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Chapter 336: Minmin's Ill Intentions

Minmin shook Tao Tian's arm. She had originally thought this would be an easy favor to ask, but seeing Tao Tian's dimmed expression, she suddenly felt a bit confused.Tao Tian smiled awkwardly. "Uh, well..."

Tao Tian genuinely did not know how to bring the matter up.

When Minmin found out that Zhou Yuwen had rejected her request to join the company, her expression truly soured. This was despite Tao Tian's attempts to explain that Zhou Yuwen was doing it for her own good, reasoning that his was a small company where she would not learn much, and she could not possibly be content earning a meager two or three thousand yuan a month forever.

The words were earnest and well-meaning.

But Minmin was no fool. Her expression soured because she heard the underlying meaning in Zhou Yuwen's words. 'Oh, so you can provide for Qu Jing and Tao Tian, but you refuse to provide for me, is that it?'

'Where do I fall short compared to them?'

'You can even take in Qu Jing, so why not me?'

'Hmph, you do not want me.'

'Well, I might not even think you are good enough for me.'

At that moment, Minmin felt terribly wronged. She figured that she would just go find a job on her own; it was not as if she was incapable of finding one.

However, she still could not help but feel a deep sense of disappointment. Tao Tian apologized to Minmin, explaining that her relationship with Zhou Yuwen had only just begun to mend, and if she pushed things too far, he would get angry.

"Minmin, just try looking for a job on your own first. If you find a good one, that would be wonderful. If you cannot, I will just beg Zhou Yuwen again. Do not worry, I will never forget about you."

Since Tao Tian had put it that way, there was nothing more Minmin could say.

She simply advised Tao Tian to be more proactive with Zhou Yuwen.

"Last time, it was because you were too stubborn that you let Qu Jing snatch the advantage."

"Now you have a chance to return to Zhou Yuwen's side."

"With Qu Jing's figure, there is no way she can compare to you."

Just as they were speaking, Qu Jing walked out of Zhou Yuwen's office.

She was absolutely beaming, looking radiant as a spring breeze.

She still wore her mature, elegant outfit, displaying a beautiful pair of legs sheathed in black pantyhose beneath a tight skirt.

However, unlike when she had gone in, Qu Jing emerged wearing a collar around her neck.

Zhou Yuwen had actually told her to take the collar off.

But Qu Jing had pouted and acted coquettishly, declaring that she absolutely would not.

"I have to go tell Tao Tian that I am different from her. I am my brother's most pampered little pet." While in the office, Qu Jing had lain prone on the floor, acting coyly with Zhou Yuwen.

Zhou Yuwen could do nothing about her antics and could only indulge her.

Along the way, he also gifted her a diamond chip necklace.

As well as the Hermès Handbag he had bought while shopping at Deji Plaza earlier.

He told her they were her New Year's gifts.

Naturally, Qu Jing was not with Zhou Yuwen purely for these material things.

But when Zhou Yuwen brought them out, any girl would have been deeply moved.

Upon seeing the gifts, Qu Jing proactively crawled into Zhou Yuwen's embrace, swearing that she would never leave him for the rest of her life.

Hearing this, Zhou Yuwen smiled faintly and replied, "Of course I know you won't leave me."

"Even if everyone else leaves in the future, I will not let you leave, baby."

Zhou Yuwen kissed Qu Jing's forehead.

Qu Jing hummed happily in response.

After coming out, Qu Jing immediately sought out Tao Tian and Minmin.

Zhou Yuwen had told Qu Jing that from now on, they would all be sisters in the same company.

He wanted them to get along well.

So, of course, Qu Jing had not come over to look for trouble.

"Tao Tian."

At this moment, Qu Jing's demeanor carried the distinct vibe of a wicked stepmother.

She was slightly taller than Tao Tian, an advantage further boosted by her high heels.

Most notably, she wore the collar around her neck.

As if this collar brought her an immeasurable sense of glory, she held her neck high and proud.

