Kiss (Part Two)
Their movements were clumsy and awkward, and Qu Linghan once again placed his hands on Bai Hui's neck.
Bai Hui's hair bun was a little loose, and strands of hair touched Qu Linghan, creating a somewhat ambiguous scene.
"pain..."
Qu Linghan pushed Bai Hui away with his elbow, his eyes revealing his reluctance.
So he cautiously began to speak.
"Ling Han, is it because I didn't do a good enough job?"
In Qu Linghan's eyes, Bai Hui was now nothing more than a pitiful, wet puppy.
Qu Linghan gently removed the mask from Bai Hui's face, revealing a stunningly beautiful face.
"It's not your fault."
Bai Hui took the mask from Qu Linghan and casually tossed it aside.
"Hey, I bought that for you! How dare you throw it away?!"
Bai Hui didn't give Qu Linghan a chance to finish speaking before bending down.
"sorry......"
Bai Hui's mind flashed back to the past, to their first kiss, to the moment their skin touched for the first time.
Qu Linghan usually takes the lead. Thinking of this, Bai Hui gently grabbed the arm of the person beneath her.
Night has fallen.
......
Perhaps because he was too tired, Qu Linghan slept until late morning.
Having long been accustomed to Bai Hui's absence, the two slept in the same room again yesterday, so close together.
I'm really not used to it.
To be honest, I sleep more soundly with him around.
Qu Linghan sat up halfway, feeling a sore back and aching waist.
"Strange, I didn't do anything yesterday, so why am I so tired..."
Qu Linghan tried hard to recall the details of yesterday.
"Yeah, it ended with just one kiss."
Qu Linghan wanted to do something, but his consciousness was already somewhat blurred at that time, and he vaguely heard Bai Hui say something.
Are the two not yet engaged?
That must be it. After saying that, the two of them went to sleep fully clothed.
Qu Linghan fell asleep quickly, but Bai Hui kept tossing and turning.
As Qu Linghan was thinking, he saw Bai Hui enter the room.
"You've arrived."
"Um."
"By the way, where did you settle Fang Ya'er?"
"Front yard guest rooms"
After speaking, Qu Linghan nodded.
That's fine...
"Is Ya'er awake?"
Bai Hui shook his head.
"No, she was frightened. The doctor gave her acupuncture, but said she'll have to wait a few more days."
"Oh? Is she alright?"
"No problem."
"Okay, that's good."
The two acted as if it were business, and didn't say anything more.
However, Bai Hui remained motionless, as if waiting for something.
"For no reason at all..."
Qu Linghan tentatively called out.
"Bai Hui?"
"I am here."
Qu Linghan was secretly delighted; what an adorable person!
When I first met him, he was like a god in the sky, cold and aloof, and I couldn't see or understand his emotions.
At the time, Qu Linghan was even afraid he would be killed; now it seems he was overthinking it.
"Um, thank you for yesterday."
"Thank me for what?"
Qu Linghan pursed her lips and looked at Bai Hui.
"Thank you for playing along with me in front of my brother yesterday."
"acting?"
"Yes, that's right. Yesterday you said we were a loving couple, and you were so nice to me in front of my brother. Wasn't that just an act?"
Bai Hui suddenly let out a cold laugh.
So, you think everything that happened yesterday was fake?
Qu Linghan shrugged.
"Our relationship certainly hasn't reached the level of being deeply in love, has it?"
After he finished speaking, Bai Hui seemed to emanate a chilling aura.
"I'm leaving."
Then, the sounds of weapons drills and falling leaves came from the backyard... "What's wrong with this person today? Aren't we always the same?"
There are feelings involved, but not many.
Qu Linghan used to genuinely think that Bai Hui was a very good person—she spoke well, did well, was good-looking, had a great figure, and was very good to her.
Reflecting on their past interactions and yesterday's meeting, Qu Linghan felt a surge of longing and affection.
However, since it was after many days of not seeing each other, it is naturally easy for the feelings to fade with time.
Now, Qu Linghan has already made Lanxu Pavilion bigger and stronger, and becoming the richest man in Guishu City is just around the corner. Romantic love no longer holds any place in her heart.
After thinking for a while, Qu Linghan got up, left the room, and prepared to go to Lanxu Pavilion to find Lu Shuyu.
After what happened with Fang Ya'er a few days ago, Qu Linghan had a new plan in mind.
It's not that Qu Linghan is bold or innovative.
Qu Linghan also wanted to live a carefree and leisurely life as a rich woman.
However, the tides of time rolled forward, pushing Qu Linghan along.
As Qu Linghan walked down the street, seeing that all the vendors were men, a sense of loss welled up inside her.
Looking around at the women and children passing by, Qu Linghan became even more determined in her mind:
Let's open a women's club!
As for what the Women's Society was, Qu Linghan pondered it in her heart:
Women's Society, also known as Girls' School Society.
It was a place for women from the inner chambers and ordinary people to exchange skills, learn needlework, and share their feelings.
It can also be a group that helps each other, provides relief to the poor and orphans, assists the vulnerable and widows, and rescues women in distress.
Lost in thought, Qu Linghan had already arrived at Lanxu Pavilion.
Looking up, I saw Lu Shuyu pacing anxiously back and forth at the door.
