The weather in June changes in the blink of an eye.
One moment, the sun is shining and the sky is clear; the next, the Milky Way seems to pour down as rain crashes unexpectedly.
Ji Yunxiao didn’t have time to dodge, fat raindrops splattering her face, even wetting her eyelashes.
Her hair was a little messy, and her already beautiful lips looked like they were painted with rose tea lip gloss, now covered in a glossy sheen from the rain, making her look even more stunning.
The crystal chandelier in the bedroom was on, casting a warm white glow that filled the whole room with a gentle atmosphere.
When Lin Qianwei finally snapped out of it and saw what Ji Yunxiao looked like at that moment, her ears flushed red.
She tried to use her torn nightgown to cover her face again, but Ji Yunxiao stopped her.
Ji Yunxiao blinked and smiled at her.
“What are you so shy about?”
Lin Qianwei took a moment before finding her voice.
“I’m not shy, just tired.
I want to sleep.”
She tried to lie down, but Ji Yunxiao grabbed a thin blanket and wrapped her up, acting as if nothing was wrong.
“The sheets are wet, I need to change them.”
Lin Qianwei didn’t even know what to say.
She wanted to blame Ji Yunxiao, but she knew deep down it was mostly her own fault.
All she could do was bite Ji Yunxiao in frustration to vent her anger.
Ji Yunxiao set her down on the sofa, worried she’d get bored waiting, so she brought her phone over.
Lin Qianwei took the phone and asked absentmindedly, “Do you need my help?”
Ji Yunxiao raised an eyebrow and shot back, “Do you want to help me?”
Lin Qianwei didn’t look at her.
She kept her head down, fingers swiping across the screen, pretending to check messages, but honestly, she didn’t even notice what app she’d opened.
“Answer me,” Ji Yunxiao leaned her arm on the back of the sofa behind her, her voice low.
“Do you want to help me?”
“If you need it, I can help.
After all… we should help each other, right?” Lin Qianwei glanced at her, then quickly looked away.
Her ears felt like they were on fire, but she managed to keep her voice steady.
“I’m not the type who just likes to enjoy things.”
Ji Yunxiao burst out laughing.
Right now, Lin Qianwei was curled up on the sofa in a blanket.
Even though she was embarrassed, she still held her elegant swan neck high, looking proud.
But her trembling lashes gave away her true feelings.
Ji Yunxiao couldn’t help but pull her into her arms and kiss her, then sighed, “How can you be so cute?”
Lin Qianwei pushed her away, annoyed.
“Can you go rinse your mouth first?”
Ji Yunxiao sighed, “You even dislike your own taste?”
Lin Qianwei couldn’t stand her saying things like that, so she reached up and messed up Ji Yunxiao’s hair.
With her hair all ruffled, Ji Yunxiao laughed so hard she couldn’t stop, which made Lin Qianwei stick out a pale, jade-like foot from the blanket and kick her.
“Aren’t you going to change the sheets? What are you waiting for?”
Ji Yunxiao grabbed her ankle, stood up, and said seriously, “I’m going, I’m going.
I’ll change them right now.”
Lin Qianwei pulled the blanket up higher and reminded her with a straight face, “Don’t forget to rinse your mouth.”
“Okay.” Ji Yunxiao went to rinse her mouth first, but when she was about to head to the bedroom, she turned back, staring at Lin Qianwei’s beautiful, cool face.
“Didn’t you just ask if I needed help?”
Ji Yunxiao looked serious.
“I do.
Miss Lin, when will you be available? How about in a bit?”
Lin Qianwei was still annoyed, so she put on a cold face.
“Just because you want my help, I have to help you? I’m not in the mood now.
Not helping.”
Ji Yunxiao sighed regretfully.
“Guess it’ll have to wait for another day.”
Lin Qianwei glared at her.
“I won’t help you another day either.”
Ji Yunxiao knew Lin Qianwei always talked tough but was soft-hearted, so she didn’t mind.
She just played along and went to the bedroom to change the sheets.
Lin Qianwei kept scrolling aimlessly on her phone and accidentally liked one of Qiao Xi’s Moments.
Qiao Xi noticed and messaged her, “You’re still up?”
Lin Qianwei rubbed her face and replied, “Yeah, I’m still awake.”
Qiao Xi teased, “Looks like you’ve got a nightlife going on?”
