My Lady, To Defeat Scumbags You Must Start Early - Chapter 525
Chapter 525: Chapter 524: Yin Qin, You Should Avoid Risks for Xiaolang (First Update)
“Xiaolang, I think the young master treats you and the little tiger quite well,” said Sister Wu in a melancholy tone.
Luo Xiaolang did not respond.
To her, whether Yin Qin was good to her or not didn’t matter in the slightest.
If he was kind, she wouldn’t feel touched.
If he was cruel, she wouldn’t get angry anymore.
The relationship between her and Yin Qin was like two parallel lines, each following their own path without meddling into each other’s affairs.
She turned around and left the room.
She didn’t wake up Yin Qin because he indeed had been taking care of little tiger day and night, and she knew how tiring it was to care for a child. She wasn’t moved, it was just a basic instinct stemming from humanity.
She returned to the living room.
Joe was sitting on the living room couch waiting for Xiaolang.
He turned his head, “How’s the little tiger?”
“He’s asleep, he doesn’t seem to have a fever anymore.”
“That’s good.” Joe sighed with relief, “I was afraid that this competition might affect the little tiger’s condition.”
“It won’t,” Luo Xiaolang said with certainty, “Though the Tiger has always been termed as a preterm baby by doctors, I believe his body will become stronger and stronger.”
Joe nodded.
His relationship with Luo Xiaolang had grown much closer these days. He playfully messed up Luo Xiaolang’s hair, “To think you’re already a mom at such a young age, still resembling a child yourself, yet possessing the unique resilience of a mother.”
Luo Xiaolang slightly smiled, “I too only recently realized just how great the responsibility of being a mother is!”
“Knowing this, would you still have chosen to get pregnant before marriage?” Joe asked suddenly.
Luo Xiaolang nodded, “I would. I really love the little tiger, and now, he’s my entire world.”
Joe grinned.
“But, I would never again choose Yin Qin to be the father of little tiger.” Luo Xiaolang’s tone was earnest.
“Yin Qin indeed fell short when it came to handling relationships,” Joe replied politely.
“I don’t blame him. There was no love in our relationship to start with, and he was forced into taking responsibility for me. Now that he’s finally with Ji Baixing whom he’s always desired, I’m relieved. I don’t have to feel guilty towards him anymore,” Luo Xiaolang discloses everything to Joe.
She didn’t know why, but even though they’d only known each other for a month, his presence felt uniquely comforting.
“Did you only feel guilty towards him?” Joe asked.
“I suppose so,” Luo Xiaolang laughed.
Maybe.
Therefore she could accept many things.
Joe grinned, whispering in the moment, “That’s good.”
“Hmm?” Luo Xiaolang didn’t quite understand his meaning.
“Knowing that you don’t like Yin Qin puts my mind at ease,” Joe said frankly.
Luo Xiaolang stared at Joe, genuinely oblivious to his intent.
Joe told himself, now was not the best time.
Once he’s won the championship of the international competition…
Yes.
He had actually developed feelings for Luo Xiaolang.
Ever since he first noticed her during a live stream, while she was still broadcasting on the Milky Way platform, he had been drawn to her. Later, when he saw her again on the live streaming platform, he was impressed by her gaming skills. It was rare for girls to reach her level. They’d had female teammates before, but due to the rigorous training and the innately weaker competitive instincts of girls in gaming, they eventually ended up with an all-male team.
But Luo Xiaolang, a girl, was now their main player.
He admired her skills, and fell for her personality.
Calm, responsible, and free from complications. In such a fickle world, she was truly hard to come by.
And so.
It was only natural for him to develop romantic feelings for a woman he liked so much, and with whom he shared common interests.
But apparently, Luo Xiaolang herself couldn’t feel it.
She probably had no idea about his feelings for her.
She was just too innocent.
Unless he told her directly, she’d never know that he had feelings for her even if he always treated her special. Because she treats everyone kindly, especially people she considers friends.
Joe’s eyes flickered.
He noticed Yin Qin standing not too far away.
Yin Qin had woken up almost as soon as Luo Xiaolang returned.
He was expecting her to wake him up but was surprised when she just turned around and left.
His heart was racing for some weird reason.
He was really tired, taking care of the little tiger wasn’t easy, but he felt wide awake after Luo Xiaolang’s return.
So he got up, and saw Luo Xiaolang chatting with God Joe.
He heard their conversation.
The gist of it was that Luo Xiaolang didn’t like him, Joe had feelings for Luo Xiaolang, but she was completely clueless about it.
It left a strange feeling in his heart.
Feeling slightly upset, but what could he do about it?
Did he have any right to say anything? After all, Joe was a good person.
Talking about accepting it…
His spiteful thoughts could never really allow him to accept it.
Sometimes he found himself rather amusing.
At that moment, Luo Xiaolang also noticed Joe’s gaze. Turning around, she saw Yin Qin.
She noticed his emotionless expression.
Luo Xiaolang got up from the couch and said, “Thank you for yesterday. I’ll take care of the little tiger moving forward.”
“I’m the little tiger’s father, I have a responsibility to take care of him.” Yin Qin didn’t want Luo Xiaolang to be this polite to him.
Luo Xiaolang didn’t respond.
She now barely talked with Yin Qin and didn’t like unnecessarily dragging conversations.
Yin Qin felt uneasy again.
She had just had a long conversation with God Joe, but she barely had a word to say to him.
So, he kept swallowing his feelings in.
“You can go home now.” Seeing Yin Qin showing no intention to leave, she reminded him.
So.
She was now kicking him out.
Yin Qin felt pent up.
When dealing with Luo Xiaolang these days, he found himself unable to do anything but maintain a calm front.
He turned around and headed towards the door.