"Huh? Jingjing, is that the newest Hermès Handbag?"

It was Minmin who spoke. Having just seen Tao Tian's LV Bag in the dormitory, and now seeing Qu Jing carrying a Hermès, Minmin was, truthfully speaking, consumed with envy.

A bag like that cost at least thirty or forty thousand yuan.

Based on the salary she would make after her internship, even working for a full year might not be enough to buy a single designer bag.

Yet both of her roommates already possessed them.

In that instant, Minmin genuinely wished that Zhou Yuwen would sleep with her too!

Her demands were not high; she just wanted to be provided for exactly like Qu Jing and Tao Tian.

Faced with Minmin's blatantly envious expression, Qu Jing completely ignored her.

Instead, she looked coldly at Tao Tian and declared, "Do not think that just because Zhou Yuwen has forgiven you, everything is perfect now. Let me warn you, you have a history. Zhou Yuwen might be kind-hearted and fell for your tricks, but I am not so easy to deal with."

"You had better be careful. I will be staring at your every move."

Hearing the underlying tone in Qu Jing's words, Tao Tian sensed that there was no deep-seated hostility. She took the initiative to express her own stance, "I just want to stay quietly by Zhou Yuwen's side now. Jingjing, I know I made mistakes, but I have changed. Jingjing, can we still be good sisters?"

As she spoke, Tao Tian reached out her hand, offering a gesture of goodwill.

Qu Jing merely narrowed her eyes, staring at Tao Tian's extended hand.

In truth, Tao Tian's natural allure was not only effective on men.

It worked wonders on women as well.

After all, parading around such a pair of massive assets, who wouldn't feel dazed looking at them?

However, Qu Jing refused to be captivated by Tao Tian.

"Put away your fox's tail!" she snapped.

"Do not think I do not know you only clung to Zhou Yuwen because you saw he had money. Hmph, Tao Tian, others might not know the real you, but I certainly do."

"I am not like you. I genuinely like Zhou Yuwen. Even if he were a penniless beggar with nothing to his name, I would still willingly follow him. And this is the proof."

As she spoke, Qu Jing flicked the small bell attached to her collar.

This was an exclusive item gifted to her by Zhou Yuwen.

It was also the gift she was most proud of.

"I will be watching you closely. If I ever find out that you are causing trouble for Zhou Yuwen like you did last time..."

Qu Jing paused for a moment.

Then, she finished viciously, "...there had better not be such a day. Otherwise, I will definitely make you regret ever being brought into this world!"

Having delivered her piece, Qu Jing let out another cold scoff.

Without even shaking Tao Tian's hand, she spun on her heel and strutted away.

Only after Qu Jing was gone did Minmin express her deep dissatisfaction. "Seriously, what is she acting so high and mighty for, Tiantian?"

"Why doesn't she remember that if it hadn't been for you back then, she wouldn't have even had the chance to meet Zhou Yuwen?"

"Hah, back then, Zhou Yuwen didn't even want to look her in the eye!"

Minmin was practically bursting with pent-up resentment.

But Tao Tian, gazing at Qu Jing's retreating back, appeared remarkably calm.

She gave a faint smile and replied, "I think it is fine. She is just doing it for Zhou Yuwen's sake."

"No, Tiantian, what are you saying? She is the one who fought you for Zhou Yuwen! Think about it carefully. If it hadn't been for her, how could things have gotten so tense between you and Zhou Yuwen? Tiantian, you absolutely cannot think like that!"

Minmin was startled by Tao Tian's attitude and hurriedly tried to jog her memory about the time Qu Jing had betrayed her.

"I am serious. If it weren't for Qu Jing, there is no way you and Zhou Yuwen would have taken this long to reconcile."

"Have you forgotten how you cried every night hugging your pillow? I was the one who comforted you through every bit of it!"

"Alright, Minmin, I remember it all. I know you treat me the best."