Lin Qianwei typed something, deleted it, then just closed the WeChat app.
But Qiao Xi was really curious about her love life and asked, “So, were you the 1 this time?”
Lin Qianwei: “…”
She thought for a moment, then typed: Just now, Ji Yunxiao seemed to be inviting me to be the 1.
Qiao Xi: “From the way you say it, sounds like it didn’t work out?”
Lin Qianwei replied angrily, “I turned her down.”
Qiao Xi sighed, “Sigh, I think you’re hopeless.
Maybe you should just lie back and accept your fate.”
That really got under Lin Qianwei’s skin.
Was Qiao Xi doubting her abilities?
There were no slippers nearby, so Lin Qianwei wrapped herself in the blanket and walked over barefoot.
Ji Yunxiao had already changed the bedding and was bending over to smooth out the wrinkles, looking every bit the perfect wife.
Lin Qianwei took a deep breath, holding the blanket with one hand and pressing down on Ji Yunxiao with the other.
She wanted to push Ji Yunxiao down first, but she didn’t budge.
Lin Qianwei, not willing to give up, kept pushing, but Ji Yunxiao just raised her eyebrows and still didn’t fall.
Lin Qianwei snapped at her, “Can’t you just cooperate with me for once?”
Ji Yunxiao laughed, then took Lin Qianwei’s hand and helped her push, finally lying down obediently on the soft bed.
Her long hair spread out over the champagne-colored sheets, gentle and breathtaking without being too much.
It was just too tempting.
Lin Qianwei was itching to try.
But she was still wrapped in the blanket, which was way too restrictive.
She couldn’t do anything, so with her cheeks a little red, she said, “I’m going to change into my pajamas first.
Wait for me.”
Ji Yunxiao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
She got up, scooped the stunning beauty up by the waist, set her on a chair, picked out a soft nightgown for her, and when she came back, she just pulled off the blanket.
Lin Qianwei’s eyes widened in panic, trying to grab the blanket back to cover herself, but Ji Yunxiao just draped the nightgown over her shoulders and tied the sash for her.
She did it all in one smooth motion, leaving Lin Qianwei a little dazed.
“Wait for me a bit more.” Ji Yunxiao said, then brought over a warm towel to wipe Lin Qianwei down, starting with one spot, then switching to another towel to wipe her feet.
Lin Qianwei covered her face with her hands, then let go, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
“Didn’t you just run over here barefoot? Let me wipe you off.” After Ji Yunxiao finished, she tucked Lin Qianwei into bed, kissed her forehead, and said, “Good night.”
Lin Qianwei felt a little dizzy, but when Ji Yunxiao was about to leave, she grabbed her hand.
“Don’t you want my help anymore?”
“It’s too late tonight, no rush,” Ji Yunxiao smiled gently.
“Good night.”
Ji Yunxiao left the room, and Lin Qianwei felt a little empty inside, wanting to call her back, but in the end, she couldn’t say the words.
Forget it.
Lin Qianwei turned over and closed her eyes, only to realize that not only did she feel empty inside, but her nightgown felt empty too.
She pressed her forehead, then sat up again.
Ji Yunxiao was getting sleepy and was about to go to bed, but when she got back to her room, she noticed the bouquet of fresh flowers by her pillow.
Inside were peonies, Pink Snow Mountain roses, tulips, narcissus lilies, fountain grass, and eucalyptus leaves.
The arrangement wasn’t chaotic at all; instead, the flowers complemented each other beautifully.
“So pretty.” Ji Yunxiao lifted the bouquet and took a sniff, planning to go over and say thank you.
She just didn’t know if her gorgeous wife was asleep yet.
When she went over, she found that Lin Qianwei wasn’t sleeping at all—she’d gone to the walk-in closet.
Ji Yunxiao asked, confused, “Why did you come downstairs?”
Lin Qianwei shot her a glare and said coldly, “Getting clothes.”
Ji Yunxiao glanced over and immediately understood, but still pretended not to get it.
“Didn’t I already bring you a nightgown?”
Then she acted like she just realized something.
“Oh, do you need a pad? You told me yesterday at lunch that your period started.”
Lin Qianwei, furious, yanked some clothes from the closet and threw them at her.
Did Ji Yunxiao really not know whether her period had come or not? Now she was saying this on purpose, obviously just to embarrass her.
