Ji Yunxiao realized she’d annoyed her and quickly said, “The beautiful and adorable Miss Lin Qianwei, may I have the honor of having lunch with you?”
Lin Qianwei hadn’t calmed down from earlier and replied coldly, “No, you may not.”
Ji Yunxiao tried to coax her, “Give me a chance, please?”
Lin Qianwei snorted, “I’ll think about it.”
Ji Yunxiao knew she was just being stubborn and that this meant yes, so she said gently, “Then I’ll go ahead and book the restaurant?”
“Whatever.” Lin Qianwei said this and hung up.
She finished up her work and called over a few secretaries who usually dressed well, her expression calm.
“Sorry to take up your time.”
The secretaries hurriedly said, “President Lin, just tell us what you need.”
Lin Qianwei looked serious, as if she was heading to an important negotiation.
But then she pulled out two dresses and held them up, asking, “Which one is better for a date?”
The secretaries were a bit surprised.
This was really unusual.
Lin Qianwei had attended all kinds of banquets and parties, even small gatherings, but she’d never fussed over her outfit like this, and never showed this kind of attitude.
One secretary said, “President Lin, you’re naturally beautiful.
You’ll look good in either one.”
Lin Qianwei’s face was blank.
“I don’t want to hear that.
Just pick one.”
Another secretary thought for a moment and suggested, “I think the velvet slip dress is better.
The wine red color makes your skin look fairer and brighter, and the cut really shows off your figure.
The slit design is a little flirty—when you walk, it’ll be absolutely stunning and seductive.
You’ll look amazing in it.”
Lin Qianwei held the wine red velvet slip dress up to herself in the mirror, looking both satisfied and a little hesitant.
She thought for a moment and voiced her little dilemma, “This one does look good, but I’ve worn something similar in front of Ji Yunxiao before.
Will she get bored of it?”
The secretaries looked at each other.
With Lin Qianwei’s looks and aura, anyone who likes women would never get bored, right?
A sensible secretary quickly said, “Of course she won’t get bored.
Besides, Miss Ji likes you so much—how could she ever get tired of you?”
“That’s true.” Lin Qianwei’s brows lifted a little, and she couldn’t help but show off, “It’s not even noon yet, and my wife is already impatient to invite me to lunch.”
Lin Qianwei had the secretary put away the other dress, then took the wine red velvet slip dress to the lounge.
Before going in, she added casually, “I wasn’t really planning to go, but Mrs. Lin just loves to act cute.
She kept begging me, so I had no choice.”
A secretary sighed, “So that’s what Miss Ji is like.
You’d never guess.”
“Of course you wouldn’t.” Lin Qianwei stepped inside, then thought of something and came back out, saying coldly, “From now on, don’t call her Miss Ji.
Call her Mrs. Lin.”
The secretary nodded, “Okay.”
Actually, when Lin Qianwei first got married, people at the company also called Ji Yunxiao “Mrs. Lin,” but back then Lin Qianwei had sternly stopped them.
“Why does she want us to call her Mrs. Lin now?” the secretaries whispered.
“Isn’t it obvious? President Lin didn’t have feelings for Ji Yunxiao before, but now things have heated up.”
“Oh, I see.”
…
Ji Yunxiao picked a forest-themed Western restaurant.
The place was beautiful, and after parking, you had to walk a short path through a bamboo grove to get inside.
She was wearing a dark green velvet slip dress, also with a slit.
It was very elegant, and standing by the bamboo, she fit perfectly with the scenery.
Lin Qianwei couldn’t quite describe the feeling.
She just knew that when she closed the car door and glanced over, her heart skipped a beat.
She stood there in a daze, looking at the scene of a beauty among the bamboo.
Then the beauty in the picture moved, smiled, and said brightly, “Why aren’t you coming over?”
Lin Qianwei blushed despite herself.
Ji Yunxiao walked over to her, reached out her hand, and said gently, “Come on, the Wellington steak here is really good—it’s their specialty.”
When Lin Qianwei didn’t react, Ji Yunxiao just took her hand and led her forward.
Looking at their joined hands, Lin Qianwei suddenly asked the question in her heart, “Are you really only twenty?”
