As night fell, Chen Fan accompanied Xia Bingqing and Liu Wenwen after their shopping spree and sent them back to the Xia family's residence.
Chen Fan, with nothing else to do, returned to the Wang family's rented apartment. He still preferred places that had a lively, earthly atmosphere.
Upon arriving home, Wang Fang had already prepared supper, and Chen Fan ate a little more.
Then he sat in meditation to rest.
Meanwhile, at the Xia family's home…
Xia Bingqing lay on her bed, holding a magazine, but she was too restless to concentrate. She couldn't get anything out of it.
She flipped it over and over, her fingers almost tearing the pages!
Beside her, Liu Wenwen saw this and frowned, asking, "Darling, is something bothering you?"
Xia Bingqing paused, then nodded. "Yes, something is bothering me. How did you know?"
Liu Wenwen replied with mild exasperation, "You're practically crumpling the paper into a ball. Even an idiot could tell, you know?"
Idiot?
"Hmph... it's a pity that idiot can't see it!" Xia Bingqing retorted with a cold snort.
Liu Wenwen's face instantly lit up with intense curiosity. She asked, "Qingqing, who is this idiot you're talking about?"
Xia Bingqing shook her head. "No one."
Liu Wenwen immediately protested, "Qingqing, I'm your best friend. How can you hide this from me? Tell me quickly!"
"Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep tonight!"
Unable to refuse Liu Wenwen, Xia Bingqing finally said, "It's because of Chen Fan."
Upon hearing this, Liu Wenwen's eyes widened, and she gasped, "Qingqing, are you serious about that driver-slash-security guard?"
Xia Bingqing blinked. "We are engaged, fiancé and fiancée. What do you mean by 'serious'?"
"How can you… how can you like someone like that?" Liu Wenwen still held a dismissive attitude towards Chen Fan and sighed, "There are so many good men out there. Your preference is truly unique!"
Xia Bingqing thought for a moment and said, "You don't understand him. Once you get to know him, you'll be captivated by his charisma!"
"Besides, he's quite handsome. He just doesn't like to dress up!"
Liu Wenwen's eyes widened at this. "Darling, have you become a love-struck fool from online dramas?"
"Ahem..."
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Xia Bingqing rolled her eyes with annoyance and continued, "Wenwen, do you know any ways to make a man fall in love with someone quickly?"
Liu Wenwen immediately blurted out, "Just tell him directly, wouldn't that be easier?"
"Uh..." Xia Bingqing was momentarily speechless, then added, "Can you be more serious? I'm being very sincere with you!"
Liu Wenwen chuckled softly, then nodded. "Alright, alright... I'll think about it!"
Xia Bingqing responded with a nod and watched Liu Wenwen intently, a look of great anticipation on her face.
Liu Wenwen hadn't expected such a reaction from Xia Bingqing. She chuckled again, and after a moment, said, "When a woman pursues a man, it's like breaking through a thin veil; it shouldn't be too difficult. Anyway, you're a rich woman. Just spend money on him. In this day and age, what can't money solve?"
"Or, you could use your beauty!"
"How about getting him first and then legitimizing it later?"
In a short while, all sorts of terrible ideas poured out of Liu Wenwen's mouth.
Xia Bingqing hadn't expected Liu Wenwen's mind to be filled with so many devious schemes. "Wenwen, have you watched too many movies? You're quite the expert!"
Liu Wenwen huffed, "True love is often fleeting, only clever tactics win hearts!"
"If you don't use some tactics, how will it work?"