Ji Yunxiao picked up the nightgown that had been thrown at her and went over to coax her, smiling as she said, “Thanks for the flowers, wifey.”
Lin Qianwei’s face was expressionless.
“Don’t call me wifey.”
She picked out a plain white cotton pair of underwear, took it back to the bedroom, and even pushed Ji Yunxiao—who had come over to thank her—out the door.
Ji Yunxiao still waved the bouquet at her and grinned brightly.
“Thank you, Miss Lin.”
Lin Qianwei hadn’t planned to respond, but thinking of how Ji Yunxiao had smiled with the flowers just now, her own lips curved into a faint smile.
Lin Qianwei said softly, “Good night.”
Moonlight poured in like water, the room was silent, and the colorful bouquet was placed in a prominent spot.
Soon, the two people in the room both drifted off to sleep.
Ji Yunxiao had arranged to meet Ji Liuliu the next day, but Ji Liuliu stood her up.
A cold smile played at Ji Yunxiao’s lips, but she didn’t really care.
She just kept working on Shengji Entertainment’s asset evaluation.
She’d already shown her skills to Ji Honghai before, so now that she wanted one of the small entertainment companies under the Ji Group, it wasn’t all that difficult.
The real issue was that this entertainment company was currently under her biological brother Ji Mingli’s name.
Even though Ji Mingli was her full brother, he didn’t have much affection for Ji Yunxiao.
Instead, he preferred the sister he’d grown up with, Ji Liuliu.
In the six months since Ji Yunxiao had been recognized by the Ji family, the one who protected Ji Liuliu the most wasn’t their parents, but Ji Mingli.
Every time Ji Yunxiao and Ji Liuliu argued, Ji Mingli would always take Ji Liuliu’s side without hesitation.
She needed to find the right opportunity.
Ji Yunxiao had a vague idea, so she started drafting a plan to put it into action.
Meanwhile, Lin Yuan, who was having afternoon tea, was telling Ji Liuliu and Yan Lulu all about Ji Yunxiao’s “arrogant” words.
“She said Shengji Entertainment is just a small company, that your position as vice president is just an empty title, and that it won’t be long before she gets her hands on Shengji Entertainment.
I almost laughed my head off.”
Ji Liuliu’s brow twitched.
Actually, Ji Yunxiao wasn’t wrong.
Shengji Entertainment really wasn’t that big.
After all these years, the only star they’d made famous was Cheng Zhiyi, and her contract was up in six months.
The manager had been worrying about how to renew it.
After all, Cheng Zhiyi was a real cash cow now.
As for the “empty title,” it really had been just that.
She’d only become vice president because her brother Ji Mingli was the boss, and he doted on her.
But now, Ji Liuliu was learning to handle Shengji Entertainment’s business.
She was even planning to renew Cheng Zhiyi’s contract on her own merit.
If the company really ended up in Ji Yunxiao’s hands, then what would all her hard work mean? Wouldn’t it all be a joke?
Ji Liuliu chose her words carefully, while Yan Lulu seemed to be deep in thought.
After a while, Yan Lulu spoke up.
“Is it possible that Ji Yunxiao really could pull it off? My dad said Uncle Ji has been valuing her a lot lately, and that she’s actually got real skills.
He told me not to mess with her.”
“What skills could Ji Yunxiao possibly have? She can cook, and she plays the konghou well, so what?” Lin Yuan was full of resentment.
“One person’s abilities are limited.
I don’t believe she can run a company.”
Then Lin Yuan turned to flatter Ji Liuliu.
“If you ask me, running a company should be left to Liuliu.
Ji Yunxiao just isn’t cut out for it.”
Ji Liuliu smiled shyly and said gently, “Maybe my sister is really capable too.”
Lin Yuan took her hand and sighed.
“You know, yesterday Ji Yunxiao yelled at you like that on the phone, and you’re still speaking up for her.
You’re just too kind.”
Ji Liuliu’s face stiffened for a second, but she quickly adjusted her expression and said, “We’re sisters, after all.
Even if she misunderstands me and blames me for it, I shouldn’t hold it against her.”
Ji Liuliu still looked pure and delicate, and her expression was especially sincere as she spoke.
Lin Yuan was so moved that she kept holding Ji Liuliu’s hand and saying sweet things, thinking to herself, Liuliu is such a good girl, why does Weiwei insist she’s scheming?
