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After returning, Lu Qijia was assigned only one task by Jufeng: Resting. Just rest and rest again.
Initially, Lu Qijia wanted to argue, but Jufeng always had the unborn child to silence her. Unwilling to accept this, Lu Qijia sought help from Claudia, thinking that as women and sharing the same man, they should support each other. To her surprise, her good friend seemed to be in cahoots with Jufeng.
"Hmph! The wheel of fortune turns. When it's your turn to be pregnant, I will definitely get my revenge."
In response to Lu Qijia's threat, Claudia merely smiled.
In their ordinary life, Claudia did not let Lu Qijia lift a finger nor did she hire outside help; instead, she learned and completed everything herself.
On the way back to Earth, Claudia had already crammed a lot of knowledge. Regardless of the field, an elite's learning ability is always above the average person’s, so for Claudia, these tasks were quite simple.
However, Lu Qijia was not completely idle either; she was not just lying in bed all day. In fact, she exercised more than before, maintaining a regular routine. It was just somewhat monotonous—walking from Azure Water Ripple to the university town or Canglang One Floating Life, always accompanied by Jufeng and Claudia.
Ikeda Masahiro did not leave Huaguo, even after being hurt by Zhu Yao's words that night. She was curious about what the woman giving birth to Jufeng's child was like—whether she had three heads and six arms or was simply a goddess descended to earth.
Yet she wisely chose not to stay at Azure Water Ripple since it did not belong to Jufeng. So she lived in Canglang's Floating Life like Vera did initially. However, unlike Vera's distant relationship that led her to live among the apartments, Ikeda Masahiro chose to reside in the main house from the very beginning.
She certainly had the demeanor of a hostess.
And she certainly had the intention of competing for that role.
Thus it was natural for Lu Qijia and Claudia to encounter Ikeda Masahiro at Canglang's Floating Life.
The three women formed a dramatic scene while Jufeng hid far away like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand, watching from a distance.
Yet he felt a sense of unease.
As Jufeng interacted with Ikeda Masahiro, he gradually sensed some differences; there were many turning points in their relationship, such as in Sakura Park and just before leaving Putley Town.
However, Jufeng truly realized his feelings during a conversation with Zhu Yao that night. Ikeda Masahiro’s unusual confrontational attitude made him enlightened.
There’s a saying: the most sour thing in the world is not jealousy itself but feeling jealous.
That night, Jufeng caught a whiff of that intense sourness.
If there was not a shred of feeling within him, Jufeng would naturally not shy away. However, his heart could not deceive him, so he could only leave it to them to resolve.
In his heart, Jufeng thought to himself that indeed, no man was worth much.
The first scene began like this.
Ikeda Masahiro sat cross-legged on the sofa in the living room, the television on the wall playing a nature documentary. She stared intently at the screen, seemingly oblivious to the three people who had just entered.
Upon seeing the woman sitting on the sofa, even though it was just a profile view, Lu Qijia and Claudia instinctively recognized her as an extraordinary beauty.
What does it mean to be an extraordinary beauty? It means that once a woman reaches this level of beauty, she can no longer ascend any higher. Each woman at this level is a unique masterpiece, incomparable to one another.
Sister Five, Claudia, and the widow Zhao Yani were all part of this echelon.
However, what surprised Lu Qijia and Claudia was that this exquisite beauty seemed to reject and resist them, despite not having spoken a word or even made direct eye contact.
Do not ask how they knew; it is an innate understanding among women.
So they turned their gaze towards Jufeng.
Yet Jufeng looked out the window instead.
Thus, the two understood.
The elegant Lu Qijia rolled her eyes, while the assertive Claudia rewarded him with a "wonderful" caress around his waist.
Jufeng endured the pain, keeping his gaze fixed outside, unwilling to look back.
After punishing Jufeng, the two exchanged glances. According to Jufeng's understanding, they must have quickly devised a strategy before approaching the sofa.
"Hello, I am Claudia, and this is Lu Qijia. We are both Wind's girlfriends and welcome you to our home," Claudia stated directly, asserting her position while also indicating their numerical advantage—her approach was indeed straightforward and powerful.
Claudia's words finally drew Ikeda Masahiro's gaze away from the television and toward the speaker.
Upon seeing Claudia, Ikeda Masahiro felt a jolt within. It wasn't because of Claudia's enchanting beauty; she had been prepared for that. What surprised her was that the speaker was a foreigner.
As her eyes lowered, the tension in her heart eased slightly.
Then she turned her gaze to Lu Qijia, and the tension in her heart rose again, not only due to her slightly mismatched figure but also because of the smile on her face.
It was a smile like the gentle sunlight of early spring, capable of melting even the thickest ice. Her smile was so humble and dignified that it inexplicably brought peace to those who saw it, dispelling any anger. Ikeda Masahiro had been brewing a strong presence, intending to hold back her words to avoid losing momentum. However, upon seeing Lu Qijia's smile, her resolve quietly dissipated.
Still, she remained silent, as the words she had prepared earlier no longer suited the current situation.
After a moment of silence, Ikeda Masahiro reluctantly uttered six words.
"My name is Ikeda Masahiro."
Lu Qijia and Claudia exchanged glances once more, satisfied with their cooperation and pleased with Ikeda Masahiro's performance. The balance of firmness and gentleness complemented each other well; there were no unreasonable outbursts from either side, allowing the conversation to continue.
To enter Jufeng's home, they naturally had to pass through these two.
The two women then gently took their seats—Lu Qijia beside Ikeda Masahiro and Claudia across from her.
Suddenly, Lu Qijia took Claudia's delicate hand in hers, her bare face still adorned with a stunning smile as she spoke slowly.
"The wind has many flaws: it's inconsiderate, busy with work, and enjoys spreading its affections everywhere. Do you know this?"
Jufeng listened nearby, his expression awkward and uncomfortable.
Hearing this, Ikeda Masahiro looked confused; she didn't understand what Lu Qijia meant by those words, but she grasped the content clearly.
In her time spent with Jufeng, he had never pretended to be someone he wasn't, which meant all his flaws were laid bare. He wasn't as gentlemanly as his older brother nor as considerate as many warm-hearted men; being in a high position meant he had to run around everywhere. She had also noticed his entanglement with that ponytailed girl in Hanzhong Youzucheng. All these flaws were experiences Ikeda Masahiro had gone through in just about a month of knowing him.
She nodded silently, choosing not to speak.
Lu Qijia continued, "It's good that you know. In fact, most people are aware, and Rui and I know as well. But what we understand more is that we all love him—not in a curious way, but in a simple and profound way. So we are very clear about our choices and have no regrets."
"Yahui, do you understand your love? Are you clear about your choices?"
Lu Qijia spoke sincerely, reaching deep into Ikeda Masahiro's heart. She too had experienced inner turmoil; when Zhu Yao was in such a situation, she had not felt any better. Yet she truly did not want to give up or leave. She feared that if she missed this opportunity, she would spend a lifetime trying to make up for the regret.
After pondering for a moment, she replied, "I understand, and I am clear."
Upon hearing Ikeda Masahiro's confirmation, Lu Qijia's smile grew even brighter, and Claudia couldn't help but smile as well.
Lu Qijia joyfully said, "That's great! From now on, we will be good sisters!"
(To be continued)
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