I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 505 - 343: You’re Still the Cunning One
Chapter 505: Chapter 343: You’re Still the Cunning One
Meanwhile, in the Jinghu Chunxiao District.
Chen Ling was tying on her apron to cook in the kitchen, occasionally glancing over at Fang Minhui in the living room.
Today, she seemed particularly downcast. With comforting not helping much, Chen Ling also feared she might suddenly do something foolish.
“It takes the person who tied the bell to untie it, only Shen Yuan can soothe Minhui.”
Chen Ling sighed and then thought, “But what’s the use even if Shen Yuan can soothe her this time if he continues indulging himself? Next time Minhui finds out he has another woman, she’ll be just the same.”
“I need to come up with a solution!”
Chen Ling pondered for a while: “Shen Yuan doesn’t seem to want to change, just look at the International campus, it’s practically become his backyard. Since we can’t change Shen Yuan, why not work on Minhui’s mindset as her bestie?”
At this thought, Chen Ling felt a surge of respect for herself. She was so competent. If there were a “Star City Best Bestie” award, she’d absolutely win it.
In the last few days, she had done more than just comfort Fang Minhui. She had helped with cooking, chores around the house, and even sacrificed her own sleep to keep her company—a feat not even Minhui’s own mother might manage.
“Shen Yuan, I hope you see what I’m doing. As a bestie, I haven’t spoken ill of you, haven’t advised you two to break up, and am even helping you coax your girlfriend. Later on, you’d better sort me out with a high-paying job.”
“Ah, Minhui, don’t blame your bestie for being heartless. If there’s someone to blame, it’s Shen Yuan for being too charming… ugh, I mean, too rich!”
During dinner, Chen Ling helped Fang Minhui with the dishes and said, “Minhui, you should eat more, you’ve lost weight these past few days.”
Fang Minhui replied listlessly with a low “Mhm,” looking unenthused.
“You don’t want your chest to shrink, right? A 36D is hard to maintain. What if you lose a cup due to hunger?”
Chen Ling said jokingly.
Normally, Fang Minhui would have retorted, but today she lacked any desire to do so.
“Minhui, why not just break up with Shen Yuan?”
Chen Ling, out of options, made a bold assumption.
“Hm?”
“So, you still want to be with Shen Yuan, right?”
Chen Ling tilted her head and asked seriously.
Fang Minhui didn’t answer this time, just poked at the bottom of her bowl with her chopsticks. Of course, she didn’t want to break up.
“Do you want to hear what I think, Minhui?”
Chen Ling said sincerely.
Fang Minhui once again raised her beautiful eyes, looking at her best friend’s face, and gave a “Mhm.”
“I think the reason you’re feeling so miserable now is because your expectations don’t match what you’re getting.”
Chen Ling put down her chopsticks and continued, “You always see yourself as Shen Yuan’s girlfriend, and subconsciously you think he has only you as a girlfriend, so learning the truth this time has hurt and upset you.”
Fang Minhui’s feelings sank even lower. Although she didn’t want to admit it, the reality was that she saw herself as the legitimate girlfriend.
When the “legitimate girlfriend” appeared, she began to reassess her own status and realized she was seemingly one of the “playthings.”
“But Minhui, have you ever thought, even if you’re the girlfriend, what difference does it make?”
Chen Ling took Fang Minhui’s hand, “Being his girlfriend, can that stop him from finding other women, can that keep those other women from approaching him?”
Fang Minhui lowered her beautiful eyes, realizing she really didn’t have a way to even keep tabs on his basic whereabouts.
“So, being his girlfriend is such a loss. Why not position yourself as a ‘lover’ instead?”
“Lover?”
Faced with Chen Ling’s sudden change in argument, Fang Minhui was stunned. She had thought Chen Ling was dissecting the situation to persuade her to leave Shen Yuan, but unexpectedly, she was suggesting a change for herself.
“Yes, as a lover!”
Chen Ling affirmed, “As a lover, you wouldn’t need to worry day in and day out. Besides, girlfriends can be replaced, but a lover, if you maintain it well, never changes.”
“Enjoying the treatment of a girlfriend without the responsibilities, why not?”
“Also, Shen Yuan wouldn’t feel pressured. Think about it, if you always act this way, Shen Yuan will feel guilty and remorseful when he sees you. Do you think he’ll be able to relax with you?”
“Uh…”
Fang Minhui nodded vaguely, agreeing with the point, but hearing it from Chen Ling felt oddly strange.
“This way both of you can enjoy yourselves and be together with a relaxed attitude. And most importantly, it’s beneficial for you too. When something like this happens again, you won’t be so upset.”
“By then, you’ll think, I’m just a lover after all, why overthink it? Just enjoy the moment.”
Chen Ling patted the back of Fang Minhui’s hand and lifted her face, saying, “How about that, doesn’t it make sense after hearing me out?”
“Lingling.”
“Hmm, what’s up?”
“You’ve changed.”
Fang Minhui examined Chen Ling seriously, doubt in her gaze, “Have you been bought by Shen Yuan?”
“How could that be?”
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Chen Ling quickly waved her hand, “I’m just objectively analyzing the reality. You don’t want to leave Shen Yuan, and I can’t bear to see you so upset, so I’m helping you come up with a strategy, that’s all.”
