Chapter 113: I Take on the Role of Supervisor

Faced with Tan Shuying’s demand, no matter how reluctant Yao Qi'er was, she had no choice but to force a smile and agree.

"It is the honor of a lifetime to assist you, Miss Tan. Please let me know if you need anything at all."

At this moment, Yao Qi'er was as humble as a fawning pug, a stark contrast to the haughty swan-like demeanor she had displayed upon her arrival. The sight brought a sense of secret satisfaction to both Lin Wanyu and Ai Li.

Lin Wanyu, in particular, recalled that it seemed to be Qin Chuan who had taken the initiative to suggest that Yao Qi'er serve as an assistant, which was clearly a move to vent her frustrations. With this realization, Lin Wanyu’s earlier irritation vanished into thin air. She even cast a glance at Tan Shuying, and though she didn't have a mirror, she felt her expression was surely one of smugness and showing off, though she masked it perfectly within a split second.

"Why would I want to show off to another woman just because Qin Chuan favored me?"

A moment later, Lin Wanyu posed this soul-searching question to herself. Naturally, there was no answer. Unable to find a reason, she ultimately attributed this strange emotion to the innate competitive spirit between beautiful women.

Tan Shuying, being a clever woman, caught that fleeting air of superiority from Lin Wanyu. What she found hardest to understand was the source of that momentary pique. However, she didn't dwell on it. Unlike Lin Wanyu, Tan Shuying knew about the engagement between Lin and Qin Chuan, while the latter was unaware of the engagement between herself and Qin. This massive information gap gave Tan Shuying a subtle sense of superiority.

Still, annoyance was annoyance. Though it lasted only a heartbeat, it had existed nonetheless, so Tan Shuying directed all that displeasure toward Yao Qi'er. During the subsequent commercial shoot, she kept Yao Qi'er busy fetching water, massaging her legs, and rubbing her shoulders, until the poor girl was gasping for air.

Seeing this, Lin Wanyu’s previous frustration completely dissipated, and even her gaze toward Qin Chuan lost its icy coldness.

The shoot lasted for over three hours, leaving a bored Qin Chuan feeling drowsy. By the time the photographer signaled the end of the day, Qin Chuan saw that Yao Qi'er was utterly exhausted—a sight he found quite delightful.

What truly stunned Qin Chuan, however, was Tan Shuying. Because the shoot included advertisements, posters, and over thirty different pieces of new jewelry, she was left drenched in sweat. Her naturally curvaceous figure was outlined perfectly; she wore a form-fitting gown, and a delicate diamond pendant hung between her breasts, making her look like a Western queen stepping out of an oil painting—a unique and noble beauty.

Furthermore, as the sweat soaked through her clothes, Qin Chuan’s keen eyes caught a glimpse of the color of her undergarments, causing his throat to go dry instantly.

"Stay calm. I have to treat her asymmetry tonight anyway; I’ll see much more clearly then. Think of this as a warm-up," Qin Chuan told himself, building up his psychological defense, yet his gaze couldn't help but steal glances at her chest.

Seemingly sensing Qin Chuan’s unusually intense stare, Tan Shuying didn't cover up. Instead, she walked closer and pushed her chest forward, looking as if she were inviting him to take what he pleased.

"Er, I need to go to the bathroom!"

Qin Chuan was wearing sweatpants today, and he was terrified that certain parts of his anatomy might fail the test and protest, revealing his state to everyone. He certainly didn't want to experience the social death of such a public display.

Watching Qin Chuan flee in such a disheveled state, Tan Shuying laughed until she shook, while Lin Wanyu muttered "lecher" at his retreating back. She had clearly seen him eyeing Tan Shuying’s chest, and a bitter, indescribable feeling welled up in her heart. She even instinctively looked down at herself, finding that she was on par with Tan Shuying, yet Qin Chuan hadn't looked at her once during the entire process.

"Wait... why am I expecting him to look at my chest?" Lin Wanyu felt something was wrong. She used to hate men observing her figure, so why had things changed?

"It must be that girl Lan Jin who corrupted me!" Lin Wanyu felt she had finally found the root of the problem and breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn't her own issue, she could accept it.

With her urgent advertising problems resolved, a cheerful Lin Wanyu decided to treat everyone to a meal to thank Tan Shuying. Tan Shuying did not refuse, and Qin Chuan and Lan Jin joined the dinner as well. Yao Qi'er tried to brazenly join the party, but was ignored by the group as if she were invisible. Having been slapped in the face repeatedly, she was mentally and physically exhausted, and was eventually helped out of the Lin Group office building by Lu Weiwei.

During the meal, Lin Wanyu and Tan Shuying constantly probed one another, while the wide-eyed Lan Jin was completely immersed in the joy of dining with her idol, oblivious to the subtle, sharp tension between her best friend and the star.

Qin Chuan was the most relaxed of all. As an impartial bystander, he found it fascinating to watch the two beauties clash and compete. He ate delicious food, drank wine, and couldn't stop smiling.

Finally, as the meal neared its end, Qin Chuan’s leisurely mode was forcibly terminated as Lin Wanyu and Tan Shuying simultaneously turned their attention to him.

"Sister Tan, you must be careful with this man. He takes advantage of women every chance he gets, especially when he's 'treating' them. I didn't have any experience back then and suffered a great loss," Lin Wanyu warned 'kindly.' It served two purposes: it hinted at the ambiguous contact she once had with Qin Chuan, and it planted the image of him as a lecher deep in Tan Shuying’s mind.

Tan Shuying gave Qin Chuan a strange look, as if saying, "So that’s the kind of person you are."

However, before Lin Wanyu could bask in her successful scheme, Tan Shuying changed the subject and said, "Qin Chuan, if you dare to take advantage of me during my treatment tonight, I will latch onto you for good. By then, no matter how many fiancées you have, you’ll have to call off the engagements. Do you understand?"

Lin Wanyu’s mouth twitched. She suddenly felt as if she had shot herself in the foot, and felt an inexplicable sense of nervousness.

Qin Chuan immediately stated, "Rest assured. My intentions are purely medical; how could I possibly take advantage of a patient? As everyone knows, in the eyes of a doctor, there is no distinction of gender."

*Want me to give up the whole forest for one tree? Dream on!* Qin Chuan thought to himself, though he couldn't help but look forward to the acupuncture session that night. Recalling Tan Shuying’s figure during the shoot, his throat went dry once more.

Just then, the previously silent Lan Jin chirped up: "Don't worry, Yingbao! I'll supervise the treatment tonight. If Qin Chuan dares to try anything inappropriate, I’ll chop him into pieces!"