“Mm.” Lu Qianshan responded softly.
“Do you know? I actually had a chance to escape my fate back then… it was Shen Baiyun…” Shen Qingqing said, her eyes turning red as she spoke.
In truth, when Shen Qingqing first arrived in this world, she had thought she would take control of the entire scene herself.
But now, with the big villain awakened and his abilities so strong, not seeking help for something would just be overestimating her own capacity.
Besides, she had been forcibly pulled into this world.
After sharing her thoughts, Shen Qingqing looked at Lu Qianshan with a pitiful, heart-tugging expression “Qianshan, I really don’t know what to do.”
She was just one line away from saying Help me, help me deal with the bad guy!
Hearing her, Lu Qianshan’s gaze darkened slightly. After a moment’s thought, he said, “Actually, this matter can’t be rushed. And for now, it’s only speculation there’s no concrete evidence.”
“To nail him down, you need proof, right?”
“Shall we look for it together?” Shen Qingqing asked softly.
Lu Qianshan wanted to say, No need to search I can just make the proof for you. But the words caught in his throat; he worried Shen Qingqing might misunderstand.
So instead, he smiled and agreed.
He then took out the box again and handed it to her “This is my mother’s heirloom. According to the servants back then, my mother instructed that this heirloom was meant for her daughter-in-law. I want to give it to you.”
This… was too fast.
How could she accept it so easily?
Shen Qingqing hesitated for a moment, but her hands moved faster than her thoughts and took the box.
“Not going to wear it?”
Shen Qingqing smiled. “Rest in peace. Aunt left this heirloom; it’s important to you too. It would be bad if it got damaged.” She then solemnly took a small square cloth and wrapped the box carefully.
Lu Qianshan suddenly felt a pang in his chest.
Years had passed, and he had never felt this way before.
To be truly valued by someone it felt like this.
In the system space, System 06 was crunching sunflower seeds, watching the favorability rating soar, recording this moment, and bragging in the work chat “Come admire my host’s skills winning a man’s heart in just a few words. Jealous? Your host can’t learn this, haha!”
Then, System 06 shivered.
As Shen Qingqing wrapped the heirloom, she felt a prying gaze and sneered inwardly. She looked up at the sky, revealing a cold smile.
06’s mind raced: She hasn’t noticed me, right? She definitely hasn’t. I can’t appear now, or the host will see through me and refuse to cooperate.
Shen Qingqing cursed the system under her breath for forcibly dragging her into the task world. She angrily took a piece of fruit, biting into it while keeping an eye on the Moonlight Restaurant entrance.
As the standard welcoming greeting sounded, Shen Baiyun and Wang Lanhua arrived.
Why were they here?
Shen Qingqing’s curiosity sparked. Seeing Ye Zhi pulling Shen Baiyun toward a certain direction, she noticed a well-dressed, gentle-looking man sitting there.
Immediately, everything became clear.
They were here for a matchmaking session.
And the man was the original plot’s affectionate second male lead, the male lead’s rival An Daoming.
Also a poor soul.
Thinking this, Lu Qianshan suddenly grasped Shen Qingqing’s jade hand tightly, his voice low “Why are you looking at another man?”
Shen Qingqing turned her gaze reluctantly but seriously “The only person before me is someone unmatched in the world. Why would I look elsewhere?”
“Mm.”
“I saw Shen Baiyun and Ye Zhi coming here for matchmaking. Don’t you want to see some fun?”
Shen Qingqing said, her expression teasing.
Shen Baiyun could never have imagined that Lu Kai would be playing piano in the restaurant to earn a living.
In reality, Shen Qingqing didn’t think he was performing it was just him going along with the plot.
Her presence as a task player had already disrupted much of the original storyline.
Naturally, Lu Kai ended up at Moonlight Restaurant playing piano, while Shen Baiyun and Ye Zhi came here for matchmaking.
This was the romantic scene for the male and female leads.
But Shen Qingqing wanted to watch the show.
She set down her fruit, grabbed a wine glass, and noticed Shen Baiyun already seated, leaning toward the second male lead.
A small smile appeared on her face as she poured 1982 Lafite into her glass.
Then she stood, turned to Lu Qianshan, and said coyly: “Husband, my sister is already picking out her next match. Shouldn’t we go congratulate her?”
Lu Qianshan smiled mysteriously, stood, and took her hand.
They walked together toward where Shen Baiyun was seated.
As Shen Qingqing approached, An Daoming noticed someone arriving and looked up a woman pushing a man in a wheelchair.
Shen Baiyun and Ye Zhi were alerted, their expressions changing instantly.
Ye Zhi was about to speak, the man looked familiar.
He furrowed his brow and asked softly, “You’re here for…?”
Shen Qingqing loudly exclaimed in an exaggerated tone: “Ah, my dear Baiyun! You came to the restaurant too? Who is this man? Why are you so close to him?”
Moonlight Restaurant, the hottest couple’s restaurant, thrived on atmosphere. Besides the gentle music, there was no other noise.
And the patrons, who came for sweet romantic dates, considered themselves upper-class, so they naturally didn’t make loud noises.
Thus, Shen Qingqing’s words carried clearly into everyone’s ears including Lu Kai, performing to earn money but secretly relaxing.
His hands froze.
Having dealt with Shen Qingqing before, Lu Kai recognized her voice Baiyun sister… Shen Baiyun.
She… she actually came to Moonlight Restaurant, and with another man…
Lu Kai thought this, and his playing became chaotic.
Shen Qingqing listened to the disordered music, inwardly smug.
Ignoring Shen Baiyun and Ye Zhi, she grabbed Lu Qianshan’s hand and turned to leave, throwing Shen Baiyun a “concerned” glance.
As Shen Qingqing and Lu Qianshan resettled, Lu Kai couldn’t help stopping the piano. After handing it off to another pianist, he hurriedly tidied himself and rushed over.
Meanwhile, Shen Qingqing leisurely ate her fruit, watching the tug-of-war between the male and female leads, extremely satisfied.
Lost in her amusement, Lu Qianshan suddenly leaned in and whispered, “You enjoy watching them this much?”
Shen Qingqing quickly turned. Seeing him close, the handsome man pressed against her face, her heart skipped a beat.
A beautiful man right in front of her would she resist?
Especially as his lawful wife.
Shen Qingqing’s heart fluttered; she pressed a kiss onto Lu Qianshan’s cheek.
The next second, the world spun.
Lu Qianshan cupped the back of her head with one hand and kissed her fiercely on the lips.