Chapter 61: Auntie, I Don’t Want to Try Anymore (7)

At this moment, Yu Liuxue could not only feel Liang Yin’s sharp gaze scraping across her back like a knife, she also sensed Liu Qingru’s calm eyes scanning her from head to toe. Forcing a strong smile, Yu Liuxue fiercely glared at Qin Feng—this useless male lead, it’s all your fault!

Disdained by Yu Liuxue, Qin Feng immediately turned to Liang Yin and tattled in the clear enunciation of a kindergartener, “Mom, I’ve already broken off all ties with Qiao Ruo. She’s the one who keeps coming back and pestering me because she can’t get over our family’s money!”

Yu Liuxue: “???”

You’re so shameless.

A cold laugh echoed behind her as Liang Yin walked up to Yu Liuxue, shooting her a sidelong glance. She casually observed Yu Liuxue’s stiff expression and drawled, “Oh?”

Her survival instincts successfully overpowered the urge to beat the male lead senseless. Yu Liuxue immediately turned around, eyes brimming with tears, and earnestly grabbed Liang Yin’s hand. “Auntie Liang, please don’t listen to his nonsense. I only came here because I was heartbroken after he cheated on me—I just wanted answers.”

Saying this, she looked like a delicate flower battered by wind and rain. She stumbled back a step, visibly desolate, looking as if she’d cry any moment. Choking up, she continued, “I just don’t understand—what’s wrong with me? What does that homewrecker have that I don’t? I’ve given my all to Qin Feng, never once wronged him.”

“I bought him breakfast, cooked his lunch, scrimped and saved to buy him designer bags worth tens of thousands, while I only use lipstick that costs a few bucks. Auntie Liang, tell me—was I not good enough to him?”

Yu Liuxue’s words were deeply moving, but Liang Yin and Liu Qingru remained expressionless. Especially Liang Yin—had she not already seen through Yu Liuxue’s true nature, she might have been fooled by her acting once more. Thinking back to that heartfelt confession on the balcony, which she’d actually believed, Liang Yin couldn’t help but sneer. “You think…”

Yu Liuxue’s ears perked up, nervously waiting for the second half of the sentence.

“That I would believe my own son, or a woman who lies through her teeth?”

Yu Liuxue forced a shy smile, thick-skinned as ever. “Whoever makes more sense, you should believe them, Auntie Liang.”

Liang Yin snorted and flung off her hand, clearly showing her stance. She turned to Liu Qingru, raising her brows slightly. “Want to come eat at my place today?”

Liu Qingru shook her head calmly. “Next time.”

Without another word, Liang Yin led her son away. Left behind at the company entrance, Yu Liuxue hurriedly trotted after Liu Qingru as she walked off, seizing the rare chance to be alone with her. She called out softly, “President Liu…”

Liu Qingru turned her head slightly. Though she said nothing, her gaze clearly said, Get to the point or get lost. Yu Liuxue’s heart ached like it was being sliced open. “System, why does every boss in this world hate me so much?”

The system didn’t dare respond.

After sobbing to herself for a bit, Yu Liuxue quickly pulled herself together and followed Liu Qingru ingratiatingly. “President Liu, please don’t believe a word Qin Feng says. Auntie Liang only distrusts me because she’s his mother—of course she’s biased, I get that.”

“But President Liu, I’ve always had feelings for you. Ninety-nine percent of my heart belongs to you.” She raised four fingers in a solemn vow. “If I’m lying, I hope I have to eat instant noodles without seasoning and that whoever undresses ends up with limp fingers.”

System: “???” Truly worthy of being the host—you’re as ruthless as ever.

Liu Qingru couldn’t help but glance sideways at her. How could she spout so many lies without even blinking? Just to convince her, she’d even curse herself. Liu Qingru stared at Yu Liuxue for a long moment. Yu Liuxue blinked nervously and whispered, “President Liu?”

