Chapter 103 Shi Qianqians Strategy (1/2)

One day half a month later, a man stopped on Xin Qing on her way home.

”Are you Miss Xin?” The man sounded grossly discourteous. Two beefy body guards stood behind him.

Xin Qing glanced at her surroundings. Pedestrians walked around this area. Silently, she felt a bit of relieved. Still, she asked warily, ”Who are you people?”

The man took off his sunglasses and looked at her flippantly. ”A beautiful Chinese doll, but a little slow-witted.”

”Get to the point if you have something to say. Get out of my way if you don't,” Xin Qing said coldly.

Seeing her unyielding attitude, the man put his sunglasses back on and decided not to beat around the bush. ”Please stop pestering Meyer. He's about to be wed. I heard you already have a child. And as a married woman, shouldn't you be more careful in your daily interactions with others? Otherwise, it's going to reflect badly on everyone, wouldn't you say?”

She really stepped into trouble this time... Now, Xin Qing regretted her actions. Why did she forget Ying Qingcang's warning? However, she could not afford to show any weakness in front of others. ”Pestering? Do you know who my husband is and what kind of status he has? Have you met him? If you haven't, then I suggest you go home and do your homework. Meyer can't measure up to my husband at all, whether it's looks, status and... wealth. What does Meyer have that could compel me to pester him?” Xin Qing chuckled. ”You guys are pathetic. Who do you think you are, anyway? In China, you don't even have the right to see me!”

”You...” The man had not expected to hear such words from Xin Qing. But due to the fact that they were out on the streets, he dared not do anything brash. In the end, he said, ”Very well. Let's just hope that it's really like what you said.” After that parting shot, he took his henchmen with him and left in an overbearing manner.

Xin Qing hurried back home and locked the doors. After that, she looked out the window incessantly. Relief came when she found no one followed her home.

She threw out those words with quite a lot of mettle just now. In truth, she was so weak deep down she could die.”Stupid idiot!” she chided and smacked herself. She brought all this upon herself. Ying Qingcang warned her about this, yet she still dared to approach Meyer...

Back in the academy, Xin Qing no longer had the courage to enjoy meals together with Meyer.

”I've spoken to them. I'm so sorry to have caused you trouble,” Meyer looked at her apologetically.

Xin Qing shook her head. ”It's not your fault. I think you had it much worse than me, right?”

”I'm fine. I'm already used to this type of thing.” Meyer scoffed. ”I knew what's in store for my future the moment I chose to become a designer.” He gave Xin Qing a look of openness. ”Otherwise, I'll definitely try to court you!”

”You still have the nerve to joke around!” Xin Qing scanned her surroundings. If anyone overheard, she might be taken out by a sniper tomorrow.

Noting her antsiness, Meyer smiled. ”Don't worry. I know the cross I have to bear in life. That's why I've always treated you as a friend. Since I've have no right to make you happy, I need to at least prevent myself from causing you trouble. The best outcome that one could hope for is that both parties are alive and well.”

Xin Qing stared at him. ”Since when did you become so zen in your speech?”

”Hehe! I planned on visit ing China with you. Of course I have to do some research!” Meyer looked at her. ”Don't worry. They won't come looking for you again.”

Despite Meyer's words, Xin Qing still did not feel reassured and had been on guard for several days following that incident. She was so afraid that she would end up as a murder victim if she walked alone on the street. When another half month passed without anything happening, she finally felt relieved. During one of her routine calls with Zhang Mi, she received yet more mind blowing news.

”Qianqian is here?” Xin Qing fumbled her headphones. ”But I haven't seen her?”

”She just boarded the plane. I just got back from the airport after sending her off. Trust me, you'll see her standing at your doorstep bright and early tomorrow!”

Xin Qing scratched her head in confusion. ”No. I mean, why would she be coming here out of the blue?”

”Just wait till tomorrow. I'm sure she'll tell you everything.” Zhang Mi yawned. ”Hey, I'm going to bed. I stayed up all night yesterday, and I still sent her off this morning. I'm so sleepy.” Zhang Mi hung up, completely ignoring the panicking Xin Qing on the other end of the line.

Xin Qing barely sat still at that point. For the whole night, she rolled around in bed, unable to sleep a single wink. She awoke bright and early the next morning to prepare the guestroom. She even made breakfast. Around nine, her doorbell rang. She rushed over and answered the door. Indeed, Shi Qianqian stood at her doorstep.

”Hi! I'm here to see you.”

Xin Qing glanced at the gigantic luggage Shi Qianqian carried along with her. That thing was at least half as tall as another person. ”You... How long are you planning to stay?” Xin Qing asked. Just how much stuff did it take to fill a suitcase that big?

”Why? Am I not welcomed to stay?” Shi Qianqian took stock of the house. ”Mm. Not bad at all!”

Xin Qing lugged Shi Qianqian's luggage upstairs. After that, Xin Qing watched as Shi Qianqian hung pieces of her clothing into the closet. ”Hey, come on. Tell me what's going on,” Xin Qing said. ”Is Ding Lei okay with you coming here?”

”Of course. In fact, he's the one who asked me to come.”

At those words, Xin Qing knew those two schemed against someone. ”What? Why? What are you two up to?”

Calmly, Shi Qianqian patted Xin Qing's shoulder. ”This isn't a scheme. It's a strategic manuever.”