."

"What kind of family? The kind that eats together during holidays, or the kind that shares a bed?"

"Lingyu..."

"I'm just that direct! You promised to be family, so you let him take whatever he wants, right? Has he hugged you?"

"..."

"What was Mu Wei's reaction? Doesn't he mind?"

He Lele shook her head. "He doesn't interfere with anything I do."

Ren Lingyu felt a lump in her throat.

"What about that man?"

"He wants to marry me, I didn't agree."

"... Who is he? How did you meet? Does he also live in the apartment?"

He Lele hesitated for a moment. "He is Ruan Lin."

Ren Lingyu was dumbfounded. After a while, she shook her head, which had turned into a mess of paste. "You mean to say, in these three months, Mu Wei, Qin Zhixiu, and Ruan Lin have all taken a fancy to you—one wants you to be his mistress, one wants you to be family, and another wants you to be his wife, and you are now... with Mu Wei and Qin Zhixiu at the same time?"

Staring into Ren Lingyu's eyes, He Lele nodded lightly with difficulty.

"You were worried I wouldn't understand, that I would look down on you? That's why you didn't tell me anything?" ===== CHAPTER 296 =====