Ji Yunxiao squeezed her hand a little tighter.
“Why do you ask?”
Lin Qianwei pressed her lips together.
She always felt that Ji Yunxiao had a unique charm now.
It wasn’t the kind of poise and allure a twenty-year-old girl could have, but more like the calm beauty that comes from years of experience.
As Lin Qianwei was thinking this, Ji Yunxiao pulled her closer and whispered playfully in her ear, “Actually, I’m not just twenty.
I’m older than you.
So, want to call me ‘big sister’?”
Lin Qianwei looked at her coldly and said, “Don’t even think about it.”
Ji Yunxiao laughed.
Seeing her bright, dazzling smile, Lin Qianwei felt like she was overthinking things.
Maybe Ji Yunxiao seemed mature sometimes, but she could be childish too.
Like last night, when Ji Yunxiao was crying on her shoulder, sobbing uncontrollably.
She really was just a little sister.
After they sat down, Lin Qianwei took off her black blazer, revealing the wine red slip dress underneath.
Ji Yunxiao couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows.
With the sharp black blazer on, Lin Qianwei looked beautiful and commanding.
But now that she’d taken it off, her aura softened, and she seemed even more alluring.
Ji Yunxiao stared at her figure, barely managing not to swallow.
She turned away, pretending to chat casually, “Did you notice we’re matching today?”
Both were wearing velvet slip dresses, similar styles, just different colors.
Lin Qianwei scoffed, “Red and green together? That’s a bit tacky.”
“Really?” Ji Yunxiao smiled, “But I think it’s kind of romantic.
Just like love—tacky but romantic.”
Lin Qianwei blinked, not agreeing or disagreeing.
Ji Yunxiao came over, helped her drape the blazer over the chair, and leaned in, “And next, I’m going to do something even tackier.”
Lin Qianwei was curious, “What is it?”
Ji Yunxiao said, “Close your eyes.”
Lin Qianwei glared at her, her eyes full of teasing charm.
Of course, Lin Qianwei didn’t realize it herself.
She still thought she looked cold, so she put on a straight face and said, “I’m not closing them.
Why should I cooperate with you?”
Ji Yunxiao almost couldn’t help but kiss her right then.
This woman was just too damn cute.
Ji Yunxiao steadied herself and said, “Please, just give me a chance to show off.
Just close them for a bit.”
Lin Qianwei asked seriously, “How long is ‘a bit’?”
Ji Yunxiao laughed, “Thirty seconds.”
“Alright.” Lin Qianwei closed her eyes, her lips moving as she silently counted down in her mind.
When thirty seconds had passed, she still cautiously asked, “Is it done? Can I open my eyes now?” She was just too obedient—even if she said she was unwilling, she still cooperated completely, just like that wonderful night they shared.
Ji Yunxiao felt a rush of warmth in her chest and suddenly couldn’t help but lean in for a kiss.
It was a light, gentle kiss, like a dragonfly skimming over a lotus leaf, or the soft brush of dandelion fluff across a cheek.
Lin Qianwei forced down the sudden joy rising inside her and thought, so closing my eyes was just so she could kiss me? How cliché.
Ji Yunxiao’s voice was hoarse: “You can open your eyes now.”
Lin Qianwei opened her eyes and saw Ji Yunxiao holding a bouquet of fresh, dewy flowers.
Even more cliché.
But Lin Qianwei couldn’t help but laugh.
She took the bouquet in both hands, lightly tapped Ji Yunxiao’s shoulder with it, her watery eyes lifting as she said coolly, “That’s it? Not even a hint of originality.”
She said that, but she still lowered her head, touching the petals one by one with her fingers, and asked, “Are these roses?” Ji Yunxiao said, “Yeah.”
Ji Yunxiao sat beside her, watching her lower her head to caress the flowers, and smiled, “I know giving flowers is cliché, but every time I give you flowers, you’re always so happy.
So, I think it’s still worth it.”
Lin Qianwei took in the scent, glanced up at Ji Yunxiao, and said, “Then keep it up.”
Lin Qianwei still thought giving flowers on a date was cliché, but who in this world can really avoid clichés? She just liked getting flowers from Ji Yunxiao.
