Accidentally Picked Up a Rich and Amnesiac Alpha (GL) - Chapter 26

Song Tingxue was extremely tired. After a fulfilling, intense bout of exercise, she hugged the blanket and fell asleep, her long, dark hair scattered across her pale back.

Yan Qingqi covered her wife with the blanket and tucked her pale arms under it. Only then did she quietly slip out of bed.

It was already 6 a.m. People were starting their morning jogs, and the sound of footsteps was unusually clear in the morning quiet. Yan Qingqi decided not to go back to sleep. She went to the guest bedroom to shower, changed clothes, and went downstairs.

It was better that Songsong was asleep; now no one would disturb her while she worked in the kitchen.

Yan Qingqi took the pork out of the freezer. After checking it, she saw it was mostly thawed and ready to be processed. She rolled up her sleeves and started preparing the ingredients for today’s meatball soup.

At 10:30 a.m., Yan Qingqi went upstairs to check on her wife. Songsong was sleeping soundly, her head tilted to the side, mouth slightly open, breathing softly.

Yan Qingqi really didn’t have the heart to wake the deeply sleeping Songsong.

However, a quarter before 11 a.m., Yan Qingqi had no choice but to wake her wife. “Wife, wife, wake up.”

Song Tingxue started from her dream and slowly opened her eyes. She was still completely dazed. “…What’s wrong?”

“It’s time to get up. You forgot you told Xiaole to pick you up at 11 a.m. yesterday.”

Song Tingxue paused again, her mind slowly starting to work. Yes, that’s right. She had told Xiaole that when she got home early this morning.

“What time is it now?”

“A quarter before eleven.”

“Ah?!” Song Tingxue instantly woke up and practically sprang out of bed.

“Wife, don’t rush. Fifteen minutes is enough time to wash up and get dressed. You’ll put your makeup on when you get to the set anyway, so it saves you time,” Yan Qingqi said with a bright, gentle smile. “I’m going downstairs to prepare your fruit lunch.”

As a top star in the entertainment industry with countless fans, Song Tingxue’s looks were naturally impeccable. She had naturally flawless skin and exquisite features. Combined with her cool, aloof demeanor, she was beautiful enough without makeup to be stunning at first glance.

Indeed, it only took her a quarter of an hour to wash up and get dressed.

Yan Qingqi packed her fruit lunch. Seeing her come down, Yan Qingqi braced herself against the edge of the table and smiled. “Songsong, you look beautiful today.”

Song Tingxue walked over with a smile, wrapped her arms around Yan Qingqi’s neck, and looked up to kiss her on the lips. Their soft, springy lips met. Their eyes locked, reflecting each other’s image in their bright pupils.

At that moment, they both smiled, sweetness and joy overflowing in their eyes. Song Tingxue felt her heart was completely full. She hugged A-Yan and kissed her again and again. It was a pure kiss, full of affection, without lust.

“Wife, did you sleep well last night?”

“Yes, I slept through the night. I wouldn’t have gotten up if you hadn’t woken me.”

“Then when you quit acting, I’ll sleep in with you. We’ll get up whenever we feel like it.”

“That sounds wonderful. I’m looking forward to that day.” Song Tingxue smiled and kissed her again.

If she could, she would stay right there, hugging A-Yan and happily kissing her forever.

Outside, a car stopped. Xiaole’s phone call came in. “Sister Song, I’m here.”

Song Tingxue said, “Okay, I’ll be right out.”

Yan Qingqi handed her the lunch. “Wife, eat something at the set for lunch. I’ll make you something delicious tonight.”

“Mhm.” Song Tingxue smiled happily and left with her lunch.

Xiaole got out to open the car door. She took the takeout from Sister Song’s hand and glanced at Sister Song and Sister Yan, thinking, This must be the legendary Omega-outside, Alpha-inside dynamic.

Yan Qingqi stood at the doorway, watching them go. She watched the car pull away and slowly disappear until it was out of sight.

It was already 11 a.m. The meatballs weren’t cooked, and the sliced pork neck wasn’t cut. Yan Qingqi was in a frantic rush. It would be great if I had a helper right now.

As she was thinking this, an idea suddenly struck Yan Qingqi. She called Qiao An.

Qiao An was tenderly texting Jing Michu on her computer. The two were having a sweet conversation on the chat app.

Jing Michu: [Tomorrow is the weekend. I’m coming to see you.]

Qiao An: [What time will you get here?]

[I have a dinner engagement at noon. I’ll get to you late tomorrow afternoon. We’ll have dinner together.]

