CHAPTER 230: Qin & Tang Extra 04

How rich can the imagination of a 19-year-old girl be? Qin Yinong, sitting beside her, had no idea.

Qin Yinong smiled politely at her, a beautiful woman whose character was disputed by some, but no one could deny her beauty with a clear conscience. However, her smile made Tang Ruoyao's heart skip a beat, and her hair stood on end.

Oh no, she really was going to do that with herself in the car.

Tang Ruoyao knew that Qin Yinong would do it to her, but she didn't know how it would happen, especially since Qin Yinong was a woman. The physiological knowledge she had acquired didn't include any of these things.

Tang Ruoyao's fingers tightened, suppressing the urge to flee.

'I hope it won't hurt too much.'

The 19-year-old Tang Ruoyao resigned herself to her fate.

In Qin Yinong's eyes, Tang Ruoyao's behavior was strange. The suppressed panic deep in her eyes, the faint fear, and finally... Qin Yinong raised an eyebrow and thought with amusement, 'Is she resigned to fate?'

'Is she so afraid to be with me? As if I would devour her.'

Qin Yinong was well aware of her reputation outside, so it wasn't surprising that this girl had such thoughts. With a change of mind, she understood.

But Qin Yinong had no intention of clarifying things with her. In the end, she was a stranger, and Qin Yinong had no need to explain herself. Those who believed in her would naturally believe, and she didn't care about those who didn't.

She maintained her smile, neither getting closer nor farther away, and she watched with interest as this little white rabbit mistakenly thought she had entered a wolf's den.

The veins on the back of the little white rabbit's hand protruded.

Qin Yinong lowered her gaze for a moment.

Her fingers were strangely beautiful, slender and fair.

Guan Han finished her call, opened the rear door, and leaned in, saying, "Qin Jie." She glanced at Tang Ruoyao, who was sitting on the inside.

Tang Ruoyao in the back seat was startled, her pupils trembling, "!!!"

What the hell, the three of them are going to do it?!

Guan Han said, "Everything's settled."

Qin Yinong nodded.

Guan Han exited the car and sat in the driver's seat.

Tang Ruoyao relaxed and realized that she was sweating on her back. She thought, 'So she's the driver.'

Tang Ruoyao hadn't fully recovered her breath when Qin Yinong looked at her. Tang Ruoyao tensed up, her lips moved as if she wanted to address her, but for a moment, she didn't know what to call her, so she pursed her lips.

Qin Yinong asked in a gentle tone, "Do you have anything else to do today?"

Tang Ruoyao thought indifferently, 'I guess I'm going to sleep with her after all.'

Tang Ruoyao used to visit Tang Hanzhang at the hospital every night, but Tang Hanzhang remained unconscious, so it didn't make much difference whether she went or not. Whenever she thought of Tang Hanzhang, a trace of sadness appeared in her eyes. For now, she pushed away these thoughts from her mind and, after weighing her options, shook her head, saying, "No."

This day was bound to come sooner or later. She had been avoiding it for so long, but if she delayed any further... She had heard that people like them had a volatile temperament, and if she angered her...

Qin Yinong's voice was gentle, "Can you come to my place?"

Tang Ruoyao nodded.

What else could she do if she didn't go? There was no need to ask unnecessary questions.

Qin Yinong got the confirmation she wanted, and she didn't miss the self-mockery in Tang Ruoyao's eyes. She didn't say anything more and instructed, "Guan Han."

Guan Han started the car and drove out of the underground parking lot.

When Tang Ruoyao arrived, it was dusk, the sunset was brilliant, but as she left, the sky had turned dark. The city was adorned with dazzling lights, and the streets were filled with traffic.

This was the bustling capital, where countless people pursued their dreams, but many also got lost in endless temptations.

Tang Ruoyao looked at the rapidly retreating scenery outside the window. Her long eyelashes trembled lightly, and she closed her eyes.

The silence in the car was even more profound than when they had arrived.

Tang Ruoyao snapped out of her thoughts and noticed that Qin Yinong, who was sitting beside her, was wearing an eye mask. She had her arms crossed and her chest was rising and falling gently, indicating that she was resting.

