Chapter 769: Chapter 275: Yan Qiuwen’s Advice to Qin Shiqing
That afternoon, Nanaz also came back, and of course, the evening couldn’t go without a date and a bit of intimacy.
The next day, after submitting the internship report, the soon-to-be graduates were basically free, with the next steps being to prepare the graduation thesis and wait for the defense.
Nanaz was just an academic slacker, luckily she had the help of this academic genius.
That’s right, ever since college, Su Zelin has become an undeniable academic genius.
Even though he started applying for course exemptions in junior year, he still achieved excellent results in every exam, though not always perfect scores like before, scoring above ninety was basically no problem.
While helping Nanaz with her graduation thesis, he also took a trip to the business registration office.
In these times, registering a company was still somewhat troublesome, with approval taking more than a month, unlike the convenience of the future.
Applying in mid-May, it would be about done by the time they graduated in June.
The company’s and brand’s name would be called Lina.
After submitting all the materials, as they left the business registration office, Nanaz was both excited and expectant.
In just over a month, she’ll be a boss lady after just stepping into society!
While awaiting the graduation defense, Su Zelin had something very important to do, which was to let his three girlfriends meet on the night of his birthday.
The key was actually for Qin Shiqing to meet Song Yuwei and Nanaz since the latter two were already aware and willing, their side’s problems were easily solvable; it’s the childhood sweetheart that’s a bit tricky.
Luckily, he had prepared a lot, joined by the strategist Yan Qiuwen, to implement an inside-out plan. Over the past six months, he’d been shaking Qin Shiqing’s resolve, with quite significant results.
Before they met, there was still more than half a month to make good use of, so he had to get moving.
Lin’an, a certain star-rated hotel suite.
In the morning, Qin Shiqing opened her eyes and was startled when she saw her boyfriend beside her.
Su Zelin had dark circles under his eyes, resembling a panda.
"Xiaolinzi, didn’t you sleep well last night?"
Qin Shiqing quickly asked.
"No, I slept just fine."
As he replied, he yawned.
"Look at yourself, and you say you slept well!"
The girl felt a bit heartache.
She knew that Su Zelin’s insomnia was likely related to her.
One result of an unharmonious couple’s life is insomnia.
"It was a little stuffy last night."
He casually found an excuse, but Qin Shiqing didn’t believe it.
The hotel room had air conditioning, how could it be stuffy, she thought her boyfriend said it deliberately to prevent her from feeling guilty.
While rinsing her mouth, Qin Shiqing discovered another thing— there was a smell of smoke in the bathroom, and the exhaust fan was whirring away.
He never smoked when he was with her because she knew that she disliked it.
Yet he did last night.
Qin Shiqing automatically imagined certain scenarios.
An unsatisfied boyfriend tossing and turning, unable to sleep, feeling irritable, sneaking into the bathroom to smoke, fearing she’d find out, so he kept the fan on all night to dissipate the smell.
On usual occasions, if Su Zelin did this, the girl would have reproved him with some scolding, but this time Qin Shiqing didn’t say anything.
After all, it originated because of her.
On the way back to Zhejiang University, Su Zelin, who was driving, kept yawning, looking dazed and absent-minded.
"Zelin, watch out!"
Qin Shiqing suddenly cried out in alarm.
The suddenly jolted back to reality, quickly hit the brakes, and the Passat came to a sudden stop.
Not far ahead was a red-light intersection with many cars lined up. Absent-minded, Su Zelin hadn’t noticed and nearly rear-ended the vehicle ahead.
"Sorry, sorry, Shiqing, are you alright?"
Su Zelin wiped some cold sweat and asked nervously.
"I’m fine, Xiaolinzi, are you okay?"
The girl grew increasingly worried.
Another outcome of an unharmonious couple’s life is a lack of concentration and absent-mindedness.
"I’m fine; I was just thinking about some company matters just now."
Su Zelin tried to perk up.
"No, you look very tired; Xiaolinzi, I better accompany you to the company first, and take the bus back to school later!"
Worried sick about her boyfriend’s condition, Qin Shiqing couldn’t let it go.
If she hadn’t reminded him just now, her boyfriend might have crashed into the vehicle ahead.
"Don’t worry, I’m alright."
No matter how much Qin Shiqing persuaded, he insisted on sending his girlfriend to the Zhejiang University campus.
Before leaving, the girl reminded him, "Xiaolinzi, when you drive later, please don’t get distracted, it’s too dangerous. Or maybe skip the company today and catch up on some sleep?"
Su Zelin reluctantly said, "The company is rather busy recently, and I can’t miss it. How about this, Shiqing, I promise you I’ll leave work early today to catch some sleep!"
"Okay, take care on the road, and text me when you reach the company!"
Qin Shiqing felt helpless.
The Passat started up.
A barely noticeable smile appeared at the corners of Su Zelin’s mouth.
He was acting.
In fact, last night, he deliberately stayed up.
The smoking in the bathroom was also intended for Qin Shiqing to find out.
The absent-mindedness on the road and the near rear-end was all an Oscar-worthy performance, convincingly fooling the childhood sweetheart.
Su Zelin, oh Su Zelin, you’re really such a dog!
Even he felt he was incredibly shameless.
Watching the Passat drive away, Qin Shiqing finally walked into the main gate with a furrowed brow.
Back at the dorm, everyone else was out, only Yan Qiuwen was there reading a book.
"Back?"
Yan Qiuwen greeted her, glancing at Qin Shiqing.
Having been out on a date with her boyfriend, her roommate should have been happy, yet she seemed full of worries.
Looks like the Oscar-winning actor performed again last night.
"Yeah, I’m back."