Qiao An was about to reply when Yan Qingqi’s call came in. Qiao An answered the phone, spoke a few hasty words, then stood up and walked out.

“Chu Chu, I can’t chat with you anymore. I have to go to work.”

Jing Michu: “!! Work? Where are you working? Who are you working for?”

“My cousin is cooking. She’s a bit rushed with orders today, so I’m going over to help her out.”

Jing Michu: “You’re going to help her out?”

“Yes,” Qiao An sent a smug emoji. “My cousin said she’d cover my meals. Lunch and dinner are both included.”

Jing Michu: “…”

I feel like my girlfriend has been completely lured away by my cousin’s cooking.

Qiao An walked quickly toward her cousin’s house diagonally across the street.

Yan Qingqi opened the door. Her cousin looked genuinely rushed, her forehead glistening with sweat. Qiao An remembered her cousin as always being calm and collected. This was the first time she had seen her so flustered.

Qiao An washed her hands and asked with a smile, “Sister Yanyan, what can I do to help?”

“Can you help me portion the meals? There are six portions of meatball soup in total, but don’t pack two of them yet. There’s some soup left in the pot. I need to cook glass noodles in it. You can pack those two last.”

Qiao An said, “Okay, I understand.”

“Remember to wear a disposable hair net, mask, and gloves.”

Qiao An laughed. “Sister Yanyan, the hygiene here in your private kitchen is top-notch.”

“Of course. I even got a health certificate. They told me I can pick it up tomorrow.”

With Qiao An helping, Yan Qingqi concentrated on stir-frying the sliced pork neck. Hot oil in the hot wok sizzled, and the bright-colored chilies and ingredients tumbled in the pan.

Qiao An smelled the aroma. Even as someone who didn’t eat much spicy food, she found the smell delicious and appetizing.

“Sister Yanyan, how do you cook this dish?”

“Do you want to learn?”

“Chu Chu is a picky eater, and she loves spicy food. She really liked the spicy stir-fries you used to make.”

Yan Qingqi smiled faintly. “Alright, I’ll teach you all the spicy dishes I know.”

“Thank you, Cousin!”

“Don’t be silly. Jing Michu is lucky to have such a wonderful girlfriend in you.”

The last two portions of soup with glass noodles were ready, and Qiao An put them into the boxes. Yan Qingqi’s sliced pork neck was also done. She quickly packed the orders and said, “Xiao An, wait for me to come back. I’ll make us lunch. If you’re hungry, eat a portion of the sliced pork neck first. I didn’t put chili in that one.”

Qiao An smiled and nodded.

Yan Qingqi left with the takeout. On her way, she made a stop at the last customer’s house, a new client who lived in villa 16.

The hostess opened the door. The moment she saw the tall, handsome Yan Qingqi in a high-quality shirt and a charming smile, her eyes lit up.

“You’re… Boss Yan?”

“Yes, my last name is Yan. I’m not a boss, just cooking private meals and delivering takeout.”

The woman enthusiastically invited her in. “It’s hot outside. Come in and sit down. I’ll pour you a drink.”

“No need. I live right here in the community, so it’s easy for me to come and go.”

Yan Qingqi walked in and stood by the entrance. “I’ll leave your lunch right here by the entrance. I won’t come in.”

The woman took a can of beer from the fridge. “It’s alright. No one else is home. Just come in. You don’t have to change your shoes.”

Yan Qingqi put down the lunch and accepted the beer the woman offered. “Thank you. You’re too kind. I won’t intrude any further.”

The woman leaned against the entrance, twisting her sexy, mature body, her gaze fixed on Yan Qingqi.

“Boss Yan, you’re so young, and you’re even younger and prettier than I imagined. You’re an Alpha, aren’t you?” The woman noticed the ring she was wearing. “Are you married?”

“Yes, my wife earns more than I do. She’s the one working hard to support the family.”

“Your wife is truly lucky. Such a stylish and elegant Alpha, and so affectionate and thoughtful towards her. Tsk, tsk, tsk. I haven’t seen such a gentle and refined Alpha like you in a long time.”

The heat in the woman’s eyes intensified. “An Alpha like you probably doesn’t only have your wife as your Omega, right?”

Yan Qingqi shivered, feeling a wave of panic. Afraid the woman would pounce on her, she quickly made her escape. “Your lunch has been delivered. Goodbye.”

Qiao An saw Yan Qingqi return in a flustered state. “What’s wrong, Sister Yanyan?”