That soft call brought Liu Qingru back to her senses. Curling her lips, she lazily asked, “Didn’t you say you were just lusting after me?”

Well, that…

Liu Qingru took a step closer, towering over her, then leaned in with lips slightly parted, voice slow and deliberate. “Didn’t you say you wanted to pin me down and watch me blush and gasp beneath you?”

Yu Liuxue’s blood ran backwards. Flustered by the suggestive words, her cheeks flushed bright red. The pressure Liu Qingru radiated was overwhelming, making Yu Liuxue instinctively step back—only to be casually pulled back by an arm around her waist. Her body was soft, her slender waist supple and delicate. Honestly, considering Liu Qingru’s words just now, maybe they really should reverse positions.

Suddenly, a subtle shift flickered in Liu Qingru’s gaze.

Yu Liuxue didn’t notice. Instead, she was bursting with giddy fireworks on the inside from being hugged. She practically wanted to rip her clothes off and drag Liu Qingru into bed right then. Forcing herself to stay calm, she furrowed her brows and gave a pitiful expression. Shaking her head, she said with faux innocence, “President Liu, don’t listen to their nonsense. I can explain everything.”

“Go on,” Liu Qingru said.

Yu Liuxue: “……”

Frantically thinking of an excuse.

She noticed the stream of people passing by behind Liu Qingru and blushed. “President Liu, can we talk after we get in the car?”

Liu Qingru also noticed the employees from Liang Yin’s company watching. Without a word, she released Yu Liuxue’s waist and walked toward her private car. Yu Liuxue quickly followed and managed to squeeze into the car beside her. Unable to think of a reason fast enough, she leaned against the car door and yawned. “President Liu, I suddenly feel so sleepy…”

She hoped to use this excuse to dodge questioning, but to her surprise, she actually dozed off. By the time she woke up, it was already dark. A single streetlamp glowed outside. The car was parked under an apartment building. Liu Qingru sat beside her, eyes closed, seemingly asleep.

Yu Liuxue rested her cheek on her hand, staring at Liu Qingru’s stunning and elegant features. Subconsciously, she swallowed and whispered to the system, “Hey, what if I just… jump her right now?”

System: “I think the odds are higher that you’ll be the one getting jumped.”

“No worries, no worries, System. This is a rare chance. I miss it now, there’s no next time. I want—”

System calmly cut her off. “No, you don’t.”

Yu Liuxue: “No, I do.”

Actually, Liu Qingru had noticed when Yu Liuxue woke up, but she didn’t want to open her eyes. The moment she felt Yu Liuxue’s gaze land on her, the other woman’s breath grew shallow—either from excitement or something else. The car was silent. Liu Qingru stayed still, while Yu Liuxue, after a long internal struggle, began leaning closer.

A sweet, girlish scent drifted into Liu Qingru’s senses, mixed with youthful inexperience. Her quickened breaths fell warm against Liu Qingru’s face. Yu Liuxue swallowed again, ignoring the system’s frantic warnings, and whispered by Liu Qingru’s ear, “Don’t worry, President Liu. Just one kiss.”

“Just the corner of your lips. I won’t go too far.”

The system watched in horror as Yu Liuxue leaned closer and closer, unable to bear telling her that Liu Qingru wasn’t asleep at all—she was more alert than you!

Right at the critical moment, Yu Liuxue paused and murmured in confusion, “Is it just me, or do I suddenly have a really bad feeling?”

The system made one last attempt to stop her. “Host, you still have time to back out.”

“No. I won’t regret this!” With that, Yu Liuxue closed her eyes, leaned in, and kissed her.

Just as her lips landed, Liu Qingru opened her eyes. She blinked, her gaze calm as it fell on Yu Liuxue’s trembling lashes and flushed cheeks. Her heart stirred, like a cat pawing softly at it.

Yu Liuxue kept her word—after one kiss, she tried to pull away. But as she did, she was horrified to find a hand pressing against the back of her head.

