"That makes sense... but Lu Qing had a vague feeling that she was still hiding something."
His hand slid down from the back of her neck, over and over again, it was quite soothing. However, the way he looked at her made her heart skip a beat. She thought he would continue pressing her, but instead, he changed the subject:
"Let’s go back to the old house. The old man wants to see us."
"Grandfather? It’s true, it’s been a while since I last saw him."
He closed his eyes to rest, while Qin Miaomiao stole a few glances at him. Smelling the scent of blood on him, she said softly:
"You’ll need to change your clothes first; otherwise, Grandfather will definitely notice something."
He instructed Little second to head to the nearest mall. This was the first time she had dragged him out shopping. Since time was tight, they went into a luxury men’s clothing store.
Without hesitation, she picked out a few shirts and handed them to him:
Lu Qing looked at the shirts and gave a faint smile:
"Do I need to try so many?"
"It’s rare for you to come shopping—get a few more pieces. Oh, and you need a full set to go with them."
As she spoke, she personally selected an entire outfit for him.
Watching her carefully pick and choose, Qin Miaomiao couldn’t help but let her lips curve into a smile. She really was quite thoughtful.
He went to change, and Qin Miaomiao casually browsed around. Outside, Lu Lu and Lin Han were shopping when Lu Lu’s sharp eyes immediately spotted Qin Miaomiao. She said excitedly:
"Sister Han, look! Isn’t that Qin Miaomiao?"
"She looks familiar, but what is she doing here?"
Seeing Qin Miaomiao reminded Lu Lu of all those humiliations, and she gritted her teeth in hatred:
"She moved out to live with my brother. I don’t know if my brother’s been bewitched or something. Even my mom couldn’t persuade him; he only listens to her."
Lin Han’s eyes flickered with a subtle glint, but her expression remained gentle and composed:
"Aunt arranged for me to join the company. I worry Brother Lu might have objections."
"Why would he? Sister Han, you’re smart and capable, a graduate from a top university. My brother will definitely admire you. You’re so much better than that Qin Miaomiao."
"Lu Lu, you really know how to flatter. Should we go over and say hello?"
Lu Lu could hardly contain herself and immediately walked over, snatching the shirt Qin Miaomiao had just picked up. With a sneering tone, she said:
"Buying clothes for which random man?"
Qin Miaomiao looked up—it was Lu Lu. Her gaze towards her was like looking at a child stuck in her rebellious phase. Lu Qing was so smart; how could he have such an oblivious sister?
"Of course, it’s for your brother."
"Hah, for my brother? Trying to use this trick to please him? My brother would only fall for your nonsense. I really don’t know what he sees in you. You’re ugly, dress in tacky clothes—you don’t even compare to Sister Han."
For people who would open their mouths only to spew sarcasm without thinking, Qin Miaomiao found them boring—she didn’t even feel like bothering to rebuke her.
It was Lin Han standing beside her that piqued her interest. She was indeed quite beautiful, with a cultured and refined demeanor. But those eyes—there was a hint of ambition in them, along with hostility toward her.
"Sister Han will be working at my brother’s company soon, as his secretary. They’ll be spending every day together."
"Is that so? It seems Miss Lin is quite capable."
Lin Han gave her a polite smile:
"Miss Qin is impressive, too."
The fact that she called her "Miss Qin" and not "Mrs. Lu" already hinted at her intentions. She was far more perceptive than the foolish Lu Lu.
Lu Lu, dissatisfied, snatched the shirt away and sneered:
"I think the size is wrong! You’re not buying this for my brother; you’re buying it for some other man, aren’t you? Sneaking around behind my brother’s back!"
Qin Miaomiao suppressed the urge to roll her eyes and was about to speak when Little second walked in, his face dark. Someone trying to make trouble for the Young Madam? Absolutely unacceptable!
When Lu Lu saw him, it was as though she had caught him red-handed, and she shrieked:
"He’s the homewrecker, isn’t he! Qin Miaomiao, you’re disgusting, finding someone as vile as this to cheat with!"