Chapter 1976: Surviving an indispensable period of time Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios She wanted to bury her head in his arms again, but he held her head and stopped her. Li Tingshen gathered her hair and wiped it with a towel. Ye Qingqiu allowed him to wipe her hair obediently. She lowered her head unintentionally and her face turned red. She subconsciously reached out to cover her chest as Li Tingshen chuckled. “Isn’t it a little too late to realize it now?” Ye Qingqiu bit her lips but didn’t let go of her collar. After taking a shower, she only wore Li Tingshen’s white shirt. At this moment, it was completely bare inside. However, her hair had been dripping with water just now, causing the white shirt on her chest to be drenched. Now that the shirt was sticking to her skin, it almost exposed all the glory on it. The shape was completely revealed. “You… you saw it long ago?” Li Tingshen threw the towel on the armrest of the sofa and his gaze swept across her chest brazenly. “You keep saying that you want to give birth to my child. You’re always so open-minded as if you’re experienced, but in reality, you look like you want to find a hole to hide in, let alone…” He paused and pursed his lips. An evil look appeared on his face. “You’re trembling in fear after touching me.” Ye Qingqiu wanted to calm herself down, but when she heard this, she couldn’t help but blush. She knew that the “touch” he mentioned was when she was at the hospital this morning. “I’m… not used to it.” Li Tingshen didn’t say anything and turned on the hairdryer. Ye Qingqiu stood in front of him and fiddled with the collar of his casual shirt. “You’re so sincere today. Do you think you’ve gone overboard this time?” Li Tingshen ran his fingers through her dry hair without stopping. “How am I overboard? What I said is the truth. If you don’t want to see me, I won’t appear in front of you easily. There’s probably no man who can satisfy you more than me.” Ye Qingqiu paused and looked at him. “I said I don’t want to see you. You didn’t even give me a call or message?” “Will you reply to my call or message?” “No,” Ye Qingqiu said without hesitation, her tone full of anger. Li Tingshen pursed his lips. “Not necessarily.” Ye Qingqiu continued, “You didn’t even do it. How do you know that I won’t care about you? Whether I care about you or not is different.” After a pause, she frowned again. “Did you do anything wrong? Why are you suddenly so nice to me today…” Li Tingshen frowned slightly. “What do you think I will do to please you like today?” Ye Qingqiu rolled her eyes. “Woman? You found another woman behind my back?” The only sound on the balcony was the sound of the hairdryer. Li Tingshen’s silence made Ye Qingqiu more worried. “Don’t tell me you really have another woman?” Turning off the hairdryer, Li Tingshen looked at her and said calmly, “So what you mean is that if I really have another woman, I can gain your forgiveness with this level of flattery?” Ye Qingqiu’s face turned cold. “You think that’s fine?” “To me, the limit of tolerance for women is to choose one. If it’s not you, it must be the other one. Therefore, if I really choose another woman, I won’t waste any more time with you. Understand?” Ye Qingqiu nodded and said, “Take your words as your guarantee to me. Cheating is a very tasteless thing. I’m your current girlfriend, so there’s a high chance that there won’t be a second woman who can make you choose.” “However, Li Tingshen, if you really have another woman, let’s end this completely. As you said, if that day really comes, I’ll take it that you’ve chosen her and given up on me. Although I like you a lot, it’s not endless. The other woman is my bottom line. I hope she will never appear. Understand?” She seemed to be deliberately competing with Li Tingshen. She removed the hairdryer and said, “Go to the wardrobe to find new clothes to change into.” Ye Qingqiu retracted her hand from his collar and gave him a slap on his chest. Opening the wardrobe, she saw a row of high-end shirts and suits. She casually took out a white shirt and hugged it before turning to look at the man. “This is your bedroom? Where are you sleeping tonight?” 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚 Li Tingshen stopped in his tracks. “Where do you think I should sleep tonight?” Ye Qingqiu subconsciously glanced at the bed beside her. “…If you… want to sleep here… you can… since it’s your house.” She stuttered and almost bit her tongue. Li Tingshen forced a faint smile. “It seems like you don’t want me to sleep here.” Ye Qingqiu opened her mouth but didn’t say anything. “Go and change. You’d better not let me see you catch a cold tomorrow.” He walked out of the room. Before he closed the door, he paused and said coldly, “Goodnight.” This word was as light as a feather that landed on Ye Qingqiu’s heart. Seeing that he was about to close the door and leave, Ye Qingqiu suddenly stopped him. “Li Tingshen.” The door that was about to close opened again. Ye Qingqiu walked over and looked up at the man’s handsome face. Then, she smiled beautifully. “You can’t do things halfway. Good night and kisses are standard.” Li Tingshen looked at her quietly for a few seconds before pushing the door open and kissing her… * Li Tingshen accompanied her for three days. Goodnight and a kiss became the norm before bed. Ye Qingqiu