In Lin Yuan’s eyes, Ji Yunxiao was the one who was really scheming.
Thinking of yesterday’s argument with her daughter, Lin Yuan felt stifled again.
She couldn’t help but say a bunch of things accusing Ji Yunxiao in front of Ji Liuliu and Yan Lulu.
Ji Liuliu kept subtly stirring the pot, while Yan Lulu, remembering her parents’ warnings, didn’t chime in and chose to stay quiet.
After afternoon tea, everyone went their separate ways.
Ji Liuliu called Ji Mingli, explained the situation, and asked worriedly, “Shengji Entertainment isn’t really going to end up in Ji Yunxiao’s hands, is it?”
Ji Mingli reassured her, “How could that happen? The company’s in my hands now.
Even if Dad wants to give it to her, he’d need my approval, right?”
Ji Liuliu relaxed a little, but then added with a hint of grievance, “You’ve been abroad this month, so you don’t know—Ji Yunxiao has really changed a lot lately.”
Ji Mingli snorted dismissively.
“An idiot is still an idiot.
No matter how much she changes on the outside, she’s the same inside.
What’s there to worry about?”
He comforted her, “Don’t worry, your brother’s here.
If Ji Yunxiao thinks she can take Shengji Entertainment from me, she’s dreaming.”
Ji Liuliu said softly, “I believe in you, brother.”
Ji Mingli promised her, “Don’t worry.
As long as I’m around, Ji Yunxiao will never get better treatment in this family than you.”
Yan Lulu, heading in another direction, got into the Yan family’s car.
After thinking for a bit, she called Lin Qianwei.
Not long after, Ji Yunxiao got a message from Lin Qianwei: [Do you need my help?]
Help, huh?
Ji Yunxiao pictured Lin Qianwei wrapped in a little blanket and replied, trying not to laugh: [You mean tonight?]
Lin Qianwei called her.
“What are you thinking? That’s not the kind of help I meant.” Lin Qianwei was a little annoyed, then got straight to the point.
“Don’t you want Shengji Entertainment? I can help you.”
Ji Yunxiao smiled gently.
“I really don’t need it.
You have to trust me.”
Lin Qianwei paused, then said, “Alright then.”
Ji Yunxiao asked her, “How did you know? Did Mrs. Lin Yuan tell you?”
Lin Qianwei said, “No.”
Thinking of Lin Yuan, Lin Qianwei couldn’t help but feel stifled.
Did Lin Yuan not listen to a word she said yesterday? Why is she tangled up with Ji Liuliu again today? Lin Qianwei forced down her temper for now and reminded Ji Yunxiao, “When my mom said those things today, Ji Liuliu was there too.
If she finds out, Ji Mingli will probably know soon as well.”
Ji Yunxiao curved her lips and said, “It doesn’t matter.”
Lin Qianwei was quiet for a moment, then said, “Anyway, if you need my help, just say so.
Don’t be shy.”
“Do I look like someone who gets shy?” Ji Yunxiao’s tone was gentle.
“When we’re together, the one who’s always shy is you, isn’t it?”
That was true, but Lin Qianwei didn’t like being called out.
Annoyed, she hung up the phone.
Lin Qianwei leaned back in her chair, staring at the bright floor-to-ceiling window.
She didn’t know what she was thinking, but her expression gradually turned cold.
An hour later, she brought people to the Lin family villa and directly took Lin Youran away.
At this moment, Lin Yuan hadn’t come back yet.
Lin Qianwei told the housekeeper, “Tell my mom she can do whatever she wants, but from now on, I’ll take care of Youran myself, and her monthly living expenses will be cut in half.”
The housekeeper nodded as expected.
“When you’re done here, bring your team to report to me.
Just leave two maids for my mom, that’s enough.”
Since she couldn’t reason with Lin Yuan, she could only take action.
When Ji Yunxiao got home again, the first thing she saw was the adorable Lin Youran.
The little girl opened her arms for a hug, and once she was picked up, she obediently called out, “Sister Xiaoxiao!”
“What are you doing here?” Ji Yunxiao pinched her soft little face.
Lin Youran scratched her head, a bit confused.
“Auntie said, from now on, the three of us will live together.”
The nanny who brought her probably explained the situation, and at that moment, Ji Yunxiao also received a message from Lin Qianwei.
Lin Qianwei told her to pack up and move to the villa.
