Chapter 138 So, You Like My Husband's Ex-Girlfriend?
Song Ni watched Tang Qin Yun’s awkward and conflicted expression, finally realizing that what he wanted to say might indeed be quite important. She just didn’t understand what this had to do with Li Shang. Wasn’t Li Shang Tan Zheng’s ex-girlfriend? Song Ni suddenly felt a bit more patient. “Mm, we met a few days ago. What’s up?”
“Is… is she okay?” After saying that, Tang Qin Yun’s entire face turned red. His green hair, paired with a blushing face, was a sight that couldn’t be funnier. Although Song Ni’s feelings for Tang Qin Yun weren’t as deep as his for her, they had grown up together, and he never joked about serious matters. Tang Qin Yun’s current state clearly indicated he was troubled by love, but she hadn’t expected the object of his affection to be Li Shang, her husband’s three-month-term ex-girlfriend.
Fearing the worst, Song Ni asked, “Are you sure you’re asking about Li Shang?”
Hearing this, Tang Qin Yun’s initial nervousness dissipated significantly, and he couldn’t help but roll his eyes. “My dear Miss Song, are you going deaf at such a young age?” Now, Tang Qin Yun no longer felt awkward. Since he had opened his mouth, there was no need to be coy; it wasn’t his nature. “Then tell me, what do you mean by asking about my husband’s ex-girlfriend’s recent well-being? What, do you like her?”
Tang Qin Yun leaned back in his chair, crossing his legs. “So what if I like her? Is it illegal? What if I do, what then?”
Song Ni’s eyebrows moved slightly. She took a sip of milk and shook her head. “It’s not illegal, I’m just a little surprised.” As Tan Zheng’s good brother, it must be hard to watch someone you like relentlessly pursue Tan Zheng, with all her attention focused on him. Thinking this, Song Ni suddenly felt a surge of care in her eyes when looking at Tang Qin Yun.
Tang Qin Yun was probably used to being annoyed by Song Ni. Suddenly being looked at that way made him extremely uncomfortable. He reached up and ruffled his green hair, changing his cross-legged posture, but he still felt like ants were crawling all over him. “My dear aunt, please don’t look at me like that. I only started liking her after they broke up.”
So, that’s how it was. Song Ni immediately withdrew her gaze and returned to her usual composed demeanor.
Tang Qin Yun found her composure almost too much. “Look at your expression, you change so quickly.”
Song Ni shrugged her shoulders. “So, she hasn’t completely let go of Tan Zheng, and she’s ignoring your advances.”
Tang Qin Yun furrowed his brow. “What do you mean ignoring me? I never confessed.” It was just that, given his grand gestures at the time, even though he hadn’t confessed, everyone assumed he was pursuing Li Shang. But it was rather disheartening. Li Shang didn't even give him the time of day after all he did. After Li Shang went abroad, he didn't pursue it further. Recently, he heard that Li Shang was planning to return to China to develop her career, and his dormant instincts stirred. He couldn't say how much he liked her; perhaps it was just persistence.
Song Ni was a little surprised to hear that Tang Qin Yun hadn't confessed. With his personality, wouldn't he confess to someone he liked? “I think she’s doing quite well. She talked to me voluntarily the other night. Honestly, if not for the awkwardness of our identities, I feel like we would get along quite well.”
Hearing Song Ni’s words, Tang Qin Yun’s brow furrowed. He thought for a moment. “So, by your account, she’s completely moved on from Tan Zheng?”
“I don’t know if she’s moved on or not.” After all, that night she still wanted to have a motorcycle race with Tan Zheng. And on the mountain top the next day, she hadn’t seen Li Shang. If she wasn't mistaken, Li Shang should have been the second to reach the summit. Seeing her kissing Tan Zheng, she must have been unable to bear it.
Tang Qin Yun, lost in thought, instinctively reached for a cigarette. He had just put it in his mouth when he remembered Song Ni didn’t like the smell of smoke, so he took it out again. “How can you tolerate Tan Zheng, that old chain-smoker, smoking?”
“His cigarettes smell better.” Tang Qin Yun looked at his own cigarette, thought about Tan Zheng’s for a while, and clicked his tongue. “You have no taste.” Clearly, his brand of cigarette smelled better, clear and stimulating.