Currently thriving on Zhou Yuwen's affection, Tao Tian had no desire to dwell on those sad memories. Watching Minmin stomping her feet in frustration, Tao Tian found it secretly amusing. She hugged Minmin and reassured her, "Minmin, rest assured, I will never forget. You are my true bestie."

"This isn't just about who treats you best. I am telling you all this not for my own sake, but because I am afraid you will get deceived by others again."

Minmin could not help but sigh.

She insisted that Qu Jing was far from a simple character.

"If it hadn't been for her, how could you be relegated to just being a simple secretary? This company should rightfully be yours, too."

Tao Tian's eyes flickered, but she remained silent.

In reality, Minmin wanted to ask Tao Tian if she could recommend her to Zhou Yuwen, allowing her to win him over in bed.

Honestly, Minmin was not shackled by any strict moral compass.

All she knew was that both of her friends were now living in three-bedroom apartments and carrying Hermès bags.

If they could share a man between the two of them, what was wrong with adding her to the mix?

They all came from the same dormitory, after all.

Why should they have a man providing for them while she had to suffer through the grueling process of job hunting?

Minmin deeply wanted Zhou Yuwen to take her in, but she was too embarrassed to approach him directly. Seeing how completely love-struck Tao Tian was now, she figured that if she voiced this thought aloud, she might end up without even a place to live.

After some thought, she decided to let it go and just focus steadily on finding a job.

'Hmph, their morals are skewed, so I will be the one with proper morals. Maybe when I go out to work, I will meet a genuine rich second generation,' she reasoned.

Or so she told herself.

However, most people live within a very confined social circle.

In fact, in the days following this, Minmin loitered in front of Zhou Yuwen on multiple occasions.

She desperately hoped to catch his attention.

Yet, Zhou Yuwen showed absolutely zero interest in her antics.

It was to be expected. Zhou Yuwen already had two senior sisters of a similar archetype; there was no way he would take a fancy to Minmin.

Furthermore, Zhou Yuwen was fairly familiar with Minmin's personality.

He had a feeling that Minmin had played a significant role in causing so much of the drama with Tao Tian.

If he took her into his harem, would there ever be a day of peace?

One evening, Zhou Yuwen stayed late at the office working overtime. Minmin had been lingering outside the whole time. Once almost everyone else had left, she felt her golden opportunity had finally arrived.

So, she decided to make her move. She left the office lights blazing.

Wearing a small camisole and yoga pants, she began practicing yoga right in the cultural media company's office.

She continued her routine for a long time, all the way until eleven o'clock at night.

Still, Zhou Yuwen did not emerge.

Unable to hold back, Minmin snuck a few extra glances at Zhou Yuwen's office door.

Only after confirming that he hadn't left did she return to her spot and resume her performative yoga routine.

At that moment, a sudden thought struck her. 'Since everyone else is already gone anyway...'

'Why don't I be a little bolder?'

'For the sake of my future happiness.'

'For the sake of luxury bags!'

Emboldened by her desires, Minmin pulled off her small camisole right then and there.

Wearing nothing but a black lace bra on top, she continued doing yoga all alone in the dead of night.

When Zhou Yuwen finally stepped out, he actually noticed the lights on in the adjacent office, and he certainly noticed Minmin doing yoga in there.

However, Zhou Yuwen did not let his lower half dictate his actions. He simply felt utterly speechless at her blatant behavior.

He dialed Tao Tian's number and asked what she was up to.

Tao Tian's voice was exceedingly sugary whenever she spoke to Zhou Yuwen now. It was the classic tone a girlfriend uses with her boyfriend, completely distinct from how she addressed anyone else.

Over the line, she murmured in a dazed voice, "I am in the dormitory. Since I am moving soon, I have so many things to pack up."

"Oh. Do you know where Minmin is?" Zhou Yuwen asked.

"Huh? She mentioned she had to step out for something, but I did not ask for details. Why? Did something happen?" Tao Tian asked in confusion.

"Oh, she is doing yoga in the office, and she has practically stripped off her top. You should give her a call and remind her not to catch a cold." Zhou Yuwen spoke in a completely casual tone as he stood by the window with a cup of coffee in hand, leisurely appreciating Minmin's fine figure across the way.

