Transmigrating Into the Beautiful CEO’s Doomed Substitute - Chapter 133

Qi Zheng stood rooted to the spot, her back straight and her expression stern, completely unmoved by the alluring and voluptuous figure behind her.

Lin Muyun hooked her arm around Qi Zheng’s shoulder, pressing her face close and whispering, “I miss you so much. All these years you were away, I kept thinking that one day we could go back to how we were.”

Qi Zheng frowned, unable to endure it any longer.

Lin Muyun moved around to face her, looking at her face, her gaze lingering on Qi Zheng’s lips, eager to act. “Maybe after you hear about Shen Zhibing’s past, you’ll change your mind.”

Qi Zheng’s brow furrowed even tighter. Lin Muyun felt a smug satisfaction but pretended not to notice. “She’s good at faking things. Back then, when she was dating Lian Ao, she hid it from many people, even those closest to her didn’t know.”

Qi Zheng remained silent, so Lin Muyun became bolder. “You probably don’t know how deeply involved she and Lian Ao were in the past, right?”

Qi Zheng looked at her with cold eyes, thinking: Of course I know. I know all your melodramatic past stories.

Her indifferent reaction made Lin Muyun a bit unsure, but digging up Shen Zhibing’s messy past would definitely affect their relationship—she was certain of that.

Just as she was about to continue, she heard Qi Zheng say, “Why don’t you go take a shower first?”

Lin Muyun was visibly stunned.

Qi Zheng continued, “Your perfume is too strong today, I’m not used to it.”

She was even paying attention to the scent, which made Lin Muyun a little happy. Although she said the perfume didn’t smell good, asking her to take a shower meant that perhaps something could still happen later.

Before entering the bathroom, she glanced back at the drinks on the table twice.

As soon as Lin Muyun closed the door, Qi Zheng took out her phone, replied to a message, and then examined the two bottles of beverage.

When Lin Muyun came out of the bathroom, Qi Zheng was still there, now sitting on the sofa.

Lin Muyun walked over full of delight. Qi Zheng handed her a glass of water. “Are you thirsty?”

Seeing that only one bottle of the beverage had been opened and it was placed in front of Qi Zheng, and the glass of water was poured by Qi Zheng from another source right in front of her, she drank it without worry.

She was glad she had showered; she was sure she would give Qi Zheng an unforgettable memory later.

But after drinking, she waited a while and felt something was wrong. She looked at Qi Zheng, who had already stood up.

“I have things to do, and suddenly I don’t feel like listening to a story anymore. I know more about my lover’s past than anyone else, but I don’t mind it.”

Lin Muyun reached out to grab her. “Qi Zheng, don’t go.”

This time, she was harshly pushed away. Qi Zheng did not want even another second of contact with her.

Qi Zheng directly opened the door and saw Lian Ao walking towards them from the end of the corridor. With him, exiting the elevator, was Shen Zhibing.

Qi Zheng had sent a message to Lian Ao before coming, telling him the address, and had just messaged him again, urging him to hurry. She hadn’t expected Shen Zhibing to come as well. She subconsciously touched the tip of her nose and lowered her eyes.

Lian Ao walked up to her. Qi Zheng pointed to the room behind her: “Mrs. Lian seems a little unwell. I suggest you take her to see a doctor, preferably a family doctor.”

Having said that, she didn’t wait for Lian Ao’s reaction and quickly walked forward. As she passed Shen Zhibing, she unhesitatingly took her hand and entered the elevator.

Shen Zhibing didn’t speak until they were in Qi Zheng’s car.

But the cold air emanating from her was sufficiently obvious.

Qi Zheng suppressed a laugh and knowingly asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Why didn’t you tell me you were meeting Lin Muyun?”

“You’ve been busy lately, and I thought I shouldn’t bother you with such a small matter.”

Indeed, Shen Zhibing had postponed a lot of work recently for Qi Zheng’s product launch. But this wasn’t a small matter! A lover and an ex meeting privately is a big deal, no matter when!

Seeing that she was about to get upset, Qi Zheng dropped the joking, and seriously said, “I told Lian Ao when I came. I never planned to stay long. Don’t worry, there’s absolutely no half-millimeter chance between her and me.”

Shen Zhibing was still a bit angry. “You know I’m not bothered by that.”

She only found out Qi Zheng had invited Lin Muyun to meet her at a hotel after receiving a message from Lin Muyun, and the hotel was even chosen by Qi Zheng.

It really made her mad!

