Transmigrating Into the Beautiful CEO’s Doomed Substitute - Chapter 73

Shen Zhibing’s psychological treatment has successfully completed the first stage. She accepted the doctor’s suggestion to continue with the second stage and added emotional guidance sessions. When she decided to truly face her emotional distress, she was prepared for a long-term battle.

“Doctor, I have a question and would like your professional opinion.”

“Ms. Shen, please speak.”

Shen Zhibing was quite satisfied with this doctor. After several consultations, she gradually became more relaxed and increasingly candid in the clinic.

“If I consistently have a strong and clear desire for the same person, even if that person is of the same sex as me, does that mean I have a favorable impression of this person? I mean that kind of favorable impression.”

“That’s not necessarily true, it mainly depends on the individual. But one thing is certain, Ms. Shen, your body needs comfort and solace.”

Shen Zhibing recalled Yu Xinyan on the other end of the phone, almost stifling a laugh, and was speechless about the small toy she sent.

“Then, can resolving it yourself with the help of a tool alleviate this problem?”

“Again, it depends on the individual. Everyone has different standards for pleasure. Some people feel that is enough, while others are not satisfied.”

Shen Zhibing hadn’t tried it yet, so she couldn’t compare. She didn’t know which category she belonged to.

Seeing her hesitate, the psychologist’s light but distinct voice rang out: “If Ms. Shen cannot be sure, you can try both before making a choice.”

She neither affirmed nor denied it. When she thought about the entanglement with Qi Zheng that night, it was like her heart was being tickled, and her whole body felt restless.

She continued to describe her various emotional distresses. When mentioning her former lover’s impending marriage, Shen Zhibing was not as conflicted as before.

“It was indeed difficult to accept at first; I felt deceived and even humiliated. But with time, I seem to have come to terms with it. There was no fate, meaning we weren’t suitable, and there’s no need to force it.”

Shen Zhibing was much more at ease than two years ago and when she first started counseling not long ago. She was genuinely and slowly letting go.

“It’s very normal to find it hard to let go after investing so much emotion and time. Even if you felt hatred in the initial stage, you don’t need to question yourself. All your reactions, Ms. Shen, are normal.”

Shen Zhibing breathed a sigh of relief and continued, “Later, I ran into him a few times, and I barely had any ripples in my heart. He became much more proactive than before, even saying many things I used to want to hear, but all I felt was annoyance.”

There was a hint of confusion and a bit of bewilderment in Shen Zhibing’s eyes as she looked at the psychologist: “Am I a heartless person?”

“You are a normal person.”

Shen Zhibing felt much lighter after leaving the psychology clinic. The advice she received from the doctor today was to let nature take its course and let her heart and body make the choices.

As soon as Shen Zhibing got into her car, she received a call from the gown shop.

“CEO Shen, the gown you previously ordered has arrived. When will it be convenient for you to come and try it on?”

Shen Zhibing thought about her work schedule: “Tomorrow night at half past seven, I will be there.”

“Okay, we will close the shop an hour and a half early for clearing.”

Shen Zhibing asked another question: “Have both gowns arrived?”

“Yes, both have arrived.”

Qi Zheng didn’t know that Shen Zhibing had specially customized gowns from abroad to attend Lian Ao and Lin Muyun’s wedding, and she certainly didn’t expect that one of them was for her.

After work, she was called by the CEO, who said she would wait to leave with her.

Qi Zheng guessed it was likely a private matter; otherwise, there would be no need to wait until after work. Following the CEO into her private car, the driver, knowing the day’s arrangement in advance, knew where to go without being asked.

“CEO Shen, do we have any special plans for tonight?” Qi Zheng noticed this was not the way back to the suburban villa, but Shen Zhibing looked quite cheerful.

“A gift for you; you’ll see it later.”

Qi Zheng didn’t feel excited at all, because the gifts the CEO voluntarily gave were typically characterized by one thing: expense.

She was forced to accept them before, and now that she had that little something on her mind, she was even more reluctant to accept them.

“CEO Shen, you don’t need to go to any trouble. I don’t lack anything.”

Shen Zhibing turned her face, looked at her leisurely for a while, and then said, “I do.”

Qi Zheng couldn’t figure out the meaning of that statement until she followed Shen Zhibing into the clothing store that had already been cleared out for them.

The store manager personally greeted them at the door, quite familiar with Shen Zhibing: “CEO Shen, everything is ready.”

There were not many service staff inside. Shen Zhibing disliked the feeling of being watched while trying on clothes, so she usually only kept a few people after clearing the premises. Today, because she brought Qi Zheng, a few more people were present.

“This must be Miss Qi, right? Your gown is also ready, please follow me.”

Qi Zheng was full of questions and puzzled, but seeing Shen Zhibing’s calm expression, she knew the gift was likely the so-called gown.

Qi Zheng didn’t know why she suddenly wanted to give her clothes, but Shen Zhibing had already gone to the fitting room on the other side ahead of her. She could only smile, nod, and follow the staff inside.

The wine-red small suit hanging there was truly eye-catching. Qi Zheng saw it the moment she entered the inner room. Even without anyone telling her, she instantly guessed it was hers.

Watching the staff take the clothes down and hand them to her, Qi Zheng raised an eyebrow.

“Miss Qi, this is your gown, please try it on.”

Qi Zheng looked at the staff’s gloves and hesitantly took the clothes.

This outfit was clearly expensive. Although there were no sparkling diamonds on it, its material and tailoring looked completely different from those on the street.

