Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 249 One Night, the Orchids Bloom, and They Join Forces to Beat Up Little Fatty Fan?
"The soup is here."

Yan Li carried a clay pot, and the last dish, spinach and egg soup, was also served. He addressed Qin Lan and Dong Xuan.

"Try them all, and see if my cooking skills have declined."

Yan Li cooks less and less these days, and even when she does, it's mostly noodles, soups, or simple stir-fries, emphasizing quick, easy, and delicious meals.

I only prepare such a feast when I'm in a particularly good mood for cooking, or on special occasions or events.

However, although I've cooked less in the last two years, I've grown up in the kitchen, so my basic skills are still there.

Moreover, because he was rich, he had eaten all kinds of delicacies, which broadened his horizons and improved his cooking skills to some extent. In addition, the system could occasionally trigger a recipe, so Yan Li was quite confident in his cooking skills.

The meal consisted of eight dishes and one soup, mostly home-style dishes, but included four major cuisines: Sichuan, Shandong, Guangdong, and Huaiyang, as well as two Northeastern dishes, catering to the tastes of Dong and Qin.

One of them is from Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang Province, and the other is from Shenyang, Liaoning Province. According to Northeasterners, they should be considered fellow townsmen.

However, neither of them clearly meant that.

The fact that they didn't beat the other party into tears is already a sign of respect for the Songhua River.

Qin Lan picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork, chewed it, and her eyes lit up.

"Hmm, is this what Shenyang City is doing?"

As a famous dish from Northeast China, Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork) has spread to other regions and has been innovated in various ways, resulting in different cooking methods and tastes even though they are all Guo Bao Rou.

The flavors include sweet and sour, tomato, and salty; the textures vary from thin to thick, soft to crisp; and they are also categorized by new and old varieties and by region.

Many people from Northeast China don't like to order this dish when they're away from home because there are too many options, and they might end up ordering something they can't accept, which is considered "heretical."

Dong Xuan glanced at Qin Lan after hearing her words, sensing that there was something hidden in the little bitch's words.

What's the taste of Shenyang? They eat sweet and sour pork in Mudanjiang too, you know!
Yan Li knew Dong Xuan's jealousy all too well.

Before she could speak, he pointed to the chicken stew with mushrooms and said that he had found a restaurant in Northeast China and specially sourced the ingredients from there. From the chicken to the hazel mushrooms to the dried potatoes and vermicelli, everything was native to Heilongjiang Province.

Upon hearing this, Dong Xuan picked up her chopsticks, took a bite, and nodded seriously.

"It is indeed my hometown."

Actually, she couldn't tell the difference at all. Chicken stew with mushrooms and sweet and sour pork are different. The latter has different flavors and cooking methods, while the former, as long as the ingredients are similar, is generally indistinguishable to most people.

Whether or not she could taste it was not important. The key was that Yan Li had spoken, which showed his regard for her, and with Qin Lan present, Dong Xuan accepted it.

Even if this chicken were to come to life today, speak human language, and claim to be a resident of Shenyang, Dong Xuan would still insist that it was a chicken from their Heilongjiang province.

"Alright, you two stop arguing over a meal. I'm happy today, so have a drink with me."

Yan Li pulled the two of them to sit down, then opened a bottle of Moutai and filled their glasses.

Qin Lan glanced at Dong Xuan, who nodded slightly. The two raised their glasses together, but drank very restrainedly.

Both of them are from Northeast China, so they have a certain alcohol tolerance, better than most girls who can't drink, but not by much; you could only say their alcohol tolerance is acceptable.

Anyone with a decent alcohol tolerance could easily take on two of them, let alone Yan Li, who can drink a ton of alcohol; she could get them both drunk just by warming up.

Once you're drunk, you'll be "confused" and some bastard will take advantage of you.

Therefore, Qin Lan and Dong Xuan, who had already reached a tacit understanding, acted in unison.

Drink less alcohol and eat more food. Not only did he drink less himself, but he also stopped Yan Li from drinking less, to prevent him from causing trouble under the influence of alcohol.

It must be said that Dong and Qin really understood Yan Li.

Yan Li anticipated that the two would be wary of drinking less, so he planned to get himself drunk and then act like a hooligan.

Unexpectedly, the two were wary of his move and tried to stop him in various ways.

Both of them knew his alcohol tolerance; it was really fake for him to act crazy after drinking only half a jin or eight liang.

"Eat vegetables, eat vegetables."

Yan Li was not discouraged when his drinking strategy failed, and invited the two to eat.

This gesture startled Dong and Qin, causing them to hesitate and exchange glances.

[This bastard didn't even urge me to drink; could he have spiked the food?]

