Chapter 189: Actually, I’m His Ex-Girlfriend Too

Outside the hospital, traffic bustled and people flowed constantly.

Two young women stood in front of a convenience store, about to enter when Chu Xinran called out to the other.

“Shall we have a chat?”

Her voice was light and sweet, like a songbird singing.

Though her tone was calm, her voice’s natural charm was evident.

Qin Yun raised an eyebrow, withdrew her hand from the store door, and turned to smile at her.

“Sure, what do you want to talk about? Let’s find a place to chat.”

They moved to a nearby park, which was quiet except for a few elderly people walking dogs, playing with birds, or listening to opera.

It was a scene of leisurely contentment.

They sat on opposite sides of a stone bench, and it was Qin Yun who broke the silence first.

“Actually, if possible, retiring like this wouldn’t be bad.”

Her gaze was on the elderly people enjoying their activities, a hint of envy on her face.

Of course, given her current status and savings, Qin Yun could easily retire.

But retiring so young left nothing for later in life. So, it was just a passing thought.

Chu Xinran smiled slightly, watching an old man playing with a Chinese rural dog, and spoke softly.

“If possible, I’d love to retire with the one I love.”

Qin Yun subtly gripped her sleeve and rubbed it, thinking: She’s finally getting to the point.

Is she waiting for me to ask who her beloved is?

Qin Yun’s lips curled into a small smile, deciding to play along.

“Who do you want to retire with?”

Her voice was steady and her tone calm, as if she already knew the answer and was prepared for any outcome.

Chu Xinran turned to meet her gaze, and without hesitation, said two words.

“Fang Zhou.”

“I want to grow old with Fang Zhou. I love him; I want to be with him forever.”

Chu Xinran’s straightforwardness would have shocked her friends, as she was usually shy and quiet.

She rarely expressed her feelings so openly or showed her preferences so clearly.

A pure girl, she kept her likes and dislikes hidden, not letting anyone pry.

Even her friends rarely knew her true feelings.

As the daughter of a billionaire, her personal traits could easily be exploited.

So Chu Xinran had learned to hide her true emotions.

Qin Yun looked into her round, dewy eyes, sparkling like stars in the sky.

She thought, if I were a man, I’d definitely be moved.

Who could resist such innocent and clear eyes?

Men, being visual creatures, rarely refuse when a small, delicate woman asks for help.

Youth was undoubtedly her greatest advantage.

But Qin Yun didn’t think she was any less.

So facing this emotional challenge, she responded with a gentle smile, her confidence and poise shining through.

“That might be difficult, because I want the same.”

Qin Yun’s first impression was of a bright, flamboyant, and eye-catching woman.

Like a blooming red rose, the kind that draws immediate attention in a garden.

Her unique charm made her unforgettable.

Chu Xinran instinctively bit her lip, a conflicted expression on her face.

She knew Qin Yun and Han Xi had a special bond with Fang Zhou.

Han Xi was Fang Zhou’s ex-boyfriend, but why did Qin Yun like him?

Was it his handsome face or his caring nature?

Chu Xinran had no way of knowing.

She doubted Qin Yun would tell her.

But she bravely lifted her head, like a newborn tiger challenging a much stronger enemy.

“I won’t let him go to you!”

Her voice was just loud enough for Qin Yun to hear.

For some reason, Qin Yun found the girl’s innocent determination endearing.

She chuckled, tapping her knee lightly before speaking.

“I never said you had to. And besides, Fang Zhou is already mine. You can’t take him away.”

Qin Yun’s calm demeanor only fueled Chu Xinran’s determination, her eyes reflecting her displeasure.

She recalled a past incident and asked softly.

“Really? If you’re so confident, why did you delete our photos from my phone?”

Her voice was like a thunderclap in Qin Yun’s ears.

She instantly remembered deleting Chu Xinran’s photos with Fang Zhou while she was asleep during a volunteer trip.

At that time, Qin Yun was jealous of Chu Xinran’s time with Fang Zhou.

They looked so perfect together in the photos that she couldn’t tolerate it.

Qin Yun wasn’t entirely confident.

If she were, she wouldn’t think of keeping Fang Zhou by her side forever.

Her possessiveness and insecurity screamed from every part of her being: “No! Don’t let him get close to anyone else!”

This might be the common trait of isolating yanderes.

They would rather keep their loved ones close, away from others, than let them go free and risk forgetting them.

Feeling seen through, Qin Yun’s eyes flickered with guilt.

Unconsciously, she scratched her knee, forcing herself to respond.

“I did delete those photos, but only because I thought I should be the one next to him.”

“I was wrong, and I apologize. But I don’t regret it.”

Qin Yun’s voice was firm, even though she admitted her mistake, she stood by her actions.

This angered Chu Xinran, who retorted.

“Well, you can’t delete them all. I have many photos with him.”

She began to pull out her phone, ready to show Qin Yun their photos.

Most were photoshopped, as Fang Zhou rarely took pictures with her.

But she couldn’t lose face now; even edited photos had to be shown!

Damn bad woman!

Qin Yun knew seeing the photos might make her lose control, so she stopped her.

“What are you trying to prove? That you’re his ex-girlfriend? So what?”

“And by the way, I’m also his ex-girlfriend.”

The revelation left Chu Xinran stunned, realizing the competition was fiercer than she thought.