Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Faced with Dou Wenqing’s questioning, Si Huang really didn’t know what taboo she had violated.
To put it bluntly, because of her understanding of Dou Wenqing, Si Huang had always walked a fine line between Dou Wenqing’s and her limits. In other people’s eyes, there were quite a few things that violated the Second Young Master’s taboos, so she didn’t know which one the Second Young Master Dou was referring to.
“What are you talking about?” Si Huang asked.
Dou Wenqing paused, “I think I’ve been a little too lenient with you.”
Even he himself realized that Si Huang was too bold in front of him, seemingly daring and fearless, but actually always playing tricks, and he had repeatedly tolerated him, which had fostered this kind of personality in him who dared to say anything.
Upon hearing this, Si Huang gave him a cool look, then leaned back lazily in her lounge chair, nodding slightly to signal him to continue.
The sunlight outside was just right, though the corner wasn’t brightly lit. Only a beam of sunlight streamed in through the glass, brushing against Si Huang’s profile. The light and shadow softened her silver hair, making her expression appear even more serene and gentle, like a beautiful painting.
Dou Wenqing couldn’t bear to disrupt this peaceful scene.
He remained silent for a while, then leaned back in his chair, relaxing his straight posture, as if even his heavy mood had eased. He clasped his hands together, his fingers intertwined above his lower abdomen, looking both serious and elegant.
“Is the dream lover you mentioned in Infinite Collapse Qin Ye?”
Si Huang didn’t answer.
Dou Wenqing didn’t seem in a hurry for her answer. “Last time I asked you if you were Qin Ye’s man, and what was your answer?”
“Why can’t Qin Fan be my man?”
Upon hearing this, Dou Wenqing tightened his clasped fingers. “Is that still correct?”
“If I said yes, would you believe me?” Si Huang smiled.
This smile was almost identical to the one they had shared when they discussed a similar question before.
At that time, Dou Wenqing chose not to believe without hesitation.
Now, the answer that came to his mind was still “without hesitation,” but completely opposite.
He fell silent, and Si Huang didn’t explain anything further.
The waiter brought their food, all at once. It was unclear whether it was because there were few customers or because they sensed the two were not to be trifled with, so they were served first.
Having been hungry all morning, Si Huang ignored Dou Wenqing’s coldness and picked up a soup spoon to drink a bowl of hot soup to warm her stomach.
Across from her, Dou Wenqing stared coldly at her, only speaking after she put down her soup spoon. “I thought you weren’t interested in this kind of thing.”
“This kind of thing?” Si Huang slowly picked up a napkin and wiped her mouth, asking Dou Wenqing, “Do you mean a sugar daddy, or a homosexual relationship?”
Her beautiful eyes naturally narrowed into cat-like curves, a hint of mockery emanating from the corners, giving her face an arrogant charm. Her voice, however, was elegant and gentle, with an air of composure. “Qin Fan is my lover. From beginning to end, our status has been equal.”
Dou Wenqing was stunned by her sudden display of sharpness. Before his mind could process it, he had already questioned, “Lover?”
His tone was as if his possession had betrayed him.
He suddenly stood up and, in the blink of an eye, was in front of Si Huang.
The imposing aura he exuded was enough to make most people freeze in fear, but Si Huang merely raised her head and calmly questioned him, “Second Young Master Dou, what right do you have to question me like that? To put it nicely, we’re friends; to put it bluntly, we’re just nodding acquaintances. Who I date is none of your business.”
This was the truth, but Dou Wenqing found it particularly unpleasant.
“Dating?” Dou Wenqing let out another cold laugh. “Ha, do you think Master Qin would take it seriously?”
Si Huang didn’t answer the question. Looking up at him for so long was tiring; she lowered her gaze and stirred the remaining soup with a spoon. After a while, she said to Dou Wenqing, “If you don’t want to eat anymore, we can leave.”
“Stop.” Dou Wenqing reached out and grabbed Si Huang, who was about to leave.
Si Huang dodged and instead grabbed his wrist.
Because Dou Wenqing was almost completely unprepared for it, a hint of surprise flashed across his face when he was caught red-handed.
“I never intended to be your enemy from the beginning,” Si Huang said sincerely to Dou Wenqing. “I just took the wrong shortcut.”
It was a habit formed in her past life; to deceive someone like Dou Wenqing, she first had to deceive herself. It was more of an instinct than a habit, so whenever she faced Dou Wenqing, she would unconsciously put on an act, placing herself in the safest position.
However, she was no longer the Si Huang who was surrounded by enemies and needed to use every bit of external power to protect herself.
Si Huang didn’t dislike Dou Wenqing. Although in her past life, this man indirectly caused her to suffer at the hands of Dou Jun, it was also this man who rescued her, and he had also helped her in return.
“Let’s lay everything out on the table today,” Si Huang suddenly tightened her grip.
Dou Wenqing’s face remained expressionless.
However, the muscles in his arm, which was being gripped, visibly tightened, indicating pain from Si Huang’s strength.
