Chapter 140 Expert at Undressing

Chapter 140: Considerate in More Ways Than One

Shen Yaochuan pretended not to have seen the social media post that shook the wealthy circles last night, acting only as a sincere student, curiously hovering around Qin Shuyi to ask various questions.

He was like an enthusiastic golden retriever.

"If the brow bone is fractured in a car accident, does it need to be repaired first? Is suturing enough, or does it require filling and shaping?"

"For micro-sculpted eyebrow implantation, is the deceased's own hair used? Why can't artificial pigments and synthetic fibers be used?"

"Is restoring the original appearance more important, or is beautification more important?"

He was naturally talkative, leaving no room for others to interject, yet he asked professional questions with tact, clearly having done his homework, making it impossible to refuse answering.

Qin Shuyi glanced at Ling Jue, who was keeping his distance outside—completely different from his clingy behavior at home—and dismissed her jumbled thoughts, seriously guiding everyone through the hands-on session.

Seeing Luo Yanning struggling with the medical hair transplant needle, she walked over and demonstrated it to her again.

Once Luo Yanning finally got the hang of it, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Watching the photographer leave to change batteries, she whispered her thanks.

"Miss Qin, thank you. Also, regarding Master Jue... I've accepted the punishment and I know I was wrong. I promise I won't have any more ill intentions in the future. Please ask him to go easy on me."

Qin Shuyi was taken aback. "What punishment?"

Luo Yanning was also surprised. "Wasn't it Master Jue who got me removed from the lead role in the big movie? You didn't know?"

Seeing that Qin Shuyi truly had no idea, she felt a mix of understanding and envy.

"I actually just tried to strike up a conversation with Master Jue. He didn't say a single word to me from start to finish, but his icy glare was enough to scare me."

Thinking about it, she bemoaned the loss of her lead role and subtly threw some shade at Ling Jue.

"A man so clueless about romance... Miss Qin, being his girlfriend must be tough."

Qin Shuyi now realized how much he had done after she fell asleep last night.

At this, she smiled. "But I don't think lacking romantic sensibility is a bad thing."

Of course, it was also because Ling Jue, in private, was not only romantic but also skilled at undoing his own belt.

That, however, was not something to share with outsiders.

But to Luo Yanning, who was unaware, it seemed like Qin Shuyi was defending Ling Jue, not allowing anyone to speak ill of him.

Instantly, her envy for Qin Shuyi turned into jealousy toward Ling Jue.

Having such a partner sticking up for her was truly fortunate.

...

Elsewhere, Shen Yaochuan, who had a run-in with Ling Jue in the restroom, had the same thought about Ling Jue's good fortune.

"Shuyi and I are back together, Second Young Master Shen. Please keep your distance from other people's girlfriends from now on."

Hearing this declaration, Shen Yaochuan also silently sighed at Ling Jue's good fortune.

But...

"So what?" he said with a cocky smile. "You're not married yet, are you?"

"Before marriage, I believe Miss Qin has the freedom to choose."

Ling Jue sneered. "I'll have a chat with Eldest Young Master Shen later. I didn't know the Shen family had a tradition of being homewreckers."

Shen Yaochuan shrugged. "My brother, that old-fashioned stick-in-the-mud, naturally doesn't understand the preciousness of love. But Master Jue, why are you in such a hurry? Could it be a lack of confidence?"

In his casual banter, he spoke the truth.

It was meant as a probe, but he caught a fleeting glimpse of ferocity in Ling Jue's eyes.

Like a sudden flash of lightning, clarity struck Shen Yaochuan.

He laughed recklessly, pressing even more aggressively.

"Master Jue wants to persuade me to back off. If you use your power to pressure me, the Shen family wouldn't dare oppose you. But what's the use of scaring off just me? A woman as dazzling as Miss Qin surely won't lack suitors.

Unless she deeply loves you, you'll never feel at ease."

He keenly sensed Ling Jue's agitation, further confirming his speculation.

"So, does she like you? Or, going a step further, does she love you?"

The escalating questions tightened the atmosphere in the restroom.

Ling Jue's sharp jawline exuded a fierce aura. His fists clenched, his eyes dark and deep, yet he couldn't refute it.

Did she like him?

She probably did. She had admitted it to Qian Youyou herself.

Moreover, being able to take the initiative to suggest giving it another try at least proved she didn't dislike being in a relationship with him.

But right after "like" came "doesn't love."

That was the real reason he had tossed and turned, unable to let go, unwilling to admit it, and ultimately proposed the breakup.

Shen Yaochuan continued his verbal assault.

"Liking can be a fleeting fascination, but love is a much harder state to reach. Master Jue, is Miss Qin someone who would be tied down by just a liking? How can you guarantee she won't fall in love with someone else in the future? Can you keep her for a moment, or can you keep her for a lifetime?"

Ling Jue abruptly lifted his eyelids to look at him.

The menace in that gaze made Shen Yaochuan stop talking.

That fierce, territorial look of a beast guarding its domain sent a shiver through one's soul.

"No matter who she might meet in the future, the one standing by her side right now is me. Shen Yaochuan, who do you think you are in her eyes?"

"A clown." He flung these words and turned to leave.

Shen Yaochuan only then did his body seem to regain sensation from its stiffness after the man's figure disappeared from sight.

He braced his hands against the sink, startled to find his back drenched in cold sweat.

He let out a sudden laugh again.

The esteemed leader of the Ling family, caught in love, was just an ordinary mortal after all.

That's all there is to it?

...

During the following session, Shen Yaochuan continued to approach from time to time under the guise of asking questions, only to be subtly blocked by Ling Jue each time.

The tension between the two was palpable, even the photographer could sense it.

Seizing a moment when Ling Jue went to fetch tools for sterilization, Shen Yaochuan turned to Qin Shuyi with a pleading look to complain.

"Sister Shuyi, even though we only have a teacher-student relationship, your assistant seems quite bothered and keeps hindering my work. Wouldn't you consider replacing such an unprofessional assistant?"

Qin Shuyi lifted her gaze to the man feigning innocence.

Shen Yaochuan immediately flashed a charming, enthusiastic smile.

"As an assistant, perhaps he does have some shortcomings."

Shen Yaochuan's smile grew even brighter.

"But," Qin Shuyi continued, her next words plunging him into an icy abyss, "as a layperson, I think his performance has been perfect so far.

As for the personal feelings Mr. Shen mentioned, it's true an assistant shouldn't have them, but as a boyfriend, I believe it's understandable.

If Mr. Shen feels uncomfortable, I apologize on his behalf. Our Jue does tend to be a bit jealous, but it's not directed at anyone in particular."

Ling Jue was her boyfriend, and no matter what, she wouldn't speak ill of him in front of outsiders.

Moreover, she wasn't oblivious to Shen Yaochuan's ulterior motives.

Even if Ling Jue hadn't intended to reveal their relationship just yet, Qin Shuyi saw no need to hide the fact that they were already dating from a potential admirer.

She glanced over Shen Yaochuan's shoulder at the person who had slipped back unnoticed, his eyes shining as he looked at her, and tilted her chin slightly.

"Assistant Ling, please escort Mr. Shen to Group Two."

She turned her gaze to the stiffened Shen Yaochuan.

"You asked very detailed questions this morning, and I've answered everything I could. I believe you now have a comprehensive understanding of today's lesson. From here on, you can go and practice alongside the other novice embalmers."

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