She opened her eyes in shock. Liu Qingru looked perfectly clear-headed—not at all like someone who’d just woken up.

Yu Liuxue: “……?” Did I just fall for the Auntie’s trap?

Liu Qingru curled her lips and lowered her voice deliberately, the tone gentle and lingering. “Did it taste good?”

Yu Liuxue instinctively replied, “Mm-hmm.”

The system, now dead inside, turned on Do Not Disturb mode. You still dare to “mm-hmm”? Aren’t you afraid she’ll have you “mm-mm ah-ah” on the bed all night long?!

As expected, the moment Yu Liuxue finished speaking, Liu Qingru pushed her down onto the seat like a violent storm, and an overwhelming barrage of kisses rained down immediately after. In the darkness, the two figures entangled in the car, and the temperature soared. Yu Liuxue struggled to break free, only to be pinned down again by Liu Qingru, beginning yet another ruthless round of torment.

Yu Liuxue clutched tightly at Liu Qingru’s neat suit, panting, “President Liu, e-enough… enough.”

But the other party acted as if she hadn’t heard her at all. The seat was lowered, Yu Liuxue’s head tilted back, her toes curling from the intensity. She clung to Liu Qingru uncomfortably and rasped, “President Liu…”

The system popped up a little window. “Host, now do you realize you were wrong?”

“I do.” Yu Liuxue clamped her legs together and suddenly changed tone with excitement. “I just realized how ridiculously wrong I was! How did I never notice how thrilling it is to do it in a car?!”

“I mean, look at me! I haven’t touched a woman in over half a year, and now I can’t take it the moment Liu Qingru kisses me.” She let out another sequence of censorable sounds.

The system couldn’t take it anymore and muted Yu Liuxue directly.

Unfortunately, the fun didn’t last long—a righteous passerby walked by, interrupting the nearly X-rated scene in the car. Liu Qingru sat up neatly, as if nothing had happened, and asked calmly, “Shall I walk you upstairs?”

Yu Liuxue, disheveled and with her clothes askew, lay on the seat cursing the innocent passerby eight hundred times in her heart. She shook her head in false panic, blushing and stammering, “No need, President Liu. I—I can go up by myself.”

With that, she immediately flung open the car door and bolted.

She thought Liu Qingru would insist, but instead, Liu just rolled down the window and said, “Be safe, then.”

Yu Liuxue: “???”

Seeing Yu Liuxue completely ravaged and then still managing to “flip the car,” the system burst into laughter on the spot. Yu Liuxue stood there glaring at Liu Qingru, who looked back at her from the car. After a moment, Liu Qingru opened the car door and stepped out. At that very moment, the system let out a mighty roar, “Run!”

Yu Liuxue reflexively took off running. Once she was inside the building, it suddenly hit her—Wait a second, why the hell did I run?

“Damn system!!!”

“Do you know what you cost me? I lost a beautiful night because of you! I’m reporting you!!!” Yu Liuxue was furious. Even days later, whenever she thought about how she could have sealed the deal with Liu Qingru but missed her chance because the system confused her for a moment, her blood would boil. She wished she could smash the system to bits.

Just like she’d said: miss this village, and there won’t be another inn. When she saw Liu Qingru again later, Liu Qingru was cold and distant, like a heartless jerk who didn’t care anymore.

She was devastated.

That day, after Qin Feng left with Liang Yin, he found an excuse and ran off to find Guo Zao. He tried calling her but found that she had already blocked his number. He tried messaging her on WeChat—blocked again. Furious, Qin Feng punched a wall and had no choice but to ask his friends and family to help him track her down.

While anxiously waiting for news, Qin Feng sat alone on a park bench, a cigarette dangling restlessly between his fingers. He admitted to himself that he’d been neglecting Guo Zao because of gaming. She had gotten mad more than once before, but he had never taken it seriously.

Later, when Guo Zao wanted to scold him, she’d hold back, probably because their relationship wasn’t that close yet.