Without hesitation, Si Huang revealed the sharp edge she had always concealed in her eyes, showing her most authentic and aggressive side to Dou Wenqing for the first time.
“I’m not your pet cat.”
Upon hearing this, Dou Wenqing’s expression faltered, his aura hardening as he coldly replied, “You really know me.”
Si Huang sighed inwardly. Not to boast, but she even dared to claim the title of the person who understood Dou Wenqing best in the world. Because in her past life, Dou Wenqing had said that she was the only one who could walk the line of his bottom line, the only outsider he tolerated.
This didn’t make Si Huang proud, because she had risked her life to test the limits, fighting for survival with a do-or-die mentality.
A path to survival.
“If you’re willing, we can still be friends; if not, then so be it.”
Because she understood Dou Wenqing so well, she understood her place in his heart.
No matter how much tolerance he showed, it was all based on an unequal master-pet relationship, even being treated as his possession.
In her past life, Si Huang could use this to gain more personal space. Now, however, she no longer needed to; continuing this way of interacting would benefit neither of them.
“How far have things progressed between you and Master Qin?” Dou Wenqing suddenly asked.
Si Huang was startled. “What?”
Taking advantage of her momentary distraction, Dou Wenqing broke free from her grasp, even taking another step closer, trapping her in a corner and blocking the exit. “I’m asking how far things have progressed between you and Master Qin.”
Si Huang looked at Dou Wenqing in surprise, instantly realizing that her previous assumptions were wrong, and felt a sense of unfamiliarity with the man asking such a private question.
“Did you do it?” Dou Wenqing asked.
“Get lost.” Si Huang glanced sideways and blurted out. As soon as she finished speaking, not only Si Huang was stunned, but Dou Wenqing was also dumbfounded.
Si Huang was annoyed. Recently, Qin Fan’s lewdness had grown increasingly bold, and his words and actions were all improper. So when she heard such words, she unconsciously started to say them herself.
Second Young Master Dou had never been told to get lost before.
But that wasn’t the point. The point was that he was stunned by Si Huang’s expression. The disdain that flashed from the depths of her eyes in an instant turned into a smile at the corner of her eyes, so bright that it shone with a breathtakingly intense beauty in the dim light of the corner.
This beauty wasn’t a woman’s deliberate affectation, but rather a color that gradually deepened from light to dark. Because of the expression of her emotions, her entire face was more vivid, radiating a special charm from her very bones.
Dou Wenqing felt a tingling, prickling sensation in his heart. He watched as Si Huang composed herself, regaining her usual elegant composure. A thought flashed through his mind: What was he like in front of Master Qin?
He couldn’t imagine because he’d never seen him, but Dou Wenqing’s face grew even colder.
For the first time in his life, he experienced the taste of jealousy.
“Excuse me,” Si Huang said, unaware of Dou Wenqing’s inner turmoil, assuming his coldness stemmed from something she’d said wrong. “I don’t think we’re close enough to talk about this.”
Dou Wenqing: “But you can talk about this with Master Qin?”
He was always remarkably perceptive.
Si Huang felt annoyed and confused. She didn’t think Dou Wenqing would dwell on such matters, yet she was being relentlessly questioned.
Not wanting to continue the conversation, Si Huang was about to leave when her phone rang.
She glanced at it, saw the familiar contact name, and rejected the call, intending to call Qin Fan back separately later.
“I have things to do this afternoon, I’ll be going now.”
Si Huang said, and seeing that Dou Wenqing hadn’t moved aside, her words became barbed, “Second Young Master Dou, watch your manners.”
Her phone rang again.
“…” Why are all the men today so annoying?
Dou Wenqing raised his chin at her, silently watching her reaction.
This time, Si Huang took out her phone and answered, “Hello, what’s up? We’ll talk later.”
“Where are you?” The man’s voice was deep.
Si Huang could still detect a hint of suppressed emotion.
“Master Qin?” Just then, Dou Wenqing spoke up.
Si Huang stared at him. Was he doing this on purpose?
Dou Wenqing also looked at her, “Since you can break up if you’re in a relationship, break up now and talk to me.”
“…” The first thought that came to Si Huang’s mind was absurd.
Was Second Young Master Dou also out of his mind? He actually made such a joke.
But he really did quite keenly hit a man’s weak spot.
“Hehe.” A man’s laughter came from the other end of the phone.
This kind of deep laughter, as if it came from the depths of his throat, was something Si Huang had never heard before.
“Si Huang, give the phone to Dou Wenqing,” Qin Fan said.
Si Huang replied, “Don’t take it seriously.”
“I’ll just chat with him for a bit,” Qin Fan said calmly, “It’s nothing.”
Nothing could be more of a lie.
Si Huang frowned slightly, then tossed the phone to Dou Wenqing.
Let them make a scene, she wouldn’t interfere.
Dou Wenqing caught the phone and called out emotionlessly, “Master Qin.”
“You dare to steal my man? You’ve got some nerve, waiter,” Qin Fan’s tone was surprisingly sarcastic.
Si Huang raised an eyebrow in surprise.
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