SCHS - Chapter 84
Chapter 84
Wen Shixue had no interest in exercising, but if she added the goal of "insubordination," everything changed. Embracing the mindset of "a paper person who isn't lustful and reckless isn't a paper person," she looked at Qin Zhen with sparkling eyes.
Qin Zhen looked back at her bright eyes, amused, feeling like Wen Shixue was a fish that had taken the bait, and she herself was the one casting the line, the bait on the hook, her purpose clear. But this fish was simply too adorable. She couldn't help but lean down and give her a hug, gently stroking the top of her soft hair, and asked with a light smile, "Does our Shixue's ears like hearing this?"
Wen Shixue, held in her embrace, lifted her eyelids and gazed at her intently, answering with exceptional frankness: "I like it."
Qin Zhen's attraction to her grew by the day, making it difficult for her to pull away, willing to sink into it. The longer she spent with Qin Zhen, the more she marveled, who in this world could possibly refuse such a perfect person as Qin Zhen?
—Which is why Jiang Rui back then was such an idiot!
She often wished she had been born earlier to meet Qin Zhen, to accompany her through those dark days, to plant sun after sun in her life. But these were just thoughts, things she couldn't wish into reality. Yet, that idiot Jiang Rui back then didn't cherish the time she spent with Qin Zhen, didn't value being seriously liked by Qin Zhen at all.
Facts proved that God wasn't fair in everything after all. But thankfully, Qin Zhen now belonged to her; they hadn't missed each other.
She stretched out her arms, fingers intertwined at the back of Qin Zhen's neck, smiling brightly, but her words were incredibly serious: "I only like you."
Faced with this sudden confession, Qin Zhen couldn't help but freeze for a moment. Coming back to her senses, she propped one hand beside Wen Shixue and said with a face full of tenderness, "Then when you're better, be a good girl and exercise for half an hour every day, okay?"
Hearing that she had to do half an hour of exercise every day, Wen Shixue hesitated, pursing her lips. She felt a bit conflicted inside, only finally making up her mind after meeting Qin Zhen's eyes, which held a hint of expectation.
"Alright," she said, compromising, "For my Lao Qin."
Seeing that she had agreed, a smile suddenly bloomed in Qin Zhen's eyes. She gently hugged her, like coaxing a kindergarten child: "Good girl." Remembering her plans with Yu Hanhan and the others, she said, "Shixue, I'm going out to meet up with Hanhan and the others in a few days for the holiday, so I won't be able to stay with you."
Wen Shixue was startled by her words, blinking her eyes.
Qin Zhen stroked her forehead again, saying as she did so, "If Uncle Wen and the others come back for New Year's Day, it would be a good time for you to go home and stay. You haven't seen them in so long, you must miss them a lot."
Wen Shixue didn't deny it. The most recent memory she had of spending time up close with her parents was when Wen Lianchang ate fries with her at home before his trip. It had been several months since she'd seen her parents, and saying she didn't miss them would be a lie. But seeing them having fun during video calls made her happy too. She hoped they could continue to be this happy and travel for as long as they wanted. After all, their daughter wasn't alone anymore!
However...
"They're not coming back for New Year's Day," she said.
Wen Lianchang and Meng Yuezhu had originally planned to travel until the Lunar New Year before returning. New Year's Day in January was still a long way from the Lunar New Year in February, so she didn't plan to go back to the Wen family home. She would just continue staying here.
She took a strand of Qin Zhen's long hair and twirled it around her finger, saying meekly, "I originally planned to spend New Year's Eve with you, because it's more meaningful to spend it with the person you like." Then, with a smile, she raised her eyes and gazed at her, "But since you have plans, go ahead. After all, you haven't seen them in a long time either, and you must miss them a lot."
She knew how important Qin Zhen's roommates were to her. She wasn't so willful and unreasonable as to insist that Qin Zhen stay and accompany her. After all, she didn't want Qin Zhen's important friends to say that Qin Zhen forgot her friends for a lover. Besides, they had plenty of time; countless New Years awaited them in the future. There was no need to dwell on this one.
During those three days, Qin Zhen and her three roommates would go to the city's most famous hot spring hotel for three days of fun. They wouldn't be coming to their place, so she could stay here with peace of mind.
Qin Zhen held her fingertips: "What about you?"
Wen Shixue said with ease, "Me? I'll sleep in to my heart's content in the morning, and when I've had enough, I'll find Jiayu or my sister and the others to hang out. Don't worry, Miss Wen gets plenty of invitations during the holidays." She added, "See, I turned down so many invitations just to spend New Year's Eve with you. Aren't I especially good to you? Don't I deserve for you to love me this much every year from now on?"
It was like a child asking for credit, wanting a little red flower as a reward.
Qin Zhen smiled and kissed her palm: "You're worth it." Then she added very seriously, "I will love you forever."
Wen Shixue's heart fluttered at her words. She even wanted to cling to her and make her say it a few more times.
Qin Zhen stroked her face and suddenly said, "Where are the flowers at home?"
Wen Shixue was startled for a moment, then realized she was talking about the flowers for the Flower Kiss Therapy. Her eyebrows immediately lifted in a smile. She said, "There are no flowers." Then she pointed to her mouth, "You need to feed me the medicine mouth-to-mouth."