This apartment was fine for just her and Lin Qianwei, but with Lin Youran and her nanny, it was way too small.
Lin Qianwei called her again, sounding a bit down.
“Sorry I didn’t discuss it with you first.”
Ji Yunxiao’s heart melted.
“Don’t you dare apologize to me.”
Lin Qianwei had gotten used to living alone these past few years, but now she was going to live with Lin Youran.
Combined with what she’d heard from the nanny, what else was there for Ji Yunxiao not to understand?
After hanging up, Ji Yunxiao sighed, “I really am a femme fatale.”
Lin Youran blinked her big, grape-like eyes and asked, “Why do you say that?”
Ji Yunxiao crouched down and patted her head, patiently explaining, “Because your aunt changed her principles for me.”
Lin Youran only half understood.
That night, Lin Qianwei had a social event, so Ji Yunxiao took care of Lin Youran herself, teaching her piano and math.
By this time, Lin Yuan finally found out what had happened.
She couldn’t reach Lin Qianwei, so she called Ji Yunxiao instead.
Ji Yunxiao answered, and first got an earful of scolding.
When Lin Yuan finally ran out of steam, she started crying and apologizing, saying, “It’s all my fault, Yunxiao, please talk to Weiwei for me.
I really can’t live without Youran, what am I supposed to do without her…”
But Ji Yunxiao wasn’t buying it at all.
She wasn’t a saint.
She’d only respected Lin Yuan before for Lin Qianwei’s sake.
Now that Lin Qianwei was punishing Lin Yuan a little for her, there was no way she’d drag Lin Qianwei down.
Ji Yunxiao lazily rubbed her ear and played innocent.
“Mom, I’m totally under my wife’s thumb.
I support every decision Qianwei makes.
There’s no way I’d go against her.”
Lin Yuan sobbed, “I’m begging you, isn’t that enough?”
Ji Yunxiao regretfully replied, “Begging me won’t help.
Honestly, I don’t even know why Qianwei’s doing this.
I heard she not only took Youran away, but also cut your living expenses in half, right?”
Lin Yuan was so furious she almost had a stroke, and finally couldn’t hold back, cursing her out, “It’s all your fault! You shameless little bitch, you’re the one driving a wedge between me and my daughter! That’s why Weiwei is treating me like this…”
Ji Yunxiao listened to her meltdown without a ripple in her heart, even feeling a little amused.
She was about to say something to comfort Lin Yuan, but then she saw a beautiful figure walk in.
It was Lin Qianwei.
Ji Yunxiao didn’t care about Lin Yuan anymore and hung up to go help the slightly tipsy beauty.
Lin Qianwei leaned on her, her voice cool and a bit low.
“Where’s Youran?”
Ji Yunxiao said, “She’s already asleep.”
“Mm.” Lin Qianwei pressed her temples, straightened up, and said coldly, “I’m going to take a shower.
You should go to bed early too.”
She still looked as cold as ever, but Ji Yunxiao noticed the flush at the corners of her eyes.
Those long, thick lashes seemed to have little hooks on them.
Just a flutter and Ji Yunxiao couldn’t look away.
“I’ll walk you there.” Ji Yunxiao’s voice was hoarse.
Lin Qianwei didn’t refuse.
She let Ji Yunxiao support her, and only when they reached the bathroom door did she turn around, press Ji Yunxiao’s shoulders, and give her a sultry look.
“Don’t even think about doing anything bad.
You think I’d let you in?”
With that, she pushed Ji Yunxiao out and closed the door.
That delicate, cold beauty was just too tempting.
Ji Yunxiao couldn’t move her feet, and just stood outside listening to the sound of running water.
Finally, the water stopped.
After a while, Lin Qianwei came out with a hairdryer and crooked her finger at her.
Ji Yunxiao hurried over.
Lin Qianwei’s fair face was flushed from the steam, even more stunning than usual.
Ji Yunxiao pressed her fingertip to the beauty mark at the corner of her eye, about to kiss her, but Lin Qianwei put a finger to her lips.
“I told you, no funny business.”
Lin Qianwei shoved the hairdryer into her hand, righteously saying, “Hurry up and dry my hair.”
Ji Yunxiao still stole a kiss on her cheek before barely suppressing her desire.
Ji Yunxiao said seriously, “Then let’s dry your hair first.”
