Miss Cousin is Always Busy

Chapter 231.3

When Tang Qianqiu opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Jun Zishu staring at her face. Meanwhile, her first response was to lean forward and snuggle her head into Jun Zishu’s bosom.

“Still acting like a child at your age? Quick, go and wash up,” Jun Zisuh said while playing with a small lock of Tang Qianqiu’s hair she had tied up last night. If others were to see Tang Qianqiu’s current behavior, her majesty would vanish.

Afterward, Tang Qianqiu reluctantly got out of bed and put on her slippers. Before heading to the bathroom, though, she planted a kiss on Jun Zishu’s face before swiftly slipping away.

Love could make a person feel younger. At the very least, that was the case for Tang Qianqiu. When she was with Jun Zishu, she felt as if she was only 26 years old instead of 36.

Jun Zishu went downstairs ahead of Tang Qianqiu. They weren’t staying in a hotel room, but in a private chalet Tang Qianqiu owned instead.

Tom and Jerry were already downstairs when Jun Zishu came down. Meanwhile, the two of them had long since grown accustomed to seeing Jun Zishu coming down from their boss’s room, so they greeted her like usual.

Jun Zishu also greeted Tang Qianqiu’s two assistants as usual.

“Have you two had breakfast yet?” Jun Zishu asked.

“Yes, we’ve had ours already,” Jerry answered.

“You’ll have to wait a little longer if you’re looking for Qianqiu. She’ll be down soon.”

“Okay.”

The impact Jerry received when she learned of Tang Qianqiu and Jun Zishu’s relationship was much greater than Tom’s. After all, he had followed Tang Qianqiu back to the country. He had also seen how Jun Zishu had moved from the position of a daughter-in-law to wife.

Honestly, Jerry still failed to see through Jun Zishu’s actions. He had no idea how she had managed to change her identity so drastically and rapidly. However, regardless of her actions, he knew that she was certainly someone amazing.

…

Tang Qianqiu had some business to deal with back in the country. Jun Zishu had naturally followed her back, using the opportunity to check up on her good friend Xu Qinglin and the soon-to-marry couple.

Indeed. Bai Yuwan had already gotten engaged with Qiu Ziqian.

A week after their little “accident,” they had already finished choosing their wedding date. The speed of their actions was simply flabbergasting.

This was partly due to the willingness of all parties involved. Bai Yuwan was naturally happy about the marriage since she wouldn’t have to marry her second-best option. The Bai family also eagerly agreed to the marriage when considering the potential benefits they could reap from the Tang family. As for Qiu Ziqian, he was glad that he could finally bring his childhood love home.

Of course, the marriage wasn’t a done deal yet since Qiu Ziqian still needed to seek Tang Qianqiu’s opinion on the matter. This was also one of the reasons Tang Qianqiu had returned to the country.

When Qiu Ziqian brought Bai Yuwan to meet with Tang Qianqiu, Tang Qianqiu wore a cold expression the entire time. The only words she said at the time were: A person who treats his marriage wilfully isn’t suitable to become the Tang family’s successor. You’ve already divorced once, so I will not tolerate a second time no matter what. Otherwise, I will give you Tengxin and sever your relationship with the Tang family.

There was no way a measly Tengxin could compare with the massive Tang family. Not to mention, Qiu Ziqian truly liked Bai Yuwan. Thus, upon hearing Tang Qianqiu’s words, he confidently swore that he absolutely would not seek a divorce for a second time.

Bai Yuwan was naturally happy about this situation as well. After all, Tang Qianqiu’s words were equivalent to a protective barrier for her. Should Qiu Ziqian do anything to betray her in the future, she could use it as leverage against him.

What Jun Zishu liked to see most were situations where others gratefully thanked her even after she had just sold them to the demon.

Jun Zishu wasn’t sure if it was Bai Yuwan’s decision, but she had also received a wedding invitation for Qiu Ziqian and Bai Yuwan’s wedding.