Yan Qingqi briefly explained what happened. “I was terrified. I had to run away immediately. Do you drink beer? Here.”

Qiao An chuckled. “Sister Yanyan, you attract female Omegas and female Betas wherever you go.”

Yan Qingqi asked, “Did people like me before too?”

“A lot of them. Sister Yanyan, you’re not only beautiful and well-mannered, but your character is impeccable. Combined with the Wen family’s background and wealth, countless Omegas, rich or poor, threw themselves at you.”

Yan Qingqi had no memory of this, and her anxiety grew. “I didn’t accept any of them, did I?”

“You didn’t. Not one. I really don’t know what type you like, Sister Yanyan. You never dated anyone. Chu Chu even suspected you were dating another Alpha.”

Yan Qingqi said, “No way. What kind of logic is that, Jing Michu?”

“Now, Sister Yanyan, you’re married, and your wife is the top superstar Song Tingxue. A rich heiress and a popular movie queen—that’s quite the story.”

Yan Qingqi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She washed her hands again and prepared to cook. “I have meatballs ready. Do you want meatball soup or braised meatballs?”

“Braised.”

“Do you want chicken soup?”

“Yes.”

“Is rice okay for the main dish?”

“Yes, it is.”

Qiao An smiled. “Cousin—Sister Yanyan, you’re so kind. You’re just like before, always asking Chu Chu and me what we want to eat.”

She fondly remembered the days when she and Jing Michu would go to her cousin’s house for free meals. They would often eat together, sometimes grilling meat and seafood in front of the villa, talking and drinking, and spending weekends happily together.

Even though her cousin didn’t remember them, she was still the same thoughtful cousin.

Yan Qingqi cooked the meatballs and stir-fried two vegetable dishes.

Qiao An opened the can of beer the woman from villa 16 had given her. “Sister, this beer is pretty good. Do you want a cup?”

Yan Qingqi shook her head, avoiding it like the plague. “No, no. You drink it.”

Qiao An drank it herself and ate a meatball. “Cousin, your meatballs taste exactly the same as before. They’re so delicious! I haven’t had them in six months. It’s a shame Chu Chu isn’t here.”

Qiao An was ecstatic as she ate, habitually calling her “cousin.”

Yan Qingqi smiled. “Eat more if you like it.”

“Haha, thank you, Cousin.”

Qiao An ate happily. After half a can of beer, she started gossiping. “Cousin, how did you meet Song Tingxue? You never followed celebrities or invested in film projects.”

Yan Qingqi’s heart stirred. “I didn’t know Songsong before?”

“I don’t think so. I never heard you mention her, and you never talked about having a girlfriend. When we came over for meals, we never saw you bring anyone home.”

Yan Qingqi’s heart skipped a beat. Her self-deceiving assumption was crumbling.

She and Songsong really didn’t know each other before. Then they definitely weren’t secret lovers for years.

Qiao An didn’t notice Yan Qingqi’s unnatural expression. Seeing her quietly burying her head in her food, only her fair chin visible, she couldn’t help but ask, “Sister Yanyan, you still haven’t told me. How did you meet the big star Song Tingxue?”

“We only met a few days ago. I think I fainted on the road by the cove, and my head was bleeding. Oh, someone hit me. They hit my head with a stick. They mistook me for someone else and hit the wrong person. It’s a villa area there, so there aren’t many pedestrians. Later, Songsong and her assistant drove by, saved me, and took me to the hospital for emergency care.”

“Oh, so Song Tingxue is your savior.”

Yan Qingqi was too embarrassed to say that Songsong had told her they were secret lovers for years, or that they had signed a secret marriage agreement.

“Sister Yanyan, Chu Chu is coming to L City tomorrow. Why don’t you two meet again? We’re really worried since you don’t remember who you are and can’t recall a lot of things.”

Yan Qingqi was silent for a moment, then looked up. “Songsong and I are secretly married. She’s a celebrity, so I hope you understand. I need you to keep the news of my marriage a secret.”

Qiao An nodded. “That’s fine. Chu Chu and I won’t tell anyone.”

After lunch, Yan Qingqi walked Qiao An to the door.

Yan Qingqi suddenly called out to her. “Xiao An, even though there are still many things I don’t understand, Songsong… she is genuinely very good to me.” Yan Qingqi paused, looking shy but very serious. She looked directly at Qiao An and said earnestly, “I love her.”

Qiao An was stunned. She looked like she wanted to say something, but in the end, she just smiled faintly. “I know.”

