Contrary to Jiang Yin’s instinctive assumption, the relationship between Qv Si Nan and Lu Zhizhi wasn’t a result of Qv Si Nan’s flirtatious behavior getting her involved with Lu Zhizhi, but from the very beginning, it was Lu Zhizhi who pursued Qv Si Nan.
That time, Nan Nan was still a bartender apprentice, her personality…
Lu Zhizhi rested her hands on the front seat, smiling as she glanced at Qv Si Nan’s silent profile.
She was pretty well-behaved.
Oh ho~
How should I put it about Jiang Yin’s reaction.
Suddenly learning about a friend’s dark history—now, that’s what you call intriguing.
Zhizhi! Don’t say it.
I won’t, I’m going to say it.
The Heiress Lu smiled wickedly.
I’m going to thoroughly expose your past in front of your new girlfriend.
Qv Si Nan: “…..”
Actually, at first, I just wanted to have a little fun.
But maybe I’m just cheap. I like her stubborn, infuriating temper.
Some things are carved into the bones.
Lu Zhizhi’s way of doing things was filled with rebellion and self-centeredness, yet her movements remained elegant and ladylike.
Legs together, lying sideways on the seat, taking up the space of three people in the back, yet not at all appearing arrogant or unruly.
The first time I was rejected, I didn’t care.
The second time, I was annoyed.
By the third, I actually started to admire her.
So I reflected on myself, thinking that Nan Nan was the kind of stubborn rock who only yielded to gentleness, not force, so…
So you changed into a frilly little dress, dressed like an underage girl, and ran to the Bar every day to pester me until I nearly lost my job.
Qv Si Nan rolled her eyes, finishing the next part for her.
And the Bar where I worked got shut down for renovations, wasn’t that your doing too?
I made the report call~
Lu Zhizhi’s eyes sparkled with laughter.
She raised her hand obediently like a primary schooler, full of mischievous affection, yet the words she said made one’s teeth itch with hatred.
You…
Qv Si Nan was helpless against her.
She couldn’t win in a fight, and scolding her only made her happier.
Anyway, they had already broken up.
She’d leave this City soon and never see this troublesome ex-girlfriend again.
And then? What did you do after that?
The atmosphere between the ex-couple was subtle.
One was unrestrained and unafraid, the other sighed, helplessly massaging her forehead.
Only the white-haired girl driving, with her sparkling eyes, was completely oblivious, single-mindedly intent on enjoying the show.
Then I went to comfort her, introduced her to a Real Estate Agency, and then showed up in front of her as her Landlady!
How about it? Doesn’t it feel like something out of a light novel?
Indeed, my beautiful Landlady, or something.
Jiang Yin agreed.
Back in the day, she’d read plenty of ‘me and my beautiful Landlady’ stories… cough.
Although sometimes they weren’t exactly proper.
Then I slowly became a part of her life.
When it comes to chasing girls—especially someone like Nan Nan—being too forceful only makes her resist.
Approaching her gently, like a frog in warm water, is the best strategy.
Don’t be fooled by how she always looks like she’s working hard at life.
She’s actually really lazy.
Lu Zhizhi smiled, openly sharing her flirting experience.
Girls like Nan Nan don’t like relationships mainly because, deep down, they dislike change.
In reality, it’s just laziness.
She doesn’t want to change, just wants to muddle through life as it is.
But love happens to be the one thing that can change a person’s life the most in the shortest time.
And that’s exactly what allowed me to succeed~
Lu Zhizhi’s smile was sweet, yet deep, laced with hidden darkness.
Because she’s so lazy, I slowly squeezed myself into her narrow life—first bumping into her every day when going out, then inviting her to eat in my room, then cooking together, shopping together, dating together.
When she realized her life was full of me, falling in love just happened naturally.
All calculated manipulation, huh?
Jiang Yin’s eyes widened, sensing something off but unable to find words to refute.
Love is inherently a matter of calculation—measuring what you give and what you receive.
Only giving is just being a simp.
Only taking is just being a green tea.
Finding balance, exchanging things that are easy for me for things that are valuable to her, building trust little by little, exchanging more and more important things step by step—that’s the perfect love, a win-win.
Lu Zhizhi’s view on love wasn’t exactly wrong—just too blunt and rational, completely rooted in human psychology, even more in line with the principles of transaction than the abstract ‘art of the deal’ of golden retrievers.
It didn’t sound pleasant, yet one had to admit—it was effective.
I hate dating.
But Qv Si Nan shattered Lu Zhizhi’s entire logic chain with a single sentence.
I only agreed to go out with you because I liked you a little and didn’t want to refuse your request.
Is that so?
But Lu Zhizhi wasn’t surprised.
Instead, she looked even happier, a hint of eagerness in her voice.
Then how about we get back together…
No.
Why not!?
Watching her beautiful, delicate face twist in madness for a moment, then instantly turn pitiful again, Qv Si Nan shook her head helplessly.
Because you’re still calculating.
I hate that about you, and I don’t want to endure your transactional ways anymore.
So, let’s just leave it at that, Zhizhi.
Don’t waste your efforts.
Not even a bit of room left?
Mm.
The air inside the car froze to the limit.
The next moment, the two still immersed in sadness tumbled over, and Lu Zhizhi even ‘flew’ in place, her head slamming into the roof and raising a huge bump.
This completely tore away all her disguises.
She lowered the car window, stuck her head out, and roared at the Marionette Monster sent flying behind the car.
****monster, can’t you see the atmosphere!?
Mm, mm, they probably understand the Heiress’s feelings.
Jiang Yin nodded with a smile, cracking a hellish joke.
If they’re still alive, that is… after all, their orientations match.
You too!
Can’t you give a heads up!?
Lu Zhizhi went full firepower in the back seat, spraying everyone.
Qv Si Nan! You’re in the passenger seat, can’t you pay attention to the road!? How did a monster get so close and you didn’t notice!?
Then you’d better sit tight~
Jiang Yin, perfectly composed, didn’t argue with these fired-up women, still smiling as she quietly pressed the Red Button.
The road ahead might get a bit bumpy~
What kind of bumpiness could there be on a big road?
The Heiress was still asking, but Qv Si Nan had already grabbed the car handle skillfully.
Then…
Because some Roadblocks can only be crushed—!!!
‘Boom——!’
The silver Modified Car roared deafeningly, the sudden acceleration pinning Lu Zhizhi against the seat and sending the hidden Marionette Monster flying off the road.
The Bracelet on Jiang Yin’s wrist burned hotly.
She shouted.
The numbers are off—abandon the car!
‘Boom——!!!’