Kissing her girlfriend was something she could never get enough of.
Qin Zhen was stunned: "..."
...As expected, it wasn't some proper folk remedy!
After a moment of low murmuring, she reminded her sternly, "Shixue, you don't need medicine for a low fever."
Wen Shixue: "...?"
Wen Shixue: I was careless!
...
Wen Shixue didn't go to the company the next day either. She rested at home, devoutly listening to Ms. Meng Yuezhu's loving lecture. So, after Pan He accompanied Xu Jianfan to Chenfeng, he didn't see the rumored Miss Wen, who was said to be exceptionally outstanding and superior in appearance. Upon closer inquiry, he learned that she was sick and resting at home.
With Du Xianyu's help, Xu Jianfan successfully escaped the encirclement of his colleagues. Everyone was very curious about him suddenly having such an assistant, and this assistant... his aura was too strong! People would believe it if you said he was a department head!
Design Department Staff: Lao Du, danger!
As soon as Xu Jianfan returned to his workstation, he was targeted by Pan He's scrutinizing gaze, which made the back of his neck feel cold.
"President Wen is sick," Pan He smoothly changed his address for Wen Shixue, sticking closely to his persona as a little assistant. He asked, "Aren't you going to visit her?"
Xu Jianfan paused, then said, "She didn't get sick just so I would visit her, did she?"
Pan He pushed up his black-rimmed glasses and looked at him silently, his expression clearly conveying, "We agreed to actively cultivate feelings, so why are you slacking off? Is this a lack of humanity or a moral decay?"
Xu Jianfan regretted being able to interpret the rich subtext hidden beneath Pan He's expression. He conceded a step: "...Brother, patients need rest."
Pan He didn't yield at all: "It's polite."
So Xu Jianfan was forced to politely send Wen Shixue a message, asking if he could visit. Then Wen Shixue very politely replied with one word: [No]
It was as if she were playing some kind of game with options, and at the same time, she successfully stopped Pan He from forcing Xu Jianfan to visit again.
On the same day, Xu Jianfan received an interview invitation from Qili Magazine. His work had been selected for the annual best jewelry design shortlist by this most authoritative magazine. Whether he could win depended entirely on the evaluations of well-known figures in the industry. The results would also be announced on the last day of the month.
Not to mention winning first place, just being invited for an interview by Qili already indicated that he had been recognized by them. He happily called Xu Rangshan and his wife to share the good news. His parents seemed to be infected by his joyful voice, their hearts touched. This time, they finally didn't dampen his spirits or criticize him.
Pan He took in his delight, feeling a sense of relief in his heart—their young master would definitely make a name for himself based on his own abilities.
This was also great news for Wen Shixue. If Xu Jianfan could truly be selected as Qili's Designer of the Year, it would undoubtedly be gilding his reputation and making a name for him. More indirectly, it would help Chenfeng gain significant exposure, drawing more attention to this newly established jewelry company under the Wen Group.
Wouldn't dissolving the engagement be just around the corner?! But regardless of the outcome, she had decided to give this little genius, Xu Jianfan, a raise!
...
The end of the year was the busiest time for every company. Wen Shixue's illness was very considerate; as if afraid of delaying her work, it only made her rest for two days before she returned to the company and plunged into the complex tasks.
Because everyone had their own things to do, Pan He didn't insist that Xu Jianfan had to go see Wen Shixue. In Pan He's mind, dating should be reserved for free time and shouldn't occupy work hours. Xu Jianfan was immensely grateful for this and secretly started making a new bracelet, preparing it as a New Year's Eve gift for Jiang Manwei.
The day before the New Year's Day holiday, Pan He finally met Wen Shixue. She was very refined and beautiful, as if others were just a few strokes from God, while she was God's biased, meticulous carving.
A talented man and a beautiful woman, she was indeed a good match for their young master. No wonder his master always said the young master was rebellious for not wanting such a beautiful fiancée.
But he had a very strange feeling—why did he think that Qin Zhen, who was beside Wen Shixue, also looked very compatible with Wen Shixue?!
The two had different appearances—one bright and charming, the other mature and elegant—but there was a sense of similarity he couldn't quite place. This left him completely puzzled, and in the end, he could only attribute it to his own issues—working too long, his mind and eyesight weren't very good anymore.
This was Wen Shixue's first time meeting Pan He, the man whom both families had once tried to set up with Qin Zhen. He looked very composed and calm, indeed seeming like someone on the same path as Qin Zhen. Out of politeness, she extended her hand: "Secretary Pan, nice to meet you."
Pan He shook her hand politely and courteously: "Hello, Miss Wen."
They separated, and Wen Shixue's gaze unconsciously dropped downwards. Pan He didn't know what she was looking at. After a few seconds, he heard her suddenly praise, "Secretary Pan's hands are also quite nice."
Pan He: "?"
Qin Zhen: "..."
Then she changed the subject, looking at Qin Zhen: "Of course, compared to our Vice President Qin, they're still a bit lacking."
Xu Jianfan: "..."
Does love make people openly put others down??
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