At this moment, Yu Lu returned to her room after throwing a tantrum. She finally picked up her phone and, after some urging, received the general information she had been waiting for.
After reading it, her eyes immediately lit up.
So, this was how their marital relationship came about? The Ji Family was already in name only, so there was no threat of a political marriage. Ji Fei was just a comedian, with nothing but a good figure and beauty to her name. She had almost nothing else.
So, was it just a case of love blossoming over time?
Looking at Qin Xian’s restrained demeanor, having been emotionally deceived by his ex-girlfriend and then tricked into marriage by Ji Fei, it seemed he had never experienced a truly exceptional woman. Now, he was simply caught up in the heat of romance. It was much simpler than she had imagined. A playful smile curled on Yu Lu’s lips.
She immediately added Qin Xian’s contact information directly.
At this moment, Ji Fei was playing with Qin Xian’s phone when she saw the friend request. She couldn’t help but feel exasperated. This girl really didn’t give up, did she?
Ji Fei showed it to Qin Xian, who glanced at it and rejected the request without hesitation.
Not long after, another request came through.
“Brother Qin Xian, it’s me, Yu Lu. My mom told me to add you.”
Ji Fei chuckled. She was quite good at finding excuses. After all, there was still a nominal family connection between them.
Ji Fei couldn’t help but think to herself, amused by her own thoughts. *This girl is different—she has no blood relation to Qin Xian. If I weren’t here, given the family ties, it’s entirely possible that she might have ended up with Qin Xian, this so-called cousin of his.*
As she was lost in thought, Qin Xian pinched her nose.
Ji Fei glared at him, feigning grievance. Qin Xian took the phone and rejected the request again, not bothering to explain. No matter how many times she tried, the answer would always be no.
Sure enough, after a while, Yu Lu stopped trying.
*Oh, I thought she had given up. Turns out she thought I was the one rejecting her on Qin Xian’s behalf. She must be planning to try again when she sees Qin Xian holding his phone. This girl really knows how to console herself.*
The second branch of the Qin family was chatting when they unexpectedly got wind of this drama. They were utterly speechless.
Qin Xian was equally exasperated. He had no fondness for Lu Meihe, and he certainly wouldn’t indulge Yu Lu in the slightest.
So, that night, when someone knocked on his door wearing a seductive nightgown, Qin Xian’s face instantly darkened. His icy gaze sent a shiver down Yu Lu’s spine.
But she boldly displayed her curves, the kind that could make any man’s blood boil, and said in a coquettish voice, “Brother Qin Xian, there’s something on top of my closet that’s too high for me to reach. Could you help me get it? Please?”
As she spoke, she tried to tug at Qin Xian’s sleeve, acting cute.
Qin Xian stepped aside. “You can ask the servants for help.”
Yu Lu, failing to grab his sleeve, took a step forward, attempting to brush her knee against him. “I don’t know how to call them. It’s so quiet here…”
Qin Xian pulled out his phone, ready to call someone.
Yu Lu quickly added, “But they’re not tall enough. They’d need a ladder, and it’s too noisy at this hour. Brother Qin Xian, you’re the tallest. You can definitely help me.”
By now, Yu Lu was practically breathing seductively, her eyes filled with allure.
Any man with even a hint of interest would have been unable to resist at this point, either following her or engaging in some flirtatious banter.
“What exactly do you need to get in the middle of the night? Dust from the top of the closet?” Ji Fei’s voice suddenly came from behind, clearly displeased.
*I’m really speechless. Is Yu Lu really this bold? If it weren’t for my gossip system, I wouldn’t have believed she actually threw her underwear on top of the closet, planning for Qin Xian to help her get it. The moment he reached for it, she thought he’d realize she wasn’t wearing anything underneath, and then she’d pretend to fall into his arms. Even if nothing happened immediately, she’d still manage to captivate him. Ugh, does she even know what personal hygiene is? She’s trying to dirty my husband’s hands! How infuriating!*
Qin Xian: …Just hearing the plan made his ears feel dirty.
Yu Lu, however, remained oblivious to the fact that her scheme had been completely exposed. Hearing Ji Fei’s sharp tone, she was even more pleased. She had come prepared for Ji Fei to find out. In fact, she hoped Ji Fei would get jealous and lose her temper. Men often liked to play the mediator in such situations, which would only make Ji Fei angrier.
“Sister-in-law, are you upset? I’m sorry. It’s my first day here, and I don’t know how things work. Since you two live close by, I thought I’d ask Brother Qin Xian for help. It’s just a small favor. Surely, it’s not worth making you this unhappy, is it?” Yu Lu finished with a pitiful look at Qin Xian. “Brother Qin Xian…”
*Hahaha, she’s really putting on a classic performance! What a textbook example of green tea tactics. Hilarious! But, I have to admit, with that devilish figure, that innocent yet seductive makeup, the green tea vibe, and that nightgown… Wow, is she really not wearing anything underneath? I can’t even bring myself to look closely… She’s downright mesmerizing. If I were a man, I’d probably be tempted too.*
Just as Ji Fei finished her internal rant, Qin Xian suddenly shifted his body, blocking half of Ji Fei’s view. Ji Fei had to tilt her head to see around him.
Qin Xian immediately said impatiently, “Then don’t get it. Don’t disturb our rest.”
With that, he moved to close the door.
Yu Lu was stunned. She quickly pushed against the door, trying to read Qin Xian’s expression for any signs of guilt or hesitation, perhaps fearing his wife’s reaction.
But there was nothing. Qin Xian’s face was as impassive as ever, now even colder, as if encased in ice.
Yu Lu bit her lip, forcing an awkward smile. “Brother Qin Xian, let me add your contact information. My mom said you’re the head of the family, and I should reach out to you if I need anything. Please accept my request.”
She immediately sent a friend request, and Qin Xian’s phone lit up with the notification.
Yu Lu watched as Qin Xian leisurely opened his phone. Just as she was about to smile, she saw the notification: *Request declined.*
Her face stiffened. “What’s going on? Is Sister-in-law not letting you add me? I’m just your cousin. There’s no need for this, is there?”
Ji Fei looked at her innocently.
Yu Lu looked up and met Qin Xian’s icy gaze, which was now filled with bone-chilling coldness.
“Know your place.”
Yu Lu froze but still tried to defend herself.
Then she heard Qin Xian speak bluntly, without any attempt to soften his words. “Do you like me? I will only ever love my wife. I will never like you. So, stop being a nuisance in front of us! If you try this again, even Grandma Lv won’t be able to save you from the consequences.”
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