Try Saying You Don't Like It - Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Of course, He Xinglan knew what Lin Yue’s “market value” was, but could she please stop including her while showing off?

He Xinglan desperately gave Lin Yue frantic eye signals to shut up, but the usually quick-witted Lin Yue seemed suddenly blind and continued talking with great enthusiasm on her own.

“Hey, Miss Yin, let me tell you, He Xinglan is very popular with the girls! Every time she goes to the bar, there’s always some girl who comes over—the reserved ones ask for her contact information, and the bold ones straight-up seduce her! Seduce, you know? Like deliberately pulling their clothes very low and swaying around in front of He Xinglan. That dazzling whiteness, tsk tsk, even I feel tempted when I see it.”

“And, and, I don’t know what’s so special about He Xinglan, but she’s particularly attractive to rich women. One time, this elegant older woman came right up and threw money at He Xinglan. She lavished her with gold just to sleep with He Xinglan. Those stacks of cash—I wished they were being thrown at me!”

“Then why didn’t you offer yourself up at the time?” He Xinglan said darkly, her face black.

Her eyes, directed at Lin Yue, were like knives, wanting to slice the flesh off Lin Yue piece by piece.

Damn it, is Lin Yue insane?

Talking openly about her promiscuous history in front of her current girlfriend—was she trying to kill her, or was she trying to kill her?

Lin Yue, however, seemed oblivious to He Xinglan’s murderous intent and shrugged helplessly at He Xinglan’s words: “I wish I could have, but they didn’t fancy me.”

“However…” Lin Yue suddenly changed the subject, her mischievous gaze instantly turning into that of a reliable good friend. Lin Yue looked earnestly at Yin Qiuman and said: “Miss Yin, it’s true that many people like He Xinglan, but He Xinglan’s heart has never truly held anyone else.”

“She always seems endlessly wild, changing girlfriends every week, but others don’t know what I do: He Xinglan has never been truly moved by those women. Her heart has always belonged to you.”

So, this was the true purpose of Lin Yue’s long, winding speech?

This is a friend who is very sincere to He Xinglan, Yin Qiuman thought.

Yin Qiuman admitted that she couldn’t help but feel angry when she first heard Lin Yue’s words, but now, that anger was long gone.

A smile played on her lips, and Yin Qiuman nodded to Lin Yue: “I know.”

“Miss Lin, I know your concern. Although Xingxing and I had a difficult past, it is precisely because we lost once that regaining it is even more precious. I will treat Xingxing well, very, very well.” Yin Qiuman generally disdained saying such things to others, but with Lin Yue, a friend who genuinely cared for He Xinglan, it was acceptable.

He Xinglan also realized the reason for Lin Yue’s unusual behavior today. Deeply touched, she nodded in agreement: “She will treat me well.”

Looking at He Xinglan’s pathetic, ‘wifey-follows-husband’ demeanor, Lin Yue gave He Xinglan a look of disdain: “Ew, love-drunk.”

Inwardly, however, she was very satisfied with Yin Qiuman’s attitude.

It was good enough that she was willing to make a promise to her.

After all, to Yin Qiuman, she was just He Xinglan’s friend. A promise wasn’t mandatory; she could have refused, couldn’t she?

The waiter started serving the food. Lin Yue looked at the large table of dishes, and being ravenously hungry, she stopped bothering with Yin Qiuman, picking up her chopsticks and digging in greedily.

After all, although Yin Qiuman was a guest, her girlfriend was sitting right next to her.

After the meal, Lin Yue needed to go to the bar and suggested that Yin Qiuman come along.

It was He Xinglan’s business, too. As the boss’s girlfriend, shouldn’t she take a look around?

He Xinglan was hesitant. What if the situations Lin Yue just described happened if she and Yin Qiuman went to the bar?

But Yin Qiuman looked genuinely interested, so He Xinglan had to compromise.

Forget it, her luck was usually not bad.

The two got into Lin Yue’s car and arrived at their destination in about half an hour.

It was not yet ten o’clock at night. The bar was not yet at its busiest. Most of the booths were empty, with only one or two people scattered across a few.

The bar staff were also idle, gathered in small groups at the bar counter, chatting about gossip.

The trio’s entrance immediately caught the attention of the group at the bar.

More precisely, the attention of the bartender, Meng Chixi.

Meng Chixi had been looking forward to seeing He Xinglan again since their parting yesterday.

Meng Chixi regretted not watching the movie yesterday and was thinking of inviting her again.

Since He Xinglan had agreed once, it was highly likely she would agree again if invited.

With this thought in mind, Meng Chixi had been hoping He Xinglan would come to the bar today.

Although the possibility was low, she kept looking towards the door from time to time, watching the incoming guests, her eyes searching.

Meng Chixi initially only glanced subconsciously but unexpectedly saw He Xinglan.

“Miss He, you’re here.” Meng Chixi smiled sweetly, taking the initiative to greet He Xinglan.

“Oh, Xixi, do you only have Boss He in your eyes?” Lin Yue, beside He Xinglan, raised an eyebrow at Meng Chixi’s sweet voice and teased.

Then, she took two or three steps forward, looped her arm around Meng Chixi’s neck, and said with a smile: “It’s Boss Lin who pays your salary, you know? Come on, say ‘Boss Lin’ sweetly for me to hear.”

Meng Chixi was stunned for a few seconds by Lin Yue’s intimate gesture. Recovering, she subconsciously looked towards He Xinglan at Lin Yue’s words.

But He Xinglan wasn’t paying any attention to them, only looking down and talking to the person beside her.

Meng Chixi then noticed that there was another person standing next to He Xinglan—a woman.

Meng Chixi withdrew her gaze and quietly asked Lin Yue: “Boss, who is the lady next to He Xinglan?”

“She’s Boss He’s girlfriend, of course. Just look at Boss He—she only has eyes for her now,” Lin Yue said chuckling.

Noticing the smile on Meng Chixi’s face falter because of her words, Lin Yue sighed and said quietly: “Xixi, you can give up.”

“I was actually quite rooting for you to pursue He Xinglan before, but now… the White Moonlight’s destructive power is no joke. They’ve already confirmed their girlfriend-girlfriend relationship. You don’t have a chance.”

“White Moonlight?” Meng Chixi looked at Yin Qiuman with a dazed expression.

Lin Yue affirmed: “The White Moonlight, the ex-girlfriend. She’s the person He Xinglan has held in her heart since high school.”

“I’ll introduce you to a few other girls another day. I promise they are no worse than He Xinglan, okay?” Lin Yue asked.

Lin Yue felt quite guilty looking at Meng Chixi’s sad expression. After all, it was her initial impulsive idea to match Meng Chixi and He Xinglan.

Now the young girl had developed feelings, but He Xinglan…

It was her fault, her fault.

Meng Chixi didn’t say anything, tightly biting her lip, her eyes flashing with unwillingness.

White Moonlight, ex-girlfriend. But He Xinglan had clearly agreed to watch a movie with her just yesterday…

Of course, Yin Qiuman noticed the glances Meng Chixi kept sending their way.

However, He Xinglan’s frequent whispers in her ear temporarily distracted her from paying attention.

After He Xinglan led her to sit down in a booth, Yin Qiuman looked up in the direction of that gaze.

Their eyes met in the air, and Yin Qiuman frowned.

She felt hostility.