Beware Of The Best-Friend-Kiss Friendship Trap - Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Sleeping in the Same Room Means Being Climbed On!

Having known each other for over a decade, Jiang Yiqiu had long figured Chu Weiyue out. Compared to her, Chu Weiyue was leagues behind.

Easily pacifying her, the atmosphere at the dinner table afterwards was lighthearted, happy, and harmonious.

Halfway through the meal, Jiang Yiqiu took out a gift box and handed it to Chu Weiyue: “A present for you.”

The assistant glanced at it. The box was deep blue and the style was subtle, with no prominent brand logo, but she knew that anything coming from her boss was definitely expensive.

She took another look, finding it a bit strange. She didn’t recognize this box.

She searched her internal memory storage and confirmed the boss hadn’t instructed her to prepare this gift.

That means she prepared it herself.

Tsk, the boss is so busy, and she personally prepared a gift?

Who is this person?

Curious, she wanted to ask.

But to keep her job with its nearly six-figure monthly salary, she chose to stay silent.

Don’t ask what shouldn’t be asked!

An essential quality of an assistant.

Chu Weiyue opened the box and saw the watch inside. Although she wasn’t knowledgeable about watches, seeing the warm luster and intricate design, she knew it was valuable.

“It’s so beautiful. This watch must be quite expensive, right?” Chu Weiyue said, genuinely feeling for Jiang Yiqiu’s money. “You just got back and haven’t even found a place to settle down. Why did you give me such an expensive gift?”

Jiang Yiqiu said casually, “It’s not expensive, 250 yuan.”

Chu Weiyue’s smile vanished. She frowned and looked at her.

Jiang Yiqiu instantly understood. Meeting her aggrieved gaze of “How can you casually swear at me?”, she smiled and corrected herself: “I remembered wrong. It’s 520 yuan.”

The assistant was momentarily blinded.

My God, the boss looks absolutely stunning when she smiles.

Immediately following that, a thought popped into her head: It’s been a long time since I saw Miss smile so happily.

Since it was her friend’s heartfelt gift, and Jiang Yiqiu wouldn’t do something as drastic as spending all her savings just to make her best friend smile, Chu Weiyue accepted it.

They had been friends for so many years; there was no need for insincere modesty.

They chatted while eating. Although they had stayed in touch online, they hadn’t seen each other for a long time and had too much to say. Jiang Yiqiu was not a talkative person, but Chu Weiyue was completely unafraid of silence, adopting the posture of giving a solo speech, keeping the conversation lively all by herself.

Worried the assistant was being left out, she actively included her several times. The assistant was deeply humbled, almost wanting to kneel.

I’m already superfluous here, please just ignore me.

Chatting on, Chu Weiyue brought up an actress she had recently come to like.

“I recently watched a movie, Sitting and Watching the Clouds Rise. The female lead’s acting was incredible, so I followed up and watched several more of her works.”

Even though Chu Weiyue tried to restrain herself, the excitement and admiration in her eyes were unmistakable.

The assistant subconsciously glanced at her boss, a bad feeling rising within her.

Sure enough, the smile on Jiang Yiqiu’s face faded slightly: “You’re following a star? You never mentioned it to me.”

“Well, I just started watching recently. You were so busy, I didn’t get a chance to tell you. I was planning to tell you when we met,” Chu Weiyue explained, feeling a little embarrassed. “I wouldn’t call it ‘following a star.’ I just watched a few films and dramas, thought her acting was excellent, so I paid a little more attention.”

Knowing who it was just from the movie title, Jiang Yiqiu still asked: “Who played the female lead?”

Chu Weiyue: “Jin Ning. Do you know her?”

Jiang Yiqiu pretended to think for a moment: “I think I’ve heard the name. I don’t watch many films or dramas.”

The assistant glanced at her boss.

Heard the name? More than just heard the name.

The assistant thought to herself but kept silent.

A qualified assistant only thinks things privately and never speaks out of turn.