Joe glanced at Yin Qin, then at Luo Xiaolang who was heading towards the room, stood up from the couch and went out the door.
Yin Qin was waiting for the elevator when he noticed someone next to him. He turned to look.
“Mr. Yin.”
“Aren’t you going to stay a little longer, God Joe?”
“Xiaolang must be tired too and needs a rest, so I won’t disturb him.”
“You like Luo Xiaolang, don’t you?” Yin Qin blurted out.
“Yes, I do.”
Those two words, ‘I do’, were uttered without a shred of hesitation, firm and resolute.
Yin Qin felt an actual pain in his chest.
He had already known it, but hearing it at this moment felt like a punch to the gut.
He felt that Luo Xiaolang was about to fly away from his world…truly fly away.
He should have offered his blessings.
He knew that living alone wasn’t easy for Luo Xiaolang but no matter how he tried to rationalize it, he couldn’t bring himself to wish them happiness. Nothing like the way Luo Xiaolang earnestly wanted him and Ji Baixin to be together.
Luo Xiaolang probably didn’t really like him, didn’t even like him all that much, or how else could he let go so easily, completely let go.
He had tried to forget Ji Baixin before, and it had taken him decades without success. Now, trying to forget about Luo Xiaolang, he assumed it would again take decades.
That was quite the realization.
He was indeed scum.
Whether it was towards Ji Baixin or Luo Xiaolang, whenever they were together, it seemed he didn’t act lovingly!
Was he truly a man who would have his cake and eat it too?!
That was how Yin Qin mocked himself.
He even chuckled at that moment.
His life was a joke and he could only face it with a smile.
The elevator arrived at Joe’s floor.
As Joe was leaving, he paused, “Mr. Yin.”
Yin Qin looked at him.
“If possible, I hope you could disturb Xiaolang less often in the future, I personally believe, you should keep your distance.”
Yin Qin’s face hardened somewhat.
“After all, both of you have moved on, best to give each other some space.” Joe’s tone was cold.
He left after that.
As the elevator doors closed, Yin Qin’s mind was filled with those words, “moved on”!
He drove away.
Drove away leisurely.
He headed straight to the office.
As if instinctively avoiding that home, that home where Ji Baixin was.
He truly wasn’t a good man, he really wasn’t.
He arrived back at the office.
Wu Meili looked at Yin Qin excitedly, “Chairman, have you watched the live stream of Joe’s team match today? I was at the scene and almost lost my voice from cheering, you have no idea how handsome Luo Xiaolang was, it was a truly gripping counterattack, Luo Xiaolang is a genius, no no no, it’s more accurate to say, Luo Xiaolang’s gaming has never been this flawless before, his skills improved dramatically after just a month of training by God Joe, they really make a terrific duo!”
“Secretary Wu” Yin Qin raised his eyebrows.
Wu Meili looked at Yin Qin, not sure why he called out to her.
Yin Qin said, “What’s the penalty according to company regulations for watching a match during working hours?”
Wu Meili was taken aback.
She argued, “I took leave and you agreed.”
“When did I agree?”
“Didn’t I call you yesterday?”
“Where’s the evidence?” Yin Qin countered.
“…” She didn’t realize it could come to this.
“Go surrender yourself to the Human Resources Department.” Yin Qin’s voice was ice cold.
Wu Meili felt that her chairman had been rather unpredictable lately, she wondered if he was unwell.
As she turned to leave, it suddenly occurred to her, “Chairman, today is Saturday, I’m working overtime!”
“…” Yin Qin looked at Wu Meili.
“Hehe, I’m working overtime. I’ll head right over to the HR Department to log my overtime hours.” Wu Meili said cheerfully.
“Half a day!” Yin Qin gritted his teeth.
“Half a day it is.”
“Get out.” Yin Qin growled irritably, “You’re bothering me.”
Wu Meili had no idea why she was being treated this way.
After driving Wu Meili away, Yin Qin found himself aimless in the office.
Things had been running smoothly lately, there were no major projects that required his involvement, he could leave everything to his capable teams.
Ji Baijian too had abandoned him, he thought they were as close as brothers.
He seemed to have been in low spirits for quite a while now.
It was hard for him to feel genuinely invigorated.
The phone rang at that moment.
Yin Qin saw the incoming call from “Ji Baixin”.
He answered, “Baixin.”
“Is the little tiger feeling better?”
“Much better, he’s not feverish anymore. I’ve also left Xiaolang’s place, I’m at the office sorting out some work.”
“Oh, that’s good. It hurts me to see the little tiger sick.”
“Mm.”
“You carry on with your work then, I’ll wait for you at home for dinner.”
“Okay.”
Ji Baixin hung up.
She thought for a moment then picked up her bag and walked out the door.
She parked her car at the foot of Luo Xiaolang’s apartment building and then went up to his place.
The moment Luo Xiaolang opened the door and saw Ji Baixin, the look of disdain on her face was utterly undisguised.
Ji Baixin was aware of Luo Xiaolang’s hostility towards her but acted unfazed, “Since I know little tiger is sick, I thought I’d come over in person to discuss a few things.”
Luo Xiaolang hesitated for a moment, then said, “Come in.”
Though she felt a strong aversion, seeing that Ji Baixin seemed very serious, she agreed.
Ji Baixin walked into Luo Xiaolang’s home.
The two of them sat on the sofa.
Normally, the housekeeper would make tea for guests, but seeing that it was Ji Baixin, she didn’t even consider it, she went straight to the bedroom to sleep next to the little tiger.
“What is it?” Luo Xiaolang asked straightforwardly.
“Luo Xiaolang,” Ji Baixin began, “Are you and Joe dating?”
“No.” Luo Xiaolang answered, “We are just teammates.”
“I can tell he likes you.”
Luo Xiaolang didn’t agree, “I don’t see it.”
