Chapter 143 - The Director Behind the Scenes? (Part Two)

"Tongtong, surely this is more than what all those other men have given you, right? Hehe, do you like it?" I asked with a smile, looking at Chu Qitong, who was choked with emotion beside me. She merely nodded repeatedly, her delicate body trembling. The spectacle before her had left her nearly speechless. Gently, she leaned into my arms, her soft, warm body pressing against mine, and she finally couldn't hold back her tears.

"There, there, moved, are you? Hehe, Tongtong, I want to make you the happiest woman in the world." I chuckled, stroking her smooth back and pressing a light kiss to her forehead. "These roses represent my heart and my resolve."

"Xiao Qiang... *sob*... I feel so happy. Today, I am the happiest woman in the world..." She choked out, her misty eyes fixed on me with boundless love. "I have never regretted falling for you, Xiao Qiang... kiss me..."

Hehe, how could a man refuse such a request from a beautiful woman? Without hesitation, I leaned down, parted her lips, and pulled her into a deep embrace. Chu Qitong was clearly moved by my kiss; I could feel her body temperature rising. My hands began to wander, stroking the sensitive areas of her body, and her rapid breathing soon turned into soft moans under my provocation. Damn it, Chu Qitong was wearing so little today; as I squeezed her perky hips, I could clearly feel the underwear beneath her evening gown, sending my mind wandering and my own breath quickening.

"Clap, clap, clap!"

Just as I was losing control and about to place my hands on the curves of her breasts through her dress, a calm sound of applause made us jump apart instantly. I was slightly annoyed. Hadn't I rented out this entire floor? Who could be here to ruin my moment? As I turned, ready to curse, I saw the figure standing not far away, and cold sweat broke out on my forehead.

Dressed in a V-neck plush sweater featuring a large, cute sheep, paired with leggings and a black tulle skirt, the familiar, graceful figure—and that face I knew better than anyone—made my heart sink. I was shocked beyond belief. Yes, the person standing there applauding was not a waiter, nor a guest who had stumbled onto the floor, but the woman I had known and loved most dearly in both my past and present lives: Su Xin!

"Xin-xin... you... how did you get here? You... don't misunderstand, I..." In my panic, I tried to explain, but seeing the expectant look in Chu Qitong's eyes, the words died in my throat. Looking at Su Xin's expression—a mix of a smile and a frown—I knew it was over. Everything was over. It seemed I didn't even have a chance to explain.

"Misunderstanding? What could I possibly misunderstand? I saw it all with my own eyes. Do you think I could be mistaken?" Su Xin's tone was incredibly calm, yet every word pierced my heart. I felt as though I were split in two: one half wanted to explain to Su Xin, while the other feared hurting Chu Qitong.

Chu Qitong remained silent. She stood there, watching me quietly, seemingly waiting for something—perhaps waiting for me to tell Su Xin about us, or waiting for me to provide an answer, an answer that chose between her and Su Xin.

I had never felt such a splitting headache. Everything was happening too fast, so fast that even my "super brain" couldn't keep up. I slumped down into a nearby chair and gritted my teeth. "Su Xin, since you saw it, I have nothing to hide. I'll confess: in the capital, I... I..."

"You what? If you have something to say, just say it. Do you think I don't know what you're hiding?" Su Xin walked slowly to Chu Qitong's side, pulled her into a chair, and then pulled up another to sit face-to-face with me. She chuckled, "Xiao Qiang, how many more things are you keeping from me?"

Listening to her aggressive tone, I surrendered completely. After glancing at Chu Qitong, I steeled my heart. "Su Xin, today I will tell you everything. But I truly don't want to lose you. Please, listen to everything first, and then hear my explanation, okay?"

After Su Xin gave a slight nod, I gathered all my courage. "In the capital, I was drinking with the Chairman and got drunk. I... I had an affair with Tongtong that shouldn't have happened. So, I must take responsibility for her, and I've also realized that she has a place in my heart. And... it's not just Tongtong, there’s also Zhang Jing... I’m a wretch. I’ve fallen for three women. Su Xin, I know this is unbearable for you, but I..."

"Only three? No one else?" Su Xin waved her hand to stop me, asking this sudden question. I was stunned for a moment, then answered blankly, "No?"

