"Miss Shui, it's been a long time!"
Chu Yaqin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a seemingly friendly smile. At the same time, she gracefully raised her right hand and slowly extended it towards Shui Qing.
Shui Qing's gaze fell calmly on Chu Yaqin's outstretched hand, but she did not immediately respond to take it.
She gazed at him silently, as if time had frozen at that moment.
After a while, Shui Qing seemed to come to her senses and slowly placed her hand gently on Chu Yaqin's hand.
Her movements still seemed somewhat hesitant, as if she couldn't quite understand what this woman who had suddenly appeared and taken the initiative to be friendly was trying to do.
If it were Shui Qing, who hadn't yet experienced much hardship, just seeing this rival in love, who made her feel so pressured, walking towards her from afar would probably make her legs tremble involuntarily, and she might even want to turn around and run away.
Even though Shuiqing has grown a lot now, she still feels a little nervous inside, but at least she can remain calm on the surface.
"It really has been a long time."
Shui Qing responded calmly, her voice devoid of any extra emotion.
In fact, there was not much direct connection between the two of them. If it weren't for their shared acquaintance with Mu Liuyun, a key figure, Chu Yaqin and Shui Qing might never have had the chance to meet more than a few times in their entire lives.
"Miss Shui, I must say, you have changed quite a bit in just a few months."
Chu Yaqin said with a hint of sarcasm, her eyes revealing undisguised contempt.
However, Shui Qing did not show any strong reaction to Chu Yaqin's obviously provocative words. Instead, she just shook her head with a helpless bitter smile and sighed softly, "Alas... I was so foolish and ignorant before. Not only did I hurt the heart of the person I loved, but I also remained stubborn and unrepentant. If I continue to live like this, without any ambition, I'm afraid I will never have any hope in this life."
However, she also knew in her heart that it seemed too late to start making progress at this moment...
At this point, Shui Qing couldn't help but turn her gaze to Mu Liuyun, who was not far away.
Just that one glance made her feel a pang of sadness, her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
She quickly lowered her head, afraid that Chu Yaqin standing beside her would notice the tears welling up in her eyes.
"It seems you really like Xiaoyun."
Chu Yaqin's words drifted over lightly, the flippancy in her tone becoming increasingly pronounced, like a sharp blade piercing Shui Qing's heart, causing her unbearable pain.
Is that even a question?
For Shui Qing, Mu Liuyun was like the bright and clear moonlight in the dark night sky, pure and beautiful, and the undisputed white moonlight in her heart.
In her painful past, Mu Liuyun was like a warm ray of dawn that suddenly appeared, naturally entering Shui Qing's inner world and making her fall in love with this angelic and beautiful boy and girl.
Unfortunately, due to Shui Qing's own ignorance and mistakes, she personally pushed away the light that should have belonged to her.
Even though she has made many efforts and changes, she still doesn't dare to hope that Mu Liuyun can easily forgive the mistakes she made in the past.
If the two of them had switched places, and if Shuiqing had encountered someone who treated her with such kindness, she probably would have hated that person to the core long ago.
Of course, if Mu Liuyun ultimately chooses to forgive Shui Qing, it doesn't mean she'll get to eat.
Perhaps, Shui Qing can only silently prove her sincerity and true feelings through her actions in the long years to come, hoping that one day she can gain Mu Liuyun's trust and affection.
After much thought, Shui Qing felt as if a thick fog shrouded the road ahead, and the bright moonlight seemed reluctant to illuminate her path, leaving her filled with confusion and unease about the future.
She slowly raised her head, her gaze meeting Chu Yaqin's mocking face, and a deep sense of despair welled up in her heart.
As long as Chu Yaqin is here, even if I manage to gain a sliver of hope, she will probably cut it off without mercy.
"Um?"
Just then, a flash of inspiration struck Shui Qing, and she suddenly realized a crucial issue.
Given the current situation, why would Chu Yaqin take the initiative to come to them? You see, one of them is now a fairy who has successfully ascended to the moon, while the other is a mouse living in a dark corner, spying on the moonlight.
With such a huge gap between the two, how could I possibly be considered Chu Yaqin's rival?
unless……
The moment this thought crossed her mind, Shui Qing's previously dull eyes lit up instantly, as if a flame of hope had suddenly ignited in the darkness.
She suddenly raised her head and looked straight at Chu Yaqin, who was only a few centimeters taller than her. Her eyes became unusually firm, as unwavering as steel: "Sister, please help your sister!"
Shui Qing's sudden request caused the playful smile that had been on Chu Yaqin's face to disappear, replaced by a smile that looked fairly normal.
She gently patted Shui Qing's shoulder and said softly, "Miss Shui, you're calling me 'sister' a bit too hastily. Ultimately, it depends on Xiao Yun's own decision. Of course, I wouldn't mind having another lovely little sister like you."
Before she could finish speaking, Chu Yaqin's tone suddenly took a 180-degree turn: "However..."
When Shui Qing heard Chu Yaqin ask her to speak, her previously dim eyes instantly lit up, as if a dazzling star had suddenly appeared in the night sky. She nodded vigorously at Chu Yaqin, her face full of anticipation and excitement: "Sister Chu, please tell me!"
Seeing this, Chu Yaqin smiled slightly and said earnestly, "Since you've called me 'sister,' you'd better remember it."
"Understood, understood, Sister Chu, don't worry, I definitely won't forget!"
Meanwhile, Mu Liuyun and Lin Fangyi had already explained to Shui Jing in detail the complex power struggle within the Lin family and the potential advantages and disadvantages of participating in it.
After finishing her explanation, Mu Liuyun looked at Shui Jing and asked, "So, Ms. Shui, what exactly are you thinking?"
Shui Jing narrowed her eyes slightly, remained silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled and nodded gently: "The Shui family will naturally make the right decision. We will help with this."
What a joke! With Shui Jing's intelligence and keen insight, she knows exactly how things are going and is certain that Lin Hongmei's family will win this time.
In this way, as long as she provides assistance, she can not only gain substantial benefits from this turmoil, but also take the opportunity to further strengthen her relationship with the Lin family. With such a good opportunity in front of her, why not take it?
Moreover, as an older sister who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, Shui Jing knows that this may be a rare opportunity for her younger sister, Shui Qing.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel secretly proud, thinking that she was a really good older sister.
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