It shouldn't be that heinous.

Although Yan Li was of poor character, shameless, and sometimes untrustworthy.

But in other aspects, their character is still acceptable; they are far from being so despicable as to drug them.

After finishing his meal with bated breath, Yan Li tidied up briefly and then suggested watching a DVD.

Qin Lan realized what was happening again: "I'll choose the dishes."

Dong Xuan gave her an appreciative look; this woman was actually quite clever.

If Yan Li were to play discs, who knows what kind of obscene discs he would play? Even if you hold your ground, you'd still inevitably be taken advantage of by him.

Yan Li continued to follow them; in fact, Qin Lan was overthinking things.

This is Yangjiaodeng Hutong, where Yan Li's parents and grandmother used to live. How could there be any messy stuff here? The DVDs are all TV series, movies, operas, folk songs, etc., mainly promoting positive energy.

"A folk tune, 'Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law Climbing Over the Wall'."

Qin Lan somehow found a disc and put it in the player. The large title and description of the disc made both Qin Lan and Dong Xuan look at Yan Li.

"Cough cough."

Yan Li was a little embarrassed. He had spoken too soon. Folk songs and such were indeed a bit risqué. He didn't know who bought them and probably hadn't looked at them carefully.

"Why are you looking at me? Even if I wanted to see something unhealthy, I wouldn't look at this kind of thing."

That makes sense; given Yan Li's age and status, he is indeed completely unsuitable for such discs.

Dong Xuan stepped forward to help, and then picked out a compressed disc of the "Once Upon a Time in China" series.

It's an action movie; surely this bastard wouldn't have any ulterior motives.

...

In early winter, a cold wind blows outside, but the heating installed in the courtyard makes the room temperature comfortable.

With his two beloved ladies by his side, watching classic old movies at home, and it being his birthday, the atmosphere was warm and wonderful, and Yan Li couldn't be more content.

The only pity is that the two were wary, allowing people to look but not touch. Forget about embracing each other, even touching a little hand would be slapped away.

Yan Li noticed that the two of them were tense and even seemed to want to move away from him to sit on the side, so he knew that they were in a highly sensitive period.

At this point, we cannot continue.

Otherwise, it might backfire and force the two of them to run away together. He can't really force them, otherwise things will end up in chaos and that won't be fun.

Yan Li tested the waters, and then obediently quieted down, not making a move for the entire movie.

Being on edge and on guard is definitely mentally taxing. As Yan Li hesitated to move, Dong and Qin gradually began to relax and started watching a movie.

However, just as the second movie was at its most exciting, Qin Lan suddenly felt a thief's finger hook onto hers.

That scoundrel is still up to his old tricks!

Just as Qin Lan was about to start pinching him, she suddenly caught Yan Li winking at her, then gesturing towards Dong Xuan with his lips in a shushing gesture. Qin Lan, who was about to pinch him, couldn't help but pause.

Seeing this, Yan Li gently took Qin Lan's hand, their hands intertwined and touched intimately, his eyes occasionally glancing at her with tenderness.

Qin Lan: "..."

She still pinched Yan Li with her little hand, but the movement was gentle. The glare she gave him was less mocking and disdainful, and more doting and helpless.

Yan Li felt relieved and continued to engage in underhanded tactics with Qin Lan.

To deal with Qin Lan and Dong Xuan, who are temporary allies with whom there is a rift but who have joined forces for some reason.

A direct attack is a poor strategy, as it would force the two to unite more closely and advance or retreat together.

Therefore, the best approach is to sow discord and defeat them one by one.

Even though Qin Lan vaguely sensed that Yan Li was up to no good, she still didn't keep her promise when faced with Yan Li's blatant flirting behind Dong Xuan's back.

The two are temporary allies, but also eternal enemies!
It's acceptable if we don't both gain an advantage or suffer a loss, but if I gain an advantage while you suffer a loss, then I might not be able to tolerate it.

Yan Li's actions became increasingly inappropriate, and the two grew closer and closer until they were almost embracing. Dong Xuan wasn't blind, and naturally noticed that something was amiss.

"What are you doing!"

Dong Xuan's expression changed drastically. She first glared at Yan Li, then looked at Qin Lan with cold anger.

Shameless bastard! He kept saying he'd advance and retreat together, but he secretly ate all the food by himself.

Dong Xuan even began to suspect that this was a trap set for her by that little bitch Qin Lan.

First, she used the phrase "twin orchids" to scare her, then she pretended to join her in shunning and neglecting Yan Li. After that, she secretly tried to curry favor with Yan Li, and finally, she became a jealous and troublesome shrew. This little bitch was so understanding and pleasing to Yan Li.