Tang Ruoyao stared at her side profile, with its clean lines and delicate jawline, and became lost in thought. This was the perfect "film face" praised by renowned directors and numerous film critics, which was said to have no flaws from any angle on the big screen. With the eye mask covering her face, it added a mysterious beauty to her features.

Due to the eye mask, Tang Ruoyao didn't notice the flicker of Qin Yinong's eyes beneath her eyelids.

Qin Yinong had a mild case of nervousness, where even the slightest sound could startle her awake, and even a prolonged gaze could disturb her. Those around her knew not to make any noise when she was resting, including staring at her for too long, but Tang Ruoyao was unaware of this.

Qin Yinong decided not to sleep and slowly raised her hand to take off the eye mask.

Tang Ruoyao immediately turned her head to look out of the window, pretending she hadn't seen anything.

Qin Yinong remained silent.

The sedan arrived at the entrance of an upscale residential area, where a girl on the side of the road waved her hand. Her face couldn't be clearly seen under the dim streetlights, but she was dressed in short sleeves and shorts, likely a beautiful girl.

Guan Han drove past her.

Tang Ruoyao thought blankly, 'Rich people really know how to have fun. They pick them up one by one. I wonder if there's a whole bunch of them waiting in the house?'

Suddenly, she remembered a serious question, her pupils shrinking, and her mind filled with doubt: 'Could Qin Yinong have contracted a disease? After all, she has slept with so many men and women. If she really has a disease, then it would be a loss for herself.'

While her mind was running wild, the girl outside knocked on the driver's window and handed over a few paper bags.

"Sister Guan, as you instructed," the girl named Xiao said, her eyes gleaming as she tried to peep inside. Guan Han coldly stopped her, saying, "It's none of your business, go back."

A'Xiao pouted.

Guan Han mercilessly raised the car window.

The expected event did not occur, as Guan Han did not let the girl get into the car. Tang Ruoyao wanted to ask who that person was, but as she realized she had no position to do so, she obediently closed her mouth.

The sedan stopped in the garage, and Guan Han got out first. She opened the back door, and Qin Yinong bent down and got out of the car. Tang Ruoyao automatically followed suit from the other side.

She lowered her head meekly and followed the two of them.

Ding!

The elevator door opened on a certain floor, and Qin Yinong took two steps forward and entered the password. The door opened in response. Qin Yinong walked into the entrance and found the switch on the wall. With a click, bright lights illuminated the space.

Qin Yinong naturally bent down to change her shoes and said, "Please come in."

She then took out a pair of brand-new slippers from the shoe cabinet for Tang Ruoyao, who felt somewhat awkward and said, "Thank you."

Why did she feel like she was a guest? Could it be some kind of role-playing? As for what role-playing meant, the knowledge of the 19-year-old Tang Ruoyao was lacking in specific details.

After changing her shoes, she surveyed the house. It had three bedrooms and two living rooms, neither big nor small. The overall decoration style leaned towards darkness, with the curtains, fabric sofas, and other furniture in the living room all in shades of dark gray, lacking any bright tones.

Qin Yinong didn't ask her to sit, and she didn't dare to sit either. She just stood by her side.

Guan Han spoke up at the right time, relieving her embarrassment. "Please have a seat, Miss Tang."

Tang Ruoyao's gaze wandered between the long sofa and the single sofa. She chose the long sofa, not because she wanted to sit with Qin Yinong, but because she was afraid that if she chose the single sofa, Qin Yinong would get angry.

The money was taken, and everyone had entered the house. There was no need to play the chaste and virtuous woman role anymore.

Qin Yinong didn't sit and walked straight toward a door.

Tang Ruoyao clutched her fingers on her knee. Should she follow or stay?

Guan Han looked at her in place, and after thinking for a moment, Tang Ruoyao sat still.

"Miss Tang," Guan Han called her politely.

"Assistant Guan," Tang Ruoyao hurriedly responded.

Guan Han handed her the paper bags and said, "These are clothes for you to change into. You can sleep here tonight."