Qin Feng thought back on everything that had happened lately. Suddenly he remembered—he’d promised her a date that day but had totally forgotten because of a game. His desire to smoke vanished instantly. He stubbed out the cigarette and started pacing, blaming everything on Qiao Ruo.

Qiao Ruo had given him the Switch with ulterior motives. She wanted him addicted to games and neglecting Guo Zao, eventually causing them to break up. Qin Feng gritted his teeth and resolved that once he won Guo Zao back, he’d go home and smash that console to pieces.

Just then, one of his friends finally got back to him with an address.

Meanwhile, Guo Zao followed her father into a room. Inside sat several pot-bellied, greying men—people she usually had to call “uncle.” The moment they saw her, lecherous intent flickered in their eyes. Guo Zao felt sick. She wanted to run, but…

Her family needed her.

So she forced herself to sit down despite her disgust. No matter what they said, she responded obediently, like a docile little rabbit. The men were all very satisfied and started talking in riddles, circling around the real topic—money and her.

Guo Zao lowered her eyes and thought of Qin Feng… then of Yu Liuxue. Maybe this was karma. She wanted to flip the table and storm out, but when she saw her father humbling himself, she couldn’t bring herself to abandon him.

The meal didn’t last long, but her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. Just when she was about to resign herself to fate, the door suddenly burst open with a loud crash, startling her so much she almost cried out.

Everyone turned, swearing—only to see Qin Feng storm in, eyes blazing. He strode straight over, grabbed Guo Zao’s wrist, and said clearly and firmly, “Come home with me.”

“Guo Zao, I promised to protect you, to help you repay your debts, and I will do it,” Qin Feng said, eyes red with emotion. “When I, Qin Feng, give my word, I don’t go back on it. Believe me.”

Guo Zao instinctively tried to pull away, but Qin Feng held her tightly. Then, in front of everyone, he suddenly knelt down before her father.

“Uncle, I am willing to marry Guo Zao. From now on, I will bear all responsibilities at home. As long as I have breath in me, I will never let Guo Zao suffer.”

Once he revealed his identity, the old foxes instantly recognized him. Liang Yin was notorious—a venomous beauty. Most people couldn’t win against her. Coincidentally, these men had all suffered at her hands due to underestimating her.

Not only that, Liang Yin had a powerful ally: Liu Qingru. The reason the Guo family’s company had collapsed so quickly was precisely because Liang Yin and Liu Qingru joined forces and devoured it in a swift, devastating strike. No one had time to react.

Guo Zao’s father quickly put two and two together—Liang Yin had taken over his company, and now her son wanted to marry his daughter. Maybe marrying her off to Qin Feng could help him rise again by riding Liang Yin’s coattails. With that in mind, his face broke into a warm smile. He pulled Qin Feng up kindly. “No need to kneel while speaking.”

“Haven’t eaten yet, right? Come, join us.”

Guo Zao looked at her father and understood his intention. In the past, she might’ve been happy. But now…

She looked at Qin Feng’s young, handsome face, and somehow, her heart just didn’t leap with joy.

The old foxes quickly put on pleasant smiles, never mentioning what had just been said. They acted as if it were just a normal meal, speaking kindly and warmly to Qin Feng and Guo Zao. Qin Feng couldn’t take his eyes off Guo Zao. She looked thinner, her cheeks sunken. She seemed even frailer. He wished he could hold her and comfort her immediately.

As soon as the meal ended, he pulled her into the car and said, “Xiao Zao, I’m sorry. It was my fault for ignoring you because of games. Please forgive me. When we get home, I’ll smash that console. From now on, I’ll be there whenever you need me. I’ll never hurt you again.”

His sincerity shook Guo Zao. Deep down, she still liked him. But his past behavior had hurt her too deeply. She couldn’t bring herself to trust him again.

