Chapter 74: She Breaks the Bounds of Virtue and Still Claims to Be Right

"You don't have to worry about that. In fact, I'm the one concerned about you. Haven't you noticed how Yu Yi looks at you now, like an old cat catching the scent of meat? You're a mother now!"

Heaven knows, Liu Qingshan only meant to tease Park Hyejin with this remark.

He never expected what happened next.

"Get lost, that's just his wishful thinking!"

"Sure, it's his idea—but I don't see you avoiding him! Tsk tsk, you've only known each other for two days, and that's quite something."

"What are you saying?"

Park Hyejin reached out and slapped Liu Qingshan, her face unexpectedly flushed. She was already attractive, but this rare blush lent her an extra charm.

"I'm only speaking the truth," Liu Qingshan replied.

Yu Yi was not lacking either: over six feet tall, sturdy build, rugged features, and above all, an unmistakable masculine aura.

"Why do you call him an old cat?" Park Hyejin suddenly stopped pursuing Liu Qingshan for exposing her and asked about this instead.

"I can't say if he's a cat, but calling him old isn't wrong. Hyejin, you just turned thirty, right?"

"Don’t you know it’s rude to ask a woman’s age?" she dodged the question.

"Yu Yi is already thirty-three. Calling him old isn’t unfair."

"How did you even realize he has feelings for me?"

Liu Qingshan grinned, "Anyone could see it, honestly. Especially since he's older than you, and deliberately tries to act young by calling you Hyejin. There must be a reason for that."

"Qingshan!" Park Hyejin suddenly grew serious. "Do you believe in love at first sight?"

Liu Qingshan was startled, his eyes wide. "Seriously, Hyejin, you’re married, and you have two children!"

"So what if I have two children?" Park Hyejin’s expression turned fierce again. "My relationship with their father has always been in crisis—otherwise, I wouldn’t have left my young children to come here and start from scratch."

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"So you have feelings for Yu Yi?" Liu Qingshan still couldn't believe what he was seeing, so he asked tentatively.

"It's not just feelings—it's being moved. Maybe you'll see me differently now, but I don't want to lie to you. My feelings for him are real."

"Come on, Yu Yi is a good guy, but you only met yesterday!"

"Time isn’t the problem. The key thing is, after three years in China, even with problems in my marriage, I never felt anything for another man. But this time is different."

"Different how? Do you truly believe in love at first sight?"

"I didn't used to believe in it. I thought love fades over time. But when I met him, I couldn't control my emotions. Otherwise, why do you think I was willing to leave my company and come work for you?"

"Hyejin, I resent you! I thought you were helping me just because of Xishan!"

"Xishan is part of it, but her affairs aren't my whole life. Why should I revolve around you just because you’ve returned? Besides, I’ve been helping you for months, and it hasn’t been easy."

"How do you explain what you just said?"

"It was just an analogy. When I met him, I felt like I wanted to stay with him. But I’m only telling you this—don't let him know, or we won’t even be friends."

"Tell me your reasons!"

"No matter how impulsive I am, I’m still a woman who’s been married. The sensible thing is to test him first, since I don’t really know him yet! Besides, he may not feel the same way, so a little reservation is necessary."

"Why tell me, then? Aren't you afraid I’ll mess things up between you?"

"You know your cousin Jin Xishan well—she's practically a man, never hesitating, always straightforward except in business. As for me, when it comes to feelings, if I love, I love—there’s nothing shameful about it."

Liu Qingshan thought to himself, 'Not shameful? You’re married with children; isn’t there supposed to be some loyalty?'

Still, he knew there was a reason behind it, so he gave her some respect: "So what do you want me to do? I barely know him myself."

"This is my own business. I just needed someone to talk to. Otherwise, with my personality, I might suffocate!"

"Really, you don’t need me to intervene?"

"I mean it. Don’t concern yourself with what might happen between us. Even if someone like Mao Shaochong teases us deliberately, that’s fine—but just don’t spill our secret to him. I need to handle it myself!"

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"Handle it? Don’t make it sound so noble, you just can’t let go of the thrill of romance, right?"

"Exactly, I enjoy the process. I won’t deny it. I bet Jin Xishan feels the same. Women are like this, but you men, once you get what you want, you stop caring—your passion lasts only a few months!"

Suddenly, Liu Qingshan felt he saw Park Hyejin in a new light. Thinking back, she wasn’t wrong.

Even though he’d never been in love himself, he’d seen enough to understand.

Still, he resolved to mention it to Jin Xishan later, hoping for a happy outcome for everyone.

The next day, on the way to the national TV station, they actually had a dedicated vehicle—something they’d arranged the night before.

The car was provided by Park Hyejin, who went along too, claiming she wanted to connect with the station if the opportunity arose.

Yu Yi was the driver. He had vehicles at his martial arts school, but none suitable for celebrities—his cars were ordinary, not business-class.

Liu Qingshan didn’t consider himself a celebrity. The reason for using a business vehicle was because Wang Huansheng and Qi Hui were joining them.

Qi Hui was a last-minute addition, found by Wang Huansheng, and affiliated with a small agency under his law firm.

This was an idea from Yihe Law Firm. Liu Qingshan agreed to try it out because Qi Hui was still an intern, not under a formal contract.

Lawyer Wang knew Liu Qingshan’s preferences for choosing people—the temporary agent was just someone brought in through connections, a relative of a senior partner at Yihe Law Firm.

As for why Yu Yi was the driver, only the small group understood.

Compared to yesterday, Liu Qingshan’s group had grown, but they still got past security—thanks to the prior arrangements made with Big-Beard Zhang.

But only Liu Qingshan could enter the office; the others were looked after by staff.

"It’ll probably air tonight at 9pm on the Capital Channel’s ‘Latest Entertainment Report.’ Honestly, I didn’t expect it to pass the station’s review!"

After the contract negotiations ended, Ge Daquan, in excellent spirits, was in the mood for conversation.