Chapter 33
Shi Qing had only wanted to ask for his opinion. She had just poured some safflower oil into her hand when she looked up and saw that he had already taken off his shirt.
At least wait until she turns her face away!
Even seeing his body at such close range, Shi Qing still felt her cheeks flush.
She heated the massage oil in her palm and then applied it to Liang Yuheng's arm.
Shi Qing had nowhere to look, so she could only stare intently at her own hands.
Seeing her feigned calmness, Liang Yuheng suppressed his smile and said, "If you want to see it, then see it. I don't mind."
No, who wants to watch that!?
Okay, she does seem somewhat interested in watching.
However, Shi Qing still denied it, saying, "I didn't want to see it. Why don't you apply it yourself?"
"You've seen it before, haven't you?" Liang Yuheng's gaze swept over her bright red earlobes.
Shi Qing immediately thought of the time they took a bath together and felt guilty: "I was drunk at the time and don't remember it."
Shi Qing wasn't lying; she didn't remember what happened that day.
Now that several days have passed, she only vaguely remembers accidentally bumping into him in the room without clothes on that time, but it was just a fleeting glimpse, not as close as it is now.
Liang Yuheng: "Now that you're not drunk, you're too embarrassed to watch?"
That makes it sound like you were really craving something that night.
Shi Qing couldn't judge her own state at the time, and it might actually be true.
In Liang Yuheng's eyes, her current behavior must be just pretentious.
"You don't mind if I feel embarrassed about anything?" Shi Qing didn't want him to think she wanted to see but was afraid to, so she felt much more at ease.
Liang Yuheng said slowly, "I'd be happy to."
"..."
She now has this illusion that Liang Yuheng would agree to let her have his way with him for free.
Although Liang Yuheng's physique and those words were very tempting, Shi Qing tried her best to suppress her restless thoughts.
"What kind of occasion was that party you mentioned? Was there a dress code?" Shi Qing didn't continue the topic, her eyes fixed on his arm while she massaged him.
Liang Yuheng stopped teasing her: "No, it's Cheng Jun's birthday party. You can wear whatever you like."
Shi Qing: "I understand."
Liang Yuheng: "Could I make a small request?"
"Go ahead," Shi Qing said, pouring some oil into her palm and looking up at him.
"You'd better act like you like me a little then." Liang Yuheng paused, as if the next words were a bit difficult to say, "Otherwise I'll feel embarrassed."
Shi Qing didn't expect Liang Yuheng to say that, and she found it a little funny.
My impression is that Liang Yuheng would disdain comparing these things with his friends.
"Then what should I do?" Shi Qing was unsure of the appropriate level of performance.
She simply couldn't bring herself to act coquettishly and sweetly.
Liang Yuheng smiled and said, "Do I have to teach you what to do when you like someone?"
Shi Qing: "I don't know, I've never liked anyone."
"It's okay, as long as you like me." Liang Yuheng's lips curled up.
How could he possibly interpret every word she said as having a hidden meaning?
"I don't want to talk to you anymore." Shi Qing glanced at him helplessly.
Liang Yuheng smiled and said, "This is good."
"Huh?" Shi Qing didn't understand why he said that.
"Your performance just now," Liang Yuheng said, gently rubbing the top of her head with his left hand. "Just be yourself in front of me, don't be so tense, that's good."
Was her appearance just now real?
She was just a little angry.
That makes sense; she wouldn't have spoken to him like that before.
Perhaps she was allowing him to enter her own world.
Shi Qing realized she couldn't get anything out of him, so she decided to go online or ask someone else for advice.
After the massage, Shi Qing originally wanted to help him put on the plaster, but then she remembered that he hadn't showered yet: "I didn't see this plaster at your house last time. You can take it back and put it on yourself after you shower."
"Okay." Liang Yuheng put his shirt back on.
Shi Qing went to the bathroom to wash her hands, and when she came out, she took a small plastic bag and handed him the plaster: "It's getting late, you should go back and rest."
Liang Yuheng was reluctant to part with her, but seeing that Shi Qing didn't want him to stay, he had no choice but to agree: "Okay, you should get some rest."
