My CEO Baby Daddy Keeps Falling for My Tricks
Chapter 360 - 365 Head in the Water_1

Chapter 360: 365 Head in the Water_1

Zhou Ziqing politely declined, picked up the red envelope and stuffed it back into Lin Xiangwan’s hand, "This is not right. You’ve already done a lot for Duoduo; you can’t give money anymore!"

"Previously, I didn’t give Duoduo any money either, but this time it’s different. Duoduo had a minimally invasive surgery! Sister Ziqing, sincerely, it’s only my token of goodwill!" Xiangwan pushed it back at her.

"Well... okay then!" Zhou Ziqing contemplated for a moment and received the red envelope, "Thanks!"

"It’s my pleasure!"

Xiangwan then left the ward. As she left, she felt a deep sense of loss.

.........

After listening to Xiangwan’s words in the Seafood Restaurant, Shen Hanqian was so exasperated that she almost felt like boiling her alive, "You really want to piss me off, don’t you? What could you be possibly thinking? You didn’t get any useful information out of her and you actually gave her a thousand-dollar red packet? Are you out of your mind or just plain stupid?"

Xiangwan hung down her head in sorrow, at that point she seriously felt like strangling herself. "I was just subtle with the red envelope; I thought if I couldn’t manage to bait her, there would still be something as backup. No matter what I say, she won’t speak up. I am really out of options!"

"You’re just too dumb!" Shen Hanqian criticized her without a hint of politeness.

"I have tried every nice word in the book, but if she refuses to speak, what can I possibly do? I’m getting annoyed by all the criticism, especially when I’m already so worked up. I really can’t stand this anymore when even my best friend continues to belittle me." Xiangwan retorted, clearly irritated.

Just thinking about Qin Muchuan filled her with unspeakable sadness; she was exceedingly disappointed in him.

Even mentioning his name caused a sharp pain in her heart.

"Can we just forget about the money, please? Those are nothing but trinkets to me. I’m not out of money, nor unable to take care of myself!" Xiangwan pleaded.

"If you keep acting so rashly, the only one who’s going to end up hurt is you! Zhou Ziqing will eventually ridicule you just for being too naive. She stole your man and the life which was supposed to be yours, and then on top of that, she’ll mock you. Is this what you really want?" Shen Hanqian ruthlessly countered.

"No..." Xiangwan shook her head, feeling downcast.

Seeing Xiangwan at the end of her tether, Su Yueze quickly held back Hanqian, "Take it easy. Xiangwan is kind-hearted. She could never play dirty tricks."

"Generous?" Shen Hanqian and Su Yueze looked exasperated. "Generosity needs to be reciprocated, doesn’t it? Her husband was taken away by another woman, and yet she remains altruistic, isn’t that a tad too foolish?"

"Making her do this and that is taxing her, too!" Su Yueze complained in a low voice.

Outraged and utterly fed up, Shen Hanqian pointed to herself, "It’s not us who are forcing her. It’s Qin Muchuan and that mistress!"

"Oh god, you..." Su Yueze picked up a large crab, "Will eating this crab shut you up?"

"Do you think I’m just interested in eating?" Shen Hanqian threw the crab back at Su Yueze, extraordinarily furious.

"Please, no more fighting over me. I know you care for me, Hanqian. But I’m really out of options right now!" Xiangwan lamented.

"Ah..." Hanqian also heaved a sigh, "Even though I’ve always said you’re quite slow, how many women can face such a situation calmly? Isn’t it the same with me? Qiao Junnan has been having affairs for so many years, maintaining countless mistresses, yet I can’t do a thing about it." She said, giving a self-deprecating smile.

Xiangwan understood the gravity of her predicament, "My situation with Qin Muchuan differs greatly from yours with Qiao Junnan. Despite Qiao Junnan’s repeated infidelity, the only woman he truly loves is you. I can believe that Muchuan and Zhou Ziqing haven’t consummated their relationship, but he has invested his heart in her. Winning his heart back will be much more difficult!"

Listening to the conversation between the two women, Su Yueze felt a bit helpless. "Wanwan, since Qin Muchuan hasn’t come clean with you yet, pretend like nothing has happened, and continue living your life as before. Exhaust him thoroughly every night so he has neither energy nor willpower to cheat, what do you have to worry about?"

Xiangwan was extremely upset, "You still don’t understand, do you? I would rather he cheated physically than emotionally. If his body was unfaithful, it could be a momentary lapse, but if it’s his heart, there’s no retrieving it!"

That was her biggest fear.

"But it’s equally likely that he hasn’t cheated at all, not even emotionally, and it’s all because of the child!" Su Yueze was compelled to defend Muchuan.

Xiangwan responded with a bitter smile, "Don’t forget that initially, the reason Qin Muchuan chose to marry me was also because of a child!"

"What can I say!" Su Yueze was at a loss for words.

"In that case, don’t say anything. We won’t be listening to your advice anyway; you’re bound to side with Qin Muchuan!" Hanqian abruptly brushed Yueze aside.

After thinking it over carefully, Xiangwan said, "I must make Zhou Ziqing confess. If I don’t even have that capability, I should just eat shit!"

"That’s the spirit!" Hanqian nodded.

It wasn’t her intention to manipulate Xiangwan’s decisions or interfere in her marital affairs.

It’s just that when Xiangwan decided to confront the issue, Hanqian wanted it to be meaningful; she couldn’t let that mistress have the upper hand, right?

"I’ve got to come up with a plan!" Xiangwan sipped her tea, thinking hard about her next move.

What should she do?

.........

Last time’s plan was a complete disaster; this time, she has to make Zhou Ziqing talk!

Before she took action, Hanqian sat with her in the car and went over everything meticulously once more, even considering every minor detail, displaying an absolutely professional demeanor.

Xiangwan knew her friend meant well and was so touched that she didn’t know what to say, "Hanqian, if I win this battle, the person I should thank the most is you!"

"Oh, dear!" Shen Hanqian raised her hands, "Don’t thank me. Don’t regret and blame me in the end if you end up falling out with Qin Muchuan! Let me clarify once again; I haven’t made any decisions for you. I’m just trying to build upon your ideas to make them better."

Barely able to contain her smile, Xiangwan replied, "I understand, don’t worry. These are all my ideas, I’m well aware of this!"

"Good, off you go! I wish you success!"

Giving her hand an encouraging pat, Xiangwan took a deep breath and got out of the car.

This time, she took the initiative to invite Zhou Ziqing for shopping at the mall, "I hope I’m not disturbing you. I’m really sorry for dragging you out like this!"

"It’s alright. Duoduo’s father is with her, I asked him to take care of her for a while!" Zhou Ziqing responded, brimming with pride.

"Oh! Her father does seem to be very considerate. He’s been quite good to you and your daughter!" Xiangwan commented, seemingly envious.