After the internship return, Qin Shiqing had gotten used to Yan Qiuwen’s change; recently, she’d been saying such meaningless "nonsense" a lot.
After hesitating for a moment, the girl continued, "Qiuwen, I want to tell you something."
"What is it? Go ahead."
Yan Qiuwen put down the book in her hands.
In fact, she could guess that her roommate wanted her help to unravel her confusion.
Too bad, you’ve picked the wrong person.
I’ve already made a shady deal with your boyfriend.
"Qiuwen, it’s like this..." Qin Shiqing hesitated, "Actually, my and Zelin’s couple life isn’t very harmonious."
"No way?"
Yan Qiuwen looked "surprised."
Maybe influenced by Su Zelin, the Oscar-winning actor, her acting skills were quite on point too.
"Could it be Su Zelin..."
Yan Qiuwen’s tone was odd.
"No, Zelin is in good health."
Qin Shiqing hurried to clarify for her boyfriend.
She guessed Yan Qiuwen thought Su Zelin had some unmentionable issue.
"To be exact, he’s so good it’s a bit much. Every time I feel he’s not really... satisfied."
At this point, Qin Shiqing’s pretty face turned a little red.
Talking about such things with her roommate was really quite embarrassing.
However, she still needed to bring it up because she needed Yan Qiuwen’s help.
"Oh, so that’s how it is!"
The "actress" had a sudden realization.
Qin Shiqing said worriedly, "Qiuwen, didn’t you say before that if either the man or woman isn’t satisfied in such matters, it could lead to many negative effects?"
"Zelin couldn’t sleep last night; I even found him sneaking to the bathroom to smoke in the middle of the night. In the morning, he was in a terrible state, not focusing while driving, almost hitting the car in front at the traffic lights."
"I’m really worried about him!"
Oh, silly girl, he’s acting for you!
Yan Qiuwen secretly sighed.
A girl as naive as her roommate runs into an old fox like Su Zelin, who’s also an Oscar-winning actor—he’s just playing her for a fool, easily manipulating her, molding her as he wishes.
To make matters worse, there’s also me, an accomplice in this.
"I told Zelin to go back to rest, but he said his company’s really busy these days. Qiuwen, is that the case?"
Qin Shiqing asked.
Her roommate had interned at New Era for so long, although she had returned to school, she had officially signed on as an employee, so she should be familiar with the company’s operational situation.
"It’s indeed quite busy."
Yan Qiuwen nodded against her conscience.
Qin Shiqing got even more worried, thinking Xiaolinzi’s work might also be affected by this?
"Qiuwen, I’ve not been with Zelin for long, why is it that our relationship issues are already affecting him so much?"
The girl was very puzzled.
"This varies from person to person; for those particularly full of energy, the impact can be greater than normal."
Yan Qiuwen said blandly.
"Right, right, Zelin is really full of energy—he even had ADHD as a kid!"
Qin Shiqing nodded repeatedly.
"Then it makes sense, in your boyfriend’s case, the emotional build-up is quick, so issues are more likely to emerge."
Yan Qiuwen analyzed with precision.
Qin Shiqing found it very reasonable.
"I can’t let Zelin go on like this. Qiuwen, what should I do? Is there any way to solve this problem?"
"There is!"
Yan Qiuwen said confidently.
"What method?"
Qin Shiqing perked up.
"In layman’s terms, what’s happening between you is an imbalance between yang and yin; you could give Su Zelin some traditional medicine to regulate."
At this, Yan Qiuwen’s tone suddenly shifted: "However, this method essentially suppresses Su Zelin’s abundant energy, weakening his abilities in that area, which is certainly harmful to the body."
"No, no, I can’t be that selfish!"
Without even thinking, Qin Shiqing shook her head.
Having a man full of energy is a good thing, how can I suppress it, especially if it harms his health?
Yan Qiuwen continued: "The second method is for you to enhance your fitness, work out more, and try to keep up with Su Zelin."
"I think that’s also difficult."
Qin Shiqing said with a wry smile, "Qiuwen, you know I actually work out quite a bit as it is, but Zelin’s constitution has been excellent since he was a child, and he’s a fitness fanatic!"
"Alright, let’s talk about the third method..."
...
Her roommate offered several suggestions, but Qin Shiqing found them all impractical.
Yan Qiuwen seemed to be at a loss: "In that case, there’s only one last method left, which should be very useful."
Qin Shiqing said happily, "Really? Tell me!"
Yan Qiuwen hesitated, then shook her head: "Forget it, never mind."
She picked up the book, ending the conversation, but this move left Qin Shiqing with a vast space for imagination.
What’s Qiuwen’s final method?
Why did she stop and not go on?
Could it be...
Qin Shiqing suddenly thought of a possibility.
The girl was stunned all over.
If there were another girl around her boyfriend, then naturally, he wouldn’t have excess energy, and his physical and mental health wouldn’t be a problem.
In other words, it’s about diverting the floodwaters.
However, Yan Qiuwen certainly couldn’t suggest something like that; it’s too absurd, so ultimately, she didn’t say it out loud.
Letting other girls share Zelin with me, how can that be!
But just now, Qiuwen mentioned many ways that all were impractical.
I can’t think of more or better ways than Qiuwen.
Could it be that I will just watch Zelin go on like this?
Besides, Zelin’s company is at a critical point lately, how can he manage it in such a bad state?
What to do?
What to do?
The girl’s heart was in turmoil.
The shadow of Huang Panpan suddenly flashed in her mind.
Qin Shiqing was dumbfounded.
Oh no, what am I thinking!
Absolutely not!
Yan Qiuwen glanced at Qin Shiqing, whose expression constantly changed and seemed distracted, and couldn’t help but shake her head.
The evil seed was already growing rapidly in the roommate’s heart.
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