Fate Trading System – Chapter 320

Plan A

Running with the Ball 24

The surrounding sales associates were a little surprised. President Bai was famously taciturn and not very close to others. The number of times she had come here could be counted on one hand; it was always her secretary who picked up clothes.

For President Bai to come in person this time, and to bring a companion with her to pick out clothes, was truly a rare sight.

Bai Jianglan felt her legs go a little weak, but to outsiders, she hadn’t changed in the slightest, still walking in with a deadpan expression.

Bai Jianglan had never harbored any sordid thoughts toward Su Xin; her fantasies stopped at kissing. Usually, when Su Xin got out of the shower and lay on her bed, her gaze was also restrained and polite, never frivolous.

“Help me with the zipper.”

Su Xin had her back to her. The dress was one Bai Jianglan had picked out for her, a fiery red that made her skin look fair and beautiful.

Bai Jianglan had deliberately chosen it for her.

The dress looked simple in design, but it exuded a special kind of beauty. The quality was superb, and the floral pattern embroidered on the fabric was also very pretty.

Bai Jianglan easily pulled the zipper up. The soft sound made Bai Jianglan’s heart stir along with it.

“Is it pretty?”

This dressing room was also very luxurious, extremely bright and spacious, with a mirror inside.

“It’s pretty.”

Simple and elegant, revealing a woman’s exquisite charm.

“It would definitely look even better with high heels.”

Su Xin tapped her lips, looking at the flat shoes she had placed to one side.

It wasn’t that they looked bad, just that it wasn’t perfect.

“But that’s not allowed.”

Bai Jianglan forbade it. She didn’t want any accidents to happen, determined to nip all potential risks in the bud.

“I think it looks very pretty even without shoes.”

Su Xin’s bare, white, rounded feet stood on the cold floor.

“It’s too cold.”

Bai Jianglan looked at Su Xin disapprovingly, wanting to put her shoes on for her.

“I’ll do it myself.”

Su Xin walked over and put on her shoes. For some reason, Bai Jianglan felt a little regretful.

“Do you want me to go out in this?”

“This set.”

Bai Jianglan picked up another set from the sofa. That one had an elegant style, dignified yet fashionable.

“What about this one?”

Su Xin pointed to the one she was wearing.

“Wear it for me to see.”

Neither of them felt there was anything wrong with their conversation.

Though it was ambiguous to the extreme, the line was never crossed.

It was maintained at a certain point, like an ice-water mixture.

It was also like a bow drawn to its limit; when that arrow was released, love would pierce through all obstacles.

Soon, it was the next day.

The lunch Su Xin brought for Feng Linhan was purchased from a restaurant; it was a dish that, in Jiang Xiao’s memory, Feng Linhan loved the most.

The take-out box was exquisite, looking very thoughtful. Su Xin had specifically asked the restaurant owner to prepare it that way.

Bai Jianglan drove her to the school gate. At this time, the students had not yet been dismissed from class.

Su Xin had deliberately timed her arrival for this moment, just as the students were about to be let out, to maximize the chances of her being seen.

Su Xin carried the paper bag holding the take-out. When the dismissal bell rang, she appeared right at the door of the 10th-grade, Class 7 classroom.

The last period was Feng Linhan’s math class. Feng Linhan had also planned for this, wanting others to see how loving he and his wife were, so the rumors would naturally collapse on their own.

Su Xin fulfilled his wish, a faint smile on her face.

The students all looked at Su Xin curiously. She was the head teacher’s wife, after all, and she was pretty, so of course they had to take a couple more glances. Most importantly, the head teacher’s wife was so beautiful, she looked to be whole streets ahead of that little three, even though the little three had only shown half her face in the photo. For the head teacher to still cheat, it was just unbelievable.

His wife’s gentleness brought peace to Feng Linhan’s restless heart.

He felt a little guilty, and his attitude toward Su Xin became even sweeter.

Su Xin stood up and poured a glass of water in the office, hiding the playful look in her eyes.

“Linhan, you don’t look like you’ve been sleeping well lately. Is it because you’re too tired from teaching?”

“No, I just missed you a little.”

Feng Linhan took a sip of water, and the memory of Jiang Xiao’s good qualities became even stronger.

Jiang Xiao wasn’t always the type to act like a delicate maiden. During their school days, she had a very strong character. When faced with problems, she wouldn’t cry and whimper, but would calmly analyze what needed to be done. Jiang Xiao was magnanimous and very loyal. Feng Linhan admitted that he had suspected more than once whether Jiang Xiao had been unfaithful to him, because she was beautiful and many people were eager to court her, but Jiang Xiao had indeed never betrayed him, always busy like a spinning top.

“I’m right here, it’s not like I can run away.”

Anyone familiar with her would have sensed the falseness of Su Xin’s smile at that moment. Her gentleness was watertight¹, yet it concealed something terrifying.

“You have to take good care of your health. What will I do if you collapse when the baby arrives?”

Feng Linhan glanced at Su Xin’s belly and pushed up his glasses, his eyes filled with a hopeful light.

A nauseating hope.

Su Xin sneered inwardly. Feng Linhan, it’s time for you to make a choice you can’t avoid.

