Chapter 542: Chapter 542

"Who knew that after hearing Wan Chu’er’s words, Mai Qiqi deflated like a punctured ball, slumped on the sofa and bitterly said:

"What’s the use of what I think? It still requires cooperation from another person. The moment you returned, that bastard Chen Ke disappeared without a trace. It’s clear he was just using me, and the moment I’m useless, he dumps me over the wall."

Wan Chu’er was shocked, "Do you really care about Chen Ke that much?"

Mai Qiqi gave her a side glance.

"First tell me what you liked about him? I’ll give you some targeted remedy, guaranteeing you’ll feel better," Wan Chu’er said cheerfully.

"You’re not my friend," Mai Qiqi snorted.

Wan Chu’er: "Do you want me to ask Jiang Kechu to order Chen Ke to accompany you every day?"

Mai Qiqi’s eyes brightened, then dimmed again, "A twisted melon isn’t sweet. I don’t like forcing people, it makes me look pathetic in front of him."

Wan Chu’er scoffed, "In two days, Kong Zifeng is celebrating his fiancée’s birthday, inviting all the talented youths and beautiful ladies of Beijing. We could join the party, check out handsome and talented guys, and after that, I guarantee you won’t think about that wooden block Chen Ke anymore."

Pretending to help Chen Ke didn’t cross her mind, she scoffed, trying to snag her brother’s spot and see how you still manipulate me.

Hearing Wan Chu’er’s words, Mai Qiqi was somewhat tempted, but she hesitated, "I’m not really acquainted with the young master of the Kong family. Have you received his invitation?"

It seemed improper to go without an invitation, and it would be somewhat troublesome to find someone to take them.

Wan Chu’er said, "His old man currently needs my grandfather’s help. I just need to call Kong Zifeng, and getting the invitation will be a piece of cake."

"Then, let’s go take a look. Life’s been really dull lately," Mai Qiqi still sighed repeatedly.

Seeing her sigh, Wan Chu’er remembered her own troubles and also sighed deeply.

Mai Qiqi remembered how Wan Chu’er looked crazed when she first entered, and asked, "Are you still not reconciled with Jiang Kechu?"

Mentioning Jiang Kechu, Wan Chu’er got irritated and didn’t answer, instead asking Mai Qiqi, "Am I really silly and easy to deceive?"

"Hahaha..." Hearing this, Mai Qiqi couldn’t help but burst into laughter, and after a while, she calmed down,

"Wan Chu’er, you finally realize you’re naive. You know, from the first time I saw you in college, I thought you were a silly girl. Despite your aloof and independent demeanor, you’re actually the easiest to deceive. Just a little kindness from someone, and you’re all in."

Wan Chu’er, reminded of being tricked by Jiang Kechu and her grandfather these last few days, felt too depressed to speak.

Mai Qiqi continued to probe, "What’s really going on with you and Jiang Kechu? Come on, tell me. After hearing my sob story, I want to hear yours too."

"What else could it be? He promised to teach Wei Feng a lesson, and I forgave him," Wan Chu’er said listlessly.

Mai Qiqi, however, became excited, "Guess if Wei Feng will come to Kong Zifeng’s party two days later. If Kong Zifeng gives her an invitation, Wei Feng will definitely come back. Why don’t you call Kong Zifeng and ask him to send an invitation to Wei Feng? Then we’ll have a chance to see Jiang Kechu teach Wei Feng a lesson."

The more Mai Qiqi thought about it, the more she felt it was a good idea. Her eyes flashed as she sneaked a glance at Wan Chu’er and whispered, "I do have you in my heart."

Wan Chu’er immediately glared at Mai Qiqi.

Mai Qiqi laughed, "What’s the use of glaring at me? That’s what Jiang Kechu said to Wei Feng, and both of us heard it."

Wan Chu’er: "That’s such an old story, and you still remember it so clearly."

"That’s right, I’ll remember it for a lifetime. Now whenever I think about that scene, I just want to crack up. Jiang Kechu’s embarrassing moment was witnessed by you, and he definitely didn’t expect to marry you at that time, haha... It’s killing me." Mai Qiqi burst into uncontrollable laughter.

When this topic came up, Wan Chu’er felt frustrated and immediately turned on the music, howling for a long time until Mai Qiqi was utterly shaken.

Mai Qiqi clasped her chest, which felt like it was going to jump out, and wailed, "Wan Chu’er, please, never sing in front of others again. It’s too disillusioning. Others charge money to sing, but your singing could cost lives."

In her heart, Wan Chu’er was great in every aspect except for her tone-deafness.

Wan Chu’er scoffed, picked up a beer, and continued to drown her sorrows, feeling that if she kept this up, something bad would happen. She needed to find something to do.

Mai Qiqi, seeing her act all serious, couldn’t help but ask, "What are you thinking about?"

"Contemplating life."

Mai Qiqi: "...then contemplate for me too while you’re at it." Google seaʀᴄh 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥

Just then, Wan Chu’er’s phone rang. Mai Qiqi laughed, "It must be your Jiang Kechu chasing after you."

Wan Chu’er picked up the phone and saw it was Jiang Lingling, so she answered.

"Sister-in-law, are you busy?" Jiang Lingling asked cautiously, her tone overly polite.

Wan Chu’er raised an eyebrow, remembering the favor she had promised the other day, and replied, "Not busy. If you’re free, come find me now."

"I’m not busy, I’m not busy, I’ll head out now. Where are you guys?" Jiang Lingling sounded excited, thinking Wan Chu’er had already sorted everything out for her.

Wan Chu’er gave the location and then hung up.

"Who was it?" Mai Qiqi asked, "You invited someone else over?"

"Jiang Lingling." While pondering, Wan Chu’er said, "A few days ago, she suddenly had an epiphany that life was meaningless and wanted me to help find her something to do."

Mai Qiqi couldn’t help but laugh, "When did you become a life coach for others? If you get her sorted out, find time to guide me too, and show me a way forward."

She was joking, but when Wan Chu’er gave her a serious look, she really said, "I have an idea. Let’s stir something up together and find something to do."

Mai Qiqi was speechless, seeing Wan Chu’er was serious, so she said, "...well, I’m not doing a nine-to-five office job."

Wan Chu’er sort of nodded, dug out a small notebook and pen from her bag, and started to think and scribble something down.

Seeing her seriousness, Mai Qiqi didn’t disturb her, leaned on the table, and continued sipping her beer, lost in her own thoughts.

After a while, Jiang Lingling enthusiastically arrived.

"Sister-in-law, I’m here, oh, Sister Qiqi is here too."

Mai Qiqi waved at her, and Jiang Lingling, smiling brightly, asked Wan Chu’er, "How’s my matter coming along?"

Wan Chu’er didn’t speak but started to closely examine Jiang Lingling’s attire.

Jiang Lingling was wearing a pair of black fringed shorts, a black T-shirt, and over it, she wore a long black and red plaid shirt that reached down to her calves. She had white leather ankle boots on her feet and a black duck feather hat on her head, decorated with some shiny letters.

This outfit was very fashionable and trendy.