Tang Ruoyao restrained the slight trembling of her fingers, took the bags, and lowered her gaze. "I understand."

She consoled herself with bitter humor: 'Qin Yinong didn't bring anyone else back. Two people were better than three, four, five, six, or seven.'

The girl in front of her held the paper bags tightly in her arms.

Guan Han's eyebrows twitched imperceptibly. She raised her eyes, and Qin Yinong had already come out of the study. "Let's go," she said. Qin Yinong had a shoot in another city tomorrow morning and would be taking a flight there at night.

Tang Ruoyao stood up, her eyes widened.

They were leaving just like that?

Guan Han saw through her doubts and said, "Miss Tang, you don't have to come with us."

Tang Ruoyao curled her fingers. "Then when will you be back?" She looked at Qin Yinong.

Qin Yinong smiled warmly at the corner of her lips and replied, "If nothing unexpected happens, tomorrow night."

Tang Ruoyao bit her lower lip.

Qin Yinong's voice softened again. "Don't be afraid, the security here is very good."

Tang Ruoyao wasn't afraid of living alone, but if Qin Yinong thought she was afraid, then she would be. Tang Ruoyao remained silent, silently sending them to the door. After Qin Yinong took a few steps out, she blurted out, "Take care." It was a basic courtesy.

Qin Yinong turned around, and under the corridor lights, her brows and eyes appeared even gentler. "Thank you."

The elevator doors closed.

Tang Ruoyao placed a hand on her heart. That ant-like itching sensation came back. She took a deep breath and closed the door.

......

Inside the elevator.

Qin Yinong stared at her reflection on the metal wall.

"Take care."

She mimicked the tone of Tang Ruoyao's voice in her mind, her eyebrows and eyes curved.

Even though they had only known each other for a few days, the girl stood at the door and watched her leave, and her words gave her a sense of family. But it was just an illusion after all. Qin Yinong's genuine smile disappeared in an instant, replaced by the meticulously crafted, countless times rehearsed, undetectable false smile that always adorned her face.

"Guan Han."

"I'm here."

"Prepare a contract for me."

"What kind of contract?"

"A sponsorship contract." Qin Yinong's red lips moved, her words shocking and unrelenting.

'What?!'

Guan Han almost choked on the air, but she took only a second to calm down and replied flatly, "Okay."

Qin Yinong smiled faintly and walked out of the elevator.

......

On the other side, Guan Han didn't introduce anything to Tang Ruoyao, so she had to figure things out on her own. Tang Ruoyao opened the door that Qin Yinong had entered. Inside, there were bookshelves, a solid wood desk, and a chair with a backrest—a study room. The other two rooms were the master bedroom and the guest bedroom. Tang Ruoyao entered the master bedroom last and was almost scared out of her wits as soon as she stepped in.

The master bedroom's bathroom was made entirely of transparent glass and was boldly positioned in front of the bed, allowing a clear view from the room. Tang Ruoyao imagined herself taking a bath inside while Qin Yinong watched from outside, and her heart raced, her cheeks flushing.

Is this what the adult world is like? The newly adult Miss Tang silently pondered.

Tang Ruoyao slowly left the room and went to the guest bedroom. Its decoration was normal, with the bedroom being a bedroom and the bathroom being a bathroom. Tang Ruoyao took out the clothes that Guan Han had given her and spread them on the bed. There were outerwear and underwear, and she didn't want to think about why the underwear fit her so well anymore.

Tang Ruoyao rummaged through the refrigerator and found some eggs and noodles. She made herself a bowl of noodles and sat alone at the dining table, eating.

She made a phone call to Jiang Xuezhen to ask about Tang Hanzhang's situation. After that, she took a book out of her bag and went to the study to study. Rome wasn't built in a day, and while talent was important, diligence was also essential.

Years of habit allowed her to maintain her focus for a long time. Tang Ruoyao closed the book, and it was still not even 10 o'clock. She wandered around the bookshelves in Qin Yinong's study.

The shelves were filled with books from different times and places. It wasn't surprising, considering she was so wealthy that she could afford books. Buying them was one thing, but actually reading them was another. Nowadays, many young people piled up books through online shopping, but simply owning them didn't mean they had read them.