Too poisonous!
She'd completely forgotten that this little bitch had played the role of Zhihua, a woman who pretended to be a good person on the surface but secretly tricked others.

Looking at the angry Dong Xuan, Qin Lan felt somewhat guilty, after all, it was indeed her who went back on her word, which was not very ethical.

She pushed Yan Li aside and sat down next to him to show her innocence.

Unfortunately, the dam of trust had already collapsed, and what's more, the two were already at odds, and the little bit of ice that had just melted immediately froze again, making matters worse.

Looking at Dong and Qin, who had gone from a relatively harmonious relationship to a cold war standoff, Yan Li didn't know if he had made a mistake.

If things are not harmonious, he will cause trouble; if things are too harmonious, he won't gain anything.

Having women on both sides is difficult!
As darkness fell, Yan Li did not mention leaving, and Dong Qin and the other man showed no intention of setting off.

How could he possibly leave?
Unless Yan Li comes with me, if I leave, wouldn't that be letting that little bitch have it?

But this stalemate couldn't go on forever, so Yan Li suggested, "Why don't we squeeze in together?"

Dong Xuan even used her local dialect: "Get lost."

"I knew you were up to no good."

Qin Lan also sneered. She realized she had fallen into a trap, but there was nothing she could do. Dong Xuan no longer trusted her.

Fortunately, neither of them could accept this, so they were still able to maintain a certain level of understanding.

"In that case, the east and west wing rooms are all ready. You two can each have a room, and I'll stay in the main room so we won't disturb each other."

Qin Lan and Dong Xuan exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with inscrutable emotions, before finally nodding in unison.

"That's it."

Afterwards, Qin Lan went out to buy things, and Yan Li took the opportunity to hug and coax Dong Xuan.

"Do not touch me."

Dong Xuan was still furious about what had happened before. She was jealous and felt extremely uncomfortable seeing Yan Li being intimate with other women.

"I was wrong. Here's what I'll do: give me a chance to make amends. Leave the door open for me tonight, and I'll definitely apologize to you properly."

Dong Xuan stomped on his foot in anger: "You're still thinking about this piece of trash?"

"On my birthday, you can't expect me to sleep alone all night, can you? Aren't you still my good wife?"

Dong Xuan retorted angrily, "No, you can go find whoever you want."

Yan Li raised an eyebrow: "Then I'll really look for you, don't be upset?"

"you dare!"

Dong Xuan became really anxious, scratching and clawing for a while, warning Yan Li: "Don't go looking for her."

"Then I'll come find you."

Dong Xuan didn't speak, remained silent for a moment, then nodded with a very small gesture. Yan Li happily kissed her.

Of the two daughters of Chairman Qin, Qin Lan is relatively easy to deal with because she has a soft temper, is easy to talk to, and can usually get some effect by acting cute, pitiful, or persistent.

Dong Xuan is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, with a stubborn temper, making her a bit more difficult to win over. However, if you find her weakness and address it accordingly, it can be surprisingly effective.

And its weakness is that it gets jealous easily!

The jealousy stems from Yan Li's high regard for him and his possessiveness. By exploiting this, and teasing and provoking him, Dong Xuan couldn't help but fall for Yan Li's trap, even though she knew he was setting a trap.

What if Qin jumps instead of her?
After a while, Qin Lan returned, carrying two large locks, and gave one to Dong Xuan.

"Lock the door at night to prevent attacks."

Yan Li was speechless: "Is it really necessary? What do you take me for?"

Qin Lan glanced at him without saying anything, but her meaning was clear. Even Yan Li, with his thick skin, couldn't quite resist.

"It's cloudy today, there might not be enough hot water, I'll go to the kitchen to boil some."

Dong Xuan didn't really want to talk to Qin Lan, and also felt a little guilty, so she grabbed a lock and went back inside.

Qin Lan snorted, strolled around the main bedroom, and slipped a key to her own room onto the bedside table.

Since we're already not going to care about such things, let's just go all the way!

...

Time passed slowly, and everyone turned off their lights and went to sleep. Yan Li lay on his bed, looking in the direction of Dong Xuan's room, touching the key Qin Lan had left behind, feeling a little regretful.

The heat wasn't quite right!
The last time the Ice Orchid bloomed was because the two of them had a fight during the New Year. They forcibly suppressed it, and Qin Lan was soft-hearted and Fan Xiaopang was easygoing, so they coaxed and scared each other, half-pushing and half-forcing each other to make it happen.

Although Qin and Dong had some conflict today, it wasn't intense enough for Yan Li to make a fuss about it.

In addition, Dong Xuan was quite resistant to this, and Qin Lan had suffered a loss last time, so she was also very wary.