Song Ni elegantly added, “Oh, and one more thing. He looks quite handsome when he smokes.”
Tang Qin Yun: …… So, this means he doesn’t look handsome when he smokes? “Song Ni, what terrible taste you have! Utterly tasteless!”
Song Ni merely glanced at Tang Qin Yun from head to toe, her gaze lingering on his green hair for a long time before shaking her head. She said nothing, yet it felt as if she had said everything.
Tang Qin Yun: …… All the self-doubt in his life had been generated in front of Song Ni. Wasn’t he handsome? Wasn't this green hair handsome? He had plenty of hot girls abroad who wanted to spend a night of adult… fun with him.
Tang Qin Yun put down his chopsticks. “I can’t eat this meal anymore.”
Song Ni had just finished her milk. “Alright then, I’ll go tend to my own business.”
“What business do you have? Can’t you stay with me?”
“It’s a secret.”
Tang Qin Yun narrowed his eyes slightly. He had been too stifled by Song Ni today; he couldn’t let her off the hook like this. Thus, under Tang Qin Yun’s persistent and thick-skinned pestering, Song Ni had no choice but to take him to the place where she usually trained at night.
Sheng Jiang was waiting as usual. Hearing the sound, he stood up. “Sister Ni, you’re here. Why so early today…” Before he finished speaking, Sheng Jiang saw Tang Qin Yun next to Song Ni. “Sister Ni, who is this?” Before he could finish asking, Sheng Jiang’s head was grabbed. “You little brat, have you not recognized me after such a short time?”
Hearing the voice, Sheng Jiang recognized it. “So, it’s Brother Tang! It has been a while. You were silver-haired before, why are you suddenly green? Stylish, very stylish, haha.” Although he said this, Sheng Jiang couldn't help but inwardly complain. A green head in the middle of winter, and then being illuminated by streetlights at night, it was quite eerie.
“Alright, you’re quite brave. You actually agreed to teach Song Ni how to ride a motorcycle. What if something happens? Aren’t you afraid Tan Zheng will skin you?” Sheng Jiang felt wronged. He was afraid, of course he was. But did he dare refuse Sister Ni? No! What kind of woman was Sister Ni? She was the woman who could win over Brother Tan! He didn't dare provoke her either.
Song Ni stepped forward and kicked Tang Qin Yun. “Why are you bullying Jiang Jiang? Don’t you trust my driving?” Tang Qin Yun inwardly scoffed; he really didn’t trust it. “Jiang Jiang, why such a disgusting name?” Song Ni’s lips twitched. “Then should I call you Tang Tang?”
Tang Qin Yun’s expression changed dramatically. He immediately stared intently at Song Ni, gritting his teeth. “Song Ni, don’t just say whatever you want.”
Sheng Jiang seemed to have discovered a new continent. “Brother Tang, is your nickname Tang Tang?” Tang Qin Yun slapped the back of his head with one hand. “Don’t listen to her nonsense. Go open the door.” Sheng Jiang, looking like a wronged little subordinate, went to open the door.
Tang Qin Yun took off his coat, wearing only a thin sweater vest. He turned his head to look at Song Ni. “I’ll show you something.”
“You can too?” Tang Qin Yun’s eyes narrowed slightly. Before he could speak, Song Ni added, “You didn’t learn because of Li Shang, did you?”
Tang Qin Yun: …… “You can shut up now.”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk, someone’s getting angry out of embarrassment.”
“Song Ni, do you believe I’ll call Tan Zheng right now and tell him what you’re doing?”
Song Ni: …… “Also, I know very well what Tan Zheng likes. Since you want to prepare a surprise, prepare it well. Bribe me, and I’ll teach you some of Tan Zheng’s personal techniques.”
Song Ni was half-believing, half-doubting. Tang Qin Yun seemed to know that as long as he mentioned Tan Zheng, he could control Song Ni. “Think about it carefully. Opportunity knocks but once.” Little did the smug Tang Qin Yun realize that his momentary bravado in words would lead to a severe beating from Tan Zheng later. And he would regret it immensely.
(End of Chapter)