Marriage is long and desires are strong

Qin Shuang dared not offend Wen Zhixu. Dr. Wen was Qin Xiaoye's attending physician, a position he had held for many years and wielded considerable power.

In the future, she would have to curry favor with Dr. Wen to find out about Qin Xiaoye's health condition.

Over the years, many people have tried to curry favor with Qin Xiaoye by either approaching Wen Zhixu or Xiang Dong, but... these two are an unbreakable alliance, impossible to conquer.

Because... Qin Xiaoye has given them too much, they don't need to take any risks.

Qin Shuang could only swallow her anger after being scolded, and said in a polite tone, "Then Dr. Wen, I won't bother you any longer."

His gaze swept over Jiang Wei again: "Sister-in-law, see you at the Qin family's old house sometime."

She suddenly covered her mouth with her hand: "Oh, right, I forgot, you haven't been to the old house yet, have you?"

"Then we can arrange to meet outside."

She turned nimbly in her high heels, the heels clicking crisply on the ground, and walked away without looking back.

Wen Zhixu quickly tried to smooth things over for Qin Xiaoye: "Don't mind him, President Qin spends most of his time working and rarely goes back to the old house."

Jiang Wei didn't understand why this seemingly aloof Dr. Wen was so kind, so she smiled and said, "I don't know, Dr. Wen, thank you."

It was an arranged marriage anyway, why would she care about these things?

Wen Zhixu was relieved to see that Jiang Wei really didn't care.

Then it suddenly dawned on her: Wouldn't it be problematic if she didn't care? Her indifference meant that Madam didn't care about President Qin...

His hair stood on end; he still had to push it under the bed...

Jiang Wei: "Then I won't bother Dr. Wen any longer."

Wen Zhixu, with his refined and composed demeanor, looked aloof and dignified in his white coat: "Mrs. Qin, if you wish to inquire about Mr. Qin's health, or if you have any concerns, you are welcome to come to me at any time."

Jiang Wei: "Okay, thank you."

Wen Zhixu thought for a moment and decided to help build up Qin's defenses a bit higher so they wouldn't collapse: "Qin Shuang is the adopted daughter of Qin Xiaoye's uncle, Qin Zhao. She's been harassing Qin for years, but he's never even glanced at her. That's why she's taking her anger out on you. Don't pay any attention to her; it's just impotent rage."

Jiang Wei suddenly realized: "No wonder."

That makes sense; otherwise, it would be strange for a cousin to be so aggressive.

Wen Zhixu hesitated for a moment, then pushed again: "Moreover, for so many years, Qin Xiaoye has always refused to use a 'guide' to comfort him."

Jiang Wei tilted her head, she had also been curious about this: "Why?"

Wen Zhixu: "He doesn't like it. No one can force him to do something he doesn't want to do. There was once an A-level guide who matched him with 70 points and arranged a blind date for him. Qin Xiaoye just glanced at him from afar through the door and left. He replied, 'No way.'"

Upon meeting Jiang Wei, he suddenly understood why Qin Xiaoye was so captivating. Jiang Wei was stunningly beautiful… both gentle and alluring, with a resilient spirit and her own independent thoughts—she was simply perfect.

Jiang Wei seemed to understand something. So it wasn't because of the high matching value.

Qin Xiaoye's match rate with himself was a bit too high. After all, there wouldn't be another player with a match rate of 99.7%.

Wen Zhixu sighed: "Treating him is quite difficult, but luckily we met you. Actually, drug treatment still has its limitations, but he keeps refusing guidance and comfort, which puts me in a very difficult position as his doctor."

Jiang Wei then understood why Wen Zhixu was so enthusiastic towards her.

The doctor, who had initially seemed aloof, became less so after talking to her for so long. His eyes revealed an barely concealed urgency, as if he was afraid she wouldn't know.

Jiang Wei came out of the consultation room, took the elevator, and walked out of the Qin Group headquarters building.

Dr. Wen said so much to her... was he implying that... Qin Xiaoye liked her?

Thinking about Qin Xiaoye's recent care and attention towards her, she initially thought it was just because he was well-mannered. But could it be that he liked her?

The moment the thought crossed her mind, Jiang Wei's heart began to pound uncontrollably. Her chest tightened, and a mix of panic and inexplicable trembling surged within her.

Qin Xiaoye's deep, magnetic voice spread close to her ear, his warm breath spraying against her ear, carrying a hint of alluring ambiguity, making her ears burn: "Choose what I love, and love what I choose."

Does Qin Xiaoye mean... that he loves himself?

Qin Xiaoye had deep-set eyebrows and calm, gazing straight into her heart with deep affection and focus.

Is it true that Jiang Wei's palms are sweaty and her hands are clenched?

This possibility kept creeping into her mind, a tingling, itchy feeling mixed with the strong hormonal scent emanating from Qin Xiaoye, swirling around her.

He pulled her into his arms, a tearing embrace, solid yet brimming with possessiveness.

That untamed wildness rushed towards her.

"Miss Jiang."

Jiang Wei looked up and was surprised to see Qin Shuang standing at the door waiting for her. Anyone who comes to gossip is bound to be a gossip.

Jiang Wei's voice was indifferent: "Cousin, is something the matter?"

Qin Shuang's sharp eyes swept over Jiang Wei, sizing her up and down: "You really think of yourself as my sister-in-law?"

"No matter what, I'm still a member of the Qin family, and I see my cousin often. But you, now that you're divorced, you have nothing to do with him anymore."

Jiang Wei thought of that arranged marriage, the two-year engagement—yes, only two years, after which the two would have no relationship.

Qin Shuang asked with arrogance and disdain, "Is your marriage alliance supposed to last two years?"

"Actually, it's only about six months. Wen Zhixu is researching drugs. A new drug has been developed, but he doesn't dare let my cousin use it. He needs to test it first. Once the test is complete, my cousin can continue to use the drug to suppress the symptoms."

"Why do you think your marriage has a time limit? If he needs comfort, won't he always need it?"

"It's because he won't need the director's comfort anymore."

"You're nothing more than a tool. Once you're used up, you'll be discarded. So I advise you to think about yourself sooner rather than later, and take as much money as you can."

"By the way, don't get emotionally involved."

"My cousin has always held a high position, comes from a good family, and was raised by my grandfather to be very well-mannered. He takes good care of the people around him, and we have relied on him since we were little."

"He's also used to taking care of people younger than him like younger siblings; it's a sense of propriety that's ingrained in him. He's reliable, steady, and trustworthy. Once you're considered one of his own, he'll go to great lengths to look after you."

"But you mustn't misunderstand."

"You have never stepped into the Qin family, and the elders of the Qin family have never recognized you."

"Once the drug is developed, you will be divorced!"

"I'm reminding you because I'm afraid you'll be upset later."

"What do you think, sister-in-law?"

Qin Shuang smiled at Jiang Wei, her eyes filled with a triumphant look.