Mistakenly Seen as a Scumbag by My Wife with Seven Personalities - Chapter 19.1

Blinking in a mix of daze and nervousness, Gu Fei slowly raised her head, her ears burning red. Meeting Qin Qingwei’s gentle and indulgent gaze, she pursed her lips and lifted her still-trembling right hand.

“If I’m like this can you accept it, Qingwei?”

“…”

Gu Fei, mistakenly thinking her wife wanted to continue, had already resolved to “battle through the injury.” She was even beginning to recall that energy-saving position they had discussed last time.

It wasn’t until she truly faced a day of being “willing but unable” that Gu Fei realized admitting her limits wasn’t so bad; the most important thing was satisfying her wife.

However, when her wrist was gently supported by Qin Qingwei, and her ears were filled with worried inquiries, Gu Fei couldn’t help but bury her face in her wife’s embrace, whispering a defense for herself.

“Wife, I’m really not ‘incapable.’ I’ll definitely be fine after a night’s rest…”

With her brow slightly furrowed, Qin Qingwei stroked her head and led Gu Fei to sit on the edge of the bed, carefully massaging her wrist.

“Does it hurt?”

“It doesn’t hurt, it’s just a bit…”

Gu Fei glanced at Qin Qingwei, her face flushing with shame. She sighed silently in her heart while whispering an admission of her current “inability.”

“…I just can’t seem to find any strength.”

“Have you been working too hard lately?”

Unlike Gu Fei’s clear self-awareness, Qin Qingwei didn’t think about “excessive use” at all; she simply assumed Gu Fei was physically exhausted from work. After all, she knew exactly how capable Gu Fei was. During the first two days after they got their marriage certificate, Gu Fei had kept her on this bed almost without rest. There was no reason for her to suddenly become “incapable” just over a month later.

“…Mmh, yes, it’s just work being too tiring.”

Realizing her wife didn’t remember what they had done in the car during the day, Gu Fei simply nodded along with her words. She took the opportunity to lean into Qin Qingwei’s arms and talk about what happened that morning.

“Qingwei, I saw your manager while I was out today.”

The massaging motion of Qin Qingwei’s hands didn’t falter, but from an angle Gu Fei couldn’t see, a flash of gloom crossed her eyes as she looked down.

“Did she give you a hard time?”

“No.”

After a moment of thought, Gu Fei shook her head honestly. She didn’t take Feng Qian’s petty remarks to heart. What truly upset her was the disdain Feng Qian showed toward Qin Qingwei, along with that veiled threat.

Since Feng Qian claimed she could blackmail Qin Qingwei with that “secret,” Gu Fei would make her see clearly: her company rose because of Qin Qingwei, and it could fall because of her, too. As long as Feng Qian still wanted to make money, she should keep that secret buried in her heart rather than using it as leverage.

“I just chatted with her for a few minutes. But… wife, did you know your manager and your assistant are in a romantic relationship?”

Choosing not to reveal her behind-the-scenes actions, Gu Fei switched to a gossipy topic. Sure enough, Qin Qingwei looked startled. After a thoughtful pause, she looked at Gu Fei with uncertainty.

“You mean… Xiao Zhao and Feng Qian?”

After Gu Fei confirmed with a nod, a realization dawned on Qin Qingwei. She vaguely recalled seeing Feng Qian and Zhao Yuanyuan kissing in the backstage dressing room that night, but she had no memory of what happened afterward. Before this, Zhao Yuanyuan had always told her she was Feng Qian’s cousin, so even though their interactions were overly intimate over the years, Qin Qingwei hadn’t paid much attention.

“Feng Qian… she’s already married.”

After a few seconds of silence, Qin Qingwei spoke softly, her eyes fixed on Gu Fei’s wrist.

“…She’s having an affair?”

Gu Fei was surprised to hear this extra bit of gossip, and her brow furrowed instinctively. “Wife, aren’t you really considering terminating your contract with her?”

Gu Fei, who originally planned to wait out a few more years with her wife, was now finding it hard to sit still. She couldn’t stand the thought of Qin Qingwei working with someone like that every day; the mere idea was distressing.

Qin Qingwei smiled and touched her cheek, her thumb grazing Gu Fei’s wrist. “The contract will terminate automatically when it expires. If I terminate it early now, I’d have to pay her all the acting fees I’ve earned over the years as a penalty. It’s not worth it.”

