Chapter 628 - 658: Aren’t You Afraid Shen Yi Will Cheat?
Chapter 628: Chapter 658: Aren’t You Afraid Shen Yi Will Cheat?
It wasn’t long before Qin Jiao also heard that Lin Nian’s baby was fine.
But now that her postpartum confinement was over, Lin Nian had started perming her hair, wearing high heels, and going out frequently, leaving the baby entirely in the care of that nanny.
One time, the two of them even ran into each other in the residential complex. That was the one downside of living in the same complex; they bumped into each other often.
But who was more aggravated by these encounters was anyone’s guess.
Qin Jiao was pregnant now and made sure to always keep a cheerful mood. She was tall, so her belly was only just beginning to show. It wasn’t very noticeable under her looser-fitting clothes.
If anything, it made her look more voluptuous and beautiful, giving her a more womanly air.
Lin Nian, on the other hand, was gaunt as a rail. The flesh on her cheeks was sunken, and her eyes, fixed on Qin Jiao, held a frosty glare. She gave off an eerie vibe.
Though they were the same age, Lin Nian now looked five or six years older than Qin Jiao. She seemed completely drained of energy, and her heavy makeup could only partially conceal her weariness.
It just goes to show, you can tell how well someone’s life is going from their every word and action.
"Qin Jiao, you must be so proud of yourself, living such a good life now."
She had several companies to her name; how could she not be proud?
Qin Jiao saw the jealousy in Lin Nian’s eyes and found it laughable. "My life is good because I worked for it," she said. "Whether I’m proud or not, what does that have to do with you?"
"I..." Lin Nian bit her lip. She couldn’t bring herself to say the truth.
’If I told her, Qin Jiao would probably think I’m crazy!’
Qin Jiao didn’t engage with her. There was no need to force herself to interact with someone who made her unhappy, so she turned to leave.
But just then, Lin Nian suddenly called out, "Qin Jiao, your Shen Yi’s business is getting bigger and bigger, and he’s so young and handsome. Aren’t you afraid another woman will take advantage of your pregnancy to move in on him?"
"Hah. Are you trying to say you’re concerned about me?"
Lin Nian’s expression changed, but she said nothing.
Qin Jiao continued, "I know you’re just dying for something to go wrong with our marriage. To be honest, I can’t say for sure that Shen Yi’s feelings for me are one hundred percent certain. All I can do is keep improving myself. If something really did happen, it would only mean he isn’t good enough and doesn’t deserve me."
She gave Lin Nian a meaningful look. "Lin Nian, you should go look up the meaning of ’outsmarting oneself.’"
After saying her piece, Qin Jiao leisurely walked away.
The truth was, Lin Nian was a very smart person, but she never used her intelligence for the right things.
Now it seemed she had perked up again, ready to cause more trouble. It was clear she was still planning on using some underhanded tricks.
Qin Jiao felt exhausted just thinking about it on her behalf.
As for what Lin Nian said about Shen Yi, Qin Jiao had considered it. Especially as his business grew larger, the temptations he faced would also multiply.
Among a crowd of bald, pot-bellied bosses, a young, handsome, and wealthy man like Shen Yi would surely attract more attention from scheming young women.
So, this would be Shen Yi’s test.
If Shen Yi passed the test, he would remain her good husband, and the two of them would continue to live their quiet, stable life together.
If he didn’t, then that was his problem. Qin Jiao had already lived once before; she wouldn’t settle for anything, especially not when it came to love.
So she didn’t take it to heart at all and turned her attention back to the business of opening her restaurant.
This time, Shen Yi’s business trip was a bit long. But every phone call was just to assure her he was safe, so Qin Jiao didn’t think much of it. When Shen Yi finally returned over two months later, all scruffy and unshaven, he gave Qin Jiao quite a shock.
Before, they had only spoken on the phone to confirm he was safe; video calls weren’t a thing yet.
Qin Jiao quickly asked, "Shen Yi, what happened?"