The next afternoon at 6 p.m., a luxury car stopped in front of the villa at building 31. A tall figure stepped out, impeccably dressed in a high-end suit, radiating a powerful aura. With bright red lips and sharp eyes, it was Jing Michu.

Qiao An smiled when she saw her finally arrive and rushed over, hugging her just like before.

Although they had been separated for six months, they had never truly let go of each other and hadn’t thought about starting a new relationship. Their breakup felt more like a lovers’ quarrel, a sulky parting, waiting for the other person to reach out.

Now, the two of them were back to how they used to be, and their relationship felt even stronger than before.

Jing Michu held her girlfriend, smelling the fresh, sweet scent on her, and asked with a smile, “Are you doing well alone? Did you miss me?”

Qiao An blushed. “I didn’t miss you at all. I’ve been eating delicious food cooked by my cousin every day here. It’s been great.”

“Then you’ve been luckier than I have, eating my cousin’s cooking every day. But my girlfriend says she didn’t miss me. I’m a little sad. I rushed all this way and even brought her a gift. Should I still give it to her?”

Qiao An asked happily, “What gift? Show me quickly.”

“I won’t. You haven’t said you missed me yet.”

Qiao An stood on her tiptoes and kissed her on the cheek. “Is that good enough?”

“So, did you miss me?”

Qiao An blushed, glaring at her playfully. “Oh, you’re annoying. You know the answer. Give me the gift.”

“You’re scary, with that tiger temper of yours.”

Jing Michu smiled and took a red gift box from her luggage. “Tomorrow is your birthday. Happy Birthday, An An!”

Qiao An smiled even wider. “You remembered?”

“Of course. Take a look. Do you like it?”

Qiao An opened it and found a digital photo frame.

“This is the latest AI photo frame from A Company. It’s 100% customized to the customer’s request. I pre-ordered it a year ago.”

Qiao An felt a warm feeling inside when she heard she had pre-ordered it a year ago.

The story in the AI photo frame was about two girls, one named Qiao An and one named Jing Michu. They meet in college and then have a very romantic love story… The story ends with the two of them kissing.

Qiao An watched the entire video and exclaimed in surprise, “Wow! This is incredible! They can make effects like this now? I almost thought we were the main characters in a movie!”

Jing Michu asked, “Do you like the gift?”

“I love it!” Qiao An hugged the photo frame. “I want to save it and watch it slowly later. We can watch it together when we’re old.”

Qiao An was very touched. She recognized many of the photos used in the video—pictures of them eating, traveling, holding hands, and watching sunrises and sunsets together.

Qiao An carefully put away the meaningful AI photo frame. It was the first gift, and a birthday gift at that, that Chu Chu had given her since they got back together.

“Let’s go. Let’s go eat. I’m going to spend the weekend with my beloved girlfriend today.”

Qiao An smiled and linked her arm with Jing Michu’s. “Let’s go.”

The two of them had dinner at a high-end restaurant in L City. They talked about the birthdays they had celebrated together before. Qiao An said, “This is the fourth birthday you’ve spent with me.”

Jing Michu raised her glass and smiled. “Here’s to Miss An An for being beautiful for another year and taking one step closer to becoming a mature goddess.”

Qiao An pursed her lips and smiled. As their glasses clinked, she said, “You’re much smoother with your words than my cousin.”

“Hehe. My cousin even said she can’t win an argument with me. That’s why I’m the one who argues with people at home and at the company.”

At the company, disagreements were inevitable.

But at home…

Qiao An was curious. “Who do you argue with at home?”

“My mom. When she was alive, she used to nag my cousin, my sister, and me constantly. She was like the living Mother Wen.”

“You shouldn’t talk about your aunt that way. She’d be mad if she were still here.”

“My mom wouldn’t be mad. She’s been like that since I was little. My mom was used to it. She’d get so mad she wanted to hit me, but she still asked for my opinion on all the major decisions.”

“You were that opinionated even as a child?”

“Of course. I was excellent in both character and academics. Even though I didn’t win scholarships every year like my cousin Wen Huiyu, I was still well-rounded. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have become CEO so smoothly.”

Jing Michu sighed. “Ah, I miss my old mom a little. I hope she’s doing well wherever she is.”

Qiao An knew that she and her mother had a very good relationship, a deep mother-daughter bond. Knowing she was missing her deceased mother, Qiao An didn’t want her to become too sad, so she continued the topic. “Besides your mother, who else do you argue with at home?”