That face of He Qin’s, although Feng Linhan had only seen half of it, its bruised and swollen appearance was not the least bit lovely like it used to be, making Feng Linhan unwilling to recall it. He quickly looked at his wife’s exquisite face instead.

Jiang Xiao seemed to be getting more and more beautiful, more stunning than before. In the past, after a day of work, she would look very haggard after removing her makeup, with deep dark circles under her eyes, but now she looked radiant and dewy, very pleasing to the eye.

“Xiaoxiao, how are you doing at your friend’s place?”

“Very well.”

The very warm atmosphere made Feng Linhan feel the warmth of home.

“You eat first, then. You have to work hard after you’re done eating. I’m leaving now.”

“Be safe on your way.”

They said their goodbyes at the office door. Some students who had finished their meals quickly and returned saw them.

Feng Linhan was very satisfied feeling the students’ gazes, and what the Section Chief² said to him later made him even more resolute in his decision.

The Section Chief was a senior whom Feng Linhan respected greatly, as he had given him a lot of guidance when he first joined the school.

“Xiao Feng, a person must learn to cherish what they have. Your wife is pregnant, isn’t she?”

“Yes, she is.”

“Treat her well. After all, she’s been with you for so many years, you can’t let her down. You have to spend the rest of your lives together. It’s inevitable for people to make mistakes, but as long as you correct them and return to the right path, you can be forgiven. A person must know how to weigh their options.”

Feng Linhan nodded, as if he had made a very important decision.

Su Xin, sitting in the front passenger seat, curled her lips into a smile.

“The good show is about to begin.”

Bai Jianglan started the car and drove off into the distance.

He Qin’s wounds were slowly healing. She stayed in a room devoid of light, a slice of gloom.

She didn’t dare to open the curtains, still afraid of that unknown person, afraid he would take more photos.

The room was empty. She would always look back, only feeling at ease when she saw that there was nothing on the surveillance monitor in the room.

She had installed a camera in this room, something even Feng Linhan didn’t know about.

He Qin had no sense of security. Even when staying at home, she had to rely on the surveillance to confirm it was completely safe before she could relax.

She wanted to call Feng Linhan, but she held back.

She would call him when her face was healed. She always wanted to present her most beautiful side.

Night.

Su Xin was going to Bai Jianglan’s house for dinner tonight. She had already bought a gift in the afternoon. Of course, Su Xin paid for it herself; Bai Jianglan had wanted to pay, but Su Xin stopped her.

As soon as Su Xin sat down on the sofa, she witnessed a good show, broadcast to her by Fourteen.

Today was Saturday, so Feng Linhan didn’t have to supervise evening study hall. He went home after school let out in the afternoon. After dinner, he muttered to himself for a while before calling He Qin.

“Linhan, what’s wrong? Did something happen again?”

He Qin was on edge. The last few times Feng Linhan had called, it was always bad news. Could it be that some other trouble had cropped up?

“Qinqin…”

“Mhm? I’m here.”

“Let’s separate.”

He Qin gripped her phone tightly, her eyes wide with disbelief. But she tried her best to control her emotions, forcing a hideous smile, forgetting that Feng Linhan on the other end couldn’t see it at all.

“Linhan, what are you talking about… I don’t understand…”

“Qinqin, I’ve thought it over carefully. All these years, I’m the one who has wronged you, dragging you along for so long…”

“So what? So now you want to break up with me, kick me to the curb, and embrace your wonderful life?”

“Qinqin, I’ll compensate you for whatever you want.”

“Can you afford to compensate me? Linhan, are you kicking me out just because of this incident? I’ve been with you for so many years… I can endure it, can I wait until this whole thing blows over?”

“When are you going to divorce her? Just divorce her and it’ll be fine, right? If you don’t want to stay here, we can go somewhere else, okay?”

He Qin’s voice was filled with grievance, and the pain twisted her face.

“Qinqin, you don’t have to be like this for me. You’re still young, you still have a great future ahead of you…”

“Linhan, I’m not feeling well. Can we talk about this next time?”

“Qinqin, don’t hang up!”

He Qin hung up the phone without hesitation and tossed it aside, letting it vibrate and ring.

He Qin looked in the mirror. The person in it was so ugly, her eyes swollen, like a drowned dog.

You lost.

He Qin heard the person in the mirror say.

“Shut up! I can’t possibly lose!”

He Qin covered her face and cried, but after crying, she started to laugh, the sound of it making one’s blood run cold³.

You lost.

You lost to Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao looks down on you.

He Qin let out a scream and threw whatever she could get her hands on at the mirror.

“Shut up! Shut up!”

She would not lose!

He wants to get rid of her? How could it be! How could it be that simple!

If she can’t have a good life, then no one else can either!

He Qin laughed until her whole body trembled, her gaze falling on the camera.

How many times had Feng Linhan entered this room of hers without knowing?

The amount of evidence she had in her hands was immeasurable.

Doesn’t Feng Linhan care about his career? Doesn’t he care about his reputation?

He Qin gradually stopped trembling, her eyes staring strangely at the vibrating phone.

What was her initial goal? To snatch Feng Linhan from Jiang Xiao’s hands.

But what if it was Feng Linhan… who didn’t want her anymore?

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