Knowing that Shen Zhibing wasn’t in the mood to go home right now, Qi Zheng decided to drive her to the mountaintop. They bought some food halfway and planned to go up to enjoy the night view.

When they reached the mountaintop, Shen Zhibing still didn’t get out of the car.

Qi Zheng knew she was truly angry today, so she could only coax her. “I was wrong. You can punish me however you want, but please don’t be angry.”

Shen Zhibing grunted unhappily. “Afraid I’ll get mad and scold you?”

“Because it hurts me when you’re angry.”

With that, her anger seemed to subside a bit.

But Shen Zhibing still felt a sourness in her heart, followed by a sudden wave of anxiety.

Actually, she was a little worried about what Lin Muyun might have told Qi Zheng. Given her current level of craziness, anything she said wouldn’t be surprising.

Shen Zhibing thought it might be better if she confessed herself; at least she would hold the initiative.

She took a moment to compose herself, took a deep breath, and still felt uneasy. “Actually, I want to tell you about my past.”

Qi Zheng turned to look at her, as if she already knew everything, which made Shen Zhibing even more nervous.

Before she could continue, Qi Zheng leaned over and kissed her.

“You don’t need to say anything. I know it all.”

Shen Zhibing managed to push her away, surprised. “You already know?”

Qi Zheng’s eyes were filled with affection, pity, and love. “I know, but I don’t mind.”

Her answer was quick and definite, as if she hadn’t struggled with the thought and truly didn’t care. The enormous burden in Shen Zhibing’s heart lightened. However, the worry in her eyes hadn’t completely vanished; after all, Lin Muyun was always a master at exaggeration and fabrication. She cared too much about Qi Zheng, and was too invested in their relationship. Even though she knew it wouldn’t have a major impact, she couldn’t tolerate any imperfection.

Qi Zheng leaned in to kiss her again, using the rhythm and method Shen Zhibing liked most. Their synergy was much greater than in the past; many things didn’t need to be said for them to understand each other.

But Qi Zheng was not stingy with her words; when things needed to be made clear, she was always candid and direct.

“I also have a past, and I know you must have a lingering thought in your heart too,” she kissed her softly and sighed in a low voice, “But you love me, and you’re willing to accept everything about me, the good and the bad. My heart is the same as yours; even if there is a past, it’s a part of your life.”

Qi Zheng pulled back slightly. In her deep, loving eyes, there was nothing but tenderness and intense affection, without a hint of dislike or reluctance.

“I love you, all of you, so don’t worry about things that have already passed. We must both look forward.”

Her words were like a magical elixir, miraculously healing the old wound in Shen Zhibing’s heart that had been there for years. She had stumbled for so long and finally met the person who could give her happiness and heal her.

There was no need for any further explanations, nor to dwell on who was in the past. The person right in front of her was the best person she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.

Shen Zhibing actively leaned forward, hugged her tightly, and kissed her back.

Inside the small, confined space, the temperature gradually rose. Qi Zheng noticed Shen Zhibing’s hesitation. Now she was genuinely curious; hadn’t they already cleared everything up just now? What was she worrying about now?

Her shirt was tugged a few times, and then she heard Shen Zhibing complain softly, “The perfume on you is too overpowering. I don’t like it at all.”

Qi Zheng understood. She unfastened a few buttons and fanned herself a few times. Fortunately, the perfume scent was mainly concentrated on the discarded trench coat, and there wasn’t much residue on her smooth skin.

“What a coincidence, I don’t like it either. I won’t wear this coat again.”

Shen Zhibing found being embraced like that too uncomfortable, so she suggested moving to the back seat. She hadn’t ridden in Qi Zheng’s new car many times, but she really liked it.

“Are we just going to watch the scenery tonight?”

Shen Zhibing leaned on Qi Zheng’s shoulder, looking at the deepening night outside the car window, feeling a little nostalgic and emotional.

“Every time I come to the mountain top, I always remember a lot of things. In the past, I often came here only when I was unhappy, but now I always leave with beautiful memories.”

As she spoke, she suddenly sat up straight and turned her face to look at Qi Zheng. “Because I have you now, I feel like even the wind on the mountaintop is sweet.”

Qi Zheng thought Shen Zhibing’s past claim of not being romantic was truly an understatement; she could always tug at her heartstrings with such ease.

She wrapped her arms around Shen Zhibing from behind, cheek to cheek. “As long as you like it, I will always be with you.”

Shen Zhibing didn’t speak, she just kept smiling.

Qi Zheng gently rocked her twice and whispered, “Let’s stay on the mountaintop and watch the scenery tonight.”