Those bright, fresh, vividly colored, and thriving plants always made people happy.
Soon, the restaurant’s signature Wellington steak was brought to the table.
Ji Yunxiao got up and came to her side, bending slightly to ask, “Want me to cut it for you?” Lin Qianwei leaned back, making room and signaling for Ji Yunxiao to go ahead.
Ji Yunxiao sliced it down the middle and showed her the cross-section: “Looks good, right? The beef is really tender and juicy.”
She cut a small piece and brought it to Lin Qianwei’s mouth, deliberately asking, “Want me to feed you?” If she hadn’t asked, Lin Qianwei might have opened her mouth, but since she did, Lin Qianwei immediately got embarrassed, pushed Ji Yunxiao away, snatched the knife and fork from her hand, and said coldly, “I’m not disabled.”
With that, she popped the small piece of steak into her mouth.
It really was fragrant and tender, with a perfectly crispy crust.
Besides the Wellington steak, the avocado shrimp salad was also good—refreshing and appetizing.
The rest, Lin Qianwei thought, was just average.
But Ji Yunxiao was a feast for the eyes, and just looking at her made the food taste better, so she still ate quite a bit.
After they finished eating, Ji Yunxiao was about to call the waiter for the bill, but Lin Qianwei stopped her and said, “I think I forgot to lock my car door.”
Ji Yunxiao: “Didn’t the driver bring you here?” Lin Qianwei’s ears turned a little red, but she kept a straight face and said, “I just remember not locking it.
Go check for me.”
Ji Yunxiao: “Okay.”
Ji Yunxiao couldn’t refuse her.
She walked down the short bamboo path and saw Lin Qianwei’s driver sitting in the driver’s seat playing on his phone, so she went over and knocked on the window.
The driver quickly put his phone away, stuck his head out, and asked, “Madam, do you need something?” Ji Yunxiao: “Madam?” The driver said, “President Lin told me to call you that.”
A smile appeared in Ji Yunxiao’s eyes.
Was this Qianqian’s plan? She curved her lips, but didn’t forget to ask, “Did you lock the car door?” The driver shook his head, “No, it’s not locked.”
“Lock it.
My wife told me to.” With that, Ji Yunxiao turned and left.
But this time, Ji Yunxiao guessed wrong about Lin Qianwei’s intentions.
When she was about to head back, Lin Qianwei was already coming out with that black suit jacket.
Ji Yunxiao glanced at the restaurant behind her and realized, “You sent me away just to pay the bill, huh.”
Lin Qianwei tossed the suit jacket to her, crossed her arms and walked ahead, her black high heels tapping out a steady rhythm on the ground.
She glanced back, casual as ever, “You’re the younger one, so this meal’s on me.”
So she was still hung up on making her call her “big sister.”
Ji Yunxiao found it funny and couldn’t help but ask, “But I said I’d treat you to lunch.”
Lin Qianwei just went along with it, “If you feel bad about it, you can treat me next time.”
Ji Yunxiao couldn’t hold back her laughter anymore.
She reached out and grabbed Lin Qianwei’s wrist, stopping her.
“Wait a second.”
Lin Qianwei lifted her long lashes and asked coolly, “What is it?” “Don’t you think this spot is perfect for a kiss?” Ji Yunxiao pulled Lin Qianwei to her side, shifted the suit jacket from her right hand to her left, and used her right hand to gently hold Lin Qianwei’s fair wrist.
“Let’s kiss.” Ji Yunxiao’s smile faded, her voice soft.
Looking at Ji Yunxiao’s face, Lin Qianwei couldn’t say she wasn’t moved, but even though this place was relatively secluded, it wasn’t completely deserted—they were still out on the street and could be seen.
Lin Qianwei wanted to refuse, but before she could say anything, Ji Yunxiao leaned in, their knees touching.
Suddenly, they were so close, their breaths mingling.
Ji Yunxiao gazed at her intensely and whispered, “Since big sister treated me to lunch, I should give something back, right?” Lin Qianwei was left speechless.
Ji Yunxiao said, “Let me repay you with this.”
Her lips pressed against Lin Qianwei’s.
