CHAPTER 22: CHAPTER 22: SHE TRULY DESERVES A GENEROUS BREAKUP FEE

Qin Yishu perfectly disguised herself as a bullied lady of a noble family, with tears streaming down like delicate drops, part pleading, part accusing, "Qianchi..."

Evil resided in her bones, yet outwardly she preferred to present herself as a lady of a noble family, mimicking how Gu Jiayin once appeared, wearing white skirts, keeping long hair, smiling to reveal eight teeth.

Because Sheng Qianchi seemed to particularly like that type of woman.

She never realized that what Sheng Qianchi really liked wasn’t this particular style; he became enamored with this type because he’d initially fallen for Gu Jiayin.

She had been a replacement for six years.

Sheng Qianchi was indifferent to Qin Yishu’s tears, speaking coldly, "Sit down."

Qin Yishu obediently sat in the chair opposite Sheng Qianchi, like a pear blossom bathed in spring rain, her voice flitting about in grievance.

"Qianchi, you must stay away from Gu Jiayin; she really has no manners and is quite wild. As soon as she returned to the Qin Family, she injured me, cut my hair, accused me of imitating her, and called me disgusting."

"That’s not all; she even burned Mom and almost kicked Xueyao’s unborn child."

"Most disgracefully, she twisted the servant’s wrist."

Qin Yishu listed accusations one after another. Sheng Qianchi listened earnestly, imagining what Gu Jiayin was like when she fought, finding it unexpectedly amusing, and thus the corners of his lips curved deeper.

Allowing Qin Yishu to sit here was due to remembering the favor of her saving him once. When she quieted down, he raised his eyes to look at her. His eyes were cold, without the slightest warmth, as deep as a mysterious place that hadn’t been illuminated by sunlight for a thousand years, "Finished?"

Qin Yishu widened her eyes in confusion; why was he unmoved after she accused Gu Jiayin of so many transgressions?

Sheng Qianchi lowered his head and swiftly filled out a blank check for an amount, "Yishu, you were my girlfriend for three years, my fiancée for three years. Now that we’ve broken up, I indeed owe you a substantial breakup fee; fill in the amount you want."

His attitude was entirely business-like, not at all like the man who had once reached the position of fiancé, even breaking up was done so indifferently without a trace of emotion.

Looking at the brand-new check on the table, Qin Yishu cried even harder, constantly pleading, "Qianchi, I don’t want to break up with you. If you’ve taken a liking to Gu Jiayin, you can toy with her. Once you’re done playing, come back to me, because Gu Jiayin is just a shameless slut. I don’t mind."

In her heart, nothing was more important than being the Young Madam Sheng; as long as she marries Sheng Qianchi, regardless of whether he loves her or not, she is the most envied woman in Licheng City.

Sheng Qianchi’s gaze suddenly turned cold, hitting Qin Yishu’s face like thorns, his voice colder than ancient ice, "Forgot what I said yesterday?"

He said yesterday, Gu Jiayin was his.

Though he didn’t love Gu Jiayin, she was already his woman, and thus bore his mark. A woman of Sheng Qianchi’s, no one could bully but him.

The man’s gaze was so chilling it instinctively frightened Qin Yishu, causing her to shrink back, yet she summoned the courage to speak, "Qianchi, I love you so much. If we break up, you’re forcing me to die. I’ll jump off the building now and show you."

Saying that, Qin Yishu stood up and headed towards the window.

Sheng Qianchi leisurely leaned back in his chair, his voice lazy and seductive, "You can jump; I’ll do my utmost to save you, and then I’ll no longer owe you any favors, and we’ll draw a clear line."

Qin Yishu stopped, clenched her fists tightly, and after a while turned around, "Qianchi, are you really this heartless to me?"

Her eyes flickered between light and dark, the hatred suppressed in the darkness rapidly growing.

Sheng Qianchi’s indifference was like frost, suppressing all emotions, not glancing at Qin Yishu even once, "Take the money and leave obediently. I still owe you a favor; you can come find me for it in the future, just not... to be your man."

He calculated everything between them clearly, and once he repaid her favor one day, then all obligations would vanish, ending as strangers.

He never had any love for her, and naturally wouldn’t have it in the future.

Qin Yishu understood Sheng Qianchi’s temperament well; once he decided on something, it was hard to change. His current calmness hinted that something fierce was brewing within, so she didn’t dare continue entangling, grabbing the check and turning to leave.

As she reached the door, a cold warning floated from behind, "Don’t provoke Gu Jiayin."

Qin Yishu gritted her teeth and opened the door to leave.

He ordered her not to provoke Gu Jiayin, but she wanted Gu Jiayin dead.

...

Blue Night.

Everywhere was in warm tones.

As Licheng City’s top leisure and entertainment place, every corner of the decor was extremely meticulous, perfectly blending elegance and relaxation.

In the past, Gu Jiayin often came here, sometimes with Pei Nianchen, sometimes with Lu Xiya, and at times, the three together.

Lu Xiya was once the daughter of the Lu Family, growing up with Gu Jiayin, truly a close friend. She was once the daughter of the Lu Family because the Lu Family declined, and after the family went bankrupt, she no longer shined.

The Lu Family’s bankruptcy was orchestrated by Qin Zhennan, but no one knew.

Once, Gu Jiayin was serene and gentle, while Lu Xiya was bold and tyrannical.

Now, Gu Jiayin returned with secrets and fierceness, and Lu Xiya had fallen to being a low-profile, humble piano player here.

Lu Xiya had learned piano with Gu Jiayin; they often practiced together when they were young, and she played quite well.

The Lu Family was no longer a noble family, yet she still lived amidst the noble circles, albeit with a different identity.

Previously, she came here for fun, but now it’s to provide services for the people here.

Those who once tried to curry favor with her could now disdain her arrogantly, a great humiliation that she endured, solely because the pay here was high.

Due to the Lu Family’s bankruptcy, her father was deeply affected, falling ill and bedridden, now needing hefty medical expenses every day.

Walking through the luxurious corridors into the lobby on the first floor, you could see Lu Xiya quietly playing the piano at the center of the round stage.

She wore a black long dress, her hair was neatly pinned up, exposing her delicate face, a calm expression overlaying silent stubbornness.

Dancers elegantly surrounded her.

Lu Xiya was very beautiful, with the family’s downfall leaving her without protection. In this intoxicating noble circle, countless men coveted her, yet no one dared touch her these past years, as rumors claimed a mysterious, powerful man silently supported her.

Gu Jiayin came to Blue Night naturally to find Lu Xiya.

Upon entering Blue Night, she did not rush to find anyone but stood in a dimly lit corner, quietly watching Lu Xiya play the piano.

Countless youthful memories crossed her mind, stirring deep emotions.

In an upscale private room upstairs, a handsome and charming young man sat, watching everything happening in the lobby on the first floor.