SDS: Chapter 13

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"Why Not Admire My Abs Instead?"


Just as Qin Yulin was about to retort—

since if Tang Keyi married Qin Zhiyan, 

wouldn't that make them the same "type"?—

the door opened, and another person walked in.

A young man with a towel wrapped around his waist.

Tang Keyi and Han Qiuqiu, sitting to the side of the door, 

couldn’t see the newcomer’s face clearly.

"President Qin, what a coincidence! I didn’t expect to run into you here."

Qin Yulin narrowed his eyes, studying the newcomer. 

"You are...?"

"I’m Li Mingxing, from the Li family."

Tang Keyi and Han Qiuqiu exchanged glances, 

both seeing surprise in each other’s eyes.

[Speak of the devil—mention one, they appear; mention two, and here they both are.]

Qin Zhiyan finally glanced up at the newcomer. 

Someone from the Li family? 

Does Tang Keyi know him?

"Oh, it’s you. It’s been so long, I didn’t recognize you. My bad."

Qin Yulin knew Li Mingxing and Han Qiuqiu didn’t get along, 

and they weren’t close before. 

Though he noticed Li Mingxing’s face looked slightly different, 

he wouldn’t point it out directly.

Li Mingxing smiled at Qin Zhiyan and asked, 

"President Qin, who is this?"

Everyone knew Li Mingxing was here for Qin Zhiyan. 

This kind of tactic was common in their circles, but no one would call it out—

after all, it was just an introduction, harmless.

"He’s my cousin, Qin Zhiyan."

Li Mingxing put on an expression of surprise and honor. 

"So this is President Qin! I’ve heard so much about you."

"Heh."

Li Mingxing was waiting for Qin Zhiyan to respond, 

but instead, 

a mocking chuckle came from the corner.

Only then did Li Mingxing notice two more people sitting behind him.

Han Qiuqiu sneered. 

"Who knows what scent you followed here, pretending it’s some 'coincidence.'"

Han Qiuqiu had always despised Li Mingxing’s pretentious act and was the first to strike.

Li Mingxing’s expensive face twitched momentarily, 

but he restrained himself—his face couldn’t afford too many exaggerated expressions now.

"Oh, it’s you two. You have the nerve to criticize me? Are you telling me your appearance here is just a coincidence too?"

Li Mingxing smirked inwardly. 

Wasn’t Tang Keyi also chasing after Qin Zhiyan? 

Pot calling the kettle black.

Han Qiuqiu’s lips curled mockingly as he looked at Qin Yulin. 

"I don’t believe in coincidences either. Qin Yulin, care to explain? Is this really just a coincidence?"

Qin Yulin played the peacemaker with an awkward smile. 

"All four major families of the capital gathered here—what else could it be but fate? Mingxing, don’t just stand there, take a seat."

Li Mingxing, remembering he needed to leave a good impression on Qin Zhiyan, 

sat diagonally across from him, forming a three-way standoff.

"President Qin, please excuse our bickering. We just like teasing each other," 

Li Mingxing said, acting natural and unbothered.

[Nose done? Chin done too?]

Qin Zhiyan glanced at Tang Keyi in confusion. 

What’s he thinking about? 

Playing statue?

Li Mingxing noticed Qin Zhiyan’s gaze wasn’t on him but on Tang Keyi and seethed internally.

I went through all this surgery, 

and I’m still not as good-looking as Tang Keyi?!

[Cheekbones look slimmer too—probably got slimming injections. The work is pretty natural, though. Still not as handsome as me.]

Finally understanding Tang Keyi’s thoughts, 

Qin Zhiyan side-eyed Li Mingxing.

Natural? 

Isn’t the artificial touch obvious? 

What kind of standards does Tang Keyi have?

Li Mingxing met Qin Zhiyan’s eyes for a brief moment, 

ready to flash a charming smile, but Qin Zhiyan had already looked away.

Li Mingxing silently cheered himself on. At least Qin Zhiyan noticed me. 

He knew he wouldn’t lose to Tang Keyi!

Compared to Tang Keyi’s clingy pursuit tactics, 

his own subtle, effortless charm was far more sophisticated and attention-grabbing.

Li Mingxing took a deep breath, straightened his posture, and fanned himself with a hand. 

"It’s so hot in here."

Han Qiuqiu’s gaze landed on Li Mingxing’s deliberately displayed abs and rolled his eyes. 

"If it’s that hot, why not just take off the towel too?"

"You two are wrapped up like mummies. What, scared to show off some flab? Don’t worry, I won’t laugh."

Han Qiuqiu smirked. 

"Fake face, fake abs too?"

Tang Keyi, still somewhat intimidated by Qin Zhiyan’s presence, 

let Han Qiuqiu do all the talking.

[The face is fake, but the abs are probably real. Maybe I should work out and get some abs too?]

[Nah, too much effort.]

[Still kinda jealous, though.]

Qin Zhiyan felt inexplicably irritated. 

He has real eight-pack abs right here, 

but Tang Keyi’s admiring someone else’s mediocre ones?

Li Mingxing was equally annoyed.

Cosmetic procedures weren’t a big deal in their circle—

anyone with money did some tweaks or treatments. 

It was an open secret, but only Han Qiuqiu would call him out so bluntly.

Besides, his abs were 100% real!

Li Mingxing shot back, 

"Sounds like sour grapes to me!"

"Your grapes are full of preservatives—I’d get food poisoning!" 

Han Qiuqiu fired back without hesitation.

"You—!"

As the argument escalated, 

Qin Yulin stood up and forcibly dragged Han Qiuqiu out of the room.

"Qiuqiu, it’s too stuffy in here. Let’s cool off outside."

"Qin Yulin, let go of me!"

Han Qiuqiu struggled but was no match, 

leaving only Tang Keyi and the other two in the room.

Li Mingxing glanced at Tang Keyi, who was leaning quietly against the wall, 

and thought, 

Why’s Tang Keyi so quiet today? 

Could it be that my new face has left him speechless?

"Tang Keyi, cat got your tongue?"

[Qin Zhiyan hasn’t said a word either—why aren’t you asking him?]

Tang Keyi lifted his eyes and gave Li Mingxing a once-over. 

"Maybe because your face looks unfamiliar. I’m shy around strangers."

Li Mingxing choked. 

Still the same annoying Tang Keyi. 

I shouldn’t have bothered.

"I heard you’re working as President Qin’s assistant now. How’s that going?"

[With Qin Zhiyan right here, I suspect you’re up to no good.]

"Pretty good. President Qin takes good care of me." 

Tang Keyi’s answer was sincere.

Qin Zhiyan thought, 

At least you have some conscience.


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