Reborn in the Eighties as a Housewife with a Space

Chapter 2020: Chapter 2014: Kindness Cannot Buy True Affection

Qin Xue looked at Gu Beilin, pondering her mental activities. However, there was one thing Qin Xue couldn’t figure out. This woman didn’t seem like someone with such deep schemes. Could she really think up such a difficult plan?

At this thought, something flashed through Qin Xue’s mind, something she felt she nearly grasped, but after a fleeting moment, it slipped away, leaving her even more unsure about what she wanted to know.

"Don’t you have a man already? Why do you still want to know?" Gu Beilin asked somewhat suspiciously, looking at Qin Xue.

"Well, women need to learn more skills, right? No matter the aspect, especially in grooming and dressing — the more you can catch someone’s eye, the more it proves your excellence, don’t you think?" Qin Xue deliberately acted like a superficial woman so that Gu Beilin wouldn’t suspect anything. Otherwise, she’d never find out what she wanted to know.

Qin Xue had never used manipulation before, but now she was learning to change. Some people couldn’t be treated sincerely, so this was the only way. Otherwise, she’d end up being played.

It’s mainly because society is changing, and if one doesn’t adapt, they’ll only be bullied. Sometimes kindness doesn’t lead to sincerity, especially when dealing with people like Gu Beilin. Not being stabbed in the back would already be a good scenario; expecting kindness in return was impossible.

So Qin Xue was making excuses to get information out of Gu Beilin, hoping to deal with this woman once and for all. Otherwise, her occasional appearances were too annoying.

"It’s not that I won’t tell you, it’s just that it was by chance, really. Alright, you should go now. I have things to do." Gu Beilin nearly spilled the beans, but at the last moment, she reminded herself that if she told Qin Xue, what if she fought with her over Xiao Qi? So, she couldn’t say it.

Qin Xue was torn between whether to praise Gu Beilin for suddenly becoming smarter or to curse in frustration. Right at the critical moment, it was stuck. She believed that this feeling could only be understood by those who had experienced it.

"Miss Gu Beilin, as far as I know, Mr. Xiao from this company likes someone else, doesn’t he? I heard that woman is very beautiful and comes from a wealthy family. Is that true? Have you heard about this?" Qin Xue looked at Gu Beilin. You won’t tell, right? Then I’ll push you to reveal it.

"That’s not true. Our Mr. Xiao is so handsome and wealthy. There’s no way he would do such a thing. He said he’d be responsible for me, so he definitely won’t break his word." Gu Beilin’s heart skipped a beat. How did Qin Xue know? But she stubbornly denied it.

"Really? But I heard that woman is pregnant with his child. I suppose Mr. Xiao wouldn’t let his child wander outside." The more Qin Xue looked, the more suspicious Gu Beilin seemed.

"If that’s the case, then I don’t have to worry because I am that woman." Gu Beilin’s previously anxious heart settled. She thought Qin Xue was talking about someone else, but now realized the woman in question was herself.

"What did you say? Is that woman really you?" Qin Xue stared at Gu Beilin, though her expression remained one of great surprise.

"Of course, otherwise, how could I be so certain? But how did you know about this?" Gu Beilin nodded. She told Qin Xue, mainly because there was a bit of showing off. She had previously set her sights on Chu Molin, but after things happened, she changed her mind. Now that she had her eyes on Xiao Qi, of course, she had to seize the opportunity. Otherwise, she’d end up disappointed again.