Qin Yinong didn't have a formal education and hadn't even attended college. So when Tang Ruoyao randomly pulled out a book and noticed obvious signs of use, she was slightly surprised. However, she quickly resolved her surprise, realizing that educational background and personal interests were two different things. Tang Ruoyao took the opportunity to reflect on herself.

She roughly flipped through a few books and put them back.

If she were really confined in this gilded cage, at least she would have all these books to accompany her. There were so many among them that she hadn't read.

Tang Ruoyao took a shower in the guest bedroom, changed into her pajamas, and lay on the bed, looking up at the ceiling, lost in thought. She opened a search engine on her phone and typed, "How do women do it with other women?"

Unconsciously, Tang Ruoyao bit her lower lip, her cheeks turning slightly red. She wrinkled her brow occasionally, discovering this and that, and then... like this and that, and finally...

As a future actress dedicated to the performing arts, she had already undergone a year of systematic learning at school. Her imagination was richer than that of an ordinary person. Based on the textual descriptions, Tang Ruoyao slowly formed a picture in her mind.

Qin Yinong doing this to her, and then doing that.

Tang Ruoyao turned off her phone, lying on her back on the bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.

She hadn't experienced such things yet, nor had she ever had feelings for anyone, so the images in her mind were just images. She didn't have any actual sensations. If experienced individuals could see the images in her mind, they would realize that her imagined scenes were quite different from reality.

That was the gap between theory and practice.

Tang Ruoyao could only feel fear about this matter, along with a numbness that she had to face. 

Tang Ruoyao turned off the lights and tossed and turned, finally falling asleep in the middle of the night.

The next morning, she woke up in an unfamiliar room and took a moment to slowly regain her senses.

She was now a kept woman, a canary in a gilded cage.

Tang Ruoyao cooked a simple breakfast. It was the second time she felt that the house was quite nice. It had a well-stocked study, a fully equipped kitchen, and a refrigerator filled with fruits, vegetables, and meat. She could cook her own meals for both breakfast and dinner, saving her some money.

The summer clothes were thin, so Tang Ruoyao had washed and dried her clothes after taking a shower last night. In the morning, they were already dry. She didn't wear the branded clothes Qin Yinong had prepared for her, but instead put on her own clothes.

Facing the morning light, Tang Ruoyao went to the hospital and paying another some of money. Her bank account was almost empty.

During Tang Hanzhang's hospitalization, money had been flowing out like water. If only the expenses had made a difference, but unfortunately, there was no improvement. Tang Ruoyao silently looked at her father lying on the hospital bed through the glass for a while, then left the hospital and boarded the swaying bus.

After her day's work ended, Tang Ruoyao exchanged shifts with someone and used the map on her phone to find the Wangyue Mountain residential area. After a few bus transfers, she arrived at 7:30. The security guard looked at her vigilantly, but Tang Ruoyao used the access card given by Guan Han to enter, and the security guard shifted his gaze away.

Guan Han hadn't called her, and when Tang Ruoyao was riding the elevator, she was still thinking that they probably hadn't come back.

Tang Ruoyao opened her message box and awkwardly entered the password to unlock the door's code lock, which opened with a sound, revealing a bright light.

Guan Han's gaze was sharp as she looked over.

Tang Ruoyao's heart skipped a beat, and she stood still.

Guan Han slowly calmed down her expression.

Tang Ruoyao swallowed and dryly said, "You're back."

Guan Han didn't say anything.

The woman in the red dress lying on the bed shook the red wine glass in her hand and had a casual smile on her lips. She said, "We're back."

Tang Ruoyao turned around and closed the door, asking, "Have you eaten?"

Guan Han continued to remain silent.

Tang Ruoyao thought to herself, 'Is she mute?'

It was Qin Yinong who responded, still smiling. She said, "We've eaten."

Tang Ruoyao said, "I haven't eaten yet, so I'll just..."

She felt a bit embarrassed and pointed to the kitchen door.

Qin Yinong nodded, "Please go ahead."