had planned to stay here for a few more days, but in just three days, he received more and more calls and spent more time in front of the computer. “You don’t have to guard me all day. I’m much better now. If you have anything to do, go out.” She had been living happily these few days and her complexion had recovered. Li Tingshen looked at her. “I’ll send you home tomorrow.” Ye Qingqiu was a little unhappy. “Can’t I stay here?” “You want me to leave you alone at home?” “No problem. You just have to come back on time tonight.” “I can’t,” Li Tingshen said indifferently. “I can’t focus on other things while you’re here. I can’t take care of three meals a day, and I can’t promise to come back at night.” Ye Qingqiu leaned against the sofa with the pillow in her arms. Her beautiful face was full of resistance. Li Tingshen insisted, “I do have a lot of things to do now. I can either return to the Ye family and ensure that you’re well taken care of, or I can reject everything and focus on accompanying you at home. I’ll give you a choice. You can choose.” * In the end, Ye Qingqiu chose to return to the Ye family. Perhaps Li Tingshen knew that she wouldn’t make things difficult for him, so he gave her such an extreme choice. However, this time, he seemed to have really remembered the conversation between the two of them. There were phone calls or text messages every day, but people were indeed rare. She had once casually asked him about investing in the film industry. Li Tingshen admitted that there was such a thing and didn’t say anything else. Li Tingshen was really busy. They would meet occasionally at around 10pm. Every time they met, Li Tingshen wouldn’t even get out of the car. Ye Qingqiu chatted with him in the car for a while before driving away. She didn’t know what he was busy with, but he didn’t answer her question. He probably felt that there was no point in telling her. It was just a waste of breath. Or perhaps, he was proud and conceited and had always been used to solving some matters alone. Other than that, the two of them didn’t meet often and got along well. Occasionally, he would bring her a gift. After being pestered by her, he would bring her a supper from Ru Yixuan. Before they parted, he would give her a goodnight kiss. Sometimes, when he wasn’t busy, Li Tingshen would bring her to a good restaurant for a meal. The days passed peacefully. He was cold and indifferent. He never spoke much, but he was also gentle to her. He had done his job as a boyfriend flawlessly. At the very least, she couldn’t find any fault with it. It was dull but satisfying. Everyone said that it was enough to talk about marriage after a period of peaceful interaction. Ye Qingqiu was looking forward to it. * There was always some other color to life. For example, Liang Xuer was chosen by a well-known management company in the entertainment industry. The young master of Galloping Media, Qin Jianjia, had taken a fancy to her. Men liked women. Qin Jiao was also a junior at T University. He didn’t have a good reputation, especially with women. Her family was established in the entertainment industry and she was rich and powerful. There were so many beauties in the entertainment industry. It would be a waste if she didn’t want them. There was no reason for her to keep her chastity. However, she heard that Qin Hao was serious about wooing Liang Xuer. She just didn’t know how much she liked Liang Xuer and how much she feared the Ye family. In a person’s life, 30% depended on hard work and 70% on luck. Liang Xuer was lucky. A regular supporting actress had gotten pregnant unexpectedly. The news came suddenly and the drama director found her as a substitute. The performance was very good, so she was temporarily booked. The play was a comprehensive art, and the script was a Western story. It had high requirements for one’s voice, temperament, acting skills, and dancing skills. Liang Xuer, who had lived in the Ye family since she was young, was outstanding in these aspects. It was also because of this drama that Qin Hao took a fancy to her and pursued her. After chasing her on campus, she followed her production team for six to seven performances in different cities. When Ye Jianyun found out about this, he mentioned it to her. “Have you ever considered Young Master Qin pursuing you?” Ye Qingqiu, who was beside her, sneered when she heard Liang Xuer. “Anyone who has heard of the Qin family’s young master will know. Do you think I should consider him?” Ye Qingqiu’s face turned cold, and so did Ye Jianyun’s. “Whether you should consider it or not is your own business. If you think that his pursuit is troubling you, I will arrange for someone to protect you at all costs.” “No need.” Liang Xuer rejected Ye Jianyun coldly. “Since it’s my business, I know my limits. It’s better to keep someone to protect your beloved.” Ye Jianyun’s relationship with Liang Xuer was getting stiffer by the day. Liang Xuer always spoke coldly and arrogantly, and Ye Jianyun couldn’t tolerate her sarcasm. “I found an apartment outside. I want to train myself and live independently as soon as possible. I’ll go upstairs to pack my things and leave in the afternoon. This is my apartment address. I’ll take good care of myself. Please don’t worry.” She took out a piece of paper from her bag and placed it on the coffee table. Then, she got up and went