The Billionaire's New Wife in Chief-Chapter 822 - 251: Zuo Yuqing Falls Into the Pool (Part 4)

Even though her acting skills were already at an extremely proficient level.

But she was also an agent who had worked with many artists, so how could she not see through it?

If it had been a few years ago, she might have thought Zuo Yuqing genuinely wanted to chat with her because, at that time, she lacked experience. Even if an actress performed a melodrama right in front of her, she might not have been able to tell if it was real or fake.

When filling out college applications, she had actually considered becoming an actress, standing under the spotlight, and enjoying applause from all around.

However, at that time, her mother and father divorced, the marriage ended, then her mother fell seriously ill and was hospitalized. In the end, her mother’s passing hit her too hard, so she didn’t pursue the path of an artist.

Moreover, the tuition fees for acting school were very high, and at that time she happened to have a falling out with her father, cutting off all financial support, so she couldn’t possibly afford those exorbitant fees and expenses.

Song Qiao had investigated Zuo Yuqing’s background, knowing she came from a well-off family and was the only daughter, so she was pampered like a princess from a young age. In terms of upbringing, Zuo Yuqing’s was far superior to hers.

But she wouldn’t envy or be jealous.

"Let’s talk... about Jingchen." Zuo Yuqing stood beside Song Qiao. Her custom-made dress accentuated her noble aura, as if she belonged to a different world from Song Qiao. She looked at Song Qiao’s face with a faint smile and said, "Miss Song, between you and me, Jingchen is probably the only topic we can discuss."

Song Qiao slightly knitted her brows, but in the next second, she smiled slightly, speaking with a hint of confusion and surprise, "Jingchen is my husband, and Miss Zuo is still a single woman, right? As a single woman and a famous actress, I really can’t imagine what Miss Zuo plans to discuss about my husband with me?"

Though she was easy-going and had a good personality, it didn’t mean she was like that with everyone.

At least, as someone still bearing the title of ’Lu Jingchen’s wife’, no matter how she put it, when a woman already regarded as a rival talks about discussing her husband, she was somewhat displeased and would not back down.

Directly stating her identity was the best way to press on.

Sure enough, when she mentioned the words ’husband’, Zuo Yuqing’s expression changed slightly.

However, she quickly returned to a normal demeanor and softly said to Song Qiao, "Miss Song, it seems you harbor hostility towards me."

Song Qiao smiled, not looking at Zuo Yuqing, and continued her gaze on the reflection of the moon in the water, "Miss Zuo indeed has keen eyesight to see my hostility; as rivals, don’t you also feel hostility towards me?"

Zuo Yuqing was momentarily stunned, a trace of realization appearing on her exquisitely made-up face, her voice still gentle, "That’s true. I’ve always felt hostility towards you, because... we like the same man." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Song Qiao didn’t expect Zuo Yuqing to be so straightforward in admitting she still liked Lu Jingchen.

In the end, when Lu Jingchen said they could no longer be together, she thought Zuo Yuqing had completely let go of Lu Jingchen.

It seems she was just hiding it all along, not showing it overtly.

Was it her acting skills that weren’t good enough, or did she simply lack the depth, making her seem less composed than Zuo Yuqing?

Zuo Yuqing’s gaze remained on Song Qiao’s face, "Miss Song, as a smart woman, you should know what it means when Lu’s grandfather invited me to the Lu Family and even asked me to stay overnight, right?"

"Should I thank you for calling me smart?"

"Miss Song, you know that’s not the point."

Song Qiao turned her head to look at her, not saying a word.

Zuo Yuqing smiled slightly and continued, "Obviously, Lu’s grandfather is intending to give me another chance, to allow me to compete fairly for Jingchen. I’ve always known that Lu’s grandfather doesn’t acknowledge your marriage to Jingchen..."

"And then?" Song Qiao squinted slightly, looking at the woman in front of her, a smile that carried a hint of sarcasm on her face, "Even if Lu’s grandfather disapproves, so what? Lu Jingchen and I are married, legally protected as a couple. Does Miss Zuo plan to be the other woman interfering in our marriage?"

Zuo Yuqing was a bit surprised by Song Qiao’s bluntness but quickly understood where her confidence came from. She gently smiled and replied, "Why not?"

Song Qiao continued to look at her with a smile, "Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m curious to see how Miss Zuo plans to pull Lu Jingchen out of our marriage certificate and turn it into a divorce certificate."

"Sorry, I’m suddenly feeling a bit tired. I’ll head back for now; otherwise, if my husband can’t find me, he might worry." With that, she turned and walked towards the villa, stopping after a few steps to look back at Zuo Yuqing, "If Miss Zuo has the ability, I’ll be sure to properly thank you then."

Having said that, she had no intention of continuing the conversation about Lu Jingchen and turned to walk towards the villa.

After taking a few more steps, Zuo Yuqing’s voice came from behind, "Miss Song, why don’t we make a bet?"

Song Qiao turned to look at her, raising an eyebrow slightly, "What do you want to bet on?"

"Let’s bet... whether Jingchen still cares about me."

Song Qiao smiled, naturally understanding her meaning. Though she wasn’t really interested in such a bet, it was clear Zuo Yuqing was.

"Alright, how do you want to bet?"

"If I fall into the pool now, do you think he’ll jump in to save me?" Zuo Yuqing smiled softly, an enchantment in her eyes that Song Qiao lacked, and continued, "He knows I can’t swim, and there are servants around. If he doesn’t care about me, he won’t personally save me but let the servants do it. Song Qiao, do you dare to bet?"

"I..."

But just as Song Qiao was about to speak, she saw Zuo Yuqing’s body fall backward, followed by a splash.

Song Qiao was a bit dumbfounded; she hadn’t even agreed to the bet.

Yet before she could react, a familiar voice came from behind, followed by a tall figure swiftly running past her, and then another splash followed.

——This Chapter is six thousand words, and another three thousand tonight.