After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!
Chapter 314: A Man’s Mouth, a Liar’s Ghost!

Chapter 314: Chapter 314: A Man’s Mouth, a Liar’s Ghost!

Ye Li opened her eyes, feeling like her waist was about to snap in half.

She was immensely grateful Valentine’s Day only came once a year.

But then again, thinking about Fu Yanci’s antics, wasn’t it just another excuse?

During previous Valentine’s Days before she showed up, he never seemed as agonized as he claimed to be—ready to explode, huh?

Turns out the old saying was spot-on: A man’s mouth is a lying ghost!

Looking back, she found the spot beside her completely empty.

Her phone showed a message he’d sent two hours ago on WeChat: [Ah Li, I’ve gone to the office.]

Ye Li: ...

Putting on a face mask while soaking in the tub, she recalled how she used to spend Valentine’s nights with Chu Chu. She wasn’t even sure how her friend got through last night.

Ye Li video-called her.

"Getting up so late? Looks like things got pretty intense last night," Qin Chu teased the moment the call connected.

Ye Li: ... Thankfully, her face mask concealed her blushing cheeks.

Ye Li didn’t respond but threw back a question, "And you? How did you spend yesterday??"

"I checked out the new racing venue in the morning. Wow, Lizi—let me tell you—Uncle Fu went all out! The new car field is mind-blowingly awesome! Lizi, for the sake of all that generosity Uncle Fu showed toward your sisters, you better hold your end of the bargain and give him a grand thank-you!"

What more could I do?

I could barely get out of bed!

When it came to spouting insatiable desires based on comic books and drama heartthrobs, sure, Ye Li could talk a big game. But when Fu Yanci was in question, not a single word could escape her mouth.

On the other end, Qin Chu didn’t seem bothered by Ye Li’s embarrassment and smoothly steered the conversation toward a ridiculous blind date.

"That toad—wait, calling him a toad honestly feels like insulting the toad species! With his looks, why doesn’t he just stay home instead of grossing people out? Honestly, I’m speechless."

She ranted on about the toad-man’s sleazy behavior, how his eyes practically stuck to her body the moment they met.

She even reiterated his bizarre and internet-worthy dating criteria for marriage.

Thinking back on it, Qin Chu was still fuming, "I threw my coffee at him on the spot. So, as far as my mom was concerned, a perfectly promising match... ruined!"

Ye Li looked at Qin Chu with heartfelt sympathy. "Wait for me."

Forget about the mask.

No more soaking in the tub.

Ye Li dried her hair, got dressed, and sped out of Lishan Mansion like a whirlwind.

Ten minutes later, the two were sitting side by side on the carpet in front of the sofa.

It seemed Lue Xizhou had gone to the racetrack, and the two of them had even raced on the mountain roads.

Looking at Qin Chu, who now exuded an air of nonchalance, Ye Li blinked, "So, you’re okay now?"

"I think I’m okay now!"

Qin Chu smiled and, thinking about last night, sighed softly, "Do you know, there was a moment... my car tires were already right on the edge of the curb. All I had to do was just slightly—slightly turn the wheel, and poof! All my frustrations would’ve been gone. ... But then I thought about my two-million-dollar Ferrari. And I thought about you. And I just couldn’t go through with it!"

Ye Li pouted, "So, I’m ranked lower than a car?"

"That car was a gift from you! What, are you jealous of a car now?"

"Yes, I am! I’m a living person, and I mean less to you than some stupid car. Qin Chuchu, wouldn’t you be mad if the roles were reversed?"

"Why would I be mad? The car’s just a thing, but you’re alive!"

"Still, I’m mad! ... No, Qin Chuchu, am I just rankable alongside a race car in your heart?"

"??? Lady Fu, could the angle of your argument be any more bizarre?"

"Nope!"

"!!!"

After a good round of bantering, Qin Chu felt the last trace of her gloom dissolve completely.

No more alcohol.

No more griping.

Setting down the empty soda can, Qin Chu turned and hugged Ye Li. "Lizi, thank you!"

"Thanks for what? For not being there when you were at your lowest? Or thanks for being a post-event comforter?"

Ye Li hugged Qin Chu back, softly patting her on the back. "You’re so silly. Next time your mom threatens you, just say Uncle Fu and Lady Fu offered to introduce someone for you. Pass the ball to Fu Yanci and me!"

"Too late for that."

???

Ye Li was stunned.

Qin Chu laughed, "I called her last night as soon as I got back. Told her not to bother threatening me with a noose anymore. Next time, just mail me the rope—I’ll do a livestream hanging for her!"

"..."

Ye Li: "Is that... fighting poison with poison?"

"Who cares."

Qin Chu leaned back against the sofa with her head tilted up, "Life’s pretty simple, isn’t it? Just opening and closing your eyes. Some people keep their eyes open longer, some keep them closed longer. Living like last night—clear-headed and unrestrained—every extra day feels like a win for me! Everything else? Eh, leave it to fate."

Feeling done with revisiting yesterday, Qin Chu threw Ye Li a playful wink. "Wanna go check out my new racetrack?"

"Seems like a bad idea..."

Ye Li’s gaze swept over the two empty soda cans on the carpet. Temptation stirring in her mind quickly met hesitation. "Didn’t you say drinking and driving don’t mix?"

"I said come look at my racetrack, what are you thinking?"

Qin Chu chuckled.

Ye Li: ...

Half an hour later, the two were standing in the spectator’s terrace of the racetrack.

The drivers’ excitement rang out in the succession of roaring engines.

Black, red, white, blue—a kaleidoscope of colorful race cars sped across the wide track, the adrenaline seemingly setting their blood aflame. These sights were exhilarating beyond words.

Thinking about herself stuck in a dead end last night, Qin Chu couldn’t help but find it amusing.

Frustration was temporary.

Whether you withstand it or endure it, as long as it’s over, you’re still you.

"I’ll be taking the team out to compete in a few days."

At the mention of the race, her bright eyes glowed, her entire demeanor shining with energy.

Qin Chu turned to Ye Li, "Take care and stay happy with Uncle Fu. If anything..."

She meant to say, if anything comes up, call me.

But as the words lingered, she remembered—no matter what catastrophe struck, Uncle Fu would always have Ye Li’s back.

Qin Chu smiled and said instead, "Nothing will happen. So here’s to Lady Fu being happier than ever, with her academics, love life, and career all flourishing!"

Ye Li smiled, "Then I wish Team Qin the boldest victories, a fortune rolling in every day, and for you to become so wealthy there’s nothing left but money! Oh, and to find that one guy whose heart and mind hold only you!"

"I’ll gladly accept goodwill for the racing victory. As for men—forget it! This lady is sealing off her heart and chasing career goals!"

Qin Chu laughed brightly.

From the corner of her eye, she spotted someone hesitating and lingering nearby for quite some time.

Qin Chu turned back and found a young man from her racing team. "What’s up?"

"Sister Qin..."

The guy pointed outside, "There’s a delivery for you; can you go sign for it?"

Qin Chu sighed, "You had time to pass the message; you couldn’t just sign and bring it over? Did you really have to come all the way here?"

Such idlers!

Shaking her head in amused disbelief, Qin Chu turned and headed for the door.

And then... seeing what awaited outside, she blinked in astonishment and froze.