upstairs. Ye Jianyun sat on the armchair. Even though she tried her best to hold it in, her expression was still exceptionally ugly. Her breathing was uneven and her chest was heaving. Ye Qingqiu frowned and walked to his side. “Dad, are you alright?” Ye Jianyun took a deep breath and waved at her. “I’m fine…” Ye Jianyun’s tone was filled with unconcealable melancholy and helplessness. Ye Qingqiu poured him a glass of water and said, “Dad, we’ve never owed her anything. There’s no need for you to be patient and give her a good attitude. That kind of person is a classic example of someone who takes advantage of others. She’s heartless and heartless. Why do you have to treat her coldly?” Ye Jianyun took a deep breath and said, “I’m an elder… She’s your uncle’s only daughter…” She was his younger brother’s daughter and the heir of the Ye family. No matter how angry he was, he couldn’t completely ignore her. Ye Qingqiu told him not to think too much and helped him upstairs to rest. She chatted with Ye Jianyun for a while. When he fell asleep, Ye Qingqiu tiptoed out of the room and closed the door. When she saw the door open in the corridor opposite, her face turned cold. She strode into Liang Xuer’s room and slammed the door shut. Liang Xuer, who was packing her clothes, was shocked. She turned to look at her, and her face darkened. “Did you get my permission to enter my room? Is this how you’re raised?” Ye Qingqiu said coldly, “Is this your room?” Seeing that Ye Qingqiu’s expression wasn’t right, Liang Xuer stood up from the ground. She raised her chin slightly and put on a proud expression. “Get out.” Ye Qingqiu sneered and walked towards her slowly. Before she could stand still, she raised her hand and gave her a tight slap. The sound of the slap sounded exceptionally crisp in the room where there were only the two of them. She was caught off guard. Liang Xuer had never expected Ye Qingqiu to hit her. Her face was burning and her ears were ringing. “Ye Qingqiu!” Ye Qingqiu raised her chin. “Yes.” It was almost the same action as Liang Xuer, but she did it with blatant arrogance. She wasn’t pretentious or arrogant. She was born to be arrogant. It was a stark contrast to Liang Xuer’s deliberate behavior. Liang Xuer covered her face, her lips trembling in anger. She glared at Ye Qingqiu for a long time without saying a word. Ye Qingqiu looked at her for a while and sneered. “Are you cursing me to death in your heart? Do you want to vent your anger? Liang Xuer, aren’t you tired of acting like this every day? If you really want to put on an act, you should be more hypocritical. You’re cold, arrogant, knowledgeable, and proficient in talent. You’re an unattainable lady, and your persona is perfect. However, you respect the old and love the young. Do you not know what it means to repay kindness or are there no such words in your dictionary?” “Liang Xuer, I’ve told you countless times whether it’s good or bad, but you didn’t listen to me. You’re asking for a beating. You deserve this slap. I’ve never given my father any face in all these years. Who do you think you are to cause trouble for him?” “If it wasn’t for my father, would you have the life, identity, piano, and dance that you’re so proud of? I’m not asking you to be grateful to him, but as long as a stranger comes, you have to respect my father. Did I raise you to disgust him?” “Do you think you can be independent after joining a lousy production team? Do you believe that I can make your lousy production team disappear from this world?” Liang Xuer glared at her with bloodshot eyes. “Repaying kindness with gratitude?” Liang Xuer’s teeth chattered. “I’m also of the Ye family’s bloodline. Everything I have now is what the Ye family should have given to me. I’m no different from you! You’re telling me that you’re repaying kindness with kindness? From where do you stand to say these things to me? And where do you put me? What favors have you given me? As a member of the Ye family, am I receiving the treatment that the Ye family deserves? He forced the man I like on you. Now, he’s asking me if I’ll consider a second-generation rich kid? What do you want me to repay you with? Ye Qingqiu’s face turned even colder. “You’re always acting like our entire family owes you. Aren’t you the one who’s looking at us coldly as bystanders? You’ve drawn a clear line with us from the start, and now you’re accusing us of being cold and ostracizing you? Liang Xuer, have you drunk too much tea? I’m asking you if you want to consider Qin Hao’s attitude. Whoever knows that you definitely don’t like Qin Hao. There are many scumbags in this world. Who says that they can’t be sincere? If you like him, it’s up to you. If you don’t like him, send someone to solve the problem for you. You’re crazy. In turn, you’re being sarcastic to my father and making him angry. Do you still think that you’re reasonable?” Ye Qingqiu really wanted to give Liang Xuer another slap. Her days with Li Tingshen had been too smooth, so it was easy for her to lose her temper. “Also, I chose Li Tingshen and chased him myself! My father forced him on me? Do you think I’m not qualified, or are you insulting Li Tingshen for being so easily manipulated?” Hearing this, Liang Xuer, who had been glaring at her, suddenly laughed sarcastically. “Do you really think that Li Tingshen is only with you because he likes you?”