Chu Weiyue had just become a fan and got a little excited while chatting: “Jin Ning’s acting is really, truly excellent. Several of her roles are just amazing, so impressive. I wish I could meet her once.”

Seeing how genuinely delighted she was, Jiang Yiqiu hesitated.

It was just an actress she liked, and Chu Weiyue even said she wasn’t a dedicated fan. It wouldn’t hurt to casually mention arranging a meeting…

“Forget it. I’m in my initial fan phase right now. If I met her in person, what if I did something irrational…” Chu Weiyue automatically imagined herself meeting Jin Ning, shrieking and laughing loudly while asking for an autograph, which gave her a sharp jolt.

That would be too embarrassing.

She didn’t know that these words took on a completely different meaning to others. Jiang Yiqiu’s face instantly darkened.

It’s better not to meet her in this lifetime.

She forced a smile: “What irrational thing do you intend to do?”

“I…” Chu Weiyue was about to speak but was scared into changing her words by Jiang Yiqiu’s chilling smile. She conceded instantly: “What could I do? At most, ask for an autograph.”

She smiled a fawning, subservient smile, practically screaming the words, “Don’t misunderstand, I don’t feel anything for her.”

Jiang Yiqiu chose to forget a certain name resting in her WeChat contact list and pretended to be sympathetic: “Mmm, there will be a chance.”

Chu Weiyue shook her head: “Forget it. She’s a big star. How many people are lining up to meet her? No need to think about it.”

The assistant next to them was about to speak but held back.

Chu Weiyue tensed up: “What is it? Do you have something to say? About Jin Ning?”

Assistant: “Well…”

Before the assistant could finish her “well,” Chu Weiyue nervously asked: “She doesn’t have some huge, shocking scandal, does she? The kind that ruins her career?”

The assistant didn’t dare to spread such rumors, worried about receiving a lawyer’s letter from Jin Ning’s agency. She shook her head violently: “No, no, no, she has no scandals.”

Chu Weiyue breathed a sigh of relief: “That’s good. I just started liking her. I hope she doesn’t crash.”

After dinner, Chu Weiyue didn’t forget to post on her Moments, taking photos of the dinner and the moonlight, with the caption: Welcome back.

The three left one after the other. Jiang Yiqiu was walking last. As she reached the door, someone rushed in quickly and “clatter” bumped right into Jiang Yiqiu, knocking her to the ground.

Chu Weiyue had just walked out of the restaurant. Hearing the noise behind her, her eyelids twitched. She immediately turned around and saw Jiang Yiqiu on the ground.

She rushed back in three strides, helping her up: “How are you? Are you okay?”

The person who bumped into her was a student about twenty years old. Judging by her clothes, she was probably working at the restaurant. She also frantically helped Jiang Yiqiu up, apologizing repeatedly: “I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry. I was walking too fast and didn’t notice anyone.”

It was just a bump, and since they were wearing thick winter clothes, it wasn’t a serious matter.

The student was terrified. Although nothing serious happened, if the others insisted on blaming her, she would have no recourse. This was her first job, and she wanted to earn some living expenses. Now, not only had she not received any wages, but she might also have to pay medical expenses. If this was reported to the manager, she might even lose this job.

She was on the verge of tears, her eyes glistening. She could only apologize profusely.

Fortunately, none of them were like that. Jiang Yiqiu stood up and walked a few steps, indicating she was fine. She said nothing more and left amidst the student’s extremely grateful bows and apologies.

Chu Weiyue supported her. Although she didn’t make things difficult for the student, remembering Jiang Yiqiu’s specific constitution, she cautiously said: “When we get back, I’ll put some ointment on you, otherwise it’ll be bruised tomorrow.”

It was just a bump. It can’t be that serious, can it? The assistant thought Chu Weiyue was being overly dramatic.

What surprised her even more was: Why did she say that so naturally, as if it was a matter of course? I’ve been with the boss for two years and never saw her undress. Has this person seen her?!

The assistant felt like a thousand ants were crawling inside her. What exactly is her relationship with the boss, that they are this intimate?