In addition, the fact that the two of them came to celebrate my birthday with me today is already a great honor.

Thinking of this, Yan Li checked the time and sent a text message to Dong Xuan. As expected, she was still awake and replied.

So Yan Li pushed open the door and deliberately made some noise in the courtyard before going to the east wing.

"..."

In the west wing, Qin Lan, who was still awake, heard a noise and thought it was Yan Li. However, she only heard the noise but did not see the door open, and her heart sank little by little.

Qin Lan angrily opened the door, her eyes blazing as she stared at the east wing. As she slowly approached, she heard some faint sounds.

Those two scoundrels!!!
Qin Lan was furious. She paced around the yard, then went back inside, grabbed a stool, and wanted to storm into the east wing to catch the adulterers in the act, but she was afraid she couldn't win.

Finally, after walking around the yard for a while, he couldn't stand it anymore, so he smashed the stool in the yard and went back inside angrily.

The east wing, perhaps due to the excitement of today's special occasion, with a hint of illicit affair, made the two of them particularly well.

After the storm subsided, Yan Li held Dong Xuan and comforted her for a while. Then he got dressed and tried to get out of bed, but Dong Xuan stopped him.

"Why go?"

"I feel a bit sticky, I'm going to get some water and wash myself."

Having sweated quite a bit, Dong Xuan agreed to Yan Li's suggestion. The latter went out, washed up in the bathroom, and then went to the west wing.

Qin Lan was still awake, too angry to sleep.

Hearing the door open, I guessed who it was, closed my eyes, turned my back, and didn't want to deal with that bastard.

But that bastard was shameless enough to take advantage of her. Seeing that she was "asleep," he took off his clothes and squeezed into the bed.

Qin Lan couldn't keep up the act any longer and kicked Yan Li hard, yelling, "Get out of here!"

Yan Li expressed his grievance: "How can this be my fault? You were arranging to buy the lock, and you were so righteous, leaving the key without telling me. How was I supposed to know it was you who left it?"

"When I went to unlock the door, I realized I had gone to the wrong door. She heard the noise and caught me. What could I do?"

"You're burning newspapers at a grave, are you trying to fool the ghosts?"

Qin Lan didn't believe it at all; she was convinced that the two of them had conspired together and were trying to fool her with the key.

Seeing that he couldn't be fooled, Yan Li simply went all out and admitted directly: "It was all pre-arranged. Since you were a step too late, I'll do it in the order of arrival."

"shameless."

Qin Lan bit him in anger, but Yan Li didn't mind the pain. He bit wherever she bit, and eventually they were biting each other.

Seeing that Qin Lan was still struggling, Yan Li uttered a devilish voice: "I've already been slept with by her. If you don't sleep with her, you'll be the one who suffers."

Qin Lan: "..."

Her resistance was noticeably weakened: "Go wash up first, I find it dirty."

"I came after washing up."

"No...uh..."

In the east wing, Dong Xuan, who had been waiting for Yan Li to return, realized something was wrong. She went out of her room and saw that the lights in the west wing were already on.

Those two scoundrels!!!
Dong Xuan was so angry that she was trembling. She went to a stool in the yard, couldn't help but pick it up and smash it against the door of the east wing.

After a loud bang, there seemed to be some minor noises inside the room, and then Qin Lan's previously suppressed voice suddenly rose to a high pitch and continued unabated.

Dong Xuan: "..."

I really want to go to the kitchen, grab a knife, and chop that slut to death!
She kicked the door, hesitated for a long time, but still didn't rush in. She stormed back to the east wing.

Inside the west wing, Yan Li looked at Qin Lan speechlessly. Wasn't this just a fight?

Qin Lan ignored him; she was just angry at that guy surnamed Dong!

Who told her to be so uncivilized and strike first, even daring to smash her door? She hadn't even smashed the east wing yet.

After it was over, Qin Lan hugged Yan Li, afraid that he would run away, and Yan Li patiently coaxed her.

"I'll go check it out, just in case something happens. I'll come back later."

Qin Lan was kind-hearted; although she was unwilling, she let the person go after lingering for a while.

Yan Li washed up again and then returned to the east wing. Dong Xuan looked at him with eyes like daggers.

"If you need water, ask her to do it. Is the one surnamed Qin the Water Girl?"

How did you know?!
Yan Li almost thought Dong Xuan had spied on him, then stepped forward and hugged her to explain, "She heard the noise, and when I went out, she blocked my way and dragged me into her room. It's not my fault."

Dong Xuan explained, "Even if you don't want to go, she can still persuade you to."

"Uh, I'm weak."

Dong Xuan was defeated by Yan Li's shamelessness. He was full of energy when he was tormenting her, but he became as soft as a bone when Qin dragged her into the house.

