Willing to accompany her throughout her life as Tan Xi
"Thank you, Mr. Tan, for your understanding." Su Qingli was very pleased. Suddenly, something occurred to her. "Does Mr. Tan have someone he likes, or has your family discussed marriage?"
Fu Xuechen choked up and said stiffly, "Don't scare people with my appearance."
Seeing him so self-deprecating, Su Qingli couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
"Who made the rule that love is only for those with intact appearance?"
"If Mr. Tan doesn't mind my humble status... I know a gentle girl who would be a perfect match for you."
Seeing that she was alert and no longer indulging in the sorrow of losing her loved ones, Fu Xuechen couldn't help but feel relieved.
But thinking that she was going to introduce him to another woman, Fu Xuechen refused again, "How dare I, with my ugly body and ugly face, miss such a beautiful woman?"
"Mr. Tan, don't underestimate yourself. Fate is the most unpredictable thing. It's better to meet him. If there is really no destiny, it's not too late to reject him."
Seeing the cleverness and cuteness in her eyes, Fu Xuechen's words of rejection choked on his lips.
Forget it, just meet her as she wishes and then reject her.
"Ms. Su treated me with sincerity. If I continue to refuse, it would seem that I am ungrateful."
The two arrived at the house.
Su Qingli's fingertips gently plucked the strings. Fu Xuechen stood in the corridor with his hands behind his back, looking at her silhouette as she lowered her brows and stroked the strings.
How I wish time would stop here.
If the two of them are really not destined to be together, he is willing to accompany her for the rest of her life as Tan Xi.
After playing the song, Fu Xuechen ordered his servant to stuff a bag of silver into her hand.
Su Qingli saw so much silver and waved her hands, "Mr. Tan, this is too much."
"Not much. Miss Su will play the piano for me in the future, right?" Fu Xuechen smiled.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Tan." Su Qingli then accepted the silver.
Fu Xuechen ordered refreshments to be prepared, and raised his hand to signal Su Qingli to sit down. "Miss Su, could you chat with me?"
"Okay." Su Qingli sat down.
The two sat opposite each other, the aroma of tea wafting in the air. Fu Xuechen took a sip and slowly spoke, "Is Miss Su and your husband's relationship going well?"
Fearing she might be suspicious, Fu Xuechen added, "Tan is very envious of those harmonious couples. If I'm lucky enough to get married someday, I'll definitely ask Miss Su for advice on how to get along as a couple."
When Qi Jinqian was mentioned, Su Qingli's eyes darkened.
His surprising actions always lingered in her mind.
She clenched her fingers. "My marriage to him is just a business deal, not a real marriage. I'm afraid I can't help Mr. Tan."
Fu Xuechen's silent heart began to beat violently, and the corners of his lips trembled slightly to restrain his smile.
He poured her a cup of tea, his heart full of ripples.
"That's really a pity."
…
Su Qingli returned to Qi's house and stepped into the bathroom to wash off the dust.
When she stepped out of the bath, the servants presented her with clothes and underwear, all of which were brand new without exception.
She frowned slightly in confusion, and the maid hurriedly explained, "It was the Sixth Young Master who ordered someone to buy new clothes for the Sixth Madam. The Sixth Young Master really loves the Madam."
When Su Qingli thought of him falling asleep holding the bellyband she had changed, some bad thoughts emerged in her mind.
She nodded reluctantly, "Back off."
After changing into new clothes, Su Qingli came to Qi Jinqian's room, but did not see him.
She glanced around and subconsciously walked to his bed.
The quilt was neatly folded, meticulously arranged, without any abnormality.
Su Qingli came to the wardrobe again as if possessed by a ghost, opened it and took a look. Inside were all Qi Jinqian's own clothes.
She breathed a sigh of relief and closed the cabinet silently.
It seems that she was overthinking it. Qi Jinqian shouldn't be so perverted as to collect his own underwear.
Suddenly, the door opened.
Su Qingli didn't have time to turn around, Qi Jinqian's eyes moved back and forth between her and the wardrobe.
He raised his hand to signal Yin Han to go down, and he pushed the wheel closer to Su Qingli, "Qingli, what are you doing in my room?"
Su Qingli tucked the hair behind her ears and said, "Winter is coming soon. I want to make you a cloak. Let me see what style you like."
Qi Jinqian finally suppressed his doubts and said with surprise, "As long as it's made by you, I like it."
"Okay." Su Qingli could only agree.
Qi Jinqian was not very happy. He stepped forward and held Su Qingli's hand. "Qingli, I'm really happy that you care about me so much."
Su Qingli smiled, but did not pull her hand back because she suspected his guilt.
But doesn’t he have a woman he likes?
"Jinqian, you are so kind, why don't you go find your true love?"
Qi Jinqian was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "I'm pursuing you all the time, don't you feel it?"
"You mean, the person you like is me?" Su Qingli's lips trembled slightly.
Qi Jinqian thought the time was ripe, so he admitted it generously.
He squeezed her hand, his eyes full of sincerity, "Yes, I wonder what you think of me?"
Su Qingli obviously didn't expect that the woman he liked would be her.
She never had any thoughts about him in that way...
"I..." Su Qingli looked at him and felt that all the words she wanted to say were choked.
Qi Jinqian gritted his teeth to hide his disappointment and smiled faintly, "It's okay, we can slowly cultivate our relationship. After all, we are now a legitimate couple."
"I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't respond to your feelings right now." Su Qingli paused, "But maybe, I will try to accept it."
Perhaps staying in the Qi Mansion for the rest of her life is the best destination, and her mother will no longer accuse her of causing trouble.
Qi Jinqian is a very nice person, isn’t he?
Qi Jinqian chuckled, "Thank you for giving me a chance."
Su Qingli smiled back at him.
…
Su Qingli came to the vicinity of the Prime Minister's Mansion. She hid in a secluded place and waited for Qingdai.
Qingdai walked out of the house and was very happy to see Su Qingli, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, but she also felt a little distressed. "Miss, why have you lost so much weight?"
"Something happened." Su Qingli took her hand and briefly explained the purpose of looking for her.
Hearing that Su Qingli was going to tie a red string for her, Qingdai's ears blushed and she hesitated, "But my indenture is still in the hands of the Prime Minister. How can I talk about marriage?"
"Mr. Tan is a businessman. If he likes you, selling your body to a dealer is no big deal for him."
Qingdai was moved when she heard this. No one wants to be a slave for life.
She also wanted to fly out of the cage and be a free bird.
"Then Miss, please dress up nicely for me and leave a good impression on Mr. Tan."
Su Qingli brought Qingdai to the Su residence, helped her comb her hair, drew her eyebrows, and put on lip balm. "Qingdai, when you dress up, you are more beautiful than the crabapple flower."
Qing Dai pursed her lips and said, "My lady is the bright moon in the sky, and this servant is just a firefly borrowing your light."
Su Qingli paused, "Don't say that."
Both Qingdai and Mr. Tan are so self-deprecating. I hope they can snuggle up to each other for warmth.
Arriving at the teahouse, Su Qingli briefly informed Qingdai of Tan Xi's situation and said, "If you mind his appearance, then let's just be friends."
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