In the assistant’s mind, the boss was always elegant, restrained, and detached.

She truly couldn’t imagine Jiang Yiqiu undressing in front of anyone else.

Unless…

She quietly observed the two. Jiang Yiqiu was slightly leaning into Chu Weiyue’s arms. Chu Weiyue held her waist, their posture intimate, and Jiang Yiqiu subtly exuded a dependence on the other person.

A bold guess suddenly popped into her head—Did these two sleep together?

The assistant was busy concocting a whole drama in her mind, completely unbeknownst to the other two.

Regarding Chu Weiyue’s concern, Jiang Yiqiu shook her head: “It was just a bump. It’s fine.”

“No, you know your own condition, don’t you?” Chu Weiyue’s tone was rare and serious.

“It really is fine.”

Chu Weiyue was slightly annoyed: “It’s one thing to have poor health, but it’s another to not take care of yourself. Were you always so careless these two years I wasn’t around?”

Jiang Yiqiu didn’t speak, just quietly lowered her head.

Chu Weiyue was even more certain of her guess. She let out a “humph,” clearly showing a “What would you do without me?” expression: “No more talk is needed. Don’t try to brush it off. We’ll apply the medicine when we get home. I’ll do it myself.”

Jiang Yiqiu let out a soft sigh, hesitated for a moment, and looked like she couldn’t argue with her: “Alright, I’ll listen to you.”

Chu Weiyue, like a victorious general, hugged the person tighter into her embrace, adjusting her coat: “Good girl. Get in the car quickly. It’s cold outside.”

But she didn’t see the smile that appeared on the corner of Jiang Yiqiu’s mouth after receiving the “mandatory requirement” of “personally applying the medicine.”

The assistant, witnessing this, remained silent, not daring to say anything.

Is this the helplessness of being forced to apply medicine? No, it’s clearly the triumph of a successful scheme, isn’t it?

Chu Weiyue had intended to drop the assistant off, but the assistant insisted she could take a taxi herself. Chu Weiyue didn’t press her, getting into the car with Jiang Yiqiu to head home.

Up until this moment, Chu Weiyue’s mood was extremely bright. She was already pondering what delicious food to make for Jiang Yiqiu tomorrow.

The next second, the System appeared, pouring a bucket of cold water over her.

“Good evening, Host~ Don’t forget I’m still here.”

Chu Weiyue’s smile vanished: “Can you disappear?”

The System was smug: “Not yet~ I have to accompany the Host through the beginner protection period.”

System: “How is it? Are you enjoying your time with your girlfriend? Do you feel the charm of the official match?”

Chu Weiyue’s face was cold. She didn’t want to engage with it.

“Host, stop struggling, stop resisting. This is the predetermined ending of the book. You can’t change it. Why not just lie flat and accept it~”

“What if I refuse to accept it?”

The System threatened: “You’ll die!”

Before Chu Weiyue could answer, she was startled by a scream in her mind: “What’s wrong?”

The System’s voice was aggrieved: “The Main God System punished me.”

“Why?”

“It said I was disrespectful to the customer.”

“…Your System is quite smart.”

The System was clearly very afraid of the Main God. Its tone was much more restrained when it spoke again, even sounding a little wronged: “Host, think about it, okay?”

Remembering the glancing kiss from the afternoon, Chu Weiyue was still traumatized: “First, tell me, what’s the next plot point?”

The System choked again: “That… um, of course, your girlfriend is coming home with you.”

“I know that. What happens after we get home?”

“After we get home… after we get home,” the System’s CPU spun rapidly, and it quickly continued, “Then she’s going to sleep in the same bed as you, climb into your covers, and have wicked intentions towards you!”

Chu Weiyue’s tense nerves relaxed slightly: “Luckily, she’s not going to sleep with me.”

“? That’s not impossible.”

“…Not yet.”

They are best friends! Absolutely nothing inappropriate should happen!

Chu Weiyue secretly warned herself. She couldn’t be careless this time like she was at the airport. She must maintain her distance.

