Chapter 156: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind

Perhaps it was the pain from Qin Yun’s nails digging into her flesh that woke Han Xi, causing her to let out a soft whimper.

This sound made Qin Yun’s gaze deepen even further.

Her nails, which she hadn’t trimmed in two weeks, had grown long enough to leave marks on Han Xi’s face.

“Does it hurt already? If I used something else, you might cry…”

Qin Yun whispered, as if speaking to Han Xi, or perhaps just murmuring to herself.

Her hand slowly moved to Han Xi’s neck, lightly grasping her throat.

“So fragile.”

The curly-haired woman tilted her head, seeming to contemplate where to apply pressure.

“Release-…”

At that moment, Fang Zhou muttered in his sleep, interrupting Qin Yun’s actions.

She slowly withdrew her hand, exhaling gently.

Qin Yun reminded herself not to act impulsively; this woman held a high position, and if something happened to her here, it would undoubtedly be investigated thoroughly.

Besides, Fang Zhou didn’t like her at all.

There was no need to harm Han Xi and bring trouble upon herself.

At the crucial moment, Qin Yun controlled her impulses.

However, her attention finally shifted to Fang Zhou.

Glancing at the man lying completely naked, he looked like a patient awaiting surgery.

Qin Yun frowned slightly, disliking the sight.

She preferred a healthy and lively Fang Zhou.

She carefully covered Fang Zhou’s private parts with his clothes and then draped a blanket over his upper body, finally satisfied.

But she heard Fang Zhou’s muttering again, not understanding his sleep-talking.

“Deliver…”

“Deliver what?”

Qin Yun leaned closer to Fang Zhou’s face, trying to catch his words.

“Damn, the wedding ring…”

Qin Yun was confused.

What ring? Olympic rings? Contraceptive ring?

Sleep-talkers often speak softly, and with a half-closed mouth, it was even more unclear.

After waiting for a while without hearing more, she gave up.

Just as she was about to take further action, a knock at the door interrupted her.

“Knock, knock!”

“Is anyone there?”

A male voice called out.

Qin Yun frowned slightly, puzzled.

Wasn’t this house rented by Han Xi for company employees?

Weren’t they supposed to arrive in a few days? Could they have arrived early?

Regardless, this scene couldn’t be seen by anyone else.

Otherwise, even if Fang Zhou had ten mouths, he couldn’t explain it clearly.

Qin Yun was suddenly grateful she had locked the door when entering. Otherwise, the embarrassment would be on her.

With the two of them either drunk or unconscious, she was the only one awake, which would be hard to explain.

A sudden idea struck her, and she quickly moved Han Xi to the adjacent room, took off her shoes, and covered her with a blanket, making it look like she was sleeping.

Outside, Qiao Sisi and Zhang Zihang were anxiously waiting.

They had been knocking for a while, but the people inside seemed not to hear, even though the lights were on. Maybe they were asleep.

Or perhaps they were busy with something else.

The thought of a certain possibility made Qiao Sisi feel a pang of jealousy.

“Let me!”

She pushed Zhang Zihang aside and pounded on the expensive mahogany door with force.

“Is anyone there!”

Qiao Sisi’s voice was more penetrating than Zhang Zihang’s. Being an actress, she had strong vocal projection.

It was impossible for Qin Yun not to hear.

She immediately recognized Qiao Sisi’s voice and felt a wave of relief.

She slowly smiled, glancing at the room where Fang Zhou lay, and said softly, “Is she here for you again?”

Qin Yun quickly unbuttoned the top two buttons of her blouse, tousled her hair, and pinched a few red marks on her exposed neck.

She walked towards the door, smiling as she opened it.

The heavy door opened slowly, revealing a woman with disheveled hair, flushed cheeks, and a slightly dazed expression.

Her shirt seemed hastily buttoned, exposing the red marks on her neck, looking like the aftermath of a passionate encounter.

Anyone could guess what had happened, and it was hard not to think the worst.

Qiao Sisi froze, momentarily speechless.

“Hmm? It’s you. What’s the matter?”

The mature woman’s voice was husky and steady, exuding a decadent aura like a fully bloomed rose.

“Oh, we were just…”

“We were passing by and needed to use the restroom. As you know, us girls have special needs.”

Zhang Zihang started to explain but was cut off by Qiao Sisi.

The actress put on her best performance, smiling gently.

Her eyes glanced inside the house, implying, “I didn’t expect to see you here.”

Qiao Sisi subtly pointed out Qin Yun’s absence from the banquet, justifying their visit.

Qin Yun, equally adept, opened the door wider, letting Qiao Sisi in.

“I thought there were too many mosquitoes on the mountain, so I decided to stay here. Feel free to use the restroom.”

Her response was gracious and appropriate, leaving Qiao Sisi with no complaints.

Besides, she just wanted to see if the man with Qin Yun was Fang Zhou.

As she walked into the living room, she paused by the inner room, spotting a man lying on the bed.

Only a black head and long, bare legs were visible.

Her heart sank, emotions flaring up.

They were indeed doing that.

But was this man Fang Zhou?

Qiao Sisi’s hesitation caught Zhang Zihang and Qin Yun’s attention.

“Hmm? What’s wrong? That’s not the restroom.”

Qin Yun kindly reminded, pretending ignorance of Qiao Sisi’s thoughts.

In reality, she was smirking inside: Persistent, aren’t you?

Would she not be convinced until she lifted the blanket and saw Fang Zhou and her exploring the mysteries of the human body?

Actually, it wasn’t impossible.

Out of sight, Qiao Sisi’s eyes reddened.

She forced a smile, but her eyes didn’t curve with it.

“I think I saw someone I know.”