"What?!" The moment Tao Tian heard this, she immediately understood exactly what was going on.

Zhou Yuwen simply said, "Yeah, that is all. I will hang up now."

"Oh, okay."

Zhou Yuwen stayed back to admire Minmin's yoga routine.

Minmin could naturally feel his gaze; she was putting on this show entirely for him, so she had sensed his presence almost immediately.

She just hadn't expected Zhou Yuwen to call Tao Tian.

To fully capture his attention, Minmin deliberately kept her back to him as she moved into a forward fold.

With her legs together, she knelt down. The black yoga pants tightly wrapped around her buttocks, and as she dropped to her knees, her curves were spectacularly accentuated. It was an incredibly seductive sight.

Just then, the sound of the office door opening echoed through the room.

Minmin could not help but feel a surge of nervous anticipation. 'Is he finally making his move?!'

She heard footsteps slowly approaching her, inch by inch.

Her anticipation skyrocketed.

She could already picture Zhou Yuwen suddenly pouncing on her in the next second.

Then, she would pretend to resist desperately, crying out, "Ah, no! You cannot do this, Zhou Yuwen! I... I am Tiantian's bestie!"

"You cannot treat me like this!"

And no matter how hard she fought back, Zhou Yuwen would refuse to listen, roughly pinning her down, peeling off her yoga pants, and kissing her neck forcefully while growling, "Minmin, Senior Sister, I have fancied you for so long! Just give in to me!"

And so, on this dark and windy night...!

Just thinking about it made Minmin blush profusely, and she even felt her body responding to the fantasy.

At that exact moment, a hand rested squarely on her shoulder.

"Yu—" Minmin's face was practically radiating pure joy.

However, when she turned and saw that it was Tao Tian whose hand was on her shoulder, she froze. In an instant, the blood drained entirely from her terrified face.

Tao Tian was smiling sweetly at her. "Minmin, why are you doing yoga so late at night? Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?"

"Uh, I... I had not finished my routine for the day. I was afraid of disturbing you in the dormitory, so I came over here," Minmin stammered weakly.

"Oh. Then hurry up and put your clothes back on, Minmin," Tao Tian said, keeping up her gentle smile.

Only after Minmin had gotten dressed did Zhou Yuwen casually stroll into the room. "Are you done with your routine? Let's go if you are."

"Yes, alright. Minmin, I will not be going back to the dormitory tonight. You can head back by yourself later,"

Tao Tian said generously, skipping over to Zhou Yuwen and linking her arm happily through his as she looked back at Minmin.

At that moment, watching Zhou Yuwen and Tao Tian walk away together, Minmin realized something.

She felt like an absolute clown...

That night, Zhou Yuwen took Tao Tian to stay at the newly furnished New Home. Along the way, he talked to her about Minmin's little stunt.

But Tao Tian did not seem to care in the slightest.

When she went out with Zhou Yuwen today, she had worn a blue hoodie paired with black tight pants.

After arriving home, her hoodie was swiftly pushed up above her massive assets by Zhou Yuwen.

Lying prone on the bed, she completely surrendered to Zhou Yuwen's wicked ministrations.

Zhou Yuwen asked if she still planned on living with Minmin.

Tao Tian giggled. "Why wouldn't I?"

She smiled playfully at him. "It is completely normal for Minmin to harbor thoughts about you. After all, you are so excellent."

"By the way, hubby, why did you tell me? I think Minmin is quite pretty, so why didn't you want her?"

Zhou Yuwen was speechless upon hearing this. "What kind of man do you think I am? Do you think I lack for women? I only take the ones I truly like. Like you."

"Hehe."

Truthfully, Zhou Yuwen's words sounded incredibly scummy, yet Tao Tian felt surprisingly elated by the sweetness of the sentiment.

She nestled happily into his embrace, planting a loud kiss on his cheek. "You are the best, hubby!"