Regardless if it was Bai Yuwan’s decision, this was a provocation Jun Zishu had no intention of wasting her time on. She’d only become a monkey in an exhibition if she attended the wedding. She’d also have to listen to Bai Yuwan showing off her victory.

Jun Zishu had no intentions of making her relationship with Tang Qianqiu public, either.

Love was a private affair. Jun Zishu and Tang Qianqiu both felt that it was enough so long as they loved each other. At most, they would let those close to them know about their relationship. There was no need to become the gossip of insignificant people.

Jun Zishu and Tang Qianqiu’s past relationship made things complicated for their current relationship. Moreover, Tang Qianqiu was ten years older than Jun Zishu. If news of their relationship got out, it wouldn’t be good for either of their reputations.

While neither Jun Zishu nor Tang Qianqiu cared what others said about themselves, they cared what others said about their significant other.

Jun Zishu couldn’t bear to see others slander Tang Qianqiu. Tang Qianqiu also couldn’t bear to see others hurt Jun Zishu with their words.

“Are you not going to attend the wedding?” Tang Qianqiu asked when she saw Jun Zishu tossing the invitation into the trash.

“No, it’s a waste of time. I’d rather spend more time with you.”

“I guess you’re right.”

Tang Qianqiu nodded and threw this matter to the back of her head.

…

Tang Qianqiu being absent from her son’s wedding was within everyone’s expectations.

Tang Qianqiu was a unique person, so it was only natural that she had acted differently from others.

The first time Qiu Ziqian got married, his wedding ceremony was also spectacular. The Jian family had yet to collapse at the time, so the bride and groom were a match made in heaven in everyone’s eyes.

Two years later, everyone was attending Qiu Ziqian’s wedding ceremony for a second time. However, everyone unanimously played mute and deaf, nobody bringing up past matters.

Qiu Ziqian and the Bai family’s people had more or less guessed that Tang Qianqiu wouldn’t show up. So, the wedding ceremony progressed smoothly without incident.

Xu Qinglin had attended the wedding. However, she left before the wedding was even halfway through. Then, she invited Jun Zishu out for a meal.

Tang Qianqiu had some business to tend to, so Jun Zishu went to the meeting by herself.

“Looking good, huh? Tsk, tsk. As expected of a woman nourished by love. Just look at this skin,” Xu Qinglin said as she set down her bag and sat across from Jun Zishu. She still wore her aloof lady appearance like usual.

“You also look like you’re doing well,” Jun Zishu said. She wasn’t sure if Xu Qinglin had taken her advice to heart or not, but her friend’s complexion looked much better than before.

“It’s not bad. Everything became better once I got over it. Did you have fun overseas?”

“Mhm.”

“I won’t ask if she’s good to you or not. It’ll be in vain even if I do. She’d probably stuff you into her pocket if she could,” Xu Qinglin said.

Jun Zishu smiled but did not say anything. Happiness was written all over her face.

“Are you not the least bit interested in that bastard couple’s wedding?” Bai Yuwan asked. She found it annoying to even mention Qiu Ziqian’s and Bai Yuwan’s names, so she coined a more appropriate nickname.

“What’s so interesting about that? The good show is still to come.”

“Have you found someone already?”

“Yes. He’s still undergoing training, but it won’t be long before Bai Yuwan will ‘inadvertently’ see him.”

It wouldn’t be interesting to have “Chen Ge” approach Bai Yuwan directly. Instead, it’d be more interesting to cast “Chen Ge” as bait, stir Bai Yuwan’s appetite, and make her take the bait herself.

“How ruthless of you,” Xu Qinglin said after hearing about Jun Zishu’s plan.

“But it’s still a gamble. If Bai Yuwan and Qiu Ziqian are truly in love and inseparable, this little problem might deepen their relationship. However…I am 90% confident my gamble will pay off.”

It might be difficult to predict a person’s heart, but Jun Zishu had several lifetimes of experience dealing with people. So, she could more or less tell when a person was sincere or not.

