Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 850 - 824: Surging Waves Winnow the Sand

After listening to Qian’s explanation, the straightforward Yu Minglang let out a sigh of relief.

"It’s fortunate that the Kinsey report hasn’t been accepted by the public. The gender ratio is already imbalanced, if all the girls ended up together, what about the single men in our unit?"

"Personally, I agree with some of Kinsey’s analysis. Some men are extremely selfish and lack stamina; they come and go in a hurry. It’s better to have the deep affection between two women."

After Qian’s words, Liumei, who had already been brainwashed by her, instinctively looked at Fugui.

Fugui, being looked at, also instinctively responded.

"My stamina is pretty good and I’m not selfish." He does work out!

Great, this place is unbearable now; Liumei was so embarrassed she wanted to find a hole to crawl into. Qian patted Liumei’s shoulder earnestly.

"When you get back, try it if you should. You’re about to get married, test the goods, and avoid any regrets later."

"Chen, Xiao, Qian!!!" Fugui yelled, his hair standing on end.

"Yu Minglang! Can’t you control her? Look, what has she become under your indulgence?"

Yu Minglang immediately put on a serious face, pretending to sternly tell Qian, "Mei, how could you be like this?"

Fugui nodded, indeed, get it under control quickly. It’s already too outrageous. Look at how embarrassed Liumei is?

"Brother Fugui wants to be a gentleman, we must not stop him. Let’s support him and Liumei in being a Platonic couple for life, how’s that?"

"Bro!" Liumei couldn’t take it anymore. They were joking about her and Brother Fugui, wasn’t the main point about Qiuqiu?

Only Aka kept smiling throughout, clicking his tongue twice. The Meiqiang pair was truly in sync, truly like attracts like.

Qiuqiu and Bai Jin walked side by side. Although they didn’t say anything, the atmosphere felt different.

"Why did you get your hair styled like that?"

"Your article is well written!"

Both wanted to find some common ground, but their first words focused on different things.

"I feel that this hairstyle is easier to manage."

"Actually, my writing isn’t that great."

The two of them exchanged a smile, feeling as if they had known each other for many years, their distance bridged in just two sentences.

They had chatted online before, so they had some understanding of each other’s temperament. Plus, after sharing this plight, it nurtured a different kind of budding feeling between them.

"Mi Qiu?"

Qiuqiu turned around and saw a middle-aged woman standing behind him. He recognized her immediately.

"Aunt?"

This middle-aged woman was the mother of Jingjing, the first patient with psychological barriers that Qiuqiu helped. Jingjing was abducted with Qian, was traumatized, and couldn’t get close to men. It was Qiuqiu who helped her recover. However, later on, for Jingjing’s sake, Qian hypnotized her to ensure she would never remember Qiuqiu.

It turns out Jingjing was one of the girls Qiuqiu had a crush on.

Back then, Jingjing’s family took her far away, only to encounter them in a foreign place unexpectedly.

Jingjing’s mother’s expression showed no hint of joy upon seeing Qiuqiu, rather it was fear.

"Why are you here?"

"I’m here to handle some matters. Jingjing is here too?" Qiuqiu still remembered the girl that dressed him in a skirt; he really liked her at that time, but now those feelings had faded.

"Yes, she’s with her father at the duty-free shop. She’s doing well recently and is getting married soon, and you—" Jingjing’s mother hesitated.

Qiuqiu understood and nodded.

"I’ll leave soon, I won’t let her see me."

Jingjing’s mother let out a sigh of relief, so relieved.

Her daughter had finally forgotten that past; she mustn’t remember it again!

"Mom~ What are you doing here?"

A crisp female voice called out; Qiuqiu stiffened, and Bai Jin immediately sensed something was off.

A very youthful and pretty girl came over, making the middle-aged woman talking with Qiuqiu extremely nervous.

"Jingjing, why did you come over? Quick, let’s leave." Jingjing’s mom acted as if this place was plagued.

Having walked through that dark period, Jingjing looked much more spirited. The years had matured her, and her face was adorned with a radiant smile.

She looked curiously at Qiuqiu and Bai Jin, "Mom, are these your acquaintances?"

"I don’t know them, let’s go, hurry and leave here."

Jingjing’s mom quickly turned around and left with her daughter. Qiuqiu cooperatively turned away; the once good friends diverged in this way. Bai Jin noticed that even though Qiuqiu didn’t turn back, his body was tense, and his whole demeanor had changed.

This girl named Jingjing must have once held a special place in Qiuqiu’s heart; Bai Jin could sense it.

Not until they walked far enough, no longer able to see the mother and daughter, did Bai Jin ask.

"Was she the girl you once helped?"

"Yes, from her was when I started helping many troubled girls. This one’s special."

Seeing Jingjing’s current state set Qiuqiu’s mind at ease.

Jingjing was living very well. From her blissful smile, it was evident she had walked out of that shadow.

"Did you... ever have feelings for her?" Bai Jin bravely asked.

Qiuqiu nodded without hesitation, "Yes, she was a very good girl."

The atmosphere was silent for a few seconds; then Qiuqiu smiled.

"As long as she’s doing well, that’s enough. I’ll have to tell Qian; Qian will definitely be happy."

This was one of the classic cases Qiuqiu and Qian pulled back from the brink. Back then, Jingjing and Qian were both abducted, enduring untold suffering and trials, almost losing their sanity. Although she has now forgotten that period, she has a more splendid life, and Qiuqiu felt gratified.

Qiuqiu just wanted to share that memory, but sensed a strange silence next to him. He turned his head only to find Bai Jin already in tears.

"Why are you crying again! If you don’t like me talking about these old stories, I won’t mention them."

Bai Jin shook her head, "It’s not that... I just, I just think they were so unfair to you..."

He had made so much effort for these girls, but why did it only result in a mere nodding acquaintance?

The girl’s parents treated Qiuqiu as if he were the plague; it was unfair!

"Don’t cry, it’s okay, I really think it’s okay."

Qiuqiu wiped her tears, but she pushed him away. He awkwardly stopped mid-air, but the next second Bai Jin hugged his waist, burying her face in his chest and crying loudly.

Others were looking, but she didn’t care about that.

Although the path ahead had been tough, covered in ice and freezing winds, at this moment, with Bai Jin crying in his embrace for the injustice he faced, Qiuqiu felt as if the ice and snow in his heart melted away. He recalled the psychological counseling Qian had given him before.

Qian once said that heaven made him different, destined for a rocky and difficult journey. Persevering might not necessarily lead to meeting that special someone in his heart.

But without pushing on, one would surely never meet anyone.

So Qiuqiu endured, no matter how bitter, exhausting, or discriminatory it was, he endured.

Now, with Bai Jin disregarding everything to vent her emotions in his embrace, Qiuqiu suddenly felt that enduring all this way was worth it.

No matter how many misunderstand him, it’s inconsequential; after all, the great wave will sift out the sands.

He thought, he’s gained another good friend. What the future holds, he doesn’t know, but for now, he considers her a friend.