Wang Xing's mind was shattered, not because he made a lot of money this week, but because he thought he really hooked up with his boss.

His girlfriend is now his proudest achievement. After chasing for so many years, he finally succeeded. He was absolutely overjoyed.

But, happiness between people is actually a matter of comparison.

Though he was with the girl he liked, he still had to work hard and earn money. In contrast, his good brother not only didn't have to suffer, but was living the easy life quite happily.

The key point is, Shen Yi has both money and looks, and his meals are deliciously easy. Compared to that, he suddenly felt he had no advantage whatsoever.

The failure of oneself is certainly sad, but a brother's success is even more heart-wrenching.

Just a moment ago, he was still smug, only for someone to metaphorically slap him in the face with a rich woman, making Wang Xing's face feel hot and burning.

"Uh... is he okay?" Shen Yi pointed to the balcony, where Wang Xing was gazing at the sky at a 45-degree angle with a sorrowful look, and asked.

Su Qing scoffed, "Don't mind him, maybe he suddenly recalled his lost youth. Just get used to it!"

"Wait a minute, could you not just open the door so abruptly next time? Also, how do you have the password to my house?"

"Of course, it was from that night you got drunk last week when you told me?"

"Last week?"

"Don't you remember? That night, you didn't reject me, that night..."

"Stop, stop, even if I told you, you can't just come in like this. I'll change the password later!" Su Qing spat.

He finally rented a fancy place, but it felt like a market, with anyone being able to come in.

"Don't, this shows that we're close. Otherwise, I can give you the password to my house to make it even. What do you think?"

"Deal!"

The two of them whispered, not realizing they had made a sneaky deal.

"Hey, stop being emo, come back!" Su Qing called to the person on the balcony.

"I feel like there's nothing in this world worth longing for. There's so much suffering in the world, and somehow it's all happened to me. I keep getting the short end of the rope. It's time for me to go to a place where no one knows me."

"Stop talking nonsense. Who told you we live together? We're neighbors now."

"Coming right up!"

The two of them: ...

Who would've thought, even a lackey has learned to change face at lightning speed.

"By the way, what were you two talking about just now? I could hear you shouting from outside!" The three of them sat down, and Su Qing took out half a watermelon from the fridge and placed it on the table.

In the scorching summer, how could there be no watermelon at home? It's a summer essential after all.

"Nothing much. Someone just started their job for half a month and already closed a deal. Not to mention, the leader values him a lot, so he came to show off to me," Su Qing quipped, glancing at the guy beside him.

Hearing this, Wang Xing scratched his head awkwardly, while Shen Yi was a bit taken aback, "The ad company on the sixth floor of Shen boss is not bad. They not only deal with advertising but also news promotions. How big was the deal you closed?"

"Four hundred thousand."

"Whoa, that's not small. You're quite capable, do you have any interest in coming to work with me? Don't worry, the terms will definitely satisfy you," Shen Yi said, already trying to poach him.

Wang Xing was a bit tempted by this. If he went to Shen Yi's company, with his good brother there, things should go smoothly. But then he thought, he just joined his new job for half a month, hasn't even received the first paycheck, and was already thinking about switching. Plus, his manager just praised him.

"Enough, he's doing well. Why are you swinging a hoe recklessly? Even with plenty of food, you can't keep your mouth shut," seeing Wang Xing's hesitation, he spoke up and handed a piece of watermelon over.

Shen Yi naturally accepted it with a smile, "Professional habit, professional habit. But if you're really interested, just let Su Qing know, that's fine."

Observing their naturally synchronized actions, Wang Xing felt somewhat uncomfortable. Although they both denied living together, he couldn't shake the feeling of being fed dog food in public, just like when he showed off his girlfriend in front of Su Qing.

"Alright, if things don't go well for me, I'll definitely come to Shen boss for a meal," Wang Xing chimed in.

He wasn't very familiar with Shen Yi, having met him only three times in total, so he was a bit reserved, then softly said, "Qingzi, next week..."

"Hey, are you free tomorrow? Wanna go out?" Shen Yi asked.

Su Qing: "No, can't, got plans."

"What plans do you have now?"

"It's important stuff, anyway, not free."

...

Watching the two go back and forth, Wang Xing suddenly felt like he couldn't get a word in.

"Oh, well, I was planning to ask you to go out of town to relax," Shen Yi said, stretching out his pale, slender hand in Wang Xing's direction.

He was a bit stunned, not knowing the meaning behind this, but in the next second, Su Qing got up and handed a few tissues from the table to Shen Yi to wipe her hands.

The two of them didn't communicate about this at all. Shen Yi just extended her hand, and Su Qing immediately knew what to do, perfectly in sync—after spending so much time together, it was natural.

"By the way, what were you saying earlier?" After handing over the tissues, Su Qing looked up and asked.

Wang Xing: ...

