The Vicious Female Supporting Character Just Wants to Cuddle with the Heroine - Chapter 8

Shen Qingzhi arrived as promised to pick up the goods. She was in a good mood after seeing that Ning Xin had prepared everything neatly.

Ning Xin was also happy because Shen Qingzhi always kept her promises, which meant she had found a reliable patron in her. “Sister Shen, once you’ve sold these, I’ll make the next batch.”

“Why not make them now? This small amount will be sold out in no time.”

Seeing the quality, Shen Qingzhi knew the products would sell well.

Ning Xin could only be honest. “I don’t have the money. These are all high-quality goods, so the materials are expensive. The cost isn’t cheap. I have to wait until I have money before I can continue.”

“Why didn’t you ask me for a loan this time?”

“I’m afraid I won’t be able to pay you back. What if these don’t sell? I already don’t know how I’ll repay the 200 taels I owe you. How can I possibly ask you for another loan before I’ve even paid back the first?”

Shen Qingzhi understood immediately. Ning Xin might seem bold and unrestrained, but while she liked money, she also had principles. Shen Qingzhi happened to like people with principles. “So now you’re being polite with me.”

With that, Shen Qingzhi took another 500 taels from her pocket and gave it to Ning Xin.

Ning Xin accepted the banknotes, feeling a little embarrassed. “Then I won’t be polite with you, Sister. When I make a profit from these, you can just deduct the money directly.”

“Alright.”

Shen Qingzhi had arrived early this time, so she didn’t stay the night. She took the goods and left directly.

Ning Xin felt a bit of a pang of sadness watching Shen Qingzhi leave, but she quickly shook it off and continued to have people buy ingredients and make rouge.

This time, with more experience, Ning Xin finished a batch of goods in just ten days. Shen Qingzhi, as if by unspoken agreement, arrived at Ning Xin’s place on the evening of the eleventh day.

Ning Xin looked at Shen Qingzhi with anticipation.

Shen Qingzhi was amused by Ning Xin’s puppy-like expression and patted her on the head. Then, she took a 1,000-tael banknote from her pocket and said, “This is what’s left after deducting my loan and the shop rent.”

“That much?!”

“It’s not a lot. There will be more in the future. But to keep selling for a long time, you can’t sell constantly. Scarcity makes things valuable. After this batch is sold out, wait two months before making the next one.”

“Okay, okay!”

Ning Xin also understood the principle of scarcity marketing and naturally agreed with what Shen Qingzhi said.

Shen Qingzhi truly didn’t understand why Ning Xin always showed such a naive and innocent expression in front of her, making her constantly want to pat her head.

Seeing Shen Qingzhi about to raise her hand again, Ning Xin quickly grabbed it. “Sister, you must be tired after being so busy these past few days. Why don’t you sit down, and I’ll give you a shoulder massage?”

“Why are you trying to butter me up?”

“I’m not. I’m just showing concern. We’re already friends, so shouldn’t I be concerned about you? Don’t you agree?”

“You always have an excuse.”

Although Shen Qingzhi said this, she still sat down.

Ning Xin went behind Shen Qingzhi and began massaging her shoulders. Shen Qingzhi, being a martial artist, had tense shoulders, so Ning Xin used a bit of force.

However, to Shen Qingzhi, Ning Xin’s strength felt more like a tickle. She didn’t say anything, though, and just sat obediently, letting Ning Xin do her thing.

As Ning Xin massaged, she found the room too quiet, so she started making conversation. “Sister Shen, are you engaged?”

“I was betrothed when I was little.”

Ning Xin was quite familiar with Shen Qingzhi’s romantic storyline, so she knew who her betrothed was. “Then, Sister, are you planning to marry that person?”

“I’ve never planned to. But when the time comes, I’ll naturally get married. It’s something I can’t change.”

Shen Qingzhi had never considered that a woman could remain unmarried until she met Ning Xin. Only then did she realize that some people would decisively reject a seemingly perfect marriage. Because of Ning Xin, she was now wavering about her own marriage.

Ning Xin felt a headache coming on when she thought about Shen Qingzhi’s betrothed. She had always been dissatisfied with that plotline. Now that she was here, maybe she could try to help Shen Qingzhi avoid some detours. After all, this was her golden ticket. “Sister, there’s really nothing great about marriage. If you can’t guarantee a lifetime with one person, it’s better to just not get married, right? Wouldn’t that save you from a lot of trouble?”

“Do you think I’m like you?”

“Why can’t you be? Sister, your abilities are far beyond mine. Even if you don’t marry, you can live a wonderful life, can’t you? Or is it that you still can’t let go of your family? Even if they treat you badly and only want to use you, you’re not willing to give up on them.”

“How dare you! Is this something you should be saying?”

Shen Qingzhi’s brows furrowed, and she grabbed Ning Xin’s hand, making her stop.

Ning Xin walked over to Shen Qingzhi, looked at her, and continued, “I dare! It pains me to see you sacrifice your life for those people.”

The thought of Shen Qingzhi’s family filled Ning Xin with frustration. She didn’t know much about her own family, the Nings, but she was well aware of the messy affairs of Shen Qingzhi’s family.

Shen Qingzhi pulled Ning Xin closer and said, “Don’t ever say these things again. I will handle my family’s affairs myself. You just focus on your own things.”

Ning Xin knew she couldn’t convince Shen Qingzhi with just a few words, so she wasn’t upset. She simply sat down on the side, letting Shen Qingzhi hold her wrist. Shen Qingzhi’s grip was strong, and her wrist started to hurt a little.

It wasn’t until Ning Xin winced that Shen Qingzhi seemed to snap out of her daze. She let go of Ning Xin’s wrist and said, “Why didn’t you say it hurt?”

“Sister was angry. How could I dare to say anything? If you feel bad for me, you can blow on it, and it won’t hurt anymore.”

Ning Xin had intended to make a joke to lighten the mood, but Shen Qingzhi actually started blowing on her wrist.

Shen Qingzhi looked at Ning Xin’s wrist, which was now red from her grip, and felt a pang of self-reproach. This girl’s skin was so delicate; how could she have used so much force?

Ning Xin hadn’t expected Shen Qingzhi to genuinely feel bad for her. What was meant as a joke now made her feel awkward. “It’s fine, it’s just a little red. It’ll be better in a bit. You can let go now, Sister.”

Shen Qingzhi’s brows were still furrowed. “Let me put some medicine on it.”

With that, she actually took a small medicine bottle from her pocket and began applying the ointment to Ning Xin’s wrist.

The book hadn’t mentioned that Shen Qingzhi carried a small medicine bottle with her. Ning Xin felt even more awkward as she watched Shen Qingzhi carefully tend to her wrist, which was essentially fine. She shouldn’t have been so flippant just now. She knew Shen Qingzhi was a very earnest person, and her silly joke had only caused unnecessary worry. She was being so dramatic.

Shen Qingzhi, however, didn’t think Ning Xin was being dramatic. She just found the redness on the wrist an eyesore and treated it with even more care.

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