After Teasing the Heroine and Running Away, I Was Forced into Love - Chapter 37

In reality, only He Roushuang knew how wronged she truly felt. She was genuinely focused on devising ways to thwart the Male Lead’s treacherous schemes.

Especially after her assistant sent her several urgent messages:

According to surveillance footage, He Shanjian delayed taking the ill He Wenzhi to the hospital for at least several hours. There’s definitely something fishy going on.

Ah!

That bastard He Shanjian is actually trying to stage a coup and seize power!

Fortunately, his plot failed. When He Wenzhi’s assistant couldn’t reach anyone, they quickly stormed into the office.

Boss, when I arrived… someone was trying to delete this footage in the security room. Luckily, I got there in time to stop them.

But I suspect He Shanjian is now aware of this.

He Roushuang frowned slightly.

Still, she waved her hand dismissively and transferred a red envelope containing four zeros to her assistant.

Loyal subordinates, like elite assassins, required top-tier compensation and benefits. To cultivate loyalty, she couldn’t afford to be a stingy boss.

The assistant received the red envelope and cheerfully sent back a bowing rabbit emoji.

Continue investigating He Shanjian. As for this incident, find a way to leak the information to my father’s assistant. I’m sure they’ll investigate.

He Roushuang chose not to directly report He Shanjian. Instead, she planned to let her father discover the truth himself, hoping to plant seeds of suspicion in He Wenzhi’s mind.

This was the best approach, far superior to complaining herself.

After all, while He Wenzhi favored his daughter, he wasn’t a fool. He was well aware of the long-standing feud between his daughter and son.

If she went to him with accusations, he would undoubtedly suspect her of deliberately framing He Shanjian.

Yes, Boss!

He Roushuang ended her conversation with her assistant and finally decided to chat with the Female Lead. Otherwise, sitting in this luxurious car would be unbearably dull.

But as soon as she shifted her gaze, she noticed Shi Qing holding her phone, seemingly engrossed in a conversation. Her earlobes were flushed crimson, as if she were discussing something secretive.

They say curiosity killed the cat, and a curious cat had quietly awakened within He Roushuang’s heart.

Her chest felt like it was being gently scratched by cat claws, burning with impatience to know who Shi Qing was chatting with so happily—so much so that she had completely forgotten to come over and cuddle with her.

He Roushuang propped herself up on the soft leather car seat, the supple leather yielding slightly under her hand with a faint rustling sound.

Just a quick peek wouldn’t hurt, right?

After all, for people like them, a quick glance shouldn’t really count as eavesdropping, should it?

He Roushuang reassured herself inwardly. While she had no qualms about bending ethical boundaries, this was the first time she had ever considered spying on the Female Lead.

Unfortunately, He Roushuang didn’t get a chance to see what Shi Qing was chatting about on her phone before the other woman sensed her approach.

Shi Qing immediately turned off her phone and glanced at He Roushuang with a slightly guilty expression.

“Sister, what are you looking at?”

He Roushuang: Damn it!

Caught red-handed, He Roushuang felt flustered and could only stammer out a clumsy explanation: “I was just admiring the scenery outside. Look at these streetlights—aren’t they… unique?”

He Roushuang felt like she was about to run out of excuses, her words stumbling over each other.

Such a flimsy excuse would have been obvious to anyone, and Shi Qing certainly noticed something was off.

Shi Qing followed He Roushuang’s gaze to the streetlights outside the car window. To be honest, they were quite ordinary: bare iron poles topped with large, round bulbs.

“They are quite unique,” Shi Qing agreed, playing along with He Roushuang’s awkward attempt to cover her tracks.

Having been caught, He Roushuang naturally didn’t dare continue her blatant eavesdropping. She lowered her head slightly, scratching her cheek with a hint of embarrassment.

The air seemed to thicken with an awkward tension.

Shi Qing had been chatting with Qin Wenlu. Though Qin Wenlu was slightly flustered, she remained a loyal friend, willing to go to great lengths for her bestie.

She quickly offered her analysis:

Since you say He Roushuang doesn’t mind kissing you but resists further physical intimacy, why not try a more assertive approach?

If that doesn’t work, there could be two reasons: either a psychological issue or some traumatic memory.

Or maybe she’s just pure-hearted and doesn’t want to rush things with you.

Qin Wenlu’s reasoning was sound, and Shi Qing followed her advice closely.

Shi Qing was an academic prodigy, but when it came to matters of the heart, she was completely clueless. She needed guidance.

By the way, when I say “assertive,” I don’t mean forcing yourself on her. Make sure to prepare the mood and set the stage properly. Otherwise, how would you be any different from a man trying to assault her?

Shi Qing was amazed by Qin Wenlu’s knowledge.

She typed out her thoughts and sent them without thinking:

Thank you! Wenlu, you know so much.

Ahem… Modesty aside, this old lady has been through the wringer and come out unscathed.

Their conversation was interrupted when Shi Qing sensed He Roushuang quietly leaning closer. To be honest, she hadn’t expected her sister to be so interested in their chat.

I didn’t think she’d be secretly watching.

A subtle warmth bloomed in Shi Qing’s heart. So, she does care about me after all.

Just the thought of it made her spirits lift.

What are they talking about?

She looks so happy…

He Roushuang felt a pang of bitterness. She couldn’t understand who Shi Qing was chatting with behind her back.

Sigh… If only I had a system right now, it could tell me exactly what’s going on.

But alas, what wasn’t there, wasn’t there.

The car soon pulled into the apartment parking lot. Both women stepped out, their shoes making soft, crisp sounds against the green-painted asphalt.

Crunch, crunch.

Shi Qing could still feel her phone vibrating lightly in her pocket. Qin Wenlu had clearly sent the link she’d promised to help find.

My darling, these are all things I’ve used before. They work wonders! The floral scents inside have an aphrodisiac effect.

Wow, that’s intense!

Immediately after, Qin Wenlu explained another link.

As for… I haven’t used this one myself, but everyone who has says it’s good. I imagine it must be decent, right?

For a straight woman to go to such lengths for her, Shi Qing was truly moved to tears.

While waiting for the elevator to descend, Shi Qing made a point of sending her best friend another grateful emoji.

Little did she know that this simple gesture nearly made He Roushuang puff up like an angry pufferfish.

Why is she chatting with someone again?!

Smiling the moment she picks up her phone… Does she have no intention of fulfilling her duties as my lover?

This is so irritating.

He Roushuang wanted to snatch Shi Qing’s phone and tell the Female Lead that her job was to serve her, not to laugh with people on her phone.

But just as her fingertips brushed against the device, He Roushuang realized something.

Wait… I came here to save the Female Lead. Isn’t interfering with her freedom wrong?