"Do not touch me."

Dong Xuan felt resentful, and saw that Yan Li was still touching her inappropriately, pinching and kicking her.

Although he had eaten two meals, it was still not enough to satisfy Yan Li; instead, it aroused his craving. Separated by a courtyard, in the east and west rooms, both were in good spirits and were even competing with each other. He was so happy that he couldn't possibly stop after just a taste.

He reached out and hugged Dong Xuan: "She provoked you like that just now, and you just accepted it?"

Dong Xuan pinched him: "Don't think I don't know what tricks you're using. I won't fall for your schemes."

"We've already been fooled, so whether it's the first time or the second time, it's all the same. The key is that we have to get our revenge. If I were you, I wouldn't stand for it. If we don't get our revenge, how can we face people tomorrow?"

Yan Li used various seductive tactics to sway Dong Xuan, and she was somewhat moved by him. In addition, she couldn't resist Yan Li's domineering attitude and eventually gave up and acted recklessly.

Thus, Qin Lan, who was in the west wing, heard Dong Xuan's provocative and challenging voice.

"I'm not ashamed."

She cursed, covered her ears, went to bed, and then vaguely felt that a certain bastard was tormenting her again.

"I'm sleepy, don't bother me."

"She's dying, please help her."

"..."

That night, Yan Li went back and forth between the east and west wing rooms several times, and the specially boiled hot water was not enough.

At first, Qin and Dong's two daughters wanted to keep the person to themselves and didn't want to let them go. Later, they competed with each other and put on a female duet. Then, unable to withstand Yan Li's increasingly fierce efforts, they started to chase the person to the other side.

Yan Li took a bite here and a bite there. Although it was troublesome, he managed to eat until he was stuffed. The key was that he enjoyed the food.

The only pity was that later he wanted to take advantage of the significant drop in their resistance and the fact that one person couldn't hold on, so he tried to bring them together. But perhaps because they had just competed in the other courtyard, they were too embarrassed and refused to comply.

Qin Lan was afraid that she couldn't hold on and Yan Li would forcibly take her to Dong Xuan's room, even forcing her to lock the door to avoid him.

Helpless, Yan Li had no choice but to beg for mercy and stop fighting. Dong Xuan rested in the east wing, still pondering before going to sleep.

These two are still a bit lacking. If Fan Xiaopang were also there, attending three shows in a row would have been enough to satisfy his craving.

...

The next morning, Qin Lan woke up and, with a slightly sore body, went to the toilet. When she came back, she saw that Dong Xuan had also gotten up.

"Humph."

Dong Xuan was furious when she saw Qin Lan, her voice slightly hoarse: "You're a liar."

Qin Lan's voice was even hoarser than hers, but her aura was by no means inferior: "You keep your word. Who started it first?"

Dong Xuan seized on this point and began to mock: "Those who lick the bottom of the bowl only like to eat what others leave behind."

Qin Lan glared at her: "That's still better than you. You just like eating twice-cooked food, mixing it with other people's flavors?"

After enduring a whole day of suffering yesterday, and then being tormented by that jerk until midnight, Dong Xuan was seething with anger and rolled up her sleeves.

"Do you want to fight?"

Dong Xuan was holding back her anger, and Qin Lan was equally unfriendly: "Come on, I've been wanting to slap you for a long time."

"..."

Although Yan Li put in a lot of effort yesterday, he was full of energy. He got up early in the morning and went to Shichahai, which is very close by, for a walk, a run, and some boxing.

After exercising, I bought some breakfast and returned to Yangjiaodeng Hutong.

Upon entering, they found Qin Lan and Dong Xuan lying on the floor, disheveled, pulling each other's hair, kicking and shoving, and cursing each other's relatives.

Yan Li quickly stepped forward to stop them, but neither of them would let go. Helpless, Yan Li took out his phone.

“If you two don’t get up, I’ll take a picture and send it to Fan Bingbing.”

"are you human?"

"Beasts!"

Qin Lan and Dong Xuan couldn't hold back any longer. It didn't matter if the two of them fought in private, or if Yan Li saw them, but if Fan Xiaopang saw it and made a fool of himself, it would be worse than killing them.

Yan Li offered a few more words of advice, and the two separated and stood up, still uttering harsh words.

"Alright, you're getting more and more excited."

Seeing that the two were still not convinced, Yan Li frowned and scolded them to behave themselves.

This tactic usually works, but he was such a jerk last night. Dong and Qin are enemies, and Dong harbors a lot of resentment towards him, so he started targeting Yan Li.

"You gave me the wrong key? You have the nerve to make that up. And then you go to sleep first and then later, you're really good at scheduling."