“My second aunt, Wan Lihong. She loves being passive-aggressive in the family group chat. She keeps changing boyfriends, one after another, but refuses to remarry. I know she can’t bear to give up the status of being a Wen family daughter-in-law. And that Yang Yifan. He looks honest, but he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing with big ambitions.”

Jing Michu’s expression darkened considerably when she mentioned Yang Yifan.

“Alright, alright. Calm down. Let’s go watch a movie after dinner. We haven’t watched a movie together in a long time.”

Jing Michu readily agreed, her lips curving up. “Sounds good.”

“By the way, I’ve been helping my cousin these past two days. I think you should find an opportunity tomorrow to persuade her again. I feel like she’s not as resistant to the idea of being the Wen family heiress as she was before.”

“Mhm, I need to. That’s why I came here this time. I see she’s having a blast taking orders in the group chat. She’s addicted to cooking private meals and has even roped you into helping her. If we wait too long, I’m afraid she won’t want to return to the Wen family.”

Qiao An said, “You’re so good with words. Let’s see how good you are at persuading your cousin to come back.”

Yan Qingqi was busy pan-frying lamb chops. Today’s menu only had one dish: lamb chops with vegetable salad.

Qiao An brought Jing Michu over to Yan Qingqi’s place. Yan Qingqi was a little surprised to see Jing Michu. “Are you here to eat or to help?”

Jing Michu was honest. “To eat. My cooking is a disaster.”

Yan Qingqi: “…”

Qiao An chuckled. “Sister Yanyan, you don’t remember. Chu Chu tried to cook once. The rice was undercooked because she forgot to press the button. She turned the beef into golden, hard pieces of metal, the braised pork was completely burnt, and the duck soup smelled so fishy it chased us all out. The only thing edible was the vegetable salad.”

Yan Qingqi just shook her head. “It’s right that you don’t cook. At least you won’t waste ingredients. You wouldn’t be doing those pigs, cows, chickens, and ducks justice.”

Jing Michu wasn’t angry and just laughed. “Then I’ll leave it all to you, Sister Yanyan.”

After preparing the meal, Qiao An volunteered. “I’ll go deliver it. Sister Yanyan, you stay here and talk to Chu Chu.”

Yan Qingqi asked, “Can you manage it alone?”

“Yes, it’s just in the community. Didn’t I follow you on a delivery run yesterday? I know the way.”

Jing Michu was uneasy. “I’ll go with you. We can chat when we get back.”

Qiao An glanced at her and smiled mysteriously. “Alright. With you, the Alpha, coming along, maybe you’ll come back with a can of beer too.”

Jing Michu: “…”

Twenty minutes later, Jing Michu rushed back in a panic. “Oh my god! That was terrifying! Is it really that dangerous for a pretty Alpha to go out these days? I felt like that woman wanted to eat me alive!”

Qiao An followed behind her, laughing, a can of beer in her hand. “What did the woman from building 16 say to you?”

“She asked me who I was to Boss Yan, the owner of the private kitchen. I told her I was her cousin. She just stared at me and said the Yan family produces beauties. Then she asked if I was married and if I had a girlfriend! I had to run away quickly! Then I remembered I hadn’t taken the beer, so I turned around to get it. Otherwise, I would have been harassed for nothing!”

Qiao An chuckled softly.

Jing Michu looked at Yan Qingqi. “Did that woman harass you before?”

Yan Qingqi cleared her throat. “Eat, eat. Stop talking.”

The three of them ate the grilled lamb chops with salad. Jing Michu didn’t forget to drink the beer she had earned with her looks.

Jing Michu asked, “Sister Yanyan, is the wound on your head better?”

Yan Qingqi said, “It’s healed now. No more scars, and my head doesn’t hurt.”

“Then have you remembered anything about the past? Do you remember who you are?”

Yan Qingqi shook her head. “I’ll have to disappoint you. I don’t feel like I’m a wealthy heiress, Miss Wen. Qiao An also told me about the past few days. I think we must have been very close before. But I’m truly sorry. I have no memory of it.”

“I have a suggestion. I don’t know if you’ll agree to it.”

Yan Qingqi looked at her. “What do you want to do?”

“I’ll go with you for a DNA test. If you don’t want to be tested in S City, we can do it here in L City.”

“What would you use for comparison then? Didn’t you say my mom and dad passed away a long time ago? And my grandparents, too?”

“We’ll use your own DNA data. We have your DNA information.”

Yan Qingqi was slightly shocked. She thought for a moment. “When?”

