Ji Yang finally figured out some things. After Qiu Fang followed that old leader, she had smooth sailing and her mentality shifted as well. She brought some relatives from the village; among them was Qiu Ling, the most outstanding. Qiu Fang had designs on Qiu Ling and introduced her to the leader’s son, even conspiring with the man to drug Qiu Ling and secure her.
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However, as things developed, Qiu Ling’s husband turned out not to be a good man either. The disappointment from him, combined with the downfall of his family due to corruption, implicated Qiu Ling and led her to simply divorce.
That seemed to be the situation.
But Qiu Ling, due to being implicated, lost her job and had to rely on Qiu Fang to make a living.
When she turned to Qiu Fang, Qiu Ling was more cautious and secretly prepared another way out.
Hearts and faces disagreed!
"Do you look down on me?" Qiu Ling asked Ji Yang.
"Everyone has their own thoughts, and it’s not about looking down or not."
"After I lost my job, I didn’t have many options. When my cousin asked me to help with work, what you might not know is that she wanted me to seduce a certain leader to pave the way for her own career."
Looking back at Qiu Ling, it had to be said, this woman had her assets. If she took initiative, particularly with those older leaders, few could likely resist her seduction.
"My cousin has her own selfish motives, and I’ve realized it. If I follow her, sooner or later, she will have me seduce someone for her. I don’t want to be used as her tool."
Here, Qiu Ling turned to Ji Yang, "If I were to seduce someone, I’d rather it be you. My cousin agreed to let me see you out today, and you must have realized, she wanted me to seduce you."
Ji Yang gave a wry smile, "Perhaps you’re thinking too much?"
"Thinking too much? Do you not know that the women at the restaurant where you guys ate today are all beauties? My cousin runs that place, unknown to outsiders. I do know, however, that many of those women have their own missions."
Ji Yang was internally shocked; he hadn’t expected Qiu Fang to be engaging in such acts.
This woman seemed to be maximizing the use of her beauty strategy.
However, that was someone else’s affair; Ji Yang wouldn’t possibly do anything about it.
Qiu Ling said to Ji Yang, "I haven’t been with any men other than my husband. I know I can’t expect much anymore; I just want to live a better life, one not dictated by others. If you see something in me, I’m willing to be with you!"
As she spoke, Qiu Ling bravely looked into Ji Yang’s eyes.
Ji Yang knew his own condition. With his decently handsome appearance and rising momentum, such women experienced in political circles would admire him, so Qiu Ling’s words held some credibility.
Of course, Ji Yang wasn’t someone easily influenced either. Although he was lecherous, he wasn’t just with anyone. Without knowing her complete situation, he couldn’t possibly do anything to her.
But now, since she had mentioned it, Ji Yang couldn’t exactly refuse; that would just create enemies.
"I am lustful, you might want to think more before making a decision. Also, I can’t marry you."
Ji Yang said directly.
In this situation, the best way was to clarify his intentions.
Qiu Ling’s eyes brightened, "The way you speak makes me more assured that you are sincere. If you had agreed right away, I’d be more worried. You’ll see my actions."
After sipping some tea, Ji Yang said, "Alright, after what happened today, your cousin is probably not in the best mood. You should go back and comfort her. I have to leave now."
"Alright, call me whenever you need something; I’ll be there."
Ji Yang took another look at her and then walked out.