"Oh, you're dressed too conservatively, go change."
Shen Keqin pushed Song Qinian into the fitting room. Song Qinian hesitated for a long time, but had no choice but to grit her teeth and change.
When she came out, Shen Keqin's eyes lit up. "Wow, sister-in-law, with your innocent and pure face paired with this dress, it's absolutely stunning."
Against the red dress, Song Qinian's fair skin seemed even more luminous. Her face, resembling that of an untouched fairy, made her appear even more pure and alluring.
The dress was a bit revealing, and Shen Keqin noticed the marks Shen Chiyan had left on Song Qinian.
A mischievous smile curved Shen Keqin's lips. "My brother said he doesn't like you, but his body is very honest."
Song Qinian blushed instantly and insisted on changing, but Shen Keqin grabbed her, preventing her from doing so. "This one it is."
Shen Keqin made the final decision, leaving Song Qinian no chance to object.
By the time they left the mall, it was already dark.
Standing at the entrance of the bar, Song Qinian felt completely out of sorts. She hadn't expected Shen Keqin to bring her to a bar when she said she wanted to have fun.
Song Qinian had been a good girl since childhood. Let alone a bar, she had never even been to an internet cafe.
She felt a little timid, pulling on Shen Keqin's arm and typing on her phone, "Qiqin, why don't we just go back?"
"There's no turning back once the arrow is loosed, sister-in-law. I'm telling you, when you're in a bad mood or feeling frustrated, coming here to let loose once can make all your worries disappear."
Shen Keqin pulled Song Qinian into the bar. There weren't many people yet, and although the lights were dazzling, it wasn't overly noisy.
After they were seated, the bartender brought them drinks.
Shen Keqin poured a glass for Song Qinian. "Here, sister-in-law, let's have a toast."
Song Qinian took out her phone and typed, "I don't drink."
"Oh, if you don't drink, you have to learn! Alcohol can relieve a hundred sorrows. Besides, you came with me, you can't let me drink alone."
Song Qinian hesitated, then thought that since no one would care if she got drunk, she nodded.
They clinked glasses. Shen Keqin downed hers in one gulp. For Song Qinian, drinking for the first time was quite uncomfortable.
"Sister-in-law, are you feeding a bird? True friendship calls for a deep drink!"
A gulp it is!
Song Qinian downed hers in one go and felt an immense sense of exhilaration, as if a new world had opened up.
"Come on, let's have another one."
The alcohol in the bar wasn't very strong. After another drink, Shen Keqin leaned closer to Song Qinian and asked, "Sister-in-law, I heard Grandma say that you really like my brother."
Song Qinian nodded gently. She had liked him for many years.
"Hmm... if you really like my brother, you can't continue like this."
Song Qinian looked at Shen Keqin with confusion. Her innocent look made Shen Keqin's heart melt.
If she were a man, she would dote on her sister-in-law to the heavens!
"It's true that my brother likes Lin Qiutong, but we don't know when Lin Qiutong will wake up. During this time, you have to seize the opportunity and find a way to win my brother's heart!"
Song Qinian lowered her gaze slightly, her long, curled eyelashes concealing the sorrow in her eyes.
Shen Chiyan had said he would never love her in this lifetime!
Sensing Song Qinian's dejection, Shen Keqin continued, "Honestly, I never liked Lin Qiutong before you appeared. I always felt she was pretentious and two-faced. I don't know the details of your father's situation with her, and I won't comment, but since you're already married to my brother, can you be happy if your husband has another woman in his heart?"
Song Qinian shook her head. Not only was she unhappy, but her chest also ached.
"Exactly. You need to remember that you are Shen Chiyan's legal wife now, not some bad woman who took advantage of a void. Instead of waiting for Lin Qiutong to wake up and ceding your place, you should take the initiative and make my brother fall in love with you."
Song Qinian's heart stirred slightly, but also felt a sense of melancholy. "I don't know what to do."
"Oh, love grows over time! You've been living under the same roof for so long, feelings are bound to develop. Besides, if my brother really hated you so much that he wanted to kill you, why would he have touched you?"
Mentioning this, Song Qinian's mind flashed back to what Shen Chiyan had said that afternoon – that he slept with her only to vent.
But Shen Keqin's words were too tempting, and her heart began to pound uncontrollably.
"You, you shouldn't be so afraid of him all the time. My brother seems cold and unapproachable on the outside, but he's actually quite human. You need to learn to act cute. Women who act cute have the best lives!"
Song Qinian typed, "How do I act cute?"
"Hmm..." Shen Keqin thought for a moment. "If you can't speak, then you can only use your eyes, expressions, and actions."
"Huh?"
Shen Keqin beckoned to Jian Mubai beside them. "Jian Mubai, come here."
Jian Mubai walked over with a blank expression. Fortunately, he was handsome; otherwise, his perpetual cold demeanor and black suit would have been quite frightening.
Shen Keqin grabbed Jian Mubai's hand and innocently shook it, silently acting cute.
Then, she suddenly threw herself into Jian Mubai's arms, nuzzling her little head against his chest. She even lightly punched his chest with her small fists.
Soon, Shen Keqin let go of Jian Mubai. She released him quickly and didn't notice that Jian Mubai's body had stiffened like a block of wood.
"Sister-in-law, like just now, did you learn it?"
Song Qinian nodded. She had learned it, but if she acted like that towards Shen Chiyan, would he really not hit her?
"Okay, so our first move is to act cute. You're so adorable, my brother definitely won't be able to resist. You have to report the situation to me at any time."
She had to try it eventually.
Song Qinian nodded heavily.
They had two more drinks. Shen Keqin noticed that Song Qinian still seemed listless and asked, "Sister-in-law, are you troubled by something?"
Song Qinian immediately shook her head. Shen Keqin was displeased. "Okay, sister-in-law, I saved you and I'm teaching you how to pursue my brother. I thought we were friends, but you don't treat me like one at all."
In her haste, Song Qinian gestured with her hands even faster.
"Then you must tell me what's troubling you!"
Song Qinian hesitated, then typed and asked Shen Keqin, "Qiqin, can you... lend me some money?"
"Money, no problem. How much do you need?"
Song Qinian held up two fingers.
"Two million?"
Song Qinian shook her head.
"Twenty million? What do you need so much money for?"
"No, no, no, it's twenty thousand!"
"Ah, it's just twenty thousand! What's your account number? I'll transfer it to you right away."
Song Qinian was a little surprised. Did Shen Keqin have that much money?
As if sensing Song Qinian's thoughts, Shen Keqin chuckled. "What's the big deal? My annual pocket money is in the tens of millions. But sister-in-law, why do you need twenty thousand? Are you buying something?"
Song Qinian pursed her lips, remaining silent. Seeing her difficulty, Shen Keqin didn't press further.
Later, Song Qinian typed on her phone, "I will pay you back slowly."
"Ah, we're family now. It's just twenty thousand, you don't need to pay it back."
"No, I must pay it back."
Song Qinian was resolute.
Seeing Song Qinian's determined refusal to borrow without repayment, Shen Keqin had to agree. "Alright, alright, if you want to pay it back, then pay it back. But your brother is so rich, why are you borrowing money? Doesn't he give you money to spend?"
After saying that, Shen Keqin realized she had asked a redundant question. Shen Chiyan didn't like Song Qinian, so how could he give her money?
Hmph, that's too much!
Sister-in-law must be protected by her!
Before the protection could begin, Song Qinian was already drunk by Shen Keqin.
It was her first time drinking, and she had no experience. After a few cups, she drank too quickly. Before long, Song Qinian's vision blurred, and the entire bar seemed to be swaying.