Seeing that Qu Linghan had finally appeared, Lu Shuyu rushed down to find her in a hurry.
As if riding on fire, Lu Shuyu grabbed Qu Linghan and ran.
"I was so worried! Why did you take so long to arrive? If I hadn't heard the news that your husband had returned to the capital, I would have gone to your house to present my visiting card long ago."
They followed closely to the private room for the two of them.
Lu Shuyu, panting, said to Qu Linghan,
"Hu Qing'er is dead..."
"Dead?"
Qu Linghan thought, wasn't he still looking resentful and wanting to deal with her and Fang Ya'er yesterday?
Why did he commit suicide first?
"How did he die?"
"I heard he brought this upon himself and was burned alive!!!"
As soon as Lu Shuyu finished speaking, Qu Linghan lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
How could he have been burned to death?
Seeing that Qu Linghan remained silent, Lu Shuyu grew anxious.
In the end, I decided to pull her clothes.
"Are you alright? Weren't you together a few days ago?"
"I'm fine, but someone else is in trouble."
Lu Shuyu's face immediately showed surprise.
"Someone's in trouble? Who is it?!"
The two women arrived in such a hurry that they were completely unaware that they had been standing and talking the whole time.
Immediately, Qu Linghan pulled Lu Shuyu to sit on the soft couch.
"I will explain what has happened these past few days to you in a moment."
Lu Shuyu nodded.
Qu Linghan then took another turn.
"This is a bookish saying. When you were listening to gossip on the road, did you hear why Hu Qing'er brought trouble upon herself?"
Lu Shuyu tried hard to recall,
"It seems that Hu Qing'er is performing some kind of ceremony, saying that she is leaving this era."
"It was a ritual, then I understand."
"Hey, what do you know? I don't understand yet."
So Qu Linghan looked at Lu Shuyu sincerely in a half-joking tone.
"If I were to say that neither Hu Qing'er nor I belong to this era..."
Would you believe it?
After saying that, Lu Shuyu, who was drinking tea, spat out a mouthful of tea.
"I could believe you if you said you were from another country, but you say you're not from this era..."
"Haha ...
Qu Linghan: Miss Lu Shuyu, you're laughing really loudly!
"Lu Shuyu, I'm serious."
"Qu Linghan, I'm serious too."
"Okay, let's not talk about this for now."
Qu Linghan mentally organized his thoughts for a few seconds, then told Lu Shuyu everything that had happened in the past few days.
Hearing this, Lu Shuyu's eyebrows practically knotted with worry.
"So, Hu Qing'er wants to use you and Fang Ya'er as sacrifices."
Qu Linghan gave his affirmation earnestly, then let out a long sigh.
After saying that, Lu Shuyu held Qu Linghan's hand tightly.
"Ling Han, you've suffered."
"You should rest well these days. I, as your partner, will handle the shop's affairs for now."
"Okay, I'll think about the women's club first."
"Wait, Ling Han, what is the Women's Society? I've never heard you mention it before."
"Oh right, we came in such a hurry, I forgot to tell you."
"These past few days of wandering have made me deeply realize the importance of women's unity. In addition, I also really want to help those girls who are suffering like Fang Ya'er."
"So, I was thinking, could we start a mutual aid organization to help the poor and needy, support the vulnerable and widowed, and rescue women in distress?"
After listening, Lu Shuyu nodded gently.
"It just so happens that Lanxu Pavilion's business is getting better and better. If there are girls who don't have a job or a source of income, they can come to Lanxu Pavilion to work. Isn't that killing two birds with one stone?"
Qu Linghan affectionately patted Lu Shuyu's head.
With an admiring tone,
"How clever!"
Suddenly, Lu Shuyu seemed to have been struck by a pressure point, revealing a surprised expression.
"Ling Han, do you think we should set up another area for families with children in Lanxu Pavilion?"
Qu Linghan rubbed her chin with her thumb and forefinger.
"Children's area..."
Then he looked at Lu Shuyu.
"Excellent!"
"Lanxu Pavilion is mostly occupied by women, and women are often closer to their children, who in turn are inseparable from their mothers. It is truly inconvenient for mothers to bring their children along when they are working or choosing clothes. If we can successfully establish a children's area, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime event! Shuyu, thank you so much."
"only…"
After hearing Qu Linghan hesitate, Lu Shuyu looked both sullen and curious.
"However, this is supposed to be an innovation, and I'm afraid..."
Qu Linghan was interrupted by Lu Shuyu before he could finish speaking.
Lu Shuyu slowly placed her hands on Qu Linghan's shoulders.
She was a little shorter than Qu Linghan, so much so that she had to stand on tiptoe to be able to stand next to her.
In fact, the atmosphere was somewhat ambiguous.
"Um?"
Qu Linghan's eyes were filled with helplessness and blankness.
Lu Shuyu pursed her lips.
Why are you forcing a smile?
Qu Linghan asked the question on his own.
"I wasn't forcing a smile."
Lu Shuyu answered in a low voice.
He then raised his voice, which was full of composure and determination.
"Qu Linghan, I've never seen you afraid of anything!"
Lu Shuyu's words were like a warning bell, solemnly entering Qu Linghan's mind.
Qu Linghan, I've never seen you afraid of anything.
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