"No, nothing, but are you sure you two are just neighbors?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi wiped her hands clean and handed the paper towel stained with watermelon juice to Su Qing, replying, "Of course, if not neighbors, then what else?"

Su Qing naturally took it, tossed it into the trash can at his feet, a series of actions smooth as flowing water, without the slightest sense of discord, leaving Wang Xing dumbfounded.

Are you two messing with me? This is the kind of tacit understanding neighbors should have?

I've been friends with him for so many years and haven't reached this level. You've been here for just a few days and already snatched him away?

At this moment, Wang Xing felt like a pickled fish—sour, weak, and redundant.

"What's wrong, old buddy, speak up?" Su Qing asked, puzzled.

Wang Xing: "Ahem, maybe I should just leave!"

"Didn't you have something to say just now?"

"No, nothing, I'll contact you eventually."

With that, Wang Xing got up, shivered slightly; even though it was summer, he was overwhelmed by the couple's invisible mutual understanding.

If anyone says nothing's going on between them, then all my fawning over the years has been in vain. Do you take my years of experience in the field as a joke?

"Why did he leave suddenly?" After Su Qing sent off the old buddy and returned, Shen Yi couldn't help but ask.

Su Qing shrugged, indicating he didn't know either.

The two involved had no sense of anything being wrong, oblivious to their own faults like they say, 'one's own dung doesn't stink'.

After the "third wheel" left, Shen Yi also didn't go back to work but sat on the sofa working on her computer, while Su Qing re-invested the funds he had recovered into the stock market for a new round of investments.

At five in the afternoon, he received a message from the landlady asking him to come over to discuss the specifics of a meeting.

"Where are you going?"

Watching him change clothes, Shen Yi knowingly asked.

"I have something to take care of, oh yeah, if you're free, make dinner."

"I'm not your cook, I won't do it!"

"Do it if you want!"

"I will!"

Su Qing: ???

Among all words, he was left speechless.

Seeing his expression, Shen Yi burst into laughter, her face turning red as she asked, "Can I order takeout? I don't want to move!"

"Whatever makes you happy."

"Then transfer me a hundred bucks."

"Why?"

"I'm at your house, don't expect me to treat, do you?"

Can't deny it, logical and reasonable, considering he'd have to rely on Aunt Shen's support to earn money in the future, he didn't mind the hundred bucks, avoiding any future accusations of stinginess over not giving her even a hundred bucks.

"Sure, I'll transfer it to you!" With that said, Su Qing stumblingly exited the house, making Shen Yi smile brightly.

Once Su Qing's figure disappeared, the smile on her face gradually vanished until it was gone, then she pulled out her phone and dialed a number.

"Tang Nan, how's the matter I asked you to check, any news yet?"

In a five-star hotel owned by the wealthiest at a distance, a voluptuous woman lay seductively on a lounge chair, holding a phone to her ear with her head tilted, while painting her toenails—she was the company's last shareholder, Tang Nan.

She was a well-known model in the circle, having appeared at fashion weeks, participated in international runways, variety shows, and television dramas.

But her main job was modeling, yet she was half in the entertainment world, with a certain level of public recognition—it was likely that had Su Qing been around, he would have recognized her.

However, as she aged, the insular modeling world became increasingly intense, and without the need for money or the interest in the entertainment industry, she had been planning to retreat backstage to manage the company over the past two years.

"I got some news. I asked around yesterday and found out that scumbag's company seems to be facing issues, scrambling for money everywhere. In my opinion, he's returning not to reconcile with Sister Qing but to find a scapegoat. Everyone knows that after their divorce, Uncle Wen, fearing she'd be sad, gave Sister Qing nearly half his assets and properties. I suspect he's trying to use Little Yun to play the sympathy card," Tang Nan said, blowing air on her toenails afterward.

"That makes sense, no wonder he suddenly realized his mistakes. By the way, do you know what issue his company is facing?" Shen Yi asked further.

"My dear sis, I'm a person, not a god. Finding out this much in one day required many favors already, alright? Besides, if our company faced issues, would you broadcast it to the world?" Tang Nan rolled her eyes as if her good sisters were right before her.

Thinking twice, Shen Yi found it reasonable, as no one would broadcast their issues publicly, better if no one knew.

"Alright, I'm not in the capital recently, so please keep an eye out for this matter. We'll settle things with that scumbag after Sister Wen's situation is temporarily resolved tomorrow!"

"Rest assured, I'll keep an eye. Ah, Xiao Shen, I can't believe you're fond of children, not without Sister Qing telling me—photos, show me quickly," Tang Nan happily agreed, turning to gossip.

"Go away, a dog's mouth can't spit ivory. Don't believe Sister Qing, it's not true."

"I don't believe you. You even let Sister Qing take your little man to meet that scumbag, so it can be fake? I must say, Xiao Shen, you're bold enough to lend your man."

Shen Yi: ...

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