Chapter 148 Ling Jue, You’re So Dirty-Minded

Chapter 148: Ling Jue, You Have a Dirty Mind

"But Uncle Jiang seemed very disappointed," Qin Shuyi said.

The two pre-marital agreements established a solid foundation for this blended family.

Jiang Shiheng probably had his own thoughts, but he chose to respect Zhou Tinglan's wishes.

In fact, later, as soon as Qian Youyou turned eighteen, Jiang Shiheng, after discussing with Jiang Yuzhou, transferred a portion of shares to her as a birthday gift.

Jiang Yuzhou had also subtly hinted that he wouldn't mind having a younger sibling.

They treated each other with sincerity. Zhou Tinglan treated him no differently than she treated Qian Youyou, and he regarded her as a second mother.

He was even closer to Zhou Tinglan than to his biological mother, who lived abroad long-term and had new children.

Zhou Tinglan looked into the distance. "It's fine, he'll come around. Maintaining the status quo is best for everyone."

She looked at Qin Shuyi, her expression gentle. "Like your mother, I only ever wanted one child in this lifetime. I've already let her endure many grievances in the past. Her father was too free with his affection; I won't let the maternal love that was hers alone be divided."

If she and Jiang Shiheng had another child, she couldn't guarantee she would treat them equally.

Even ordinary families show favoritism among multiple children, let alone in their situation. No matter how happy they might be about a new life, there might still be moments when Youyou and Xiao Zhou would feel like outsiders.

Having a child isn't a requirement for being together. She has Youyou and Shuyi; Jiang Shiheng has Xiao Zhou. The family wasn't lacking anything.

Moreover, remarrying was to give Youyou a better life.

If, as outsiders said, she had another child to secure her position, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?

Jiang Shiheng probably understood her thoughts. As she said, he felt regretful and wistful, but once he thought it through, he didn't dwell on it.

He loved Zhou Tinglan, not some unknown child.

Besides, he couldn't bear to let Zhou Tinglan put her health at risk.

The children were all grown up. It was nice for the two of them to enjoy their time alone as a couple and experience belated love.

He wouldn't let go of the person he worked so hard to win over because of such a small matter.

"Auntie." Qin Shuyi, moved by this untold story, hugged her pale aunt on the hospital bed.

Zhou Tinglan patted her. "Our situation is special. My approach isn't suitable for most people. I'm telling you this just to say that marriage isn't only about love; there are many other things to consider. You need to choose your partner carefully in the future."

"But," she smiled, "with me and your parents here, you never have to be afraid of making the wrong choice."

Qin Shuyi held her tighter.

After that, she didn't talk with her aunt, who was ill, for too long. Seeing her close her eyes to rest, she left the hospital room.

Then, at the door, she saw Qian Youyou, her face covered in tears.

How could integrating into a new family of a higher social class not be unsettling or frightening? But her mother had paved the way for her.

The bond between mother and daughter is the strongest fortress in this world.

"Sis." She threw herself into Qin Shuyi's embrace.

...

Qian Youyou loved Zhou Tinglan, just as Zhou Tinglan loved her.

For this reason, even though Qian Shu had been decent to her in the past, she couldn't forgive him for the pain he caused her mother.

When she was little and didn't know any better, she didn't understand how heavy the word "life" could be. The older she grew, the more she realized how much her mother, whom she often blamed for being busy and working overtime, had shouldered.

Qian Shu always said he loved them, but he couldn't protect Zhou Tinglan, nor did he strive to give them a better life.

He was even unwilling to humble himself when Zhou Tinglan needed to use his connections for work.

Because of this, the man who now came to find Qian Youyou for his sick son was all the more despicable.

Qin Shuyi's gaze darkened, hoping the Qian family had some self-awareness.

What gave a father, who had been as good as dead for so many years, the nerve to bother Youyou?

...

Even a usually calm person was too angry to sleep.

Just then, her phone lit up again.

Ling Jue sent a photo of his abs.

On the dark blue bedsheets, his pale, fair skin was smooth and striking. The distinct, well-defined muscles formed clean lines. The man's deliberately tensed posture filled his body with a sense of power, making one's blood race in the quiet late night.

Her lips curved into a smile.

"Look below."

In the darkness, she calmly sent these four words.

For a long time, there was no reply from the other side. She idly started counting sheep.

The person on the other end, instantly aroused and breathing heavily from the brief reply, read the message again in disbelief.

Bel...ow?

Below the abs?

In the night, someone's eyes darted around, their face as red as a monkey's bottom.

A... a video?

They hadn't tried this before, had they?

He was a bit nervous. Had his baby suddenly unlocked a new level? Playing so boldly?

He hadn't had 'meat' for a long time. Something this stimulating... what if he didn't perform well?

Would she dislike him again like the first time?

No, no. It wasn't the real deal. Someone who could last all night in actual combat, how could he be afraid now?

Just as Qin Shuyi was about to count to one hundred, the other person, his body acting honestly, called with a video, as if afraid she would change her mind.

Fortunately, she was prepared and had set it to silent.

Quickly hanging up the video call, she sent a line of text.

"Youyou's here with me."

Ling Jue: ?

Having his call hung up again tonight, he was burning up and utterly tormented.

He was lying on the guest room bed where they'd slept together the night before, gritting his teeth.

"Qin Shuyi, you're doing this on purpose," he typed with force.

She knew perfectly well someone was with her, so nothing could happen, yet she deliberately teased him.

The light from Qin Shuyi's phone screen glinted in her slightly curved eyes.

"I meant take a look at the bedsheet beneath you."

Ling Jue: ...

Qin Shuyi, "What were you thinking, Ling Jue? Your mind is so dirty."

Ling Jue: "………………I don't believe it."

Qin Shuyi, "There's no reasoning with someone whose head is full of indecent thoughts. I'm going to sleep. Goodnight, boyfriend."

Ling Jue, "You're just going to leave me like this?"

Qin Shuyi, "Goodnight."

"See you tomorrow."

"Baby?"

"Don't you want to? Maybe you should go back to your own room?"

"Baby, let me show you the top. Do you like it?"

"Baby, I can't sleep, wuwuwu~"

"Baby, baby, talk to me~"

"Baby~ Are you really asleep?"

"You're terrible."

The suggestive bedside lamp turned on. Stripped bare, he lay motionless on the large bed, his sculpted body perfect, his eyes vacant.

After a long while, he smacked the bed indignantly. Torn between joy and frustration, he trudged back to the bathroom.

The night had turned cold. The sound of the cold shower echoed incessantly.

Meanwhile, in the room on the other end of the hung-up call, Qin Shuyi's phone screen went dark.

An irrepressible smile lingered on her face as she quickly drifted into sleep.

Sure enough, whenever she was in a bad mood, teasing Ling Jue never failed to cheer her up.

Tomorrow morning, she would reward her sulking baby with a kiss.

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