"No, I swear, there's no one else. Xin-xin, I was wrong, I was truly wrong, but I can't undo it. Damn it, I'm already in too deep to pull myself out... Xin-xin, hit me, curse me, I'm sorry to you!" For the first time, I bowed my head. I was a sinner, a sinner against Su Xin. I desperately wanted her to give me a chance, but it seemed all hope was gone. My heart felt like a stagnant pool; if Su Xin didn't forgive me, I didn't know what to do.

"Pfft..." Just as I was wallowing in despair, Chu Qitong suddenly let out a suppressed giggle, leaving me completely baffled. Then, Su Xin’s stern face broke into a smile, and she, too, began to laugh.

What was going on? I stared, dumbfounded, at Chu Qitong, who was curled up with laughter, and then at Su Xin, who was holding her stomach. I had no idea what was happening. Was my liking three women really that funny? Or had Su Xin been driven so mad that she was laughing instead of raging? Dozens of thoughts flashed through my mind in an instant. I couldn't help but ask, "Xin-xin, Tongtong, what are you laughing at? What's so funny?"

"Hahaha... Xiao Qiang... hahaha... Su Xin was just playing with you..." Chu Qitong managed to choke out between laughs, but her words only confused me more. Playing with me? Did that mean Su Xin had known all along? I felt like crying. "I say, you two, stop laughing. What is actually going on?"

Su Xin finally managed to stop laughing and wiped the tears from her eyes. "You fool, did you think I couldn't tell? As soon as you came back with that distracted look, I knew something had happened between you and Tongtong." She gave me a playful, reproachful glare and pouted. "Why didn't you just tell me earlier? I had to force it out of Tongtong to get the truth. You have no idea—if I hadn't tricked it out of her, this stubborn girl would never have said a word. But even though I knew, heaven only knew when you’d finally confess! You weren't saying anything, and Tongtong was missing you so much she was going crazy. I had no choice but to be the director and stage this 'stealing the boyfriend' play."

"What?! Xin-xin, you mean... you mean all of this was planned by you? And Wang Liang—you let Tongtong be with him on purpose?" My mouth hung open in a giant 'O'. This was too incredible. Didn't Su Xin get jealous when I liked other women?

"Of course. How else could I get you to spit it out, you villain?" Su Xin rolled her eyes. "You big bad guy, Tongtong and Zhang Jing love you so much, yet you didn't even have the courage to be honest with me. If I hadn't staged this today, who knows how long you would have kept hiding it."

"Xin-xin... aren't you even a little jealous? I... I have three women in my heart now?" Su Xin's words made me realize she really wasn't jealous, but I couldn't fathom how she could be so generous. Ordinarily, a woman would be furious to find her boyfriend liked others.

"I am jealous, and I'm very angry, too." Su Xin glared at me. "You kept this from me for so long. If I weren't smart, were you planning to never tell me? Or were you going to let Zhang Jing and Chu Qitong be your secret mistresses forever?"

"No, that's not it..." I wanted to explain, but any explanation seemed feeble. In front of Su Xin, I had no right to argue.

Su Xin stood up, walked to me, and gently wrapped her arms around my neck. "Xiao Qiang, if you love me, you shouldn't hide these things. I'm your woman, aren't I? Since I'm your woman, I should understand and tolerate you, right? Actually, it's fine that you've taken in Tongtong and Zhang Jing. At least I'll have two good sisters and won't feel lonely. I grew up in the Su family, a political household, and I've seen too many sad stories of women becoming political tools, none of them finding true love. The lucky ones marry a husband, but it's just a marriage of convenience, and it’s taken for granted that the husband will have mistresses outside. The unlucky ones don't even get a proper marriage and become mistresses themselves. Being a girl from such a family and being able to meet and love you is a blessing." She looked at me with love in her eyes and smiled faintly. "Xiao Qiang, I won't be angry because you like other women, because I know you love me in your heart, and that's enough. Of course, I'll be a little jealous, but that's it. Hehe, the more women who like you, the more it proves that my man is charming. Just don't go looking for just anyone. If you bring home some disreputable woman, I will definitely lose my temper."

