The Informal Tomb Raiding Diary: She is the occupant of the tomb!-Chapter 105: You Have the Cover of Darkness, I Have Night Vision
Qi Xiuyuan not only didn’t get angry, but also chuckled, putting on an expression of an elder indulging a younger one’s antics.
"Don’t be upset, maybe I didn’t express myself clearly, I apologize. Our Qinghan has been seen as a Prince Charming by girls since he was little, but he’s devoted to his studies and later, his work. It’s rare for him to be fond of a girl. I’m genuinely happy for him and just hope you two can get along well and cherish each other."
"Oh, as for me, I’m just playing around with him; he keeps pestering me. I refused him, and he threatened suicide, saying he couldn’t live without me. To others, he might be something, but to me, he’s like a sticky gum that I can’t get rid of. It’s really hard for me~ haha."
I guess no one has ever said such words to her, which froze Qi Xiuyuan again, making her perfect expression crack for the second time.
What hit her hard was Chen Qinghan’s reaction; after hearing my ’jerk girl’ comments, he nodded and gave me a fond smile.
I felt like grinding my teeth; he’s so asking for a beating~
"These young people’s affairs are hard to define, as long as you’re happy." Qi Xiuyuan forced out a smile.
"You’re right, don’t meddle too much; otherwise, you’ll age fast." I’d be thrilled if she decided to kill me now. To endure such a rebuttal, she must be either a true saint or a true psycho.
"Senior sister, that’s just her personality; please don’t get upset, I’ve spoiled her." Chen Qinghan apologized with a smile.
I secretly enjoy a sense of revenge against Chen Qinghan, feeling smug for letting him take me as an excuse, claiming I love him deeply and am willing to die for him.
This time, in my script, he’s playing the devoted admirer, and the one being pursued relentlessly is me!
"It’s fine, she’s young and has a personality. I heard you got severely injured helping Qinghan?" Qi Xiuyuan pretended to be surprised, wide-eyed.
"That’s his imagination; I just happened to escape in front of him, was a step slow, and then he fantasized it as a loving sacrifice. Don’t you think he’s deluded? What a sin~"
Qi Xiuyuan’s face darkened for a moment. The bar lights were already dim, hiding her in the booth’s corner. Leaning back could put her in the spotlight’s blind spot.
She could hide in dark shadows with fierce eyes, but I also can see in the dark, perfectly observing her expression changes.
Indeed, flaunting love doesn’t work; only by triggering her protective instinct, making her think Chen Qinghan is blindsided and carelessly treated, will she react faster.
Throughout the event, I directed Chen Qinghan to buy this and that, then he had to finish what I didn’t like to eat.
If I don’t eat, I insist on ordering. Even though he overeats in the evening, I continue to feed him. I’ve performed this evil supporting actress role exquisitely.
After the show, before parting ways, Qi Xiuyuan sighed, looking at Chen Qinghan with eyes of regret and sympathy, yet didn’t suggest breaking up, only saying "as long as you’re happy."
During their conversation, they also discussed work. Qi Xiuyuan said she would arrange for evidence of He Su’s crimes to be gathered, arresting her through official channels first, then transferring her to their department.
Once captured, interrogation follows, but they need to wait until the ship enters domestic waters; the ship is heading to international waters, which is a criminal’s haven, making arrest impossible now.
Returning to my room, I relish the prospect of Chen Qinghan praising my resourcefulness.
In the end, he merely patted my head saying ’just wait’.
"Bah, ah~ man, increase my pay quickly. I’ve tainted my image by playing a vicious villain girl role; I need more pay."
"Your items have been sold; the money is transferred to your card." Chen Qinghan handed me a bank card.
"Really? How much was it sold for?"
"Forty thousand."
"What? Only that much?"
"Think about it, none of those items are antiques; just personal collectors interested in quirky things. Such clients are rare."
I cleared my throat; his point made sense, but forty thousand isn’t even close to a down payment for a regular two-bedroom house.
Leaving the ancient tomb, I’m more like a three-no youth. Do I have to rent and wander?
"You have a monthly salary, save up gradually."
I glared at Chen Qinghan; he’s a full-bellied man unaware of hunger. His household has several properties, his broadcasting students told me.
"Professor Chen, look... the ancient sword I borrowed, it’s a Divine Artifact, not to say priceless but of immense value, hm~ maybe you..."
"You said you gave it to me then. As a gift, there’s no reason for payment."
"I’ve saved your life; such a grace deserves financial reciprocity!"
"Hmm? Didn’t you say you were a step slow, never intended to save me?"
"Tsk~ that was a rhetorical strategy for outsiders. Between ourselves, I would obviously save you."
"Your flowery words," Chen Qinghan said as he took out a set of keys from his pocket, "The place is just gathering dust; take it, live there, at no cost."
"See? No wonder he’s Prince Charming to countless girls—generous, kind, and righteous~" Grabbing the keys, I noticed a chain of identical keyrings, "What’s with those?"
"Visit each place and pick your favorite."
"You’re truly a good person..."
"Alright, stop the good guy card; it’s because I’m like sticky gum, repaying what I owe from a past life."
Earlier at the bar, Qi Xiuyuan repeatedly claimed Chen Qinghan was not talkative, seeming particularly introverted, solitary, not fond of speaking.
I doubted if the person she described matched the one I know.
During the tomb exploration, Chen Qinghan indeed had little to say; he was concise at work, not wordy.
But privately, he’s far from aloof, quite an intriguing guy.
If Chen Qinghan genuinely matched her description, the jabbering, always bantering, and patting my head guy here must be his second persona?
Nonsense, not possible; it seems his public and private interactions differ when facing me.
Whatever comes to mind, I ask directly, questioning Chen Qinghan why he’s reserved with others.
Chen Qinghan said he feels especially relaxed around me, not aware of reasons, just feels able to let loose.
Discussing tomorrow’s plan to buy a camera in the ship’s mall, secretly setting it in the room and wearing recording devices or hidden cameras.
Mid-conversation, the door was knocked. Expecting it was Bi Shi, I opened it to find a young, stunning beauty at the door with sharp features and teary emerald eyes.
"Ah—damn Bi Shi, she shared power with He Su!"
Internally yelling, my expression was still adjusting, mouth agape pondering for an opener, when restored He Su suddenly rushed into my arms.
"You damn ghost! Why took you so long~"
I felt my blood pressure rising; what on earth are these lines? Is it the millennial rendezvous of Ximen Qing and Pan Jinlian?!
