My Life with Narration

Chapter 745: Chapter 735: Do You Like Him? (2)

"It’s not about being lucky; it’s your capability. My little brother is like a nouveau riche. You’ll have to guide him so he doesn’t squander his money recklessly!" Li Zijun spoke with a hidden meaning.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi naturally picked up on the underlying message: "Well, you’re certainly overestimating me. As for him, he’s quite capable; he earns money faster than I do. Besides, I never get involved in his business affairs, at most providing some financial turnover, and he doesn’t interfere with my company. We work in different industries."

[The skirmish between women officially kicks off; what happened earlier was just an appetizer]

Upon hearing this, Su Qing felt an overwhelming sense of numbness. Just getting started? What was I watching earlier?

Upon hearing, regardless of whether Li Zijun understood her words or not, Shen Yi promptly raised her glass and invited everyone to eat and drink.

Shen Yi could hold her drink well, and Li Zijun’s performance today was even more impressive. Although it was just red wine and not much, both drank in turn.

Soon, after a few rounds, the two of them started chatting freely. Laughter echoed occasionally across the table, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Because of the beauty of the two women, some men dining nearby eagerly cast glances over, and even Su Qing could feel it.

An hour later, Li Zijun suddenly looked at him and said, "Brother, aren’t you bored watching us chat? Why don’t you go for a stroll?"

[Li Zijun wants to send you away to chat with Shen Yi alone, but her excuse is somewhat clumsy.]

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi immediately understood Su Qing’s point: "Dear, could you go downstairs to get the bag from my car? My cosmetics are in there!"

[Shen Yi understood Li Zijun’s implication and, coincidentally, had the same thought.]

Faced with both women’s gazes and the narrator’s prompt, how could Su Qing not realize the real battle was about to begin? Although a bit worried, he understood that he probably wouldn’t even have the privilege of watching the next events unfold.

"Alright, I’ll go down!" Su Qing got up and said with a smile.

If he couldn’t participate, he might as well step out and observe the situation. After all, some matters couldn’t be handled when faced with both women.

As Su Qing got up and left, disappearing from their sight, the expressions on the two women’s faces changed simultaneously, the smiles vanishing without a trace, akin to master face-changers.

A long silence followed, eventually broken by Li Zijun who said:

"How did you two meet?"

"A car accident; he saved me on North City Fenghua Road. I heard he was driving you home that day," Shen Yi straightforwardly replied without beating around the bush.

Upon hearing this, Li Zijun was momentarily stunned, then suddenly realized something. North City Fenghua Road was near her rented apartment, and the only time Su Qing drove her home was last year one night after she encountered danger in the park. If not for Su Qing and his friend’s timely arrival, she might not have made it.

Unexpectedly, it was his driving her home that led to their meeting, leaving her caught off guard and slightly upset.

"I see, the first time I met you last year, you two were just ordinary friends. If I guess correctly, you must have had feelings for him back then and even tried some tactics," Li Zijun questioned casually.

Shen Yi nodded, not denying it: "Yes, I admit I had thoughts and made some plans at the time. But we were both single. I liked him, so I pursued him. Tactics are just methods, nothing to be ashamed of."

Indeed, using tactics in pursuing love isn’t shameful, as long as she wasn’t a third party interfering or ruining someone’s marriage.

Upon hearing this, Li Zijun sighed: "I knew it. To be honest, I don’t know why exactly, but I haven’t had a great impression of you.

Maybe because back then, the gap between your conditions was too large, I thought you were playing around and didn’t genuinely like him. Or perhaps it’s because you are older with richer life experiences, I feared you might toy with his emotions.

But regardless, I hope you won’t hurt him. Don’t be fooled by his current career success and wealth; he still lacks maturity in character and temperament. Youngsters are easily impulsive and tend to trust others too easily, lacking awareness of guarding against people."

Indeed, from Li Zijun’s perspective, she could clearly see Shen Yi’s capabilities far surpassing Su Qing’s in temperament, experience, and scheming.

Simply put, without the narrator’s guidance, Shen Yi, with her skills, could easily deceive Su Qing into cuddling up with her. This was precisely Li Zijun’s concern.

Even she herself found it challenging when facing Shen Yi.

Shen Yi wasn’t upset or annoyed by Li Zijun’s words. Instead, she nodded solemnly: "Don’t worry, I assure you this won’t happen. Besides affection, I have no other intentions. Perhaps you don’t know, despite his wealth now, my dowry is even more substantial. So I won’t hurt him for gain."

After Su Qing left, the two of them spoke openly without any pretense.

"Tha... thank you!" Li Zijun clutched the wine glass, staring vacantly into the red wine.

She felt uneasy inside, though she couldn’t pinpoint why exactly, yet there was some discomfort.

Another moment of silence ensued, then suddenly Shen Yi spoke:

"You... like him, don’t you?"

Li Zijun was startled when she heard this, quickly raising her head with a hint of panic in her eyes, laughing: "Ah? That’s impossible. I’m his sister; how could I like him? Why would you think that?"

Seeing Li Zijun’s reaction, Shen Yi was finally able to confirm why this woman harbored such animosity towards her. That explains it. Suddenly, everything made sense.

Why she displayed such an attitude upon their first meeting, why they ended up discussing such topics on their second, why when together, this sister seemed tense, needing to meet her—it all seemed to come together now.

"You’re not blood siblings, nor even relatives; you’ve grown up together. In other words, you could call your relationship childhood sweethearts. What’s so impossible?"

"I..."

Li Zijun tried to deny it, but before she could speak, Shen Yi continued: "Deep down, you already know the answer, right? I’m a woman; you can’t fool me!"

In response, Li Zijun fell silent for a long time, finally breaking into a smile: "Maybe there was once, even I’m not sure, but there’s no need to confirm it now. I might have harbored complaints against you before, but not anymore. After all, I realize now, having him as a brother is actually quite nice. If he really became my boyfriend, I fear I might beat him up.

About today’s matters..."

"Rest assured, since we sent him away, I won’t let him find out. Initially, I was going to say even if you admitted, I wouldn’t give him up to you, but it seems unnecessary now. Your feelings for him might just be affection mixed with familial feelings.

It’s probably because the little brother you’ve cared for all your life is suddenly taken by another woman, making you a bit unhappy. Like... losing a beloved toy?" Shen Yi remarked with a smile.

Li Zijun contemplated briefly before responding: "Exactly, oh well! Today, I just wanted to see you, feeling a bit defiant, and to assess your character. Now it seems I mistakenly assumed ill intentions.

If that’s the case, then can we consider this matter... resolved?"

She laughed, raising her glass. Having spoken out, she seemed visibly relieved, as if letting go of a heavy weight. As Shen Yi had said, her feelings for Su Qing were complex and uncertain. With the outcome clear, she wouldn’t dwell on it.

"Of course!" Shen Yi smiled, clinking glasses with her.

Meanwhile, in the restroom, Su Qing suddenly received a prompt from the narrator.

[The war has ended, both sides have reconciled, forming an alliance!]

Su Qing: ???

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