Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 75: Everyone Present is a Fool

Pole dancing was a Chapter in Qiu Xingcai’s life she least wanted to recall.

Back then, just after she had finished middle school, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. To pay for her mother’s treatment, she had no choice but to drop out and start working. However, because she was considered unattractive, she faced constant rejection in her job search. Her despair deepened as her mother’s condition worsened.

Later on, Qiu Xingcai remembered the words Chen Xiaobei had used to reject her and finally understood that a woman’s greatest assets were her figure and looks. So, she worked tirelessly, saved money relentlessly, and went to Goryeo for plastic surgery. It was in Goryeo that she learned to pole dance.

After returning to the country, Qiu Xingcai found a job as a pole dancer in a nightclub in Songshan. With her excellent figure and appearance, she became very popular, but she also had to endure constant harassment from men. Fortunately, she was lucky enough to meet a boss who genuinely liked her. He not only paid to cure her mother’s cancer but also taught her a lot about running a business.

Later, Qiu Xingcai became that man’s mistress.

The good times didn’t last, however. Two years ago, the man, Song Tianlong, suddenly developed cancer. Just before he passed away, he entrusted the Tianlong Construction Company he had built to Qiu Xingcai. From then on, she became the owner of Tianlong Construction.

Initially, the company did quite well, but this year it suffered two major accidents, costing Qiu Xingcai a total of ten million. To make matters worse, the man’s original wife began meddling, making it impossible for Qiu Xingcai to secure any loans in Songshan.

Out of options, Qiu Xingcai thought of Zhang Xiangdong, hoping he would help her out for old times’ sake. Zhang Xiangdong certainly didn’t refuse, but he had one condition: Qiu Xingcai had to sleep with him.

Qiu Xingcai was initially unwilling to agree, but everything she had now was a gift from Song Tianlong. Tianlong Group was his life’s work. I can’t let my benefactor down!

So, Qiu Xingcai agreed to Zhang Xiangdong’s demand, telling him they would get a room after the dinner party. After all, I’m no longer a virgin. What difference would one more time make?

But she had never imagined that Zhang Xiangdong would ask her to perform a pole dance. He’s undoubtedly trying to humiliate me.

At that moment, Qiu Xingcai’s expression was ghastly. She gritted her teeth, fighting the urge to smash a wine bottle over Zhang Xiangdong’s head. But she didn’t dare. She could only say weakly, "You’re joking, President Zhang. There isn’t even a pole here. How could I possibly pole dance? Here, let’s have a drink!"

But Zhang Xiangdong pushed the wine glass back and sneered, "Qiu Xingcai, you can still writhe around without a pole, can’t you? My standards aren’t that high. Just give me a little show. What? You won’t even grant me that much face?"

His tone became overtly threatening. "Keep in mind, your Tianlong Group’s reputation is terrible right now. For me to take such a huge risk lending you two million at a time like this is entirely out of respect for our old friendship. So, you’d better not disrespect me!"

The other classmates began to jeer. "Qiu Xingcai, what’s the holdup? Get up and dance!"

"Damn, I’ve never seen a pole dance before. Just thinking about it is getting me excited!"

"Gotta say, Qiu Xingcai’s body is incredible now. She’d be amazing to watch!"

The other men, emboldened by alcohol, stared at her with ravenous eyes.

Liang Xiaoxiao scoffed, "Qiu Xingcai, it’s rare that Classmate Zhang appreciates you so much. Why don’t you hurry up and dance? Or how about this? Let Classmate Zhang be your pole, and you can dance around him. Who knows, after the dance, sparks might fly!"

This flattery even caught Zhang Xiangdong by surprise, but he seized the opportunity. "Qiu Xingcai, I think Xiaoxiao’s suggestion is excellent. As they say, teamwork between a man and a woman makes any job fun. Today, I’ll do you the honor of being your pole!"

With that, Zhang Xiangdong stood up, a smug expression plastered across his face. The other male classmates looked on with envy.

Staring at their predatory gazes, Qiu Xingcai felt as if she were being stripped naked and paraded through the streets. But what could her anger accomplish? She felt a wave of helplessness as she remembered the trust Song Tianlong had placed in her on his deathbed. I have to repay his kindness. Tianlong Group absolutely cannot be ruined while it’s in my hands!

Thinking this, Qiu Xingcai clenched her jaw and prepared to stand.

But just then, she felt a heavy hand press down on her thigh.

Chen Xiaobei stood up, his face a mask of calm. "Sigh. If you ask me, alcohol might be a good thing, but you really shouldn’t drink too much. Drink too much, and it can truly turn a person into an idiot."

He scanned the room, his gaze finally locking onto Zhang Xiangdong.

BOOM!

In an instant, the entire room fell silent, stunned.

Zhang Xiangdong’s face turned purple. "Chen Xiaobei, what the fuck are you looking at me for? You dare call me an idiot? Are you tired of living?"

"Who said I was only calling you an idiot? Don’t misunderstand," Chen Xiaobei shrugged, then gestured to everyone else. "I’m saying that everyone here, except for Xingcai, is an idiot. Otherwise, why would you be trying to force her to pole dance?"

That did it. The room completely exploded.

"Chen Xiaobei, who the hell do you think you are, cursing at us?"

"What’s wrong with a pole dance? We’re not allowed to watch?"

"You’d better get the fuck out, or don’t blame us for what happens next!"

The male classmates couldn’t take it anymore, some even brandishing their wine bottles.

Liang Xiaoxiao was so furious it felt like she might explode. "Chen Xiaobei, you’ve gone too far!" she shrieked. "Do you really think this is still high school? If you know what’s good for you, apologize to Classmate Zhang right now. Otherwise, you’re not walking out of this room today! A damned peasant daring to insult his betters! You’re courting death!"

"That’s right! He’s asking for it! Let’s get him!"

Some of the men couldn’t hold back any longer and started to move forward, ready to fight. Among them were two who had once been on good terms with Chen Xiaobei, but now, he was a nobody in their eyes, and they were all eager to kiss up to Zhang Xiangdong.

"Hold on!" Zhang Xiangdong ordered, waving his hand. "Chen Xiaobei, since we were all classmates, I don’t want to make things too ugly. Just kneel and apologize to me, and we’ll let this go. Otherwise, I swear to fucking god, this isn’t over between us!"

But Chen Xiaobei just laughed. "You know, the one thing I hate most is apologizing to idiots. You’re just some pathetic bank president. That means less than nothing!"

"You... you dare look down on me?" Zhang Xiangdong was panting with rage. He had a short temper to begin with. "Chen Xiaobei, I’m telling you, you’re finished! And you too, Qiu Xingcai! You’d better make him get on his knees and apologize, or you can get ready to go bankrupt!"

"Ah?" Qiu Xingcai’s body trembled. She was filled with utter despair. My benefactor on one side, the man I’ve loved my whole life on the other... how can I possibly choose?

Just as she was frozen in turmoil...

SLAP!

A thunderous slap from Chen Xiaobei sent Zhang Xiangdong flying.