“I’ll pay it for you.”

Gu Fei responded without a second thought.

Qin Qingwei let out a silent laugh and leaned in to tap her nose. Her cool eyes were filled with nothing but indulgence and love for Gu Fei. “But the money you pay her… wouldn’t that still be coming from our family?”

“…Money is meant to be used. I don’t want you to be bullied by others…”

Gu Fei was still persistent about the termination, even as she felt herself drowning in the cool tenderness of Qin Qingwei’s gaze.

“I know. Xiao Fei will protect me…”

Qin Qingwei gently stroked Gu Fei’s fingertips. Looking at her rosy lips, she couldn’t help but lean down and press a light kiss to the corner of her mouth.

“Wife…”

Gu Fei, whose heart was easily swayed by even a slight touch, hugged her slender waist. Both of them tumbled onto the soft bed. Their long, silky black hair intertwined, but neither cared.

“Does it still hurt?”

When Gu Fei’s palm reached toward the hem of her clothes, Qin Qingwei caught her fingertips with trembling eyelashes. Blushing, Gu Fei buried her head in her neck and whispered shyly.

“I want to touch… wife… can I?”

“…Mm.”

As the nightgown slid from her shoulder, Qin Qingwei closed her eyes, hiding the rising desire. She simply indulged Gu Fei, letting her nuzzle affectionately in her embrace.

Up until the moment before they fell asleep—even while fast asleep—Gu Fei habitually burrowed into her arms. Qin Qingwei finally opened her eyes with a look of restless longing, the corners of her eyes red.

Deep beneath the quilt, she stroked Gu Fei’s long fingers on her left hand and bit her lip, slowly and proactively pressing closer. The mere moment her skin touched the thin fabric, she couldn’t help but hug Gu Fei’s waist tightly. The redness at the corners of her eyes was as vivid as a rose in full bloom.

On Monday morning, Qin Qingwei contacted Feng Qian and learned that she had been selected as a spokesperson for the Gu Group. She glanced sideways at Gu Fei, who was eating breakfast beside her, and ended the call after a few casual words.

“What’s wrong?”

Sensing the gaze, Gu Fei, who was drinking yogurt, looked at her with a smile.

“The spokesperson matter…”

“I didn’t show favoritism. That was a decision made by the Brand Department.”

Facing Qin Qingwei’s complex and hesitant expression, Gu Fei hurried to explain, fearing she had been misunderstood. Qin Qingwei smiled and reached out to wipe a white milk stain from her lip. The words of refusal she had intended to speak were swallowed back down.

Actually, this wasn’t the first time Qin Qingwei had received a contract from the Gu Group. Three years ago, Feng Qian had excitedly told her that the Gu Group intended to select her as a product spokesperson. At the time, Qin Qingwei hadn’t been as excited as her manager, because she knew it was impossible.

The result was just as she thought. A few days later, Feng Qian burst in, fuming, and asked who she had offended at the Gu Group to make the Chairman personally declare that none of their products were to collaborate with her.

Qin Qingwei couldn’t quite remember how she had responded then. But at that time, she wasn’t as indifferent as she appeared on the surface. Despite knowing Gu Lian would never allow her to appear before Gu Fei, she had still held onto a tiny shred of hope.

Maybe, just maybe, she could appear openly at the Gu Group and have a chance encounter with the newly hired Gu Fei. Maybe her advertisements could actually hang inside the building and be seen by Gu Fei one day.

But…

Looking at Gu Fei, who blushed easily from a single gesture, Qin Qingwei had long forgotten that past disappointment, leaving only a heart full of joy and satisfaction. Though it was three years late, she had finally gotten her wish. The one in power at the Gu Group now wasn’t Gu Lian, but Gu Fei—who could never refuse her.

As breakfast was nearing its end, Gu Fei looked at the empty plate in front of Qin Qingwei and, after some thought, added a small piece of a sandwich.

“I made this specifically according to a fat-loss recipe. It’s very low in calories. Wife, please eat a little more.”

Having the comparison with Pei Yao from a few days ago, Gu Fei could see that Qin Qingwei was intentionally controlling her intake. In fact, during their first date, Gu Fei noticed she ate very little. At the time, she thought Qingwei was just like her—too shy to eat.

After all, Gu Fei hadn’t eaten much that day either because she was too nervous. She had spent the whole time talking about “romance” and wondering when their next date would be.

