Ch 314: Be Good to Yourself

Inside a simply decorated and dimly lit bedroom, a rustling sound could be heard. A messy head emerged from the deep gray comforter, followed by a face with smudged makeup, and finally, two pale arms.

They landed on the dark comforter, creating a stark and eye-catching contrast.

Qin Yuexi groggily sat up, half-opened her eyes, and looked around before realizing where she was. Her expression changed drastically, and she gasped. She quickly lowered her head, pulled open the comforter, glanced down, and then exhaled in relief.

Thankfully, she was still wearing the same dress from yesterday, though it was as wrinkled as rotten cabbage leaves. Her body felt fine, just a hangover headache.

Qin Yuexi looked around again. The decor was clearly not that of a hotel, and the understated luxury was certainly not something Zhong Zihao could afford. So… last night, a kind person took her home?

Qin Yuexi got out of bed and went to the bathroom. Seeing her reflection in the mirror, she was so shocked she almost passed out. The young lady had never been so disheveled in her life!

She found a fragrant bathrobe and towel in the walk-in closet outside the bathroom. As she took them down, she muttered her thanks. Once in the bathroom, she disdainfully took off her dress. Standing under the shower, the hot water washed over her, and she felt much better.

Her makeup had been on all night, and without makeup remover, it was difficult to wash off. She spent a long time in the bathroom before finally coming out, but the hangover discomfort had lessened considerably.

Wearing the bathrobe, she walked out while drying her hair. Qin Yuexi looked up and let out an “Ah!” Her already large eyes widened even further.

Beside the messy large bed sat a man in a suit and tie. This man was the one whose marriage proposal she had been rejected by yesterday.

Qin Yuexi clutched the collar of her bathrobe, which was too large and gaping open. Her pupils trembled as she looked at Huo Xingye. “Is this your house?”

“Isn’t that obvious?” Huo Xingye said calmly, his eyes scanning her from bottom to top. “I can’t afford to take a drunk to someone else’s house.”

Qin Yuexi pursed her lips. “Sorry for the trouble.”

Huo Xingye chuckled softly. “My bed, my bathrobe, my bathroom… Is Miss Qin satisfied with their use?”

It took Qin Yuexi two seconds to fully understand what he meant. She felt like she was about to explode. “This isn’t a guest room?!”

Huo Xingye stared at her without saying a word.

Qin Yuexi’s face gradually turned red. Her skin, already delicate and flawless, looked even more delectable. Then, the young lady righteously began to turn the tables. “Why did you bring me to the master bedroom? You could have just taken me to a guest room! Are you plotting something against me?!”

“Ha!” Huo Xingye was amused by her anger. “Me, plotting something against you?” He took out his phone, pressed it forcefully a couple of times, opened a video, and strode up to Qin Yuexi. “Take a good look and see who’s plotting something!”

Before even seeing it, Qin Yuexi guiltily shrank back.

“This is my room! I’m home, thank you for bringing me back!” In the video, Qin Yuexi stumbled into the bedroom, took off her suit jacket, and lay down on the bed. She waved at the camera, saying with drunken eyes, “Bye-bye, mwah!”

Qin Yuexi closed her eyes, unable to continue watching, but the sound of the video still clearly entered her ears.

“Qin Yuexi! Get out! The guest room is next door!” Huo Xingye’s voice, filled with gritted teeth, rang out, followed by a distinct inhaling sound. “Qin Yuexi, put your clothes on, don’t be a hooligan!”

Qin Yuexi’s eyelashes fluttered, and she suddenly opened her eyes. She saw herself in the video kicking off her high heels, and a slender, jade-like hand was helping her adjust her disheveled dress.

Unconsciously, Qin Yuexi’s gaze fell on that hand. It was very gentlemanly. Even through the video, she could see the hand’s owner’s care and gentlemanship. Even in a state of exasperation, he still adhered to his principles, without the slightest wavering.

The video came to an end during the process of undressing and adjusting clothes. In the end, Qin Yuexi was too tired from all the tossing and turning and fell asleep wrapped in the comforter. The person recording the video was probably also exhausted, no longer insisting that she go to the guest room. He sighed deeply, turned around, and left the bedroom that originally belonged to him.

The video ended, and Huo Xingye glanced at her sideways. “Do you have anything to say?”

Qin Yuexi regained her senses, her cheeks even hotter, but she still stubbornly retorted, “Why are you arguing with a drunk? And you recorded a video!” Qin Yuexi acted as if she had caught him doing something wrong and hummed softly, “Pervert, quickly delete the video.”

Huo Xingye nodded. “I shouldn’t have bothered with you last night. I should have let a real pervert take you away.” He shook his phone. “This is evidence to prove my innocence. I can’t delete it.”

Mentioning being taken away, Qin Yuexi suddenly thought of Zhong Zihao, and her expression changed. “That bastard Zhong Zihao!” If it weren’t for wanting the shares in his father’s hands, she wouldn’t even give him a second glance! He even dared to get her drunk. Once she took control of the Qin Corporation, she would definitely be the first to kick him out!

“Your judgment in choosing partners isn’t very stable.” Huo Xingye returned to his cold demeanor. “That kid doesn’t look like a good person at all.”

Qin Yuexi knew it herself, but she really had no other choice… She glanced at him with a faint look in her eyes. “If you hadn’t rejected me yesterday, I wouldn’t have needed to meet Zhong Zihao tonight.”

Huo Xingye chuckled. “So it’s my fault now.”

Qin Yuexi raised her hand to dry her hair, her voice light but firm. “I must protect the Qin Corporation for my father, and I’ll do anything for it. Since you don’t agree, marrying Zhong Zihao is the best option.”

Huo Xingye’s brows furrowed so tightly they could have killed a mosquito. “Are you comparing me to that good-for-nothing drunkard? What qualifications does he have to be my backup option?”

Qin Yuexi hadn’t thought of it that way. Hearing this, she couldn’t help but feel speechless at the men’s competitive spirit. She patiently explained, “It’s not a backup option, it’s that I have no other choice. Besides the best, there’s only the worst.”

Huo Xingye snorted softly, his expression improving slightly. Then, he condescended to speak. “The collaboration isn’t out of the question, but you can’t use marriage as a bargaining chip. Girls should be good to themselves.”

Qin Yuexi’s hand, which was drying her hair, stopped.

Huo Xingye walked towards the door, his cold voice tinged with a hint of imperceptible tenderness. “The clothes are on the bed. After you’ve freshened up, come to the study on the second floor for a detailed discussion.”

Qin Yuexi’s eyes darted around and saw the conspicuously large bag on the bed. It was amazing that she hadn’t noticed it at all before. Of course, there was nothing wrong with her eyes. She could only blame someone’s presence being too strong, so strong that it completely attracted her attention, leaving no room for anything else.

Qin Yuexi thought of that sentence again, “Girls should be good to themselves.”

Her father always said that too, accompanied by all kinds of pampering.

（End of Chapter）