Jing Michu thought she had agreed and said happily, “Whenever you want. Today, tomorrow. We can go right now, even.”

“No. Let me think about it. I’ll tell you tomorrow.”

Jing Michu tried to insist, but she saw Qiao An shaking her head, signaling her not to push too hard.

After lunch, Jing Michu said, “An An, you go back first. I want to talk to my cousin alone.”

Qiao An glanced at her. “Okay, I’ll wait for you at home. Don’t be too pushy.”

“I won’t. I know my limits,” Jing Michu said, tilting her head to look at Yan Qingqi. “Besides, don’t let her gentle look fool you. My cousin is surprisingly strong. If we really got into a fight, I couldn’t beat her.”

Qiao An laughed and left. Yan Qingqi asked, “What did you want to talk about?”

Jing Michu said, “I just arrived yesterday and haven’t had a chance to look around the complex properly. How about we take a walk?”

Yan Qingqi nodded. “Wait a moment. I’ll just clear the dishes from the table.”

Jing Michu smiled. “Cousin, even though you don’t remember, your habits haven’t changed. You can’t stand a messy house and have to clean the dishes immediately after every meal. Unlike others who will sit at the table and drink tea or chat.”

“And when you eat soup,” Jing Michu demonstrated, “you hold the bowl like this.”

Yan Qingqi was slightly taken aback. She thought about it, and it was true. She quickly cleaned the dishes and washed her hands. “Let’s go.”

The two of them left villa 37 and slowly walked along the community’s paved path.

The villas here were all detached. Unlike the cove area, which was a scenic spot, getting to the city center was inconvenient for everyday life. Here, it was different. It was close to the city, with a CBD just a ten-minute drive away. Shopping and daily life were very convenient.

The villas here were more expensive, meaning the residents were wealthier.

“Cousin, how much does a villa here cost?”

Yan Qingqi said, “I’m not sure. Songsong bought the house.”

“I know.” Jing Michu smiled. “It’s around this much.” She gestured with her hand. “For Miss Wen of the Wen family, buying a villa here is a matter of seconds.”

Yan Qingqi wasn’t enthusiastic and simply smiled faintly. “The Wen family is a wealthy family in S City. Of course, it’s easy for Miss Wen.”

They walked to the highest point of the community and stood in a pavilion, enjoying the breeze. From here, they could see a corner of the distant sea. The blue sky, the sea, the green trees, and the gentle breeze made for a pleasant view.

“An An told me that Movie Queen Song happened to pass by and saved you when you were unconscious.”

“Mhm. She saved me.”

“I checked. She was indeed on her way to an event that night, and her car did pass along that road,” Jing Michu said with a faint smile. “She suddenly changed her dress at the ceremony. I think her original dress must have gotten dirty, probably stained with your blood, which is why she had to change at the last minute. So, this wasn’t planned. It must have been a coincidence. I don’t think she has anything to do with your disappearance.”

Yan Qingqi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Thank you for investigating so thoroughly and clearing her of suspicion.”

“An An also told me that you genuinely like Song Tingxue?”

Yan Qingqi nodded without hesitation. “Yes, I love her.”

“I can see why. You said she’s very good to you, and she’s a top movie queen who is so beautiful. It’s not impossible for you to fall in love with her. As your cousin, I naturally want you to have someone you love, and I want you and the person you love to be happy for the rest of your lives.”

Yan Qingqi smiled. “Thank you.”

A gentle breeze blew past. Jing Michu suddenly changed the subject. “I was actually there that night.”

Yan Qingqi was puzzled. “Which night?”

“The Lihe Hotel. That man named Jin pressured Movie Queen Song to drink and even tried to hit you.”

Yan Qingqi immediately looked uneasy. “You were there?”

“Yes, I was in another private room far away. To be honest, I was the one who called a friend, and that resulted in Mr. Jin receiving that phone call. You saw the result.”

Jing Michu paused. “If I hadn’t been there, if I hadn’t used the Wen family’s influence, Cousin, tell me, how would you have protected your Songsong?”

Yan Qingqi felt a sharp stab in her heart, right where her deepest pain lay. Her lips trembled, but her throat felt glued shut. She couldn’t speak for a long time.

“That Mr. Jin was dealt with this time. But what about next time? Song Tingxue is so beautiful, and the entertainment industry is all about resources. Do you think you can truly protect your Songsong and keep her from any harm?”

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Author’s Note:

Yan Qingqi: No, no, no. I must protect my beautiful wife Songsong!