Tang Ruoyao's heart was in a mess. This pair of mistress and servant—although using this term in modern society might not be appropriate, Tang Ruoyao couldn't think of a better word to describe their relationship—they were an odd pair. One was always smiling, while the other had a stern face as if someone owed her five million. It was quite nerve-wracking.

Unconsciously, she quickened her pace and entered the kitchen.

Qin Yinong watched the small rabbit's flustered figure with interest, took a sip of red wine, and mischievously said, "Guan Han, you scared her."

Guan Han remained expressionless.

Qin Yinong raised an eyebrow and said, "Even when I'm talking to you, you ignore me?"

Guan Han's tone was flat as she said, "It was you who scared her, not me. I was just putting on an act."

Qin Yinong said, "You should just shut up."

Guan Han obediently closed her mouth.

She had always been silent and reserved, not just after becoming an assistant. From a young age, she didn't speak unless necessary. She wouldn't say a word if it wasn't something that needed to be said.

The refrigerator was in the corner of the dining room. Tang Ruoyao came out with a plate of dishes and casually glanced into the living room. Guan Han still had an icy expression while Qin Yinong propped up a leg, barefoot, on the bed, with her red dress cascading down beside her foot. She held a glass of wine and slowly savored it.

As a student of the Performing Arts Academy, Tang Ruoyao had seen many movies. The scene before her eyes played out frame by frame in slow motion. The cold, pale knuckles, the deep red liquid swaying in the glass, the tilt of the glass, gradually flowing into the crimson lips, disappearing.

Qin Yinong suddenly turned her head, her peach blossom eyes slightly curved as she smiled teasingly at her.

Tang Ruoyao's face turned red.

She lowered her head, hurriedly holding the eggs in her hand and went back.

Standing in the kitchen, with her back to the outside, her heart was still pounding.

Why did Qin Yinong scare her?!

The little rabbit ran away again, and Qin Yinong burst into laughter.

Beside her, Guan Han: "..."

The frightened little rabbit almost dropped the eggshell into the dough. Ten minutes later, Tang Ruoyao opened the kitchen door and asked, "Can I eat at the dining table?"

Qin Yinong looked mischievous and said, "Did you eat in the kitchen this morning?"

Tang Ruoyao: "..."

Wait, how did Qin Yinong know that she prepared breakfast here? Did she check the supplies in the refrigerator? Do rich people have so much free time?

She didn't know how to answer, but Qin Yinong waved her hand and said, "Don't mind us, eat your meal."

Tang Ruoyao confidently placed the steaming noodles on the table.

She ate quietly with a spoon and chopsticks, not making a sound.

No sound, but there was fragrance.

Qin Yinong, who looked young and seemed to have good cooking skills, needed to maintain her figure as a female artist. It had been a long time since she had experienced the feeling of being full. She sat for a while, got up and said, "I'll go to the study. Let me know when you're done. I have something to tell you."

It was better not to let her stomach suffer for no reason.

Qin Yinong left, leaving behind the silent iceberg, Guan Han.

The two coexisted peacefully, ignoring each other.

There was a dishwasher in the kitchen, but Tang Ruoyao didn't know how to use it. She was afraid of operating it incorrectly and having to pay for any damages. After she finished tidying up the table, she stood in front of the sink, squeezed some dish soap, and hand-washed the dishes and utensils.

After the clattering sounds were over, she arranged the dishes and utensils neatly, wiped her hands, and knocked on the study door.

Qin Yinong opened the door from the inside, "Are you done eating?"

Tang Ruoyao nodded.

Five minutes later.

A contract was placed in front of Tang Ruoyao.

It was a very formal agreement regarding being kept, where she was clearly priced and treated as a commodity for sale. Tang Ruoyao looked at the contract, and her hand that had fallen under the table trembled slightly.

Qin Yinong sat opposite her, hands interlocked and casually resting on the table. She smiled at Tang Ruoyao and said, "Take a look. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, we can discuss it."

Qin Yinong didn't actually intend to keep her, it was just a play.