"You're full of lies. You even said I dragged you into the house, and you encouraged her to get revenge on me. You really love making a scene."

"When did I say that the Teddy Sisters were trash? What nonsense are you spreading?"

"How could I be jealous that she's fairer than me? Tell me, what do you say about me behind my back?"

"........."

Yan Li was bewildered by the question. Weren't the two fighting? Why were they settling accounts?
"Uh, did I say those things?"

Yan Li pretended to be stupid, but seeing the two people's sharp eyes, he tried to cover it up.

"Yes, I may have mentioned it before, as you all know, I sometimes like to exaggerate a bit, and there may be a little bit of artistic embellishment, but my original intention was good."

"What a bullshit."

Qin Lan and Dong Xuan took turns denouncing them, even scolding them for fighting. Who was the reason they fought?

Seeing that the protests had turned into a reconciliation of accounts, Yan Li, fearing that the more they reconciled, the more disadvantageous it would be for him, decisively called a halt.

"Have a meal."

Dong and Qin refused to listen, so Yan Li threatened, "If you don't obey, I'll strip you both naked and put you together to deal with."

Using a combination of soft and hard tactics, he managed to keep the situation under control and offered various ways to appease the two young ladies.

Although it was somewhat unexpected that the two would start fighting, given how fierce the argument was last night, it was within Yan Li's expectations that they would not get along the next day.

If you want a big meal, don't be afraid of the hassle.

The preparation of washing and chopping vegetables, followed by washing dishes and cleaning up, was something Yan Li had done before and was quite experienced with.

If they didn't immediately turn hostile and leave, it means they haven't crossed the line yet. The rest is up to you to coax them slowly…

After finishing their meal, Yan Li didn't go to work, fearing the two of them might start fighting again.

Sometimes, the worst thing is when the two of you are alone. You start arguing back and forth, neither of you willing to back down. The argument gets more and more heated, and then it might escalate into a physical fight.

There was someone trying to break up the fight and offer a way out; the argument might have gotten even fiercer, but a physical fight never broke out.

Sure enough, although the two of them made a lot of sarcastic remarks during and after the meal, they did not resort to violence. In fact, out of consideration for Yan Li, they used much more civilized language when they cursed.

After a brief verbal sparring session, Qin Lan went to pack her things; her flight was that evening, and she had to return to France.

Dong Xuan wasn't in a hurry. Xinjiang Province was closer to France than France, and it was her own film crew, so she had a lot of room to maneuver.

Yan Li planned to take Qin Lan to school that evening, coax her on the way, lay the groundwork, and then coax Dong Xuan on the way back. With sweet words, diligent hands, and plenty of strength, her resentment would gradually dissipate.

While he was pondering his plan, Dong Xuan received a phone call and suddenly came to find Yan Li.

"Come with me quickly."

"Why go?"

"Catching someone in the act of adultery."

"?"

Yan Li was dumbfounded. He was still here, so what was he catching in the act?

Dong Xuan realized what was happening: "It wasn't me who caught him, it was Guan Yue who caught him. That bastard Tong Dawei was keeping a mistress outside."

"what?"

"real?!"

Yan Li became interested, but Qin Lan was even more interested. She didn't even bother packing her luggage and raised her hand to indicate her interest.

"Can I go and help too?"

Dong Xuan looked at her coldly: "If you want to see a joke, you're not the one."

"No."

Qin Lan, for the sake of gossip, unusually lowered her head to Dong Xuan and said, "I was worried that the two of you wouldn't be enough. Count me in, the more people there are, the more help there will be. I hate mistresses the most."

These words reminded Yan Li: "The three of us going to catch someone cheating is a bit... well, not convincing enough."

Dong Xuan was aware of this as well.

However, she was worried about Guan Yue. No matter what happened to her, she would definitely help her best friend in this situation.

They sought out Yan Li to keep things under control, lest the two of them storm in and get beaten up by him instead.

As for Qin Lan, Dong Xuan didn't want her to go, but Qin Lan was determined to watch the show.

Guan Yue was emotionally unstable, and Dong Xuan was really worried. She didn't have time to argue with Qin Lan, so she stopped paying attention to her.

The three got into the car. Yan Li asked for the address and said he wanted to call someone, but Qin Lan took his phone away.

"Everyone knows you, Boss Yan, there's no need to look for anyone."

Seeing Dong Xuan looking at her, and fearing that she might misunderstand, Qin Lan explained, "I suspect he wanted to tip off that guy surnamed Tong. Last time, he also tried to match Nie Yuan and Liu Yun up, always helping the men."

Yan Li: "..."

Dong Xuan looked at Yan Li warily: "I know you and Tong Dawei are close, but you should mind your own business."