Lin Qianwei’s fingers clenched tight.
Lin Qianwei closed her eyes.
The afternoon sun was scorching, even the leaves on the trees were curling up from the heat.
This path lined with green bamboo on both sides had some shade and a gentle breeze, but it still wasn’t what you’d call cool.
Lin Qianwei could feel sweat breaking out on the back of her neck where Ji Yunxiao’s hand was gripping her.
Just then, a family carrying a small child came by to eat.
The kid stared wide-eyed at the wine-red and dark green figures, then asked their parent, “Mom, what are they doing?” Lin Qianwei wasn’t completely oblivious to the outside world.
Hearing the child’s innocent question, she was mortified and tried to push Ji Yunxiao away, but Ji Yunxiao just bit her lip in a sort of punishment and chuckled, “Focus.”
With that, she went right back to what she was doing.
The two of them were just too beautiful.
Kissing together, they looked like a work of art.
Even Lin Qianwei’s driver couldn’t help but poke his head out to see what was going on.
Normally, Lin Qianwei would never let something like this happen.
But this time, after Ji Yunxiao bit her, she forgot all about the world and just lost herself in the moment.
The only reason she finally pushed Ji Yunxiao away was because of her own body.
“I can’t stand anymore… I—I need to lean on something…” Lin Qianwei rested her head on Ji Yunxiao’s shoulder.
“Want to go over there?” Ji Yunxiao didn’t give Lin Qianwei a chance to refuse, just took her hand and led her behind the restaurant.
Lin Qianwei was pressed up against the wall.
Ji Yunxiao’s forehead was beaded with sweat, even her hair was a little damp, but it didn’t take away from her beauty at all—in fact, it just made her look even more desirable.
Lin Qianwei couldn’t help but reach up and tuck Ji Yunxiao’s slightly messy hair behind her ear.
Ji Yunxiao’s eyes flashed red, and she bit those soft lips again.
Ji Yunxiao was getting even bolder.
The handbag she’d been holding had already fallen to the ground, and the black suit jacket draped over Ji Yunxiao’s arm was now wrinkled from Lin Qianwei’s own hands—no way it could be worn again.
Even when it was getting hard to breathe, Ji Yunxiao had no intention of letting her go, only getting more reckless.
Lin Qianwei almost burst into tears.
“You—stop…”
“Why should I stop?”
“I think my period just started…”
Ji Yunxiao calmed down.
She hugged Lin Qianwei for a while to settle her nerves, then picked up the handbag from the ground and dusted it off.
She tried to smooth out the wrinkles on the black suit jacket as best she could, exhaled, and went back to being considerate.
“Do you have any pads or tampons in your bag?”
Lin Qianwei shook her head.
There wasn’t a convenience store nearby, but that didn’t stop Ji Yunxiao.
She went back to the restaurant and borrowed a regular pad, putting it in Lin Qianwei’s hand.
“Go change, I’ll wait for you here.” Ji Yunxiao held her clothes and bag, waiting in the hallway outside the restroom.
“Okay.” Lin Qianwei stumbled into the bathroom, closed the door, washed her face, and tore open the pad’s packaging.
Then Lin Qianwei realized—her period hadn’t started at all.
That feeling just now was just… just…
Lin Qianwei was so embarrassed she wanted to die.
When she came out of the bathroom, she didn’t even look at Ji Yunxiao, just walked away with a cold face.
But Ji Yunxiao noticed that even though she was walking fast, her steps were a little awkward.
What’s going on?
“Qianwei?” Ji Yunxiao tried to catch up, but Lin Qianwei looked furious.
She panicked.
“Don’t come over here!”
Ji Yunxiao said, “Okay, I won’t.
Don’t get upset.”
That beauty glared at her, blushing and angry, then hurried through the bamboo path and got in the car to leave.
What the hell happened? Ji Yunxiao was a little confused too.
She sent Lin Qianwei a message, every word sincere, basically saying if I did something wrong, you have to tell me, otherwise I won’t understand.
After a while, Lin Qianwei replied: [I just remembered I have work at the company and need to go back.
It’s not about you.]
Ji Yunxiao: [Okay, get busy then.]