How much of Bai Yuwan’s feelings for Qiu Ziqian were sincere? Ten percent? Twenty percent?

Jun Zishu was certain Bai Yuwan didn’t hold much affection for Qiu Ziqian. If she did, they would’ve long since gotten together. It was especially true considering howChen Ge had betrayed Bai Yuwan’s trust multiple times.

Bai Yuwan had only chosen to marry Qiu Ziqian because he was her best choice after weighing the pros and cons. After all, Qiu Ziqian loved her. Meanwhile, when a misunderstanding occurred in this fragile and vulnerable plastic relationship, destruction would be the only outcome waiting for it. There was no way it would become sturdier.

When Xu Qingling saw Jun Zishu’s confident appearance, she couldn’t help but laugh and shake her head.

“I’ll be waiting for the show, then.”

“Just wait and see.”

“By the way, will you still be going abroad afterward?”

“It depends on her schedule.”

“Can I ask you a personal question?”

“What?”

“Will she still let…Qiu Ziqian inherit the Tang family?”

“Not a chance,” Jun Zishu said, chuckling as she stirred her coffee with a silver teaspoon.

“Then…”

“Qianqiu’s family line isn’t the only branch in the Tang family. She still has cousins and all.”

“She’s just going to give everything to them?”

“We have our own plans. In short, Qiu Ziqian is the last person in this world we will give the Tang family to.”

There was no way Jun Zishu would let Qiu Ziqian and Bai Yuwan have the Tang family. If that were the case, the plastic husband and wife could still live comfortably even if their relationship fell apart. That was something Jun Zishu would not allow to happen.

What Bai Yuwan and the Bai family sought wasn’t Qiu Ziqian’s Tengxin, but the massive Tang family instead. So, how would they react if their dream got shattered?

Shortly after Jun Zishu and Xu Qinglin met up, Tang Qianqiu arrived.

Xu Qinglin stopped behaving like a mature big sister when Tang Qianqiu arrived, taking on a more formal appearance instead. While she might have the image of a mature woman, that was only because of her high heels, make-up, and large breasts. Tang Qianqiu, on the other hand, was someone who could kill with her gaze alone. Xu Qinglin naturally cowered in front of such an imposing woman.

Most importantly, Xu Qinglin had always looked at Tang Qianqiu as someone from an older generation. Now that they had suddenly become peers, she couldn’t help but panic a little.

“Are you done with your work?” Jun Zishu asked when she saw Tang Qianqiu walking up to her side.

“Mhm, let’s go. I had Jerry make a reservation for us at a restaurant,” Tang Qianqiu answered with a nod. Then, she looked toward Xu Qinglin and continued, “Join us, Miss Xu.”

“Okay.”

…

Xu Qinglin could sense the obvious difference in treatment she received from Tang Qianqiu. When Tang Qianqiu looked at her, her gaze was detached and polite. However, when Tang Qianqiu looked at Jun Zishu, her eyes overflowed with warmth and tenderness.

Xu Qinglin had unknowingly set herself up for misery when she agreed to dine with Jun Zishu and Tang Qianqiu.

“Don’t invite me to dine with you anymore in the future. I think I will go blind sooner or later,” Xu Qinglin complained when Tang Qianqiu left the private room to use the restroom.

“She’s restraining herself already,” Jun Zishu commented, indifferent to her friend’s plight. If they were at home, Tang Qianqiu would try to feed her every bite of the meal, intent on nurturing her into a grade three disabled.

Unfortunately, Jun Zishu was a very independent person, so she never allowed Tang Qianqiu’s plan to succeed. As a result, Tang Qianqiu could only put her strength into play wherever else she could, such as serving food and peeling shrimps for Jun Zishu.

Xu Qinglin never knew that a relationship between two women could be so mushy, and she thoroughly regretted her decision to join Jun Zishu and Tang Qianqiu for a meal. As soon as she was done with her meal, she promptly withdrew from the battlefield.

…

Two months later, Jun Zishu’s ideal “Chen Ge” had successfully completed his training.