Chapter 659 At the end of the month, Shen Qingling leaned against the headboard, her fingertips lightly tapping the edge of the bed, then paused, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Her original intention was simply to have Wang Guangtou interfere and annoy Luo Shuning, preventing her from resolving the fan dispute smoothly. She never expected that this bald man would dare to condone Zhao Shuo's initiative to provoke trouble, escalating the situation to this point.
But on second thought, this is actually a good thing.
Shen Qingling's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, her mind clearly calculating—once this matter is settled, she only needs to leak a little bit from the family's resources, and that will be enough for that bald guy Wang to make a fortune.
As for Tang Qi and Lin Yilin's anger, that idiot Zhao Shuo should take the blame. A minor celebrity who tried to create hype by faking an accident, even if he failed, he has no one to blame but himself.
"How dare Zhao Shuo? He even had the nerve to tag Sister Ning?" Gu Ximan clenched her small fists and angrily punched the mattress, her cheeks flushed with anger.
Gu Luo frowned and gently shook his head:
"I find it strange too."
Shen Qingling then spoke slowly, her tone thoughtful:
"As far as I know, Zhao Shuo is from the capital... You all know how deep the waters are in the capital. It's very likely that he has powerful backers, which is why he dares to be so fearless."
"Perhaps that's true." Gu Luo nodded in agreement.
He was also aware of the complexities of the capital. It was such a small place, yet it was teeming with high-ranking and powerful officials. The intricate web of personal relationships was like a dense net, and a single misstep could lead to serious trouble.
"Do you need my help?" Shen Qingling's voice softened, carrying a hint of businesslike detachment.
"However, if I were to make a move, Shu Ning would have to owe me a favor."
She deliberately spoke bluntly, firstly to clear herself of any wrongdoing, and secondly to subtly brainwash Gu Luo and Gu Ximan—all because the waters in the capital were too murky.
Gu Luo remained silent for a moment, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the edge of his phone.
He knew that if Shen Qingling wanted to help, she would have to rely on the Shen family's influence. Since they were currently rivals in love, he had no right to demand that Shen Qingling help Luo Shuning unconditionally.
After hesitating for a while, he finally spoke: "Let me ask first."
"Okay, go ahead and ask." After saying that, Shen Qingling simply rested her head on Gu Ximan's soft chest, closed her eyes, and felt that warm softness, and couldn't help but sigh softly:
"It really feels good; men just enjoy themselves."
Gu Ximan was taken aback by her sudden action, then pursed her pink lips and whispered:
"Qingling, why don't you help Sister Ning out... How about I give you a massage as payment?"
As she spoke, she secretly observed Shen Qingling's expression, her tone carrying a hint of flattery.
Hearing this, Shen Qingling slowly opened her eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them. Looking at Gu Ximan's obedient and ingratiating expression, she closed her eyes again and uttered two words softly:
"Okay, one hour, go ahead and press."
"Okay! Qingling, you're a really nice person!" Gu Ximan smiled instantly, extending her slender fingers and gently pressing them on Shen Qingling's shoulder.
Her strength was perfectly controlled, neither too heavy nor too light, making Shen Qingling feel so comfortable that she couldn't help but let out a soft moan.
At the same time, Shen Qingling secretly raised Gu Ximan's danger level to another level.
In the power struggles and jealousies of the palace, this girl always makes silly mistakes and does some inexplicable things. But it is precisely this unconventional way of doing things that makes her the most likely to defeat even the most experienced players.
Just now, if she had refused, Gu Luo would have thought that Gu Ximan was more considerate of the bigger picture and valued sisterhood more, while she would have been seen as someone who was petty and calculating.
As the saying goes, there is no harm without comparison.
Shen Qingling slowly exhaled, feeling somewhat helpless—she was now an ally of Lu Xuexue and couldn't make a move against Gu Ximan for the time being; she had almost been defeated by that girl's "random punches" just now.
Meanwhile, Gu Luo had already dialed Luo Shuning's number.
The moment the call connected, Luo Shuning's gentle voice came through: "Brother, what's wrong?"
"About Zhao Shuo..." Gu Luo's tone was tinged with worry.
"Okay, I understand." Luo Shuning's voice remained calm: "It's alright, brother... I'll handle it."
She paused, then chuckled softly, saying in a deliberately casual tone:
"Actually, it's not a bad thing. Now I'm getting attention from the whole internet, which is a good way to warm up for my performance on the Spring Festival Gala."
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