Ji Weiliang soon calmed down.

She couldn’t panic at this moment.

She believed that Zhan Qingyuan wouldn’t be the type to exchange marriage for career benefits.

Zhan Qingyuan’s personality should be the type who wants both love and career.

However, Jia Qing was just too infuriating.

It was said before that she liked Zhan Qingyue, boldly and passionately pursuing him and declaring she wouldn’t marry anyone else.

Later, when Zhan Qingyue encountered problems, she even said she would wait for him.

But when it became clear that Zhan Qingyue was hopeless, she suddenly shifted her focus to Zhan Qingyuan, repeatedly hinting at it and even causing conflicts between them.

Ji Weiliang and Zhan Qingyuan had broken up for a month because of her interference, which was closely related to Jia Qing.

Previously, Ji Weiliang couldn’t tell if she was with Zhan Qingyuan out of revenge or if she had genuinely developed feelings for him.

With Jia Qing’s strong interference, their relationship faced conflicts, and Zhan Qingyuan’s temper led to their breakup.

They only reconciled recently, just a few days before they went to the hospital to visit Zhan Qingyue.

So, seeing this message from Jia Qing’s father was truly shocking for Ji Weiliang.

Compared to Jia Qing, she had no leverage besides Zhan Qingyuan’s love.

And love, in the face of interests, seemed utterly worthless.

What should she… do?

She didn’t know Zhan Qingyue well, but Ning Qiuxiu was clearly stirring things up to make Zhan Qingyue “seize power” as a way of getting revenge.

Ning Qiuxiu… Ji Weiliang clenched her phone tightly.

Her original intention to be with Zhan Qingyuan was simply to get back at Ning Qiuqiu.

But now Ning Qiuxiu seemed to have gotten a great advantage, happily with Zhan Qingyue, using his power to her benefit.

Meanwhile, she was left to deal with the love rival and had to worry about Ning Qiuxiu teaming up with Zhan Qingyue to steal her boyfriend’s career.

The key was… she felt utterly powerless.

She had always believed that money wasn’t everything, and hard work was the key to success.

Now it seemed the truth ironically confirmed that saying: without money, you cannot achieve anything.

She was filled with resentment.

The Zhan family’s place wasn’t very far from where Zhan Qingyuan lived.

Before Ji Weiliang could come up with a perfect plan, the car was already almost at Zhan Qingyuan’s doorstep.

Ji Weiliang had to return her phone discreetly.

Zhan Qingyuan was going back to rest.

Ji Weiliang had an appointment in the afternoon, so they parted ways.

Zhan Qingyuan had the driver take her to her work location.

Zhan Qingyuan then got out of the car and took out his phone to check the time.

Instead, he saw a message from Jia’s father, sneered, and put the phone back in his pocket, ignoring it.

News of Zhan Qingyue waking up spread quickly with the family gathering.

As a prominent figure in the business world, this news made quite an impact.

Ning Qiuxiu even saw related topics trending on social media, but they were quickly taken down.

This made Ning Qiuxiu realize with a start that she had married a big shot.

Thinking about how the Zhan family members seemed to fear Zhan Qingyue, it was clear he must have been quite an influential figure.

That evening, while Ning Qiuxiu was applying a face mask, she received a WeChat request from someone named “Top Wind Apology,” with a note: “I’m really here to apologize, please don’t let my brother see this QAQ.”

Ning Qiuxiu: “……”

Without a doubt, it was Zhan Qingze.

This kid really had an interesting personality.

With such dramatic flair at a young age, he should be studying at a drama academy like Central Academy of Drama or Beijing Film Academy.

It would be a waste of his talent otherwise.

Ning Qiuxiu accepted the request, not sure if he was of age yet, but giving him a chance to come clean to avoid leaving a psychological scar and making him afraid to flirt with girls in the future.

As soon as she accepted the request, a message came through from him.

[Top Wind Apology: My big brother isn’t around, right!!!]

[Ning Qiuxiu: …He’s not here.]

[Top Wind Apology: Sister Qiuxiu, I’m sorry QAQ]

“……” This kid might really be a bit unstable.

During the day, he seemed like he’d sneer and say, “Ha, woman, you can’t escape my grasp,” with his CEO attitude.

[Top Wind Apology: I shouldn’t have flirted with you today. I didn’t know you were my brother’s woman.]

[Ning Qiuxiu: You little brat, have you been reading too many melodramatic novels?]

[Top Wind Apology: (shyly) Occasionally, yes. It’s a way to cultivate my emotions and peek into the world of young girls, so I can better know how to tease them and make them swoon, hehe~]

Ning Qiuxiu: “……”

You really do read them!

But with Zhan Qingze’s looks and background, if he had flirted with the right person today, they might have really been starry-eyed.

Serves you right for randomly flirting with girls! Thinking about how Zhan Qingyue made him eat shrimp balls today makes her want to laugh.

[Top Wind Apology: Sister Qiuxiu, I’m just talking big; I never act on it. You have to believe me.]

[Ning Qiuxiu: Hmm, I believe you…]

It’s just talk, really.

She sometimes says things too, but she’s more restrained and doesn’t act as ridiculous as Zhan Qingze.

[Top Wind Apology: Waaah, I’m so touched. Sister Qiuxiu, can you explain this to my brother for me? He definitely won’t let this go easily. I’m so scared QAQ]

[Ning Qiuxiu: ……]

The Zhan family’s environment and upbringing really make their brothers all quite interesting.

