Chapter 20 Part 2

Only when the gorgeously beautiful woman turned back with a glance did Lu Ningshuang snap out of it. She hurried forward two steps to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Qin Yushu.

It was like a paused TV resuming playback.

Whispers came from behind.

“Hiss, these two have such high looks!”

“So compatible!”

“But that interaction— are they here to get married or divorced? What a pity!”

“Can’t you think positively? That Omega is so obedient to the Alpha; clearly, lingering feelings. How could it be divorce? At most, the Alpha just isn’t good at expressing. That’s no good— a delicate little Omega needs coaxing…”

Lu Ningshuang, who only reacted after a moment: “…”

Was it possible that she was the Alpha?

Neither Lu Ningshuang nor Qin Yushu were the type to explain to outsiders. Qin Yushu had arranged for someone to queue for them in advance, so they just needed to take over now.

There were still four or five couples ahead. Qin Yushu didn’t have phone addiction, so during the wait, she decided to tease the Alpha beside her.

Her phone screen lit up, fiddled with twice, then went dark again.

Qin Yushu said, “Miss Lu’s WeChat name is still the old one?”

Lu Ningshuang: “Yeah.”

Qin Yushu’s gaze lingered on her fair cheek. “You should change it to a new one, Miss Lu.”

Lu Ningshuang didn’t react at first.

Qin Yushu reminded her, “After all, Miss Lu’s dream has already come true. It’s present tense now.”

“Miss Lu is now half-supported by me. Isn’t it a bit inappropriate to use that name to solicit other ‘rich women’?”

Qin Yushu paused deliberately before adding, “I’d feel like there’s a slight tinge of green above my head.”

Lu Ningshuang: [embarrassed].jpg

Taking people’s money meant handling their troubles. Lu Ningshuang responded swiftly, “I’ll change it now! Right away!!”

“What does Miss Lu plan to change it to?” Qin Yushu asked again.

“My original one—”

Lu Ningshuang stopped abruptly midway, her memory gradually clearing. Her old name seemed to be… “Proudly Slacking on Paid Leave”?

Help!!!

The big boss was right beside her. How dare she have a name like that? Was she tired of living?!

Qin Yushu smiled faintly.

As Lu Ningshuang turned her head, she was dazzled by that blinding smile—literally blinded.

While she had been racking her brains over her WeChat profile page, Qin Yushu had leaned in close.

Very close.

Her long hair draped naturally, her exquisite chin nearly resting on Lu Ningshuang’s right shoulder.

From this angle,

one could see the Omega’s eyelashes were long and fine, slightly downcast, casting a dense black shadow on her fair cheeks. It looked beautiful, delicate.

The distance was too close.

Suddenly, Lu Ningshuang’s senses sharpened intensely. She could smell the hidden, sealed, intoxicating cherry wine scent on Qin Yushu’s body.

In an instant,

the bustling lobby pulled her back into the dazzling, enchanting dreamlike reality of last night.

—Not a dream, but reality.

Whether Qin Yushu spoke or breathed, the warm puffs all landed on Lu Ningshuang’s neck.

Scorching like wildfire.

Qin Yushu seemed oblivious to the Alpha’s discomfort.

“Proudly Slacking on Paid Leave?”

She effortlessly stated Lu Ningshuang’s old ID—not because she paid particular attention to the Alpha.

Qin Yushu had always had a good memory; she could remember things after just a glance. Plus, this ID stood out among her friends list, impossible to forget.

Lu Ningshuang felt tormented but couldn’t pinpoint exactly why.

“…Yeah.”

Qin Yushu said, “How about… again…”

She paused, holding back her words.

“Never mind.”

Her tone was light and airy, yet somewhat soft. “Just change it back to your original name.”

Lu Ningshuang ignored their current posture and looked at the big boss in surprise. “You’re not… going to say anything to me?”

When it came to how big bosses treated subordinates, not using the word “scold” was already extremely mild.

Qin Yushu: “Say what?”

Competition was fierce inside big companies, with constant talent flow, creating an environment of cutthroat internal rivalry.

Tian Sheng’s headquarters was like that.

But when distributed to smaller subsidiaries, slacking off, coasting in mediocre roles without mistakes for a lifetime, with no hope of promotion—that was the norm.

In such places, don’t be too proactive; sticking out could be a bad thing. Everyone slacked a bit, chatted, completed assigned tasks right on the deadline—that was ideal.

And crucially, don’t finish too fast.

If everyone was slacking and you were efficient, the leader would notice and demand the same speed from you forever, piling on more tasks.

Lu Ningshuang’s current workplace was clearly the latter.

Qin Yushu managed a massive group, so she wasn’t detached from reality; she knew all too well.

Every company had its own way of operating. Forcing changes or restructurings wasn’t always good.

Qin Yushu shifted slightly, and her hair tips tickled Lu Ningshuang’s neck, still bringing a faint itch even through the sweater fabric.

The Omega said, “In that case, I’d prefer to… say it…”

“In bed.”

The little Alpha couldn’t handle the teasing. Under Qin Yushu’s deliberate gaze, her cheeks flushed bright red.

Ridiculous.

Also adorable.

Lu Ningshuang’s mind was filled with thoughts like—“Holy crap, President Qin plays this bold?” “What’s this called, role-playing?”…

So serious on the surface, yet quite imaginative underneath.

Oblivious to this, Qin Yushu continued, “Besides, Miss Lu, you’re not just working one job for me.”

Lu Ningshuang’s mind was a muddled mess: “…Huh?”

Qin Yushu winked lightly at her. “The first job doesn’t pay much anyway. The values differ, so as long as Miss Lu does the other one well, that’s enough.”