To be precise, this was probably only seen at fashion shows, and whether it would be publicly sold was another question.

In the fitting room, Qi Zheng took a photo and sent it to Jiang Youyou, who had complained to her online about having to work overtime before leaving work, and immediately called her.

Jiang Youyou probably slipped out of the office halfway. Her voice was quiet but unusually excited: “My goodness, your CEO Shen is getting more and more generous; she actually gave you this.”

Qi Zheng saw the brand on the clothes and knew the price was not low. But she wasn’t as knowledgeable as Jiang Youyou in this area, so she wanted to ask her about the approximate price.

“I advise you not to know the price.”

Qi Zheng knew right away that it must be expensive, and extremely so.

But she still wanted to know. Jiang Youyou was still incredibly excited: “The market price is unknown, because I’ve only seen this style on so-called design drafts and finished product illustrations. But if you ask which model wore it for a display, there has never been one.”

Qi Zheng inwardly gasped. Something that wasn’t even for sale was even harder to estimate.

Jiang Youyou’s concern wasn’t about the price; she urged Qi Zheng: “Stop dwelling on the money, no matter how expensive it is, it’s just pocket change for CEO Shen. Hurry up and change, I want to see the real effect, ahhh!”

She remembered accompanying Qi Zheng to select a gown that one time, and how Qi Zheng made the limited edition look stunning, which had always left a lasting impression on Jiang Youyou. This gown was even more extraordinary, and she wouldn’t miss the chance to admire it virtually.

Having a roommate who was a natural clothes hanger was too wonderful, but unfortunately, they lived together for four years and didn’t have many chances to appreciate it.

No wonder these rich young ladies liked Qi Zheng; they could continuously dress her up, how pleasing to the eye.

Qi Zheng quietly hung up the phone. The staff was waiting outside and had never rushed her, but she knew she couldn’t delay too long inside.

She took off her professional attire and changed into the clothes prepared by the store, from the inside out. Including the shirt, the cufflinks, the brooch, everything, it was all perfectly matched.

Qi Zheng slowly opened the door and walked out, finding several staff members standing outside.

Seeing her startled, the person who brought her in to change smiled and explained: “CEO Shen was worried there weren’t enough people here, so she had them come over to help.”

Qi Zheng was full of black lines. It wasn’t like she was trying on a wedding dress, nor were the accessories so cumbersome that she couldn’t put them on herself. Having so many people watching and waiting made her feel shy.

“CEO Shen is already outside, let’s go over.”

Qi Zheng walked through the corridor and encountered Shen Zhibing. Before anyone else could speak, Qi Zheng was fiercely stunned.

She knew the CEO was beautiful, and she knew the CEO’s gowns were always magnificent, but she had never seen anything like the present sight, which highlighted her like a noble mermaid queen.

Shen Zhibing stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the details at her chest. This gown, which perfectly fit her curves, flawlessly blended elegance and sexiness. Staff members were tidying the train of the skirt. The floor-length part was not excessive, and with her tall, graceful figure, it complemented the exquisite train beautifully.

Qi Zheng, like the others, stood behind her, watching quietly.

Shen Zhibing saw her still standing there, turned her head and looked at her: “Why are you still spacing out there?”

Turning her head with a smile, captivating and brilliant—these words suddenly popped into Qi Zheng’s mind.

“What should I do?”

“Come over and stand next to me.”

Shen Zhibing turned back around. The only downside of this tight-fitting gown was that it greatly restricted the range of body movement. It concentrated extreme beauty within this small space, forming a fatal temptation.

Qi Zheng complied and stood next to her. The two people in the mirror, wearing custom-made gowns from the same series, both had fair, translucent skin, and the brilliance in their eyes was unparalleled.

“Very beautiful.” Shen Zhibing was very satisfied with the effect of Qi Zheng in the clothes.

“CEO Shen, you are very beautiful.” Qi Zheng genuinely sighed. God sometimes was truly partial, giving Shen Zhibing such perfect looks and temperament.

“Do you think this looks good?” Shen Zhibing turned and faced Qi Zheng sideways.

“Very beautiful.”

Hearing Qi Zheng’s affirmation, Shen Zhibing’s lips curled up, and she was in a good mood. She said to the staff beside her: “The alterations we discussed just now are not necessary for the time being.”

Then she focused her gaze on Qi Zheng, scrutinized her, and asked: “Do you think yours needs any modification?”

Qi Zheng felt the waist was a little too tight, but that was also a characteristic of this gown. Jiang Youyou told her to eat a little less on the day of the formal wear, and the effect would be perfect.

Qi Zheng prematurely mourned her poor stomach and said, “There is no need for modification.”

The person who needs slight adjustments that day is me.

Shen Zhibing didn’t say why she suddenly gave her the gown, but Qi Zheng guessed it was related to the wedding at the end of the year. Lin Muyun had indeed looked for an opportunity to personally deliver the wedding invitation to Qi Zheng, but was still rejected.

She wasn’t the original owner and had no reason or intention to attend the wedding. But if the CEO wanted to go, maybe she would accompany her.

Throughout the fitting, Shen Zhibing behaved very normally. She would communicate and discuss naturally with the staff about any unsuitable parts, without any arrogance or eagerness to compete with anyone.

Qi Zheng mostly remained silent but actively cooperated. She thought the subtle pattern on the collar and cuffs of the shirt was already very beautiful, but the CEO was still not satisfied.

“What I want is absolute perfection.”