Listening to her, my heart felt as though it had emerged from darkness into the light. I nodded excitedly. "Xin-xin, I don't know what to say. Thank you for your generosity and understanding. I love you, I love you so much, you amazing woman!" I pulled her into a tight embrace, feeling happier than I had ever been. The problem I thought was an agonizing headache wasn't a problem at all. Su Xin’s magnanimity made all my worries vanish like smoke. But I knew that for her to not be hurt by me liking others was impossible. I decided that from now on, I would make her happy every single day!

"So mushy, hehe... Xin-xin, you can't be this lenient with this bad guy anymore. Listen to you, you're still letting him look for more? No, no, he can't look anymore, he already has three..." Chu Qitong, hearing this, hurriedly pouted and chimed in.

Hearing her urgent tone, Su Xin stole a glance at me. "Hear that? I haven't even said anything, and someone else is already getting anxious."

I laughed heartily and pulled Chu Qitong into the embrace as well. What was it like to have two soft, beautiful women in my arms? Hehe, let me tell you—it was absolute bliss! Breathing in their distinct scents, I kissed them both on the cheeks, making them blush with shyness.

"So it turns out you were the director of this play, Xin-xin. I never knew you had such talent." I was truly torn between laughter and tears. These two women alone had me spinning in circles; if Zhang Jing were added, it would be "three women, one play." It seemed that while my future life would be happy, it might also be... complicated.

"That's because I'm Su Xin. Hmph, see if you dare hide anything from me again." Su Xin gave me a triumphant glare and pinched my waist. I laughed and gave her soft bottom a playful swat. "You deserve that for teasing your husband!"

"Hateful..." Su Xin squirmed in my arms, while Chu Qitong covered her mouth and giggled. I held both women tightly, looking at the moonlight outside the window, and mused, "Heaven has given me such understanding wives in this life; what more could I ask for? From now on, I, Xiao Qiang, will cherish you both for a lifetime, never leaving you, and loving you forever."

"Husband..." Su Xin and Chu Qitong looked at each other, blushed, and both planted a heavy kiss on my cheeks. I laughed out loud and leaned in to kiss them both. Ah, such a beautiful, happy future truly belonged to me, Xiao Qiang!

"Ring-ring..."

While I was in the middle of a passionate kiss with Su Xin, my phone in my pocket suddenly rang. I pulled it out, feeling a bit annoyed, but was surprised by who was calling.

"Who's calling?" Su Xin asked, gently pinching my cheek.

"It's my mom." I was very strange; my mom never called me, I usually called her. Why now? Puzzled, I answered the phone and smiled. "Mom, this is rare. Why are you calling me?"

"Qiang-qiang..." My mother's voice on the other end was hurried, sounding very sad. The moment she called my name, my brow furrowed tightly. Something was definitely wrong!

Sure enough, I heard my mother sobbing. "Qiang-qiang, come back quickly. Your dad... your dad has had an accident..."

"Mom, don't panic. What happened? What's wrong with Dad??" I suppressed the panic in my heart, trying to ask what had happened at home, but my mother just kept sobbing. I urgently said, "Mom, I'm coming back right now. Wait for me..."

"What's wrong? What happened to your father?" Su Xin and Chu Qitong, seeing my ashen face as I hung up, asked simultaneously. I looked at them, showing a bitter, apologetic smile. "Xin-xin, Tongtong, you two go back first. I need to rush home and see what happened. It seems to be something serious; otherwise, my mom wouldn't be crying like that."

"No, we're going with you, Xiao Qiang. Since Mom is so sad, let us comfort her." Su Xin hurriedly grabbed my sleeve, and Chu Qitong nodded in agreement.

"Alright, let's go." I thought for a moment, nodded, and pulled them toward the exit. By the time we reached the lobby, Chu Qitong had put on her coat, and she and Su Xin were waiting outside. I hurriedly retrieved the two gold cards I had used from the waiter, and amidst the waiter's respectful farewell, I rushed out of the door with a chaotic mind.

Dad had an accident—what could have happened? My heart was in a mess. Urged by the two women, I got into the bald guy's BMW. And just like that, the convoy of sleek black sedans roared with the sound of engines, racing toward my house in the east of the city.