“Don’t slack off, Miss Lu.”

Boom!

Lu Shrimp curled up, thoroughly cooked—ready to eat after removing the head. Wait, such a pretty head… maybe keep it?

It took Lu Ningshuang a long time to squeeze out, “I’ll try.”

“Not try,” Qin Yushu corrected. “You will.”

“Miss Lu, we signed a contract.”

The flush hadn’t faded from Lu Ningshuang’s cheeks. She looked up to see the Omega’s serious face. Her bombarded brain latched onto that final ray of light in a daze.

“…Okay.”

“Good girl.”

Qin Yushu chuckled softly, her warm breath brushing Lu Ningshuang’s cheek like a gentle kiss.

Light and tender.

Intimate.

The line inched forward slowly, but Qin Yushu never strayed far from Lu Ningshuang.

She had already changed the nickname on the profile page to the one President Qin wanted. However, as her superior, she was destined to keep issuing new demands to torment her subordinate.

“Does Miss Lu need to add a note?” Qin Yushu asked again.

Lu Ningshuang: ?

The Alpha’s expression was blank, truly puzzled. Qin Yushu tilted her head slightly, reminding her.

“Like online, adding parentheses at the end—‘gone dark,’ ‘has a bestie.’ So Miss Lu’s current status is—”

“Has a wife?”

Has a wife?

Rich wife, or… actual wife?

President Qin was quite trendy, but… Lu Ningshuang’s mouth twitched suspiciously.

“That’d be weird.”

For the first time, the Alpha firmly rejected the Omega’s suggestion. Looking at Qin Yushu, she even added, “Great idea, but don’t suggest it next time.”

Qin Yushu: “Hm?”

Lu Ningshuang looked serious. “President Qin, don’t look at those weird things online anymore, play those…”

She paused.

“Embarrassing memes.”

“Very embarrassing?” Qin Yushu asked.

The big boss seemed completely unaware of how shocking her words had been.

Lu Ningshuang nodded desperately. “Super.”

“Oh.”

Qin Yushu added, “I’m only three years older than you. There shouldn’t be that big a generation gap, right?”

Lu Ningshuang thought for a moment and said solemnly, “Three years means I was in junior high while you were in high school, I was in high school while you were in college—ages that never cross paths!”

Qin Yushu: “Then two years or one year wouldn’t work either.”

Lu Ningshuang: ?

Qin Yushu: “I skipped grades in school—two levels at once.”

She said the most impressive thing in the most casual tone.

Lu Ningshuang could only give a thumbs up. “You’re amazing.”

Under Qin Yushu’s gaze, Lu Ningshuang changed the ID back. Unfortunately, President Qin’s suggestion wasn’t adopted.

Reason for rejection: Not user-friendly.

The line moved slowly forward.

When Lu Ningshuang finally pocketed her phone, she noticed Qin Yushu still stood very close.

Close enough to touch with a reach.

Perhaps because of today’s outfit, those words earlier, or even the sunlight outside being too bright.

The Qin Yushu before her no longer seemed like the aloof figure from that day in the office?

An illusion?

Lu Ningshuang hadn’t tied her hair today either. Her ultra-pure long black straight hair fell loose, and a strand was now in the hands of the nearby Qin Yushu, who twirled it around her slender, jade-like fingertips.

The hair tip seemed wrapped in a layer of enchanting scent from the Omega’s pheromones.

“Your hair is so soft,” Qin Yushu said.

She looked up at Lu Ningshuang. “Just like the person.”

“I knew it! I knew it!!”

“The Alpha’s standing tall now. They get along so well—how could they be here for divorce?”

“Perfect match! Totally made for each other!!!”

The CP-shipping voices from behind suddenly interrupted Lu Ningshuang’s thoughts. It was that same couple from the entrance.

Lu·Once Again Mistaken for Omega·Ningshuang suddenly blushed.

“Be bolder, Miss Lu.”

Qin Yushu soothed her. “We’re about to be licensed. It’s reasonable and legal—you’ll have to meet people.”

Lu Ningshuang: “Okay.”

She forced herself to adapt, the heat on her face gradually fading. Then, a cool touch suddenly landed on her neck.

It was Qin Yushu’s hand, reaching out to lightly brush her neck, leaving a trail of alternating cold and heat.

Indistinguishable.

Turning back,

the Omega’s deep, bottomless eyes now flowed with a bright, radiant smile. Her glossy red lips curved. “Desensitization therapy.”

“Get used to it in advance.”

“Aaah so sweet, I’m dying from the sugar!”

The annoying voice rang out again.

Her eyes were light and playful, her smile shallow and clear, her movements even livelier than her usual office demeanor…

Somehow, without realizing when, the distance between her and Qin Yushu had unconsciously closed just a tiny bit?

Perhaps.

Even that minuscule bit held immeasurable power in the current moment.

As Lu Ningshuang thought this, like a dazed scholar bewitched in mind and soul, she reached out and lightly hooked Qin Yushu’s hand.

Then quickly let go.

“Cooperating with the therapy.”

The Alpha said earnestly.

Qin Yushu paused, then smiled.

At the same time, she extended that jade-white hand directly in front of Lu Ningshuang, waving it playfully.

The Omega invited, “Want to hold it a bit longer?”

Lu Ningshuang kept a straight face.

“Sure.”

Holding that dry, warm palm, Lu Ningshuang thought,

they were getting married after all. Even if it was a contract marriage, their relationship would be somewhat different, right?

Qin Yushu lowered her gaze and said nothing more, refraining from further teasing the young Alpha.