Qin Feng knew he had no credibility now. He held her hand and pleaded, “Xiao Zao, give me six months. I’ll use that time to prove myself. From now on, you’ll be my top priority. I’ll work hard, pay off the debts, and protect you from those old creeps.”

Guo Zao’s heart softened again.

Seeing that, Qin Feng handed her the console. “I don’t want this anymore. I’m giving it to you—whether you throw it out or smash it, I won’t complain.”

In the end, Guo Zao forgave Qin Feng. She leaned on his shoulder and murmured, “Qin Feng, I felt so hopeless tonight. Just thinking about marrying those uncles…”

Qin Feng hurried to comfort her. “You won’t. It’s all over now. I won’t let that happen.”

“Just wait a little longer. I’ll earn enough to marry you. Okay?”

Guo Zao smiled with her lips pressed together. “Alright, I’ll wait for you.”

The male and female leads had finally reconciled, and Yu Liuxue let out a sigh of relief. However, that day Guo Zao didn’t accept Qin Feng’s game console—instead, she returned it to him and said, “Qin Feng, I don’t want this. I believe in you.”

At that, Yu Liuxue immediately stomped her feet and pounded her chest. “Stupid, so stupid!”

Men can’t be trusted—maybe pigs can climb trees before that happens. And Qin Feng’s promises? As reliable as a mirage.

With her mission still hanging over her, Yu Liuxue began visiting Guo Zao regularly for chats and even shared all kinds of gossip. Guo Zao, anxious and fidgety, watched Yu Liuxue’s face closely, nervously twisting her fingers. Does Manager Qiao know something again? Is she hinting at something?

Right in front of her, Yu Liuxue was complaining, “These men care more about games than their girlfriends. Ugh, they’re the worst! If I were his girlfriend, I’d snatch the console and smash it!”

Guo Zao trembled all over, suddenly jumped up, and stammered, “Man–Manager Qiao, I… my stomach hurts a bit, I’m going to the restroom!”

Then she bolted like a rabbit.

Yu Liuxue was baffled. She asked the system, “What’s wrong with the female lead?”

“What else could it be? Host, you scared her,” the system rolled its eyes. “Have you ever seen an ex get along so well with the current girlfriend that they gossip like sisters?”

Yu Liuxue responded righteously, “I have—with the female lead.”

System: “……”

Meanwhile, Qin Feng had been working incredibly hard, and his attitude toward Liang Yin had clearly improved. After all, he was her son—flesh and blood. Resentments between mother and son never last long. So Liang Yin, pleased, brought her son out of warehouse exile and put him in a manager’s position.

Even so, Liang Yin remained sharp-tongued but soft-hearted. “If you can’t do the job and win people’s respect, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

Qin Feng immediately replied, “Mom, don’t worry—I definitely won’t disappoint you.”

To prove himself, Qin Feng was constantly on the move. And just like that, he unconsciously began neglecting Guo Zao again. She stood alone on the roadside—Qin Feng had promised to pick her up today, but half an hour had passed and there was still no sign of him.

She knew Qin Feng was working so hard for her and shouldn’t blame him, but she couldn’t help feeling a little disappointed.

When Yu Liuxue heard about it, she walked out of the company, already with a headache, and tried to comfort Guo Zao: “Xiao Guo, come back and work overtime.”

System: “……” Is that how you comfort someone?

Valentine’s Day was around the corner, and Qin Feng happened to be buried in a major project. Yu Liuxue worried he’d forget such an important day and upset Guo Zao. So she opened an app and found a flower shop. She first ordered roses for Liu Qingru and Liang Yin, then placed an order for Guo Zao with a note:
“Please include a card: Xiao Zao, I’m sorry for neglecting you lately because of work. Don’t worry—once I’m done, I’ll make it up to you properly. Don’t be mad, love you lots.”

After placing the order, Yu Liuxue smiled in satisfaction.

Rubbing her chin, she muttered, “Everyone else gets flowers—I don’t care, I want some too.”

So she ordered a bouquet for herself.