"The two have a good relationship, and it's been so many years. Don't let things get too tense. What if things get out of control? As a friend, I'd advise them to reconcile, not break up."

Yan Li triggered information about Tong and Guan's future marriage, so he hoped to minimize the problem and resolve it peacefully.

Dong Xuan hesitated a bit. She had watched the two of them fall in love, and of course she didn't want them to break up.

But Guan Yue asked her to catch them cheating, and she couldn't tip off Tong Dawei, otherwise how could she face Guan Yue?

At this moment, Qin Lan spoke up: "It's not necessarily a breakup. We can still persuade him later. The key is to give Tong Dawei a shock, so that he will behave himself in the future and won't know the pain until he's been hit hard enough."

"If we let this go unpunished this time and he doesn't learn his lesson, he'll dare to do it again next time, and he'll only go further and further."

"So we have to make a scene to teach him a lesson, so he'll behave himself in the future. The more we indulge him, the more trouble he'll get into."

"..."

Yan Li felt that Qin Lan's words were somewhat veiled, but Dong Xuan gave Qin Lan a serious look.

"If you're so insightful, why are you trying to steal my man?"

Qin Lan was speechless, then looked at Yan Li with a resentful expression: "Knowing is easy, doing is hard."

Understanding the principles doesn't mean you can put them into practice!
Qin Lan knew that Yan Li was becoming increasingly greedy and excessive, but she was completely under his control. No matter how clear-headed she was, she still couldn't resist this scoundrel's tricks.

Upon hearing this, Dong Xuan sighed. Qin Lan was like this, and so was she.

He gives others advice with great wisdom, but he himself gets caught in the trap.

Yan Li sensed something was wrong. How did things get so bad for him? He was worried that Tong Guan would be fine, married, and have a baby, while he himself would be caught in a mess.

"Better to die for my friend than for myself," Yan Li decisively turned his attention to Tong Dawei.

“I knew this kid was up to no good. He always complained that Guan Yue was too strict with him, and sure enough, he wasn’t behaving himself. He needs to be taught a lesson.”

Dong and Qin sneered. Tong Dawei deserved to be taught a lesson, but you bastard deserve it even more.

...

The vehicle stopped at the entrance of a residential complex according to the address, and Guan Yue waited alone by the roadside.

Yan Li drove the car next to her, and Guan Yue opened the car door and got in. She didn't even care that Qin Lan was there. She hugged Dong Xuan and wiped away her tears.

Dong Xuan was heartbroken. Guan Yue was a typical Northeastern girl, straightforward and tough, and rarely showed such a vulnerable side.

Qin Lan, who had originally come to watch the commotion, was moved by the scene and silently handed over a tissue without saying much.

After Guan Yue cried for a while, she recounted what had happened under Dong Xuan's questioning.

Tong Dawei previously took on a role in a film, "Our Youth Has Nowhere to Go," directed by Shen Yan. The cast was quite good, with Chen Daoming in the lead role and many artists from Hairun Media and Wong Jing Hua's companies.

When Guan Yue was on set, she had a vague feeling that something was wrong when she called him.

After Tong Dawei returned to the capital, more and more things seemed amiss, and he started going out more and more often.

Guan Yue couldn't stand it any longer and started investigating. She found out that he was quite close to an actress named Jiang Yiyan on the set of "Our Youth Has Nowhere to Go".

Then, through a series of strategies including checking his phone and tracking him, they finally tracked down Tong Dawei's hideout today.

Tsk tsk~
That's a clever tactic!

Yan Li looked at Guan Yue with some surprise. Luckily, Dong Xuan hadn't learned from her before, or he would have been exposed long ago.

Now that he's being open about it, Dong Xuanxue's methods are no longer very useful.

Dong Xuan hugged Guan Yue: "Are you sure he's on top? Don't be silly, it's a misunderstanding."

“I called him and he said he was going to the film crew for an audition, but his car was in this neighborhood. I also inquired today and found out that Jiang Yiyan lives here.”

Do you know which unit, which floor, and which apartment?

"know."

Qin Lan was somewhat impressed: "They even managed to find this out?"

Guan Yue gritted her teeth: "That vixen is from Beijing Film Academy, class of 2002. It's not hard to find her address."

Yan Li understood. Guan Yue was a teacher at the Beijing Film Academy. Not to mention checking information, it wouldn't be difficult to just ask her for information.

Once you know the location and confirm the people are there, the rest is simple.

Guan Yue and Dong Xuan led the way, with Qin Lan helping out, and Yan Li bringing up the rear. They tricked the door open and rushed in with a bang.

