SCHS - Chapter 52
Chapter 52
Qin Zhen politely declined the matchmaking attempt: "Thank you for your kindness, Aunt Meng, but I don't have any such thoughts right now."
If she dared to say yes, the little devil beside her might get so angry she'd tear the house down.
Parents always worry about their children's lifelong happiness, but Wen Shixue never expected her parents would also worry about other people's children's lifelong happiness. This wouldn't do; she couldn't let her own mother ruin her own marriage prospects! She put on a stern face and echoed in a serious tone, "Parents, please don't always think about arranging marriages for your children. This is the era of free love now. Please let our Vice President Qin choose her own partner. Thank you for your cooperation, Ms. Meng."
Meng Yuezhu raised an eyebrow, looking surprised, and said, "Looking at this, your relationship seems quite good?"
If their relationship were bad, Wen Shixue would never speak up for Qin Zhen.
Wen Shixue lifted her chin proudly: "That's right, we're the best in the world!"
Meng Yuezhu saw that Qin Zhen didn't refute or show any displeasure, and thus concluded that Wen Shixue and Qin Zhen's relationship was indeed not as discordant as she had imagined. Perhaps, as Qin Zhen said, Wen Shixue was very well-behaved and easy to manage around her. Having such a trustworthy and reliable junior by her daughter's side, and her daughter not causing trouble, Meng Yuezhu immediately felt more at ease. Wen Lianchang's decision to have Qin Zhen teach Wen Shixue was indeed correct.
She said, "Since you don't have any thoughts about it now, that's fine. You can tell me when you do. Or if you like someone in the future, you can bring them to us, and we can help you take a look. As elders, we can always give you some advice."
Qin Zhen was a child they had sponsored all the way. Although not their biological daughter, she was like half a daughter to them. Moreover, Wen Shixue was currently living at Qin Zhen's place and being looked after by her. Both emotionally and logically, publicly and privately, they should treat Qin Zhen even better.
Qin Zhen said softly, "Okay."
Meng Yuezhu had good intentions; there was no reason for her to refuse.
Meng Yuezhu glanced behind them: "Are you cooking? Then you go ahead. You must be tired after working all day, eat plenty." Then she looked at Wen Shixue, "Help out more, don't let her do all the work herself."
Wen Shixue lifted her arm, which she had half-rolled up her sleeve on: "Aren't I getting ready?"
Wen Lianchang turned around and found his wife talking to their daughter on the phone. He hurried over, exchanged pleasantries with Wen Shixue, and didn't forget to praise her current achievements. With Qin Zhen there, he was well aware of Chenfeng's situation.
Wen Lianchang: "Targeting the right audience is very important, and you've done well in this regard. Promoting jewelry through online live streaming is also a great method. Truly worthy of being my daughter!"
As of now, no jewelry brand in China had implemented live streaming to promote jewelry online. Chenfeng could completely become the first. Wen Lianchang didn't deny his surprise when he first heard this idea. Having ideas, being innovative, and daring to try boldly – truly worthy of being his Wen family's daughter!
Wen Shixue's eyes darted around, and she said, "Dad, if I can make Chenfeng enter the public eye and establish its brand name before the time we agreed upon..."
"Will you agree to let me terminate the engagement early?"
She wasn't stupid. If she could achieve the agreement as much as possible within the two-year limit, why wait another two years to terminate the engagement? She didn't want to wait, and Xu Jianfan definitely didn't want to wait either.
Wen Lianchang readily agreed: "Of course."
If Wen Shixue had the ability to make Chenfeng rise through legitimate means in the shortest possible time and enter the public eye, it would prove that she indeed possessed extraordinary business acumen and methods, and could firmly hold the position of leader without relying on anyone, including the top position at Wen Group. With his daughter this capable, why would she need an in-law family as a backer? She could be her own backer! He could even, for his daughter's sake, personally advocate for free love in front of his friends – it was just a matter of contradicting himself!
Wen Shixue curved her eyes, her smile sweet: "I've remembered. You can't go back on your word."
After the call ended, Qin Zhen turned back to continue cooking. Wen Shixue hugged her waist from behind, resting her chin on her shoulder, and asked, "Lao Qin, did you hear that just now?"
Qin Zhen slowed her movements, patiently responding, "Hmm?"
Wen Shixue: "I can terminate the engagement early." Then she added, "And then you can bring me to meet my parents and tell them you're interested in me, and let them give you one or two pieces of advice."
She was very curious what kind of advice her parents would give about her.
After listening, Qin Zhen stopped what she was doing, turned around, and looked silently into her eyes. After a long while, she asked softly, "Shixue, aren't you afraid that Uncle Wen and Aunt Meng won't be able to accept it when they find out?"
Just like herself, after being ostracized by former colleagues, she was no longer willing to easily confide in others, afraid that others would look at her with prejudiced eyes, afraid that the harmony she once had would cruelly disappear. She understood how difficult such days were, so even if Wen Shixue broke up with her one day because of her parents' issues, she could understand.
Wen Shixue said unhurriedly, "I'm not afraid. I just made my choice, chose the life I want. I didn't do anything wrong."
Humans are a mystery from birth. Every step taken in life is full of unpredictable unknowns. Even parents have no right to set the gender of their child's future lover, nor can they try to control their child's entire life, because they are not only their child but also a vibrant life, not a puppet to be manipulated by others.
In the past, Wen Shixue's fate was sealed in black and white from the moment she was born. She couldn't resonate with the male lead's soul like the heroine, naturally being attracted to him and having a spiritual connection, becoming a match made in heaven. She could only stiffly "fall in love at first sight" with the male lead within the lines, then abandon all reason, break her character, and pour everything into pursuing a male lead whose soul she couldn't even touch.