Shi Qing saw him to the door, still a little worried: "Can you drive with your hands?"
Liang Yuheng paused in his steps: "If you want me to stay, I can."
"..."
Shi Qing originally wanted to ask him if he wanted to hire a designated driver.
How did he figure that out?!
In the past, Shi Qing wouldn't have minded letting him stay overnight, since they had already stayed together many times.
But now she feels uncomfortable.
"I'm just teasing you." Liang Yuheng gently tapped the tip of her nose and smiled slightly. "Don't worry, you can drive. Otherwise, how would I have driven here? I'll text you when I get home."
"Then drive slower."
"Okay, go to sleep early." When Shi Qing wasn't paying attention, Liang Yuheng leaned down and kissed her on the cheek. "Goodnight."
Before Shi Qing could react, Liang Yuheng had already closed the door and left.
"Really." She raised her hand and touched the spot where Liang Yuheng had kissed her.
When Shi Qing passed by the mirror, she realized that she had been smiling the whole time.
She breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed her face vigorously.
I'm finding it harder and harder to see myself clearly.
Half an hour later, Shi Qing received a WeChat message from Liang Yuheng.
It was a voice message, and Shi Qing clicked play.
"I'm home, don't worry," Liang Yuheng's clear and pleasant voice came through the phone.
Shi Qing, who hadn't been able to sleep, felt relieved after hearing this and replied with two words: "Okay."
Soon after, Liang Yuheng sent another message: "You haven't been waiting for me all this time, have you?"
Shi Qing felt she had to admit it, but she didn't know what he would say, so she denied it, saying, "No, I just wasn't asleep."
Liang Yuheng sighed this time, sounding somewhat disappointed: "Alright, then get some rest. Goodnight."
【Good evening. 】
Shi Qing thought he wouldn't send any more messages, but soon she received another one.
Liang Yuheng: [I hope one day I can hear you say "I like you" to me, but I'm happy today too. Shi Qing, I like you, I like you a lot.]
Shi Qing turned off her phone and felt the corners of her mouth involuntarily turning up again.
Staring at those words, Shi Qing could hear her own heartbeat in the darkness.
Her recent feelings of depression had vanished with the arrival of Liang Yuheng, replaced by a wave of happiness.
-
The following day, in the practice room that evening.
"I can't hold on any longer, I can't take it anymore!" Zhou Han's legs were trembling.
Shi Qing supported her hips and encouraged her, "It'll be over soon, just hold on for the last ten seconds."
"Ah!" Zhou Han's face contorted in pain. "How many more seconds?! I'm going to die!"
"Six, five, four... one! Over!"
When Shi Qing called out "one," Zhou Han was already kneeling on the core training bed: "This is so tiring, my legs are about to break! This is no human exercise!"
"Didn't you want a perky butt? This exercise not only slims your legs but also works your glutes." Shi Qing raised an eyebrow and smiled at her.
Upon hearing that it could help with glute training, Zhou Han became motivated again and said coquettishly, "Could you reduce the intensity a little?"
"No, that won't work." Shi Qing smiled and slowly shook her head. "Hang in there, there are only a few minutes left."
"Coach Shi, you're too ruthless!" Zhou Han touched her nose and gave a light "humph." "It's just the last set. I'm rested. Let's go!"
After finishing the last set, Zhou Han plopped down on the ground, panting, and said, "Little Pilates, done!"
Shi Qing couldn't help but laugh: "I told you you could do it. You're obviously much better today than at the beginning. You can feel it yourself."
"Yes, and it feels so good after sweating! I feel like I can keep training." Zhou Han fanned herself with her hand.
Shi Qing looked at her and smiled faintly: "Are you sure?"
"I was just kidding. We're not practicing today, we're taking a break," Zhou Han said with a grin.
Shi Qing reached out and pulled her up: "Okay, take your time."
This was Shi Qing's last class of the day, and since she had just finished get off work, she went back to the changing room with Zhou Han.
After changing their clothes, the two walked hand in hand to the underground parking lot.
Zhou Han had changed into a plum-pink sports car today. She opened the passenger door for Shi Qing: "Come and experience my new ride!"