Yan Li was too embarrassed to get involved, so he just stood in the living room without moving. Tong Dawei immediately softened when he saw Guan Yue, and was then scratched and scolded by Guan Yue.

Dong Xuan and Qin Lan didn't dare to make a move against Tong Dawei, since they might meet again in the future.

But they weren't so polite to Jiang Yiyan.

Jiang Yiyan was also unlucky. Dong Xuan and Qin Lan had been holding back their anger since yesterday, and they had another fight this morning, which was then suppressed by Yan Li.

They couldn't fight each other, and they couldn't do anything about Yan Li, so now they finally found a scapegoat.

Needless to say, the two of them deeply resented and hated the mistress. They couldn't find an opportunity to do so normally, but today they simply treated Jiang Yiyan as the other party and Fan Xiaopang, and their actions were extremely ruthless.

Even Yan Li couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward to pull the two of them back.

It's good for the two of them to vent their anger, but they can't get addicted to it and taste the benefits. If they team up to take on Wang Ou and Yang Rong, it will be trouble for him.

After persuading Dong Qin to stop, Yan Li helped Jiang Yiyan get dressed and then led her to the living room.

Do you recognize me?

Jiang Yiyan, her hair disheveled, nodded. Yan Li glanced at her and said, "You're in the industry too. Making a big fuss about this won't do you any good. You brought this on yourself today, so you have to accept it. If you want revenge, I'll take it."

Then, he pulled out a dozen or so bills: "Consider this your medical expenses. Now go and leave. Don't associate with people who are already taken."

Jiang Yiyan took the money and left, prompting Dong Xuan to complain, "Why did you give her money?"

Qin Lan echoed indignantly: "That's right, she's a mistress, she deserves to be beaten, why should she get money?"

"It's not illegal for her to be a mistress, but it's illegal for you to assault someone. If she calls the police, I'll have to bail you out."

Yan Li is cautious by nature, and Jiang Yiyan, as an actress, will most likely suffer in silence when she encounters this kind of situation. However, it's also possible that she might be so desperate for fame that she might escalate the matter.

After all, not long ago there was that female celebrity who exposed the unspoken rules of the industry and then sold related videos.

There are too many demons and monsters these days!

Although Yan Li was not afraid, he tried to avoid trouble as much as possible. He paid the medical expenses, and the other party accepted them, which was considered a private settlement. He could also get away with it if the other party called the police later.

For someone like Yan Li who does business, it's essential to be aware of some of the unsavory tricks and shady practices.

Chairman Qin was still somewhat indignant, but Yan Li advised, "That's enough. It's not like I'm cheating on you. Don't take it so personally."

"..."

The two cursed at him a few times, and then quieted down. It has to be said that fighting together and catching someone cheating brought them a little closer together.

Dong Xuan also expressed her gratitude indirectly, but Qin Lan didn't take it seriously. However, she was still a little unsatisfied and even took the initiative to make a suggestion.

"This collaboration went well. Next time, how about I invite that woman surnamed Fan out and we beat her up?"

Dong Xuan's eyes lit up: "It's not impossible."

They both disliked each other, but Fan Xiaopang was the most annoyed. The thought of being able to teach that vixen a lesson was quite tempting for both of them.

Yan Li, standing nearby, shook his head: "You two have a good chance of beating her."

In terms of combat ability, Qin Lan is decent, but Dong Xuan, being a dancer and taller, is slightly better.

In a simple fight, two against one, Fan Xiaopang would definitely be no match.

But when it comes to fighting, the outcome isn't solely determined by numbers or fighting strength.

Although Fan Xiaopang's fighting strength is not as good as Qin Dong's combined strength, this woman is ruthless. Don't underestimate this ruthlessness; sometimes fighting is all about ruthlessness.

Yan Li was used to fighting since he was a child and had seen many people chase and beat up others.

It wasn't that this one person was strong, but that he was ruthless enough to scare away the other seven or eight people. They couldn't beat him even if they could.

Therefore, Yan Li thinks highly of Fan Xiaopang.

In a game of casual play, Dong Qin would definitely have the upper hand, but if things got really heated, Fan Xiaopang would have the best chance of winning.

However, regardless of who wins or loses, Yan Li doesn't want to see the three of them fight. If any of them get hurt, he'll be the one who suffers.

"If you really want to fight, you can fight me. All three of you can come at me at once."

Yan Li extended an invitation, and Dong Qin exchanged a glance, then each spat at him.

"Ptooey x2!"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

P.S.: Sorry, I wrote 10,000 words a bit slowly (2000/7000).

I'll be updating 10,000 words per day for the next two days, so the update time might be a bit irregular. I'll try my best to keep it around 8 PM, so please forgive me if it's a little later.
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