But for now, she wouldn't tell Tang Ruoyao the truth. That night, Tang Ruoyao had made up her mind to give herself to Jiang Shikun. Whatever the reason, once she did it, she would be by Jiang Shikun's side. Saving her didn't mean she would have a worry-free life. People have to pay the price for their choices. Compared to Jiang Shikun, Qin Yinong had already been kind enough.

As for when to tell her, it depended on whether Tang Ruoyao was worth her intervention.

Qin Yinong narrowed her eyes, a hint of a smile playing at the corner of her lips, making it hard to fathom her intentions.

Tang Ruoyao carefully read through the terms and said, "There's no problem."

The wording was accurate, without intentionally being vague or setting traps. It wasn't a short period of time, nor was it too long, just four years. Four years from now, she would have graduated from university and still be young. The contract with Star Media would last for six years, so four years wasn't excessive.

Sleeping for one night would earn her 500,000 yuan. She wasn't so naive, and she wasn't a model or a star. Besides, the contract stipulated that she would receive a considerable monthly income during the maintenance period. If she saved all that money, it would be enough for her to establish herself in the capital in the future. As a financial backer, Qin Yinong was very generous, much more so than Jiang Shikun.

Qin Yinong raised her chin and said, "Then let's sign the contract."

At that moment, she seemed like a truly arrogant aristocrat. Tang Ruoyao saw the same shadow in her as she did in Jiang Shikun.

Guan Han pushed the pen over.

Tang Ruoyao opened the pen cap, her finger pressed against the page for signing, but she hesitated.

Qin Yinong asked, "Having second thoughts?"

Tang Ruoyao caught a glimpse of Tang Hanzhang lying unconscious in the hospital. She closed her eyes, signed her name in the "Party B" column, and handed it to Qin Yinong.

Qin Yinong looked down and subtly pursed her lips.

How could this person's handwriting be more beautiful than hers?

Fortunately, Qin Yinong wrote her signature the most smoothly. She signed her full name with confidence. Each of them kept a copy of the contract, and the agreement took effect officially.

Guan Han took out another card from her bag and placed it in front of Tang Ruoyao, saying, "There's 400,000 yuan inside. Initially, you and Qin Yinong agreed on 500,000 yuan, so this is the remaining amount."

Tang Ruoyao accepted it and said, "Thank you."

Qin Yinong keenly noticed that she seemed a bit down, her eyebrows slightly raised.

If Tang Ruoyao had been overjoyed, Qin Yinong would have felt like she had made a mistake.

Qin Yinong gave a signal to Guan Han, who collected the contract, sealed it in a document bag, and put it away.

Tang Ruoyao gathered her courage and looked at her.

With the contract signed, she was now Qin Yinong's person. What did Qin Yinong plan to do?

Qin Yinong was taken aback by her gaze, and it took her a while to remember that she was Tang Ruoyao's financial backer. As a first-time backer, Qin Yinong responded with a look. Silence was more powerful than words at this moment, leaving an air of mystery.

Tang Ruoyao bit her lip and said, "I'm going to take a shower."

Qin Yinong said, "Go ahead."

Tang Ruoyao walked towards the guest bedroom, but Qin Yinong called out to her, "Where are you going?"

Tang Ruoyao turned her head, her voice lowered, and she said, "To take a shower. I slept there last night."

Qin Yinong seemed to be contemplating something. After two seconds, she said, "Go to the master bedroom."

She didn't actually live in this house. Following the principle of being frugal, Qin Yinong decided to let Tang Ruoyao sleep in the master bedroom. It was spacious, well-lit, and had good sunlight.

Tang Ruoyao had no idea what Qin Yinong's true intentions were, and she couldn't help but shiver.

It was over, there was no escaping this now.

Tang Ruoyao went back to her room nervously, grabbed her pajamas, and headed to the master bedroom. Qin Yinong thought for a moment, narrowed her eyes, and followed her in.

Both of them noticed the uniquely designed glass shower room at the same time.

Qin Yinong smiled with a deep meaning, and as Tang Ruoyao looked at her smile, darkness overwhelmed her vision once again.

Qin Yinong was going to do something to her in the bathroom.

Author's Note: 

19-year-old Tang Ruoyao: I was extremely scared at that time.

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