But that was all in the past. Now, fate was in her hands. She could control her own life, choose everything she wanted, including her lover, and the gender of her lover. Even if it wasn't accepted by the world, she was fearless, because this was her own choice, and no one could influence it.
Qin Zhen lowered her head and pressed a gentle, affectionate kiss on the corner of her eye. She almost forgot, this was the little devil who feared nothing. A smile as warm as the sun slowly bloomed on her face, even her eyes reflecting the most moving light: "My Shixue must always be this brave."
In the past, she couldn't be as brave as Wen Shixue, so she lived more cautiously and difficultly than anyone else.
She hoped Wen Shixue could always be this brave, bravely be herself, bravely pursue her choices, without fear, without being bound by worldly conventions. At least, to live happier than she did back then.
Wen Shixue's eyes sparkled brightly upon hearing this. She immediately hugged her waist tightly and laughed, "I like it when you call me that."
Qin Zhen wasn't someone who said sweet words, but the affection she unintentionally revealed was more beautiful and moving than all the sweet words Wen Shixue had ever heard.
Kids love candy, and so did Wen Shixue. She absolutely loved hearing such sweet words!
To express her affection, Wen Shixue stood on tiptoe and kissed her lips. Feeling it wasn't enough, she kissed her a second time, a third time...
Until Qin Zhen reluctantly called a halt: "Alright, stop messing around. Dinner isn't finished yet, you'll be hungry soon."
Wen Shixue wasn't worried at all: "That's okay, I can eat snacks."
"No," Qin Zhen mercilessly rejected her little idea.
Wen Shixue blinked innocently and said, "Then, definitely tonight?"
Qin Zhen was puzzled: "Definitely what tonight?"
Wen Shixue smiled and pointed to her lips, reminding her, "Tomorrow is the weekend, we don't work." Then she patted her shoulder, "Be more proactive with me, Lao Qin."
Qin Zhen smiled helplessly and shook her head.
...
Wen Shixue came out after showering and saw her girlfriend sitting in the living room, seriously watching financial news. Seeing her come out, she beckoned to her. She hurried over, sat unceremoniously in her arms, and began acting as a human pillow.
Qin Zhen glanced at the two fair legs under her nightgown, casually pulled a soft blanket from the side to cover them, preventing her from catching a cold. She then took the towel from her hand and helped her wipe the water droplets from her dark hair. Then, actively taking her suggestion, after drying her hair, she proactively leaned in and kissed her, gently holding her soft lips, swallowing the air between her lips and teeth.
Wen Shixue was momentarily stunned when she saw her take the initiative, but after realizing what was happening, she couldn't help but wrap her arms around her neck, physically deepening the kiss, willingly sinking into this deep affection, not thinking about anything else.
The atmosphere gradually became ambiguous, their breaths intertwined. Qin Zhen's kiss was no longer content to stay only on her lips, so it began to greedily fall on her eyes, on her cheeks, and below her fair earlobes, and unknowingly ignited an unknown fire in her heart, burning her heart with heat, uncontrollably craving more, not just this.
When the kiss gently landed in the nape of the neck of the person in her arms, Qin Zhen's rationality suddenly reined in, stopping abruptly.
Wen Shixue was forced back to her senses, looking at her blankly with eyes hazy with emotion.
Qin Zhen's gaze was gentle, her fingertips lightly stroking the back of her neck, coaxing softly, "Be good, Shixue, not now, okay?"
Just by looking at Wen Shixue like this, she knew she actually didn't understand anything; she was just being bold with her words yesterday. If she were to just... then she would be taking advantage of a child who didn't know better, and her conscience wouldn't allow it.
Wen Shixue didn't understand why, but her head was dizzy from the kissing, and she temporarily lacked the ability to think, so she agreed. Then she nestled in her arms and obediently watched the news. Afterwards, the more she thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong.
Wen Shixue: I feel like I missed out on something?
...
A week later, Chenfeng signed the endorsement contract with Jiang Manwei and immediately prepared the advertising plan, starting the filming of the promotional video. Wen Shixue didn't need to worry about any of this; she just needed to review it. However, to ensure the filming went smoothly, she personally went to the set when Jiang Manwei was filming the advertisement.
When Xu Jianfan learned that Wen Shixue was going to watch Jiang Manwei film the advertisement, he uncharacteristically suggested going along as an assistant. So Wen Shixue brought him along under the pretext that "he is the lead designer and responsible for the product. If anything goes wrong with the products prepared on set, I can execute him on the spot," successfully dispelling Qin Zhen's doubts.
Chenfeng prepared several sets of themed filming dresses for Jiang Manwei. Jiang Manwei first changed into a red backless mermaid dress, showcasing her slender and graceful figure and the smooth, perfect curve of her spine to everyone. Fortunately, it was an indoor shoot, so she didn't have to suffer the harsh cold wind outside.
Even so, when Wen Shixue first saw her, she silently wrapped her coat tighter around herself and glanced at Qin Zhen's – all buttoned up. Okay, nothing to worry about then.
Xu Jianfan, due to work reasons, restrained the urge to give his girlfriend his coat. Jiang Manwei saw them and walked over, generously displaying her beautiful back, and asked proudly, "How about it, friends? Don't I look even better today? Look at this excellent back of mine."
Xu Jianfan wanted to say yes, but held back.
Wen Shixue's gaze slowly fell on her fair back and she honestly replied, "Yes, your back is very beautiful."
Remembering her girlfriend was beside her, she calmly added, "It'd be a shame not to get cupping done."
Qin Zhen: "..."
Xu Jianfan: "???"
Beautiful hands are for moving bricks, beautiful backs are for cupping. Are you the legendary talented little complimenter???
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