That night, Ji Yunxiao went to the bottom of the Lin Group building, planning to pick Lin Qianwei up after work, but this time, Lin Qianwei dodged her again.
Lin Qianwei went straight to Qiao Xi’s place, cornered her and asked, “What do I do, what do I do, what do I do? How can I make my period come faster?”
Qiao Xi: “Huh?”
Qiao Xi poured her a glass of water and said, “Just tell me slowly, don’t panic.”
Lin Qianwei couldn’t say it.
Some things were just too embarrassing to say, even in front of Qiao Xi.
“Anyway, I just need my period to come soon, or else Ji Yunxiao will find out that I—I—I…”
Qiao Xi was baffled.
“You—you—you what?”
Lin Qianwei covered her face with both hands, looking pained and conflicted.
“Forget it, it’s nothing.”
Qiao Xi was totally lost.
Just then, Ji Yunxiao called.
Lin Qianwei hesitated for a bit, but picked up, trying to sound calm.
“What’s up?”
Ji Yunxiao sounded a little aggrieved.
“I went to pick you up after work, but you weren’t there.”
“I’m at Qiao Xi’s place,” Lin Qianwei said coldly.
Ji Yunxiao asked, “So when are you coming back?”
“Not coming back.” Lin Qianwei glanced at Qiao Xi, then made something up.
“Qiao Xi just broke up, she’s a mess, I need to stay with her.”
Qiao Xi was full of question marks.
Ji Yunxiao said, “I thought Qiao Xi wasn’t dating anyone?”
Lin Qianwei said, “Her crush from school just got married.”
Ji Yunxiao said, “Okay then.”
Now Qiao Xi was really confused.
She didn’t mind Lin Qianwei using her as an excuse, she just wanted to know what was going on, but this time Lin Qianwei wouldn’t say a word, so even she couldn’t figure it out.
Qiao Xi just decided to drop it.
The housekeeper who usually cooked at Qiao Xi’s place had the day off, so she was going to make something simple herself.
While she was cooking, Lin Qianwei came over, hesitated, then said, “Ji Yunxiao’s kissing skills are getting better and better.”
Qiao Xi was puzzled.
“Isn’t that a good thing?”
Lin Qianwei’s face turned red.
She touched her lips, then moved her hand away.
“I guess so, but… how did she improve so much? Did she secretly practice with someone else?”
Qiao Xi looked at her expression and suddenly understood.
“Wait, you’re hiding out here because of some baseless suspicion like that?”
Lin Qianwei rolled her eyes.
“Do I look like the kind of person who makes a fuss over nothing?”
Qiao Xi: “Uh…”
Lin Qianwei’s face went cold, eyes narrowing.
Qiao Xi quickly said, “Of course not.”
After the food was ready, Lin Qianwei tried a bit, but put down her chopsticks after just a few bites, commenting, “Compared to my wife’s cooking, this is just worlds apart.”
Qiao Xi just watched her show off in silence.
Lin Qianwei liked living alone and rarely came over, but tonight Qiao Xi specially tidied up a room for her and couldn’t help asking, “What’s up with you today?”
“It’s nothing.” Lin Qianwei had originally wanted her assistant to bring her pajamas and toiletries, but to her surprise, Ji Yunxiao showed up with all those things herself, plus a dinner.
Qiao Xi went down to get them, bowing in thanks.
“Perfect, my cooking is something your wife won’t touch, she’s probably starving by now.”
Ji Yunxiao gave her a serious look, eyes narrowing slightly.
“You don’t look like someone who just got dumped.”
Qiao Xi immediately changed her expression, covering her mouth and pretending to cry.
“Some people cry when they’re heartbroken, some binge eat, and this is just how I am when I’m heartbroken.”
Afraid Qiao Xi would say something wrong, Lin Qianwei hurried downstairs too.
Facing Ji Yunxiao, she still felt an indescribable sense of embarrassment, but Ji Yunxiao was very considerate, just greeted her simply, and said, “Take good care of Qiao Xi, I’ll head back now.”
She seemed calm and easygoing, more generous than anyone, but Lin Qianwei didn’t know that not long after Ji Yunxiao turned to leave, Qiao Xi received a barrage of threats.