"This car is so beautiful!" Shi Qing couldn't help but exclaim.
Although she doesn't know much about cars, she really likes this model.
Zhou Han leaned against the car window and blinked: "If you like it, I'll ask my cousin to give you one. Then we can drive the same car together. It sounds so cool!"
Shi Qing: "Never mind, I don't usually like driving."
“Okay.” Zhou Han walked back to the driver’s seat, started the car and said, “Qingbao, can you stay at my place tonight? I haven’t slept with you in so long.”
"Sure."
Zhou Han was surprised: "My cousin is willing to let you come back?"
"Have I been staying at my own place these past few days?"
"Oh, is that so?" Zhou Han seemed to have guessed something. "You and my cousin had a fight?"
"They didn't argue either," Shi Qing sighed softly.
Zhou Han glanced at her: "What's wrong? What happened? Tell me."
"I think I've really fallen for him." Shi Qing's fingers were fastening the seatbelt; she really wanted to confide in someone right now.
Zhou Han's eyes lit up: "That's great! My cousin likes you too, and you two are married now. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you two lived happily together from now on?"
"Hanhan, can I ask you a question?" Shi Qing turned to look at her.
Zhou Han: "Go ahead."
Shi Qing: "Do you think we're a good match?"
"I don't quite understand what you mean by 'suitable'? Only you know best whether you're suitable or not," Zhou Han said, gripping the steering wheel and glancing at the road. "In my opinion, since you two like each other, why think so much?"
Shi Qing admired Zhou Han for being so bold in love and hate; she wanted to be like that too, but she couldn't.
"I'm afraid the gap between us is too big, and we won't be able to stay together in the end."
"If you can't make it work, then break up. But you haven't even started yet, have you? The future is uncertain. In my opinion, whether two people can stay together in the end doesn't depend on the difference in their family backgrounds, but on how much they love each other."
“Look at me and Chen Jiasong, isn’t there a big difference between us? If he hadn’t been two-timing me, and had only loved me, we wouldn’t have broken up.”
Shi Qing: "Won't your parents object?"
“They probably hope I find someone who is a good match for me and treats me well, but nothing in reality is perfect. If they know that person is truly good to me and has good character, they will eventually agree. I think you don’t need to worry about this at all. My aunt likes you very much too. Although my uncle and grandfather may not approve now, you have to trust my cousin; he can handle these things,” Zhou Han said earnestly.
Shi Qing looked at the neon lights outside the window: "I'm actually a little afraid of building close relationships with others. I feel pressured and anxious. My personality isn't suited to living with others."
“I understand your thoughts. Your childhood experiences have shaped your current personality. However, I don’t quite agree with your point of view. I think you’re great. You’re understanding, considerate of others, gentle, beautiful, and so outstanding and independent. I’ve always admired you.” Zhou Han noticed her struggle and patiently offered guidance.
Shi Qing smiled and said, "Thank you for your high praise."
“I’m telling you the truth. You said you’re not suited to live with someone else, but that only means you’re not suited to live with your parents. Look at how well you get along with me, and you were quite happy at your grandma’s house when you were little. You’re just afraid that person doesn’t love you enough, or that person can’t give you enough security, not that you’re not suited to live with someone else.” Zhou Han took her hand while they were waiting at a traffic light.
is that so?
Shi Qing had never thought of it that way.
She never expected that Zhou Han, who was usually so carefree, would see things so clearly.
Zhou Han added, "You may not have spent much time with my cousin yet. I'm not trying to flatter him, but I've relied on him a lot since I was little, and so has my brother. He's the eldest child in our family, and he's always been more mature and tolerant than the others. Also, I can tell that my cousin really likes you. Once he's made up his mind about something, he won't give up easily."
Shi Qing held her hand, feeling relieved: "Thank you, Hanhan, for giving me so much confidence."
Zhou Han joked, "I also have selfish thoughts, because I want you to be my cousin-in-law. Otherwise, no one else would treat me as well as you do."
"What 'sister-in-law'? You'd better not call me that." Shi Qing laughed awkwardly.