What the System was saying was just the original plot and hadn’t happened yet. Now that she knew, she could change it.

Glancing at Jiang Yiqiu, who was sitting in the passenger seat, calm and completely unaware, Chu Weiyue made up her mind. She would quietly solve this matter herself and couldn’t tell Qiuqiu. She was afraid of scaring her.

Driving home, the northern city was heated in winter. As soon as they entered the door, they were instantly enveloped by the warmth, with the cold completely shut out.

The apartment was only occupied by Chu Weiyue. It wasn’t very large, about seventy square meters with two bedrooms, but it was cozy and clean. A carton of yogurt and two packs of cookies were still sitting on the living room coffee table, suggesting the owner was watching TV before leaving.

Jiang Yiqiu surveyed the room. The feeling of everyday life was palpable. If she and Chu Weiyue lived together, what a wonderful life that would be.

Chu Weiyue pushed the suitcase into the living room and gave her the front door code: “The code is 223167.”

Jiang Yiqiu quietly repeated the code, immediately understood its meaning, and curved her lips: “Okay, memorized.”

“You go shower first. I’ll put the medicine on you later,” Chu Weiyue said, pushing her suitcase toward the second bedroom.

Jiang Yiqiu saw her action: “You sleep in the master bedroom, and I sleep in the second bedroom?”

Chu Weiyue nodded: “This room was prepared for you.”

Jiang Yiqiu had already left when Chu Weiyue rented the apartment, but she still chose this apartment, specifically considering Jiang Yiqiu. She could come back at any time, and this room was reserved for her.

Jiang Yiqiu, who had been sitting on the sofa, stood up upon hearing this, walked around the coffee table to Chu Weiyue, and tugged at her clothes string.

“But didn’t we always sleep together before?”

Chu Weiyue’s footsteps halted. This was true. They grew up together, and Jiang Yiqiu often stayed over at her house because of her family situation. And since her room only had one bed, they slept together from elementary school through high school, and even when they returned home from university.

Jiang Yiqiu’s voice carried a hint of grievance, and Chu Weiyue’s heart softened, almost giving in.

She shook her head, telling herself not to be emotional.

No, no, no. Before was one thing, they were just best friends. But the System just said that if she sleeps in the same room as Jiang Yiqiu, she’s going to be climbed on!

Although she didn’t think Jiang Yiqiu was that kind of person, because of the System’s words and its “methods,” she didn’t dare to be careless.

Maintain distance! Absolutely cannot sleep together!!

She took back the words she was about to concede: “We didn’t have an extra room before. Now we do, so there’s no need to squeeze.”

“Didn’t you say you were going to put medicine on me?” Jiang Yiqiu asked.

Chu Weiyue gritted her teeth and insisted: “I’ll put it on for you, and then…”

Before Chu Weiyue could finish, her wrist suddenly felt cool. She was stunned and looked down slightly, seeing a thin-wristed arm. Jiang Yiqiu lowered her eyes. From Chu Weiyue’s angle, she could clearly see the other person’s long, thick eyelashes.

Jiang Yiqiu’s lips were tightly pursed. Her cool fingers rested on Chu Weiyue’s wrist, and her tone was desolate: “Okay, you go to sleep. Even though I’m cold and afraid sleeping alone, I can manage.”

“After all, we haven’t seen each other in two years; it’s natural to feel distant. Go ahead.” After saying this, she turned and moved away, withdrawing the hand that had been resting on Chu Weiyue’s wrist.

The cool, slick touch was withdrawn as quickly as it had appeared. Chu Weiyue panicked. Without thinking, she grabbed Jiang Yiqiu’s wrist, pulling her back: “Don’t go. I’ll sleep with you! What nonsense about feeling distant? My bed always has half a spot for you!”

Without waiting for the other party’s response, she pulled her towards the master bedroom.

Her icy hand was tucked into Chu Weiyue’s warm palm. Jiang Yiqiu finally stopped resisting, lowering her eyes and saying softly: “Okay, I’ll listen to you.”