Chapter 52: You Can’t Do Anything Right Without Me

Qin Yun never expected that joining this variety show would introduce so many rivals.

Han Xi was a given, as Fang Zhou had admitted she was his ex-girlfriend.

But Chu Xinran had shown an unusual interest in Fang Zhou from the first day on the island.

Fang Zhou, apart from his outstanding looks among the guests, didn’t have any other remarkable qualities. Why would he attract so much attention?

Then again, Chu Xinran was still a university student, someone who only cared about appearances.

Qin Yun glanced at Fang Zhou with some resentment. Who told him to be so attractive?

If it weren’t for that face, she might not have paid him any mind in the first place.

“Hmm? Is it that hard to answer?”

Since her question wasn’t answered, Qin Yun persistently asked again.

Fang Zhou, sitting opposite, had put down his chopsticks and looked at Qin Yun with some dissatisfaction, “I don’t intend to be with anyone.”

“Then why are you on this dating show?”

The elegant woman wasn’t letting it go, continuing to press him.

Fang Zhou choked up, thinking: I can’t exactly tell you I’m here for the fifty thousand dollars, can I?

Qin Yun didn’t know about his sister’s illness yet.

It was only diagnosed about six months after they broke up.

She wasn’t hospitalized in Qin Yun’s hospital, so there was a natural information barrier.

Besides, Fang Zhou didn’t want anyone to know and had specifically asked his sister’s teacher and attending doctor to keep it secret. So, even fewer people knew.

Avoiding Qin Yun’s gaze, Fang Zhou chose to eat a bite of pasta before slowly answering.

“I wanted to come, so I came.”

His nonchalant attitude infuriated Qin Yun, making her laugh out of anger.

“So, you’re saying I should mind my own business?”

Those who knew Qin Yun knew that when she was angry, she wouldn’t stop smiling; instead, she would smile even more brightly.

The elegant lady put down her knife and fork, exuding a powerful aura, as vibrant and bold as the red wine in a goblet.

“Fang Zhou, I’ve given you too much freedom, leading you to forget boundaries and how to come back.”

As she spoke, she stood up and slowly walked to his side, staring at him intensely, a storm brewing in her eyes.

Fang Zhou’s hand paused on his fork, surprised that his words had angered Qin Yun so much.

But upon second thought, he hadn’t said anything wrong, so why feel guilty?

He reiterated his stance firmly, “We have nothing to do with each other anymore. I hope you understand that.”

His cold and hard tone, eager to distance himself from Qin Yun, ignited her fury instantly.

Dark emotions enveloped her like tendrils, wrapping her tightly like a black cocoon in the void.

With a soft smile, she transformed, emerging as a black butterfly, symbolizing danger and taboo.

Qin Yun bent down, wrapping her arms around Fang Zhou’s neck, holding him intimately as she softly spoke, “You always mess things up without me, even trying to anger me with such low tactics.”

What seemed like a simple gesture made Fang Zhou break into a cold sweat.

He anxiously glanced at the window facing the villa, relieved no one was looking this way.

He quickly pulled the light-colored curtain closed, covering the entire window.

This action made Qin Yun suspicious, and she asked again, “Who are you afraid of seeing this? Han Xi, Chu Xinran, or Qiao Sisi?”

Fang Zhou silently replied in his mind: Coincidentally, I’m afraid all three will see.

Qin Yun was too perceptive; a slight slip-up would be noticed. Fang Zhou could only shake his head, denying it.

“None of them.”

“What do you want exactly?”

The best way to make a woman forget her last question is to ask her one.

Sure enough, Qin Yun’s expression changed, her jealousy disappearing, replaced by tenderness.

She leaned closer to Fang Zhou, looking into his eyes, “I just want to be with you again.”

“I… mmph!”

Perhaps fearing Fang Zhou would say something rejecting, Qin Yun covered his mouth with her hand, continuing on her own.

“You probably don’t know, but during the time I had no news of you, I couldn’t eat or sleep well. Even when I went to your old place, I couldn’t find you.”

“Your sister also transferred schools, making it impossible to find. You disappeared like a drop of water in the ocean, without a trace.”

“I was about to lose hope.”

She put her hand down, facing Fang Zhou, her eyes filled with joy.

“But it’s okay, I found you again, and I’m really happy.”

Qin Yun inched closer to Fang Zhou, her red lips almost touching his, whispering in a lover’s tone, “It’s too dangerous outside. Only by my side is it safe. Come back, Fang Zhou.”

Her warm breath on his face made his hair stand on end, the scent of roses filling his nose. She must have changed her perfume.

Fang Zhou blinked, slowly leaning back and trying to push Qin Yun away.

Qin Yun, an isolated and inducing yandere, was not only skilled with a scalpel but also excellent at manipulating hearts.

Letting his guard down even slightly in front of her could lead to his downfall.

“So, you joined this show because you got my message?”

From her behavior and words, it wasn’t hard to deduce Qin Yun had prepared in advance.

The curly-haired woman, seeing him move away, felt displeased but patiently answered.

“Yes, guess where I got the clue from.”

“Where?”

Fang Zhou pressed.

He suspected his other ex-girlfriends had also gotten the message.

Otherwise, how could there be such a coincidence?

“Kiss me, and I’ll tell you.”

Qin Yun pointed to her cheek, her pink nails enhancing her complexion. Though she was an elegant lady, her cheeks were as delicate as a young girl’s.

Fang Zhou frowned, not expecting the usually composed Qin Yun to play such a childish trick.

“Forget it.”

He turned his head, refusing to fall for it.

Unexpectedly, this action gave Qin Yun a chance.

Seeing her shadow on the wall, Fang Zhou belatedly realized and tried to dodge, but it was too late.

Qin Yun leaned down and planted a light kiss on his cheek, like a dragonfly skimming the water.

The rose scent instantly enveloped Fang Zhou, making his mind foggy, his consciousness blurry, everything turning dark.

It felt like being lost in a vast garden, unable to find a way out.

“Fang Zhou, don’t leave, stay with me.”

He heard a soft voice calling from deep within the garden.