Chapter 92: All Three Were Overthinking

“Brother-in-law, I’ve come to find you!”

At Liu Xinyao’s boisterous shout, Wang Haoran, Lin Qingzhi, and Chen Ranni all turned to look.

Without any hesitation, Liu Xinyao rushed into the shop, grabbed a chair, and sat next to Wang Haoran and Lin Qingzhi, smiling mischievously at the two.

Seeing Liu Xinyao not treating herself as an outsider at all, Wang Haoran felt a headache coming on.

Suddenly showing up like this, how am I supposed to introduce you to each other? This is my family’s Shuang’er’s sister? This is your brother-in-law’s girlfriend?

“Yaoyao, what brings you here?”

“I wanted to have lunch with you, Brother-in-law, so I came to find you. And… coincidentally, to see Qingzhi jie!”

Finally finding her target, Liu Xinyao had thought it over for a long time and decided it was better to call Lin Qingzhi “jie” since she was younger. Calling her “Little Qingzhi” might be seen as coming to show dominance.

She hoped they could get along well in the future!

Thinking this, Liu Xinyao gave Lin Qingzhi a bright smile.

“Qingzhi jie, my name is Liu Xinyao, you can just call me Yaoyao!”

However, what Liu Xinyao thought was a friendly attitude was seen by Lin Qingzhi as a blatant provocation.

Lin Qingzhi had heard about the girls in Wang Haoran’s household and knew one was named Liu Yunshuang.

Hearing the term “Brother-in-law,” Lin Qingzhi knew this Liu Xinyao was Liu Yunshuang’s younger sister.

Although Wang Haoran had mentioned that the other women knew about her and accepted her, Lin Qingzhi still felt uneasy.

And now, one of Wang Haoran’s girlfriend’s sisters specifically came to find her sister’s rival…

The younger sister coming to find her brother-in-law’s lover was likely to avenge her sister, to tear the mistress apart; how could it possibly be for friendship? That logic doesn’t hold!

So, Liu Xinyao’s smile was likely a facade!

Thinking this, Liu Xinyao’s image in Lin Qingzhi’s eyes turned into this sarcastic one—

“Oh, Qingzhi jie, today I’ve learned something new. There really are people shameless enough to hold on to a married man! Jie, your skin is so thick, how did you train it? Teach me!”

Who knew this Liu Xinyao was such a good actress. Without rational analysis, her naive look almost fooled me!

However, while Lin Qingzhi marveled at Liu Xinyao’s “acting,” Liu Xinyao was genuinely admiring her “acting.”

Sincerely—

Tsk tsk, this pure face, this gentle and weak demeanor, this pitiful look—such a good act, so deceptive!

If I hadn’t heard your true nature from my sister, I might’ve been fooled!

Who would think that someone who looks so pure actually has a mind full of dirty thoughts, always dragging Brother-in-law to “play dirty.”

Moreover, with your frail appearance, weighing only about ninety pounds, I know at least forty-five pounds are violence, and forty-five pounds are rebelliousness!

With a distorted mind, advocating violence, frequently fighting, and privately enjoying being hit by Brother-in-law! And whenever sister speaks, you always interrupt; whenever sister lectures, you always defy her, you feel uncomfortable if you don’t cause trouble!

Sigh, this Lin Qingzhi, truly difficult to judge by appearance!

But oh well, we’ll all be sisters in the future. I’ll be tolerant of you!

Thinking this, Liu Xinyao’s gaze towards Lin Qingzhi became even more sincere.

“Qingzhi jie, do you want to join us for lunch later?”

Seeing the earnest look, Lin Qingzhi felt a bit uneasy.

What is she planning?

A Hongmen Banquet? Is she seeking revenge for her sister, or ordered by her sister Liu Yunshuang?

(TLN :  “Hongmen” (鸿门) refers to the famous “Hongmen Banquet” (鸿门宴), an event from Chinese history that took place around 206 BC. It involved a plot to assassinate Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, by Xiang Yu, a rival warlord. The term has since come to symbolize a banquet or meeting where one party plans to harm or deceive another under the guise of hospitality. In modern Chinese slang, it is often used to describe a situation where someone is invited to a meeting or gathering with hidden hostile intentions.)

If it’s the latter, what should I do?

Haoran will definitely help me, right? But Liu Yunshuang has been with him longer…

Thinking this, Lin Qingzhi became anxious and moved closer to Wang Haoran, looking at him for help.

Wang Haoran noticed this was just Liu Xinyao acting crazy and had nothing to do with Liu Yunshuang.

Looking at Lin Qingzhi, he spoke helplessly.

“Let’s go together. Yaoyao is just a silly girl wanting to get to know you. I’ll also call Shuang’er over later, and we can all meet!”

“Mm… I-I’ll listen to you.” Lin Qingzhi agreed.

Hearing Wang Haoran mention calling her sister, Liu Xinyao panicked a bit.

She came alone this time to build a good relationship with Lin Qingzhi and then report back to her sister!

She quickly opposed, “Wait… wait a minute, Brother-in-law, my sister is very busy today, let’s not disturb her… Just us three is fine!”

“…Yaoyao, don’t I know if your sister is busy? She just texted me, saying she’s coming to find me for lunch!”

“…”

Busted for lying, Liu Xinyao felt embarrassed. But then she leaned in, holding Wang Haoran’s arm pitifully.

“Brother-in-law~ don’t call sister yet, okay~”

“…”

“Brother-in-law~”

“Alright, alright, I won’t call her. Just stop shaking my arm!”

“Hehe, Brother-in-law is the best!”

Liu Xinyao laughed happily, then moved her chair next to Lin Qingzhi and started chatting.

Meanwhile, Chen Ranni, crouching with her back to them, was dumbfounded.

She felt things were getting complicated.

Originally at the entrance, upon learning that Liu Xinyao’s “Brother-in-law” was Wang Haoran, she became curious and started listening in.

The more she listened, the stranger it sounded. She thought Liu Xinyao’s sister was Lin Qingzhi, but it wasn’t!

Her curiosity like a cat scratching, Chen Ranni couldn’t resist moving closer to the three to hear better.

To avoid drawing attention, she held a flower pot in both hands, bent over, and inched forward, then crouched, pretending to arrange the flowers.

She perked up her ears to eavesdrop.

The content shocked her.

To think Qingzhi jie’s boyfriend was a married man! What does this make the situation… she thought they were a heavenly couple, but it’s a scumbag and a mistress?!

But that’s not right… it seems Qingzhi jie gets along well with the “original wife,” even the sister is friendly…

Damn it, what’s so good about this scumbag!

Sneaking a glance at Wang Haoran, who was effortlessly placating Lin Qingzhi and Liu Xinyao, Chen Ranni felt a sudden sense of mission—

Qingzhi jie is so good, she wouldn’t knowingly be a mistress. This must be because of this scumbag’s tricks!

I must experience it myself, see what your tricks are!

I, Chen Ranni, though not pretty, will take the lead, sacrifice myself, to expose this scumbag’s true nature!

(tln : what a good way to find a reason lmao, ggwp ranni)