Once that was done, she got busy trying to win over Liu Qingru and forgot all about it. That day, Liu Qingru finally deigned to look at her and asked, “Liang Yin’s throwing a singles party. Want to come?”

This was exactly the kind of event Yu Liuxue wouldn’t miss. She grinned and nodded quickly, “Of course!”

A singles party? That means alcohol. If she played her cards right, maybe she and Liu Qingru would end up in bed together. With that hope in her heart, Yu Liuxue hopped into Liu Qingru’s car.

The moment Liang Yin saw the little heartbreaker, her face darkened. She looked at Liu Qingru as if asking, Why’d you bring her here? Liu Qingru blinked, which Liang Yin took to mean, She insisted on coming. What could I do?

Liang Yin had no choice but to snort coldly to show her disapproval.

Qin Feng definitely wouldn’t forget something as important as Valentine’s Day. He bought a carload of roses and carefully prepared gifts. When he picked Guo Zao up, he took her hand affectionately and said, “I’m sorry, Xiao Zao. I’ve been neglecting you lately. I shouldn’t make excuses. It’s just that work…”

But Guo Zao’s bad mood vanished the moment she saw the roses. She gently covered his mouth and smiled, “I know. I know everything.”

Qin Feng blushed. “So you’re not mad anymore?”

Guo Zao shook her head, and Qin Feng, overjoyed, lifted her up and spun her around twice. After getting in the car, he checked Liang Yin’s social media and suddenly changed plans.

“She’s home today, and a lot of elders are there too. Want to come meet them?”

Guo Zao was too shy to refuse, so she agreed.

Meanwhile, the flower delivery guy arrived at Liang Yin and Liu Qingru’s company but was told they weren’t in. Their assistants accepted the flowers and decided to bring them to their bosses directly. Guo Zao got a call too and, after checking with Qin Feng, gave the guy the address.

Qin Feng asked, “What’s being delivered?”

Guo Zao shook her head. “Not sure.”

When Yu Liuxue got a call, she suddenly remembered. After giving the delivery guy the address, she casually asked, “Did the other orders get delivered?”

“All but one. That one had a delivery address change.”

Yu Liuxue said, “Alright, thanks. Come on over—I’ll send you a red envelope.”

At that moment, Liang Yin and Liu Qingru were standing at the door chatting with an old friend, while Yu Liuxue hovered beside Liu Qingru, looking for an opportunity. Just then, Liang Yin’s assistant, Liu Qingru’s assistant, the flower delivery guy, Guo Zao, and Qin Feng all arrived at Liang Yin’s villa one after another.

Liang Yin’s assistant: “President Liang, here are your roses.”

Liu Qingru’s assistant: “President Liu, here are your roses.”

Flower guy: “Who’s Ms. Guo Zao?”

Guo Zao quickly stepped forward. “That’s me. Sorry, you are…?”

The delivery guy handed her a bouquet identical to the others. “Your standard Valentine’s Day rose bouquet.”

Watching someone else give his girlfriend roses right in front of him, Qin Feng’s face instantly darkened. He asked, “Excuse me, who sent this to my girlfriend?”

The guy glanced at his phone. “It was ordered by a Ms. Qiao Ruo, who wished to remain anonymous.”

Immediately, several pairs of eyes turned to Yu Liuxue.

Liang Yin: “…?” She’s even going after my future daughter-in-law?

Qin Feng: “…!” She dares covet my girlfriend?

Liu Qingru gave Yu Liuxue a blank look.

Yu Liuxue: “……”

Oblivious to the tension, the delivery guy took out the last bouquet, looked around, and then focused on Yu Liuxue. “Are you Ms. Qiao Ruo?”

Then, without pause, he announced, “Hello, Ms. Qiao Ruo. This is your custom deluxe Valentine’s Day bouquet of 99 everlasting roses—for yourself.”

Yu Liuxue: “……” Alright, got it.

GET OUT!!!