After Transmigrating into a Book, I Had a Flash Marriage with the Beautiful Crazy Villain - Chapter 14

Regarding Song Qingyi’s sudden remark, Ye Zhiyin told her not to bring that nonsense to her.

“I’m saying, don’t be ridiculous. I didn’t go looking for her wasn’t it that young lady who came here on her own? What, are you blaming me for that too?”

Song Qingyi shot Ye Zhiyin a glance and suddenly asked, “Ah-Yin, then why did you suddenly show up here?”

Ye Zhiyin: “…”

She straightened up with unjustified confidence and said, “This is my family’s business. Can’t I come check on it?”

Song Qingyi scoffed. “You can lie to yourself, but don’t lie to me. Can you honestly say you didn’t come here on purpose? That you weren’t hoping for a ‘coincidental’ meeting?”

Ye Zhiyin’s eyes immediately darted away. “Hah, what are you talking about? Alright, Qingyi, you should go find that Miss Chu. I feel like something might be off with her. What if she misunderstood? I really can’t take responsibility for that.”

Ye Zhiyin still understood priorities. If it really was because of her that Song Qingyi and that Miss Chu ended up in some conflict, she truly wouldn’t be able to explain herself.

Mainly… it was just too strange. Ye Zhiyin felt like the way that Miss Chu looked at her was a bit odd, as if… she knew her.

But after racking her brain, Ye Zhiyin couldn’t recall ever seeing Miss Chu before. It was possible the other party knew her unilaterally, in any case, she had no memory of it.

Whether they actually knew each other or not, she was certain Song Qingyi was overthinking things. Absolutely ridiculous.

“Anyway, let’s get this straight. I don’t know that Miss Chu. Don’t drag me into this. I haven’t even figured out how to pursue the person I like yet. Don’t involve me in your relationship drama! It has absolutely nothing to do with me!”

Ye Zhiyin spoke earnestly, swearing up and down to clear her name. After finishing, she sighed, as if remembering something, and patted Song Qingyi’s shoulder.

With a troubled expression, she said, “Now I finally understand how you feel. Having a crush is really hard. When you finally succeed, share some tips with me, alright?”

Song Qingyi’s eyes darkened, and then she turned away decisively. “I’m leaving.”

Listening any longer would just ruin her mood.

Ye Zhiyin watched Song Qingyi leave with a melancholic gaze, sinking back into frustration once the other was out of sight.

So how exactly does one pursue someone? Even if Song Qingyi succeeded, her methods clearly weren’t applicable their situations were different. In the end, she’d have to figure it out herself…

Meanwhile, as Song Qingyi made her way back to her room, for some reason, Chu Ling’s expression from earlier kept flashing through her mind, nagging at her. It felt like things were veering off the course she had envisioned.

For instance, she never expected that Chu Ling seemed to know Ye Zhiyin. Given how she had acted, Song Qingyi couldn’t ignore it.

Countless conjectures raced through her mind, and she quickened her pace, eager to see Chu Ling again.

Yet when she opened the door and stepped inside, her searching gaze froze the moment it landed on a certain spot.

The private hot spring wasn’t large, and the steam rising from the water shrouded the figure within in a hazy mist, making her appear indistinct.

But Song Qingyi couldn’t look away. That silhouette, veiled in the steam, was like a bewitching spirit luring souls and she was the willing traveler ensnared by its charm.

Chu Ling was soaking in the hot spring.

Song Qingyi hadn’t expected this at all.

On the way back, she had assumed Chu Ling would be in a terrible mood after all, she had worn such an expression earlier, hardly the look of someone in high spirits.

Yet here she was, happily enjoying the hot spring.

Song Qingyi couldn’t help but wonder had what happened earlier been an illusion?

The heavy weight in her chest vanished the moment she saw this scene. Lightening her footsteps, Song Qingyi approached the hot spring pool.

Chu Ling was humming a tune, fiddling with something unknown. Part of her body was submerged in the water, while her upper half was clad only in a thin swimsuit.

The alluring curves accentuated by her position against the edge of the pool made Song Qingyi’s breath catch. Her gaze involuntarily trailed down from Chu Ling’s smooth back.

Though the scant fabric covered the essential areas, it only served to heighten the allure, inexplicably inviting the imagination to wander.

Song Qingyi failed to restrain her thoughts, and her eyes grew heated.

Perhaps her stare was too brazen Chu Ling abruptly stopped humming and turned her head.

She was startled!

Only when she realized it was Song Qingyi did Chu Ling instinctively relax. But that relief was short-lived. She gasped sharply, then immediately sank deeper into the water, leaving only her head visible as she stared at Song Qingyi.

Gurgle

“Why are you back already?”

Chu Ling had submerged herself too hastily, accidentally dipping her mouth into the water. The moment she spoke, bubbles erupted in a noisy gurgle. She quickly floated up slightly to properly articulate her words.

Though Chu Ling had warned herself not to overthink things, given the current situation… she really couldn’t help it!

Why had Song Qingyi returned so suddenly? Shouldn’t she have lingered longer with Ye Zhiyin? According to the book’s description, Song Qingyi was supposed to cherish those private moments with Ye Zhiyin.

Yet her question struck Song Qingyi as somewhat odd. Slowly, she replied, “Am I not allowed to come back? Why?”

Chu Ling sank a little deeper into the water. “No, no! I was just asking casually. Your… friend, has she already left?”

She treaded carefully, afraid of upsetting Song Qingyi by prying into her personal affairs.

But to Song Qingyi, the implication was entirely different. She had only one thought:

Chu Ling definitely knew Ye Zhiyin and was paying close attention to her, going so far as to fish for information in such a roundabout way.

That cautious demeanor made it impossible for Song Qingyi not to speculate. Her rationality was swiftly overtaken by unchecked thoughts.

“What? Are you that interested in her?”

The consequence of emotion overpowering reason was that Song Qingyi’s tone came out colder than intended.

Chu Ling noticed it immediately. She froze for a second, then quickly apologized upon realizing her misstep. “I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have asked. I’m sorry, just forget it, I… I’m really sorry, Song Qingyi.”

She assumed Song Qingyi was displeased by her nosiness. If this had happened earlier, when the atmosphere between them was still warm, Song Qingyi might not have reacted so sharply. But this time, she had asked about Ye Zhiyin.

She must have touched a nerve.

It was also her own fault Song Qingyi had given her the illusion of being approachable, and she had taken it at face value.

Chu Ling felt a pang of sadness. She had warned herself so sternly, yet she had still broken the taboo. She wasn’t a qualified contractor, and Song Qingyi’s anger was justified.

She turned away, refusing to look at Song Qingyi anymore.

Chu Ling wasn’t sulking, she just didn’t want to see that icy expression on Song Qingyi’s face. The mere thought that such coldness was directed at her made her heart ache.

So, it was better not to look. She only needed a little time to console herself.

But Song Qingyi’s actions were always unpredictable.

The sound of splashing water came from behind her, and Chu Ling turned back in surprise. “Song Qingyi? Huh? Why did you come in without changing?”

Yet her words went unanswered because Song Qingyi suddenly pulled her into an embrace.

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