Qiao Xi wanted to deny it, but Ji Yunxiao directly named her high school crush and said coldly, “I’ve already checked.
That guy isn’t married, doesn’t plan to get married, and doesn’t even have a girlfriend.”
Qiao Xi shivered.
This woman is terrifying.
She couldn’t understand how Ji Yunxiao could find out so quickly.
But Ji Yunxiao didn’t care what she thought, she just wanted an answer.
“What’s wrong with my wife?”
Qiao Xi helplessly typed: [I really don’t know.]
Ji Yunxiao: [Then tell me what you do know.]
What did she know? Qiao Xi thought for a while, then resigned herself and told her: [Your wife’s period is late.
As soon as she got here, she asked me how to make it come faster.
Also, she thinks your kissing skills have improved and suspects you’ve been practicing with someone else.]
After reading that, Ji Yunxiao thought for a moment and understood everything.
How to put it? Her beautiful wife wasn’t just good-looking, her constitution was special too—she’d figured that out that night.
She just hadn’t expected it to get to this point.
It was just a little kissing, wasn’t it? Ji Yunxiao couldn’t help but laugh.
After her shower, she lay down but couldn’t sleep, so she messaged Lin Qianwei.
Just three simple words: I want you.
But after sending it, Ji Yunxiao worried Lin Qianwei would think she was being too forward.
Lin Qianwei was already easily embarrassed—if she got spooked, what if she refused to come home tomorrow? Ji Yunxiao quickly deleted the message and changed it to: “I miss you.”
But Lin Qianwei told her: [Doesn’t matter if you delete it, I already saw it.]
Lin Qianwei said: [You’re so indecent.]
As long as she was willing to reply, that was good enough.
Ji Yunxiao decided not to sleep, sat up, and called Lin Qianwei.
The first time, Lin Qianwei didn’t pick up, so she called again.
The second time, still no answer, so she called a third time.
Lin Qianwei finally gave in and answered on the third try, asking coldly, “Are you done?”
Ji Yunxiao agreed, “I’m so annoying, babe.
I just want to keep bothering you.
I really am the worst.”
Lin Qianwei smiled, barely noticeable.
After a pause, she corrected Ji Yunxiao, “You haven’t won me over yet, so you can’t call me ‘babe.’”
“So what should I call you?” Ji Yunxiao played along.
Lin Qianwei thought for a moment, then said seriously, “Please call me Miss Lin.”
“Alright,” Ji Yunxiao’s voice was low, “So, Miss Lin, when can I win you over?”
They were chatting sweetly, but then Ji Liuliu’s messages started coming in nonstop.
She sent a ton of messages, basically saying she’d discovered Lin Qianwei had blocked her, and demanding to know if Ji Yunxiao was behind it.
Ji Yunxiao found it pretty funny.
She set Ji Liuliu’s messages to Do Not Disturb and kept talking with Lin Qianwei.
Only after coaxing Lin Qianwei to sleep did she call Ji Liuliu.
Ji Liuliu started off choking up, “Did you say bad things about me to Qianwei-jie? Can’t you just tolerate me, Ji Yunxiao? I don’t even know what I did wrong, why are you targeting me…”
Ji Yunxiao sneered, “I won’t even bring up the past.
Now you’re trying to steal my wife, pulling sneaky moves behind my back, egging on my clueless mother-in-law to give me trouble, and you ask why I’m targeting you? Are you out of your mind?”
Ji Liuliu cried even more pitifully, “I didn’t, I really didn’t…”
Ji Yunxiao was impatient.
“Don’t give me that tone.
If you have something to say, let’s talk in person tomorrow.
I want to have a word with you anyway.”
After hanging up, Ji Yunxiao quickly fell asleep.
She didn’t know that the call recording soon ended up with Lin Yuan, who then forwarded it to Lin Qianwei.
Lin Yuan was shaking with anger.
“Look, daughter, your so-called good wife pretends to please me with potted plants, acts all nice, but behind my back calls me brainless.
Two-faced!”
Lin Qianwei: “…”
Lin Qianwei thought her wife wasn’t wrong.