[Top Wind Apology: Please, Sister Qiuxiu, just this once~ Pretty please.jpg Cute.jpg Selling cute.jpg]

[Ning Qiuxiu: No way! I’m barely managing myself. You’re on your own.]

She’s already on Zhan Qingyue’s little list and hasn’t erased it yet.

She doesn’t have the energy to help him out.

[Top Wind Apology: Even you’re scared of him QAQ?]

In terms of fear, Ning Qiuxiu does feel a bit intimidated by Zhan Qingyue due to his superior intelligence and the fact that he has many leverage points over her.

However, she views this as just part of their interaction, similar to how she likes to bicker with Zhan Qingyuan or complain about her manager.

She actually finds a bit of enjoyment in their intellectual sparring, even if she never seems to win.

If they were a real couple, this might just be a kind of playful interaction between them.

Just as Zhan Qingyue likes to tease her, their interactions are mutual; they both see through each other but keep it unspoken.

In reality, Ning Qiuxiu doesn’t really need to fear Zhan Qingyue.

The last time he tricked her and made her angry, she just had to pack a bag and leave, which was simple.

As for bankruptcy… Zhan Qingyue’s willingness to drink the talisman water suggests he knows its purpose.

He probably guessed that his recovery from being declared a vegetable was likely due to her talisman.

Therefore, Zhan Qingyue understands he owes her a huge debt, which is why he helps her family.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t be such a “perfect” son-in-law.

Zhan Qingyue doesn’t fit that melodramatic role at all.

This is also why Ning Qiuxiu dared to leave last time. If Zhan Qingyue chose to intervene, he wouldn’t back out halfway, even if they weren’t together.

With his personality, he would definitely help her to the end.

Because this is the only way he can repay her, otherwise, he would always owe her.

So, is she truly afraid of him or just pretending?

Ning Qiuxiu paused her fingers on the screen for a moment before replying with a light laugh.

[Ning Qiuxiu: He’s so scary; he makes me eat shrimp balls all the time to keep my brain’s nutrition up with my mouth’s speed. Make sure you eat more shrimp balls too~]

[Top Wind Apology: ……]

He never wants to eat shrimp balls again in his life!

After chatting with Zhan Qingze, Ning Qiuxiu washed off her face mask and finished her skincare routine.

It was time for her beauty sleep.

She decided to go to Zhan Qingyue’s room—she used to check if he was asleep before going to bed when she stayed at the hospital.

Now, not doing so felt like something was missing.

The door to Zhan Qingyue’s room was slightly ajar, and the room was brightly lit, indicating that he hadn’t gone to bed yet.

When with Zhan Qingyue, Ning Qiuxiu often indulged in conspiracy theories, like wondering if the door being open meant he was waiting for her!

Speaking of which, Zhan Qingyue’s room was filled with many “beautiful” memories of them.

Ning Qiuxiu immediately regretted her decision.

Forget it, she thought.

Better get out of here quickly before Zhan Qingyue gets nostalgic.

As she was trying to slip away, she heard Zhan Qingyue’s voice from inside the room.

“Is the floor in my room too hot?” Zhan Qingyue asked.

Ning Qiuxiu: “……”

Is he using some kind of radar to hear that well?

Failed in her attempt to sneak away, Ning Qiuxiu pushed open the door and said, “I was actually coming to check if you were asleep, but then I realized it’s late at night and it might not be appropriate to visit, so I was going to send you a message instead!”

In the room, Zhan Qingyue was half-leaning on the bed with a tablet in front of him.

His fingers moved slowly across the screen, clearly focused on whatever he was doing.

Hearing Ning Qiuxiu’s words, his fingers paused for a moment, and he said, “Thank you for your concern.”

Ning Qiuxiu hadn’t had the chance to breathe a sigh of relief before he added, “I didn’t expect Mrs. Zhan to mind this.”

“???” How could she not mind?

She’s a respectable young woman!

She thought this to herself, feeling guilty for even considering it.

She had a strong feeling that Zhan Qingyue was about to bring up past grievances, like her wiping his body or hugging him while sleeping.

But after waiting for a while, he said nothing.

Instead, he continued to look at the tablet with a faint… smile on his lips.

Huh? Has he suddenly become kind and benevolent?

Ning Qiuxiu had no idea that last time, after she got angry and told him to act as if he understood without saying anything, Zhan Qingyue had taken her words to heart.

“You’re not going to rest?” Ning Qiuxiu asked, showing concern.

Zhan Qingyue’s sleep time was still much longer than average.

After dealing with so many guests today, he had reached his usual limit, and the mental exhaustion made it even harder.

It was already 10 PM, and he was still awake.

“Just replying to an email.”

Zhan Qingyue looked up at her.

Ning Qiuxiu must have taken a shower already; her long hair was down, slightly damp at the ends, indicating it hadn’t been completely dried.

She wore casual clothes, looking more natural than her usual polished self.

Compared to those stars who looked entirely different without makeup, Ning Qiuxiu’s bare face gave her a youthful and even cute appearance.

If it weren’t for her ID showing she was already 22, Zhan Qingyue might have questioned if he had done something illegal.

She’s still too young, Zhan Qingyue thought.

“Did Zhan Qingze contact you?” Zhan Qingyue asked.

“……” Ning Qiuxiu thought, under Zhan Qingyue’s keen observation, he was almost like a divine being who could predict everything.