Meng Lei, on the other side, had no idea he had been exposed. He was already planning how to deal with Qin Yue.
Just then, the door was knocked. Qin Yue walked in somewhat reluctantly. "What do you want me for?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Meng Lei quickly withdrew his thoughts. He then took a bank card out of his pocket and waved it in front of Qin Yue.
Qin Yue asked, somewhat confused, "What are you trying to do?"
"You've been by my side for so long, and you've done a lot for me. This bank card is for you. Relax for a while, and when things are successful, you'll be living the good life with me!" After saying this, Meng Lei forcefully stuffed the bank card into her arms. Da Feng Novel Network
Qin Yue was stunned by his actions and his words. She looked at the bank card in her arms, lost in thought. Her sixth sense told her this might not be a good sign, so she decisively placed the bank card back on the bedside table. "I don't want this bank card. It's my duty to help you, and besides, I hate Chen Lishu.
I have enough to eat and wear during my time in the courtyard. I don't need this money. I believe you, as a young master and a man of action, wouldn't go back on your word. When you're successful, I'll follow you for a meal."
Qin Yue originally thought Meng Lei was just testing her loyalty, so she deliberately made her stance clear. She thought he would let her go after hearing her say this, but Meng Lei had made up his mind. This burden had to be removed!
So, as Qin Yue cautiously tested the waters, Meng Lei softly broke down her defenses. "There will be good food and drink, of course. I was just thinking, you are now considered my woman, and wherever I go, you will naturally follow. That means you'll very likely be returning to the US with me.
I investigated you and know what kind of life you've been living during the collapse of Qin's Group. Those who bullied you back then must be repaid. This bank card has no limit. Spend as much as you want and get back your dignity! No one can bully a woman like me, Meng Lei, understand?"
During Qin Yue's period of despair, anyone could step on her. Now, hearing someone willing to support her, her eyes were filled with tears. She said with a choked voice, "Thank you, thank you so much!"
Meng Lei gazed deeply into Qin Yue's eyes and said, "It's nothing. Relax for a while. I promise you that the people who bullied you, and this kind of life, will never happen to you again."
Qin Yue eventually accepted the bank card, feeling elated. She eagerly contacted her old friends, ready to go shopping at the mall.
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In the study
"It's the first time Qin Yue has been out since coming here. Seeing her humming as she left, she seems to be in quite a good mood!" Su Nian said as she poured tea into Chen Lishu's cup.
Chen Lishu stopped her work upon hearing her words and asked, "You mean Qin Yue went out?"
Su Nian nodded and said, "Yes."
Chen Lishu immediately ordered, "Send someone to follow her."
Su Nian hesitated. "Follow her? There's no need for that. When I passed the living room just now, I heard Qin Yue calling her old friends and saying she was going out for a stroll. It shouldn't be anything major, right?"
Chen Lishu's attitude was firm. "We must send someone to follow her. Zhang Wan'er and Meng Lei are too vigilant, and it's difficult for us to make a move against them. We might alert them. But Qin Yue is different; her foolishness is too obvious!
Send someone to follow her now. I plan to contact my second brother and use the same trick. I want to let them know that they're not the only ones who can use the stratagem of sowing discord; we can too! Hurry and follow Qin Yue, and report her location at any time, understand!"
Su Nian perhaps realized that Chen Lishu was planning something big, so she nodded with a solemn expression. "I understand!" As soon as she finished speaking, she hurried out of the study.
On the bustling street, Qin Yue finally met up with the friends she had arranged to meet.
"Oh, isn't this Miss Qin? I thought after Qin's Group collapsed, someone would be busy solving the problem of surviving on scraps, spinning around like a top every day!"
"You guys don't know anything. I heard Miss Qin has now hooked up with the He family and is living in a courtyard. Is that true?"
"A courtyard? The He family?" Upon hearing such influential connections, the proud expressions on everyone's faces instantly vanished. They looked at Qin Yue with expressions of disbelief.
Qin Yue's initial anger turned to arrogance. She feigned a casual demeanor and took out the luxury items in her hand. This was some of the profit she had earned from being someone's mistress!
After showing off everything, Qin Yue said dismissively, "I do have some interactions with people from the He family. I haven't been living on scraps these days. You ladies don't need to worry about me!"
"Really? Could a wealthy family like the He family be hooked up with you? Aren't you still daydreaming and haven't woken up yet!"
"Exactly. If you really hooked up with the He family, why is your brother suffering in prison and not out yet?"
The suspicious gazes fell on Qin Yue, and her face flushed. "This is our family's business. What does it have to do with you? Anyway, you never helped me from beginning to end when I had trouble. Why are you asking so much?!
My brother made a mistake and must receive his due punishment. When the punishment is over, my brother will be released. Anyway, with the He family backing him, he won't suffer in prison. Don't worry about it, you hypocrites!"
Hearing Qin Yue speak so clearly, these young ladies were instantly displeased. Did she like to pretend? Fine! Today, they would tear down Qin Yue's facade and make her put on a brave face!
So, these people conferred and started saying, "Sisters, it's been a long time since we've gotten together. Let's go shopping at SL Mall. I heard that QZ has released new clothing. Just one outfit is priced at 300,000 yuan! And it's in high demand. We need to go early, before it's all snatched up and becomes a limited edition.