Before leaving, Shen Qingqing needed to go to the restroom.
Fu Jingshu waited for her at the venue.
The restroom was empty at the moment. Shen Qingqing stood by the washbasin, washing her hands. When she looked up, she saw a person reflected in the mirror behind her.
She raised an eyebrow slightly.
Fortunately, she was brave, or she would have been scared to death.
"Is there something?"
"I came to find you. There was something important to say back then." Ning Su closed the door, leaving only the two of them in the space.
"Go ahead."
Shen Qingqing took a tissue and wiped the water droplets from her fingertips.
Ning Su asked, "How did you and Jingshu meet?"
Shen Qingqing glanced at her in the mirror. "What does that have to do with you?"
"I'm his friend, we've known each other for many years, and I'm worried about him." Ning Su said righteously, "I'm afraid he'll meet a bad woman."
"Then you really are worrying yourself sick."
A hint of sarcasm flickered in Shen Qingqing's eyes.
Ning Su acted as if she hadn't noticed the mockery and continued to ask, "How exactly did you meet? How could someone like him fall for you?"
She sized up Shen Qingqing.
This woman was beautiful, there was no doubt about that. But her beauty was extremely aggressive. From what she knew of Fu Jingshu, he didn't like women like this.
When she was abroad, she had imagined countless scenarios of Fu Jingshu being with other women.
While none of those scenarios were unbearable, none of the women in those scenarios were Shen Qingqing's type.
She couldn't understand, "How did you manage to win him over?"
Shen Qingqing found the question particularly awkward. "Why would you say I won him over?"
"You're not going to say Jingshu pursued you, are you?"
Ning Su laughed before Shen Qingqing could answer, as if she had heard a joke. "Even if you're making it up, there should be a limit."
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Shen Qingqing didn't understand. "Why are you so sure he wouldn't pursue others?"
Ning Su stated definitively, "It's impossible, no matter what. Don't try to trick me."
Shen Qingqing was speechless. She rubbed her forehead and turned to lean against the washbasin. "Ning Su, I'll only say this once. He was indeed the one who pursued me back then."
"I don't believe you!"
Ning Su truly didn't believe her.
Shen Qingqing could see that and stopped trying to argue. She shook her head. "Forget it, think whatever you want."
After all, the process of their love was something only they, a married couple, knew best.
Ning Su sneered, "You can't keep up the pretense anymore, right?"
"If that's all you wanted to talk about, I don't have time to waste with you." Shen Qingqing intended to leave, but Ning Su blocked her path as soon as she reached the door.
"Leave Fu Jingshu."
Shen Qingqing raised an eyebrow. "What did you say?"
"I said, you leave Fu Jingshu." Ning Su repeated, her expression firm. "No matter what you want, or how much money, I'll give it to you."
Shen Qingqing looked at her with a strange expression.
Ning Su said solemnly, "You should know my family background. My feelings for Jingshu are even deeper than yours, and I can make him happier."
She loved Fu Jingshu so much that she could make him the happiest man in the world.
She was full of confidence in this.
Shen Qingqing raised her hand and touched the tip of her nose, hiding the smirk at the corner of her mouth. "Ning Su, compared to your sister, you're really far behind."
Both in terms of vision and self-awareness.
While making an excessive request, Ning Xin had felt guilty and knew how unreasonable her request was. If the other party didn't agree, she would give up almost immediately.
But Ning Su...
"Don't even think about it. I won't give him up, no matter how much money you offer." She cast a disdainful glance at Ning Su, who looked so arrogant. "Do you think feelings can be bought with money? It's no wonder you have no fate with him if you have such an idea."
Ning Su's sore spot was hit, and her face became extremely unsightly.
However, she couldn't think of a retort.
"You wait and see, I won't let you have your way forever!" She left a harsh threat and turned to leave in a huff.
To her surprise, as soon as she stepped out, she saw Fu Jingshu leaning against the wall.
His posture was tall and slender, his face stern.
A trace of adoration flashed in her eyes, followed by panic. "How long have you been here? Did you hear everything?"
Shen Qingqing, still in the restroom, raised an eyebrow. Wasn't she quite arrogant just now? How did she suddenly become so... soft and vulnerable?
Fu Jingshu's gaze swept over her face, then landed on Shen Qingqing. He curved his lips slightly and extended a palm towards her.
"Time to go."
Shen Qingqing walked over, glancing at Ning Su from the corner of her eye.
Tsk, this woman's face had turned somewhat green.
"Fu Jingshu, you're being stubborn. You'll regret it!" Ning Su watched the couple walk further and further away, her hands clenched tightly, her nails digging into her palms. She didn't care, because this pain was nothing compared to the heartache of seeing them together.
Neither of them looked back, and her words seemed to be spoken to the air.
Shen Qingqing left the golf course, holding his hand. She didn't see Ning Xin on the way. "How did your business talks go?"
"Done."
Fu Jingshu opened the car door, letting her get in first, then walked around to the driver's seat.
He started the car, stepped on the accelerator, his movements fluid. The car quickly drove away.
"Are you unhappy?"
Although he looked expressionless, with no visible emotional fluctuation, not even a ripple in his eyes, Shen Qingqing knew.
He was unhappy right now.
"No."
"Liar."
Shen Qingqing stared at him. As they stopped at a traffic light, she cupped his face, making him look at her. "You're lying to me?"
A hint of helplessness flickered in Fu Jingshu's eyes. "Really, I'm not."
Shen Qingqing stared at him, remaining silent.
It was as if she wouldn't let go until he admitted it.
Fu Jingshu glanced at the red light, which was about to turn green. His wife was being stubborn, and it was quite troublesome. So, he nodded.
The next second, he was free, and the light had just turned green.
"I should have gone with you just now." A flicker of annoyance crossed his face.
"Is that all?" Shen Qingqing was both happy and helpless. "Ning Su only seems tough on the outside, but she's actually very easy to deal with. Are you afraid I'd suffer at her hands?"
"No."
"Then why are you unhappy?"
Fu Jingshu gripped the steering wheel with one hand, glanced at her, and said in a low voice, "I promised you there wouldn't be any more unwanted romantic attention."
Yet, he still let this unwanted admirer show off in front of her.
Ever since they arrived here today, he had been watching his wife the whole time, fearing that Ning Su would find an opportunity to say something nonsensical to her.
He hadn't expected that even a trip to the restroom would be exploited.
He reached out and held his wife's hand. "Do you trust me?"
Shen Qingqing rolled her eyes at him. "What do you think?"
Her soft hand turned and clasped his large one. One small, one large, they fit together as if made for each other, a perfect fit when held.
Fu Jingshu tightened his grip, his voice deep and mellow. "That's good. I'll handle Ning Xin. If I find out anything, I'll tell you immediately."
"Okay."
This was their purpose in cooperating with Ning Xin. Apart from her admiration for Ning Xin, this woman was so close to Director Liu.
She must have some secrets.
Her eyes deepened.
If possible, she truly hoped Ning Xin wasn't an enemy.