Zhou Han: "Just cheer up. You don't need to think so much right now. Who can predict the future? Although it's not appropriate to use my incompatibility with Chen Jiasong as an example, I was happy when I was with him. Even in the worst-case scenario, if you really can't end up with my cousin, so what? We can just dump him and find someone else. There are plenty of men in the world. If all else fails, we can just spend our lives together."
Shi Qing nodded: "What you said makes sense."
"Don't worry, you are my most important friend. Even if the worst happens in the future, you still have me."
Shi Qing's eyes welled up slightly: "Hanhan, you're so kind."
"Because you've been so good to me too. Do you remember when I was a freshman in college, I was so exhausted after running the 800 meters that I fainted, and you carried me to the infirmary? I still can't figure out how you managed to carry me! Also, I always copied your homework, and you always dragged me out of bed when I couldn't get up at 8 a.m. Time really flies."
"Yes, it turns out we've known each other for almost eight years."
"Qingbao, let's have barbecue later to celebrate our eighth anniversary!"
"Sure, but your workout tonight will be for nothing."
"It's okay. At least I can eat without feeling guilty."
"Okay, I'll order now. The takeout should arrive by the time we get home."
"Okay, I want more spicy food."
"Don't worry, I remember your taste."
-
Friday arrived in the blink of an eye.
Shi Qing had arranged the schedule with the students in advance, making sure to set aside the evenings.
After class, Shi Qing went back to the fitting room to change her clothes and then put on makeup.
She usually wears light makeup to work, but today she brought her makeup bag specifically to make her makeup look a little more elaborate.
Although Liang Yuheng told her to wear her usual clothes, Shi Qing felt that since it was her first time meeting his friend, she dressed up carefully.
Her face was already flawless, and with her excellent makeup skills, she looked stunningly beautiful.
"Oh, Qingqing, you're all dressed up so nicely to go on a date with your boyfriend?" Qi Li had just finished speaking when she realized something, "Oh wait, I mean your husband."
“It’s okay, you can call him whatever you want,” Shi Qing continued. “I’m going to meet his friends tonight.”
Shi Qing was relieved to find that people didn't treat her differently after they learned her identity. Although some people were more polite to her, those who were close to her remained the same as before, without deliberately distancing themselves from or getting closer to her.
Qi Li understood: "Is your husband coming to pick you up?"
Shi Qing: "Yes, he's almost here."
"You're going to stun him! You're so beautiful I almost didn't recognize you!"
"Sister Li, you're so good at praising people." Shi Qing said as soon as Liang Yuheng said he had arrived, she quickly grabbed her bag and said, "I'll go over first."
"Go ahead, go ahead."
After Shi Qing got into the car, she noticed that Liang Yuheng was staring at her.
He was wearing a gray shirt because he had just come from the company, and even after a day at work, his hairstyle still looked impeccable.
"Stop looking," Shi Qing reminded him, seeing that he showed no sign of looking away.
Liang Yuheng said in a serious tone, "Please understand, I haven't seen you for four days and four nights."
"..."
There's no need to calculate it so precisely.
Shi Qing changed the subject: "Let's go, just in case there's traffic on the way."
Liang Yuheng hummed in agreement and leaned over to pull her seatbelt.
The two suddenly closed the distance between them, and Shi Qing subconsciously reached out and touched his shoulder: "Don't kiss me now, or my makeup will run."
The next moment, she saw Liang Yuheng put his hand on the seat belt and freeze.
Shi Qing's face visibly turned red.
Why doesn't she get off the bus now?
Liang Yuheng wanted to laugh, but he was afraid that she would be even more embarrassed, so he had to hold it in.
"I thought you were..." Shi Qing's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible.
Liang Yuheng said slowly, "You've reminded me."
Who reminded me?
It's all Liang Yuheng's fault for stealing kisses from her that night.
"I really didn't mean that," Shi Qing said helplessly.
Liang Yuheng's gaze fell on her beautiful lips: "Did you bring lipstick?"
"I brought it," Shi Qing replied casually, not understanding why he asked that.
"That's good."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Liang Yuheng cupped the back of her neck and kissed her.
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