Wang Meilan couldn't help but shake her head as she watched her daughter with a married man, but she didn't say much.
It was obvious to anyone with eyes that Ye Longlin and Lin Tian'ai's marriage was far from normal.
She had also come to terms with many things; as long as her daughter was happy, that was all that mattered.
Mu Hanqi and Lin Tian'ai, who had come from the ballroom, saw the scene on the deck. Lin Tian'ai felt a surge of irritation. Weren't their relationship a bit too intimate?
Mu Hanqi gritted her teeth. Was this little vixen getting so brazen just because she was Ye Longlin's patient?
Unlike Lin Tian'ai, who didn't waste any energy on Ye Longlin, Mu Hanqi had specifically inquired about the hospital.
Ye Longlin actually understood medicine!
Versatile in both literary and martial arts, he was indeed the man she admired!
"Tian'ai, aren't you going up to stop them?"
Mu Hanqi continued to fan the flames, urging Lin Tian'ai to intervene. It would be much more effective coming from her, as she was his wife.
"Why should I stop him? Whatever he wants to do is his business, what does it have to do with me? We're getting a divorce anyway. He can do his thing, and I'll do mine."
Lin Tian'ai leaned against the railing, feigning indifference, but her eyes were fixed on Ye Longlin.
Mu Hanqi shrugged inwardly. She was clearly jealous, but then again, perhaps her best friend didn't realize that after being single for over twenty years, she wouldn't understand such things.
"No wonder Officer Ye isn't dancing downstairs. So, he has beautiful company, admiring the moon, enjoying the sea breeze, and whispering sweet nothings. How incredibly romantic."
Before Lin Tian'ai could even react, Mu Hanqi approached, smiling lightly.
He wasn't surprised by her arrival; he had sensed them stepping onto the deck the moment they did.
Ye Longlin rolled his eyes, "Don't slander the girl's reputation. I just see her as a sister."
Upon hearing this, a flicker of dimness appeared in Zhao Qingqiu's eyes.
Mu Hanqi chuckled slyly, "Is that so? Then may I ask, Officer Ye, is she a sworn sister, or a sister in name, or just a sister?"
Ye Longlin: "???"
What's the difference?
Zhao Qingqiu's dimming gaze reignited.
"Miss Zhao, you don't mind if I join you, do you?" Mu Hanqi said to Zhao Qingqiu, narrowing her eyes.
Zhao Qingqiu nodded, not backing down, "Of course not. With President Mu's company, Mr. Ye should be pleased and delighted."
Ye Longlin: "???"
Why did it feel off? Why couldn't he understand what they were talking about?
Zhao Qingqiu didn't say much more, as she understood that it was only natural for an outstanding man like Ye Longlin to attract women.
Her composure, devoid of ripples, stemmed from her self-confidence and family background.
"Officer Ye, tell us some of your fun experiences in the army. It's too boring down there."
Mu Hanqi propped her chin on her hand, leaning against the railing. She turned to look at Ye Longlin, very curious about his past.
Zhao Qingqiu asked curiously, "Is Mr. Ye still an active soldier?"
Mu Hanqi scoffed, "Of course. Don't you know anything?"
The competitive spirit between women was far more intense than between men.
Qian Hao appeared on deck at some unknown time, his eyes narrowed, radiating a chilling coldness.
"He's practically asking for death!"
He strode over, his expression instantly shifting into a smile.
"Qingqiu, why are you here? No wonder I couldn't find you after looking everywhere downstairs."
If Sichuan opera face-changing possessed his skill, it wouldn't have fallen into obscurity.
"My business seems to have nothing to do with you? Thank you for your concern."
Zhao Qingqiu shook her head, quickly distancing herself from him.
Mu Hanqi pouted from the side, realizing the competition was indeed fierce!
"It's fine, I'm looking for Mr. Ye."
The two walked aside. Qian Hao's expression turned grim, and he threatened, "Stay away from Qingqiu from now on. Don't let me see you with her again, or don't blame me for being rude."
"If I see which hand you touch Qingqiu with, I'll chop off your hand, understand?"
Ye Longlin looked at him seriously and said dismissively, "What if she actively seeks me out?"
Qian Hao snorted coldly, "Even if Qingqiu comes to you willingly, I'll cripple you. This is my rule! My rules have never been broken."
It was indeed somewhat overbearing, but that wasn't a reason to be intimidated.
He had met far more ruthless people than this man could ever compare to.
Ye Longlin pondered for a moment and called out, "Zhao Qingqiu."
Zhao Qingqiu, who was talking to Mu Hanqi, suddenly heard someone call her name. She turned and maneuvered her wheelchair towards him.
"Mr. Ye?"
Qian Hao's face changed. He had just warned him, and now he was going to complain?
Was he even a man?
"Mr. Ye, what's wrong?" Zhao Qingqiu asked, confused.
Ye Longlin glanced provocatively at Qian Hao and said playfully, "Nothing much, just telling you that we'll go to your room later for a thorough examination."
Zhao Qingqiu was stunned. She remembered that it had only been a week since her surgery, and she was already here. As the attending physician, a thorough examination was indeed necessary, so she didn't think much of it.
"Okay, Mr. Ye, I'll head to the room then."
A man and a woman, alone in a room, for a thorough examination...
This made Qian Hao imagine a certain possibility, and his eyes turned bloodshot.
He had just warned Ye Longlin, and then he immediately called Zhao Qingqiu over, provoking him so openly.
This was like dragging his face on the ground and slapping it!
"Ye Longlin!! You're asking for death!!" Qian Hao roared in fury, clenching his fists, wishing he could kill him and feed him to the sharks right now.
But today was Zhao Qingqiu's birthday banquet, so he couldn't do that.
"After today, you'll see how I deal with you!"
Ye Longlin ignored Qian Hao's threats.
Mu Hanqi walked over at this moment, frowning, "Young Master Qian, aren't you being a bit too overbearing? It's Miss Zhao's business who she chooses to associate with. It doesn't seem to concern you, does it?"
Qian Hao glared at her with sinister eyes and sneered, "Qingqiu is my woman. Anyone who harbors any improper thoughts about her is making an enemy of my Qian family!"
Ye Longlin scoffed again, "Didn't you say you wouldn't be polite if I stayed with her? Now we're in the same room. I'd like to see how you're going to be 'not polite'."