Later, when they confirmed their relationship and Gu Fei expressed concern, Qin Qingwei explained that her appetite was naturally low. It wasn’t until Pei Yao appeared that Gu Fei realized it wasn’t a low appetite, but restraint.

The reason for that restraint was easy to guess: her career. Qin Qingwei debuted as a commercial model at fifteen and started acting in supporting roles at seventeen. After three years of learning, she received her first nomination at twenty. For the next six years, she worked without a break, producing an average of three TV dramas and one movie per year.

Three years ago, she was considered a top star. It wasn’t until three years ago that the acting fees she earned finally fell into her own hands. She also gained the right to choose her own scripts. For the past three years, she focused on movies, producing two works a year. The “Best Leading Actress” award she recently won was her third major award in these three years.

Even knowing her wife was doing it for work, Gu Fei couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. To avoid adding a burden, she had researched recipes that morning to prepare a balanced, low-calorie breakfast just so Qingwei could eat a bit more.

Facing Gu Fei’s persuasion, Qin Qingwei forced herself to take two more bites but then looked a bit troubled.

“If you can’t eat, don’t eat.”

Gu Fei, who had been watching her closely, took the small piece of sandwich and popped it into her own mouth, then thoughtfully handed Qingwei half a cup of yogurt to cleanse her palate. Watching her sip the yogurt, Gu Fei rested her chin on her hand and smiled, but sighed silently in her heart, finding her wife both pitiable and adorable.

“Why do you keep looking at me like that?”

Qin Qingwei, who had been stared at, bit her lip with a hint of embarrassment. Especially when her gaze fell upon Gu Fei’s left palm, a faint blush involuntarily rose to the corners of her eyes. Recalling it now, she couldn’t believe she had done those things last night.

Solely relying on the sensation of Gu Fei’s palm, she couldn’t stop herself from…

“Because I’m waiting for a morning kiss.”

Gazing at Qin Qingwei’s increasingly flushed face with a hint of confusion—assuming she had simply stared her wife into a state of shyness—Gu Fei blinked, leaned in, and pressed a light kiss to her cheek.

“You forgot to kiss me when we got up, Qingwei…”

When their noses brushed, Gu Fei squeezed her fingertips and whispered a soft accusation.

It would have been better if she hadn’t mentioned it. The moment she did, Qin Qingwei was so shamed that even her neck was dyed a deep shade of crimson.

When she woke up this morning, Qin Qingwei had discovered that Gu Fei had been nursing in her arms all night long.

To make matters worse, Gu Fei had looked utterly innocent the entire time—nursing while unconsciously and playfully flicking her fingers…

Qin Qingwei, who had never experienced such stimulation, had almost instantly fallen apart. Not daring to let Gu Fei know of her desire for fear of further exhausting her wife’s still-recovering wrist, Qin Qingwei could only endure it in silence. She had held the play-addicted Gu Fei on the bed for a long time to compose herself before finally getting up with a flushed face and weak legs…

Listening to Gu Fei’s accusation, Qin Qingwei looked down at her wrist and covered it with her hand, rubbing it gently.

“Does it still feel uncomfortable?”

Shaking her head slightly with burning ears, Gu Fei pursed her lips and gave a small, whispered hint.

“It won’t affect my work.”

“…”

Qin Qingwei, understanding the implication, gave her an uncertain look. She felt that Gu Fei had become much more direct…

Was it really because she had neglected Gu Fei for too long over the past few days? Is that why Gu Fei treated her like that this morning?

Was it a punishment?

Recalling the tingling sensation from that moment, Qin Qingwei thought to herself with a slight blush.

Although Feng Qian had said over the phone for Qin Qingwei to meet at the agency first so they could go to the Gu Group headquarters together to sign the contract, Gu Fei didn’t want the hassle. She also intentionally ignored the words of a known adulteress, so she brought her wife directly to the office.

After all, this was the first time she and Qin Qingwei would appear together at the company in a semi-official capacity. Even if it was under the guise of a partnership rather than a marriage, Gu Fei was quite satisfied.

“Ms. Qin, please, after you.”

In front of the Chairman’s private elevator, Gu Fei maintained a reserved smile. She held the elevator door open, politely stepping aside to let her “business partner” enter first.

“Thank you.”

Tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear, Qin Qingwei lowered her eyes to hide the tender smile within and stepped past her.

“You’re welcome.”

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