352: Chapter 352 What the hell is that tattoo?!

Jiang Ye stepped out of the bathroom, feeling a bit parched. He took a deep breath, suppressing the surge of desire that had been stirred up.

Damn, this period of celibacy is a real test of willpower!

Ms. Qin, who had been sitting on the sofa seemingly playing with her phone but actually eavesdropping, raised an eyebrow and let out a light chuckle.

“Oh, Jiang Shu, that was fast.”

She had been listening to the sounds in the bathroom. Although she couldn't hear their conversation clearly, she knew nothing had happened between them.

This remark seemed like a joke, but it was actually a sophisticated 'verbal maneuver.'

On one hand, it implied, 'You’re no good?' attempting to provoke his emotions and stir his latent male instinct to 'prove himself.'

On the other hand, as long as Jiang Ye responded—whether with an explanation or self-deprecation—the conversation would easily be steered toward an ambiguous territory, naturally changing the atmosphere.

Jiang Ye glanced at her and stretched lazily, sounding annoyed.

He was certainly no saint like Liu Xiaohui. If it weren't for the fact that his hair regrowth would take another half a month, he would have faced the challenge head-on in the bathroom just now.

But now...

Aside from Lin Wanxing, who shared his plight and wouldn't mock him, and Ye Cheng, who had already mocked him, he didn't want to be 'naked and honest' with anyone else for the time being.

Jiang Ye glanced at the smiling Ms. Qin and was about to tell her to go shower when the bathroom door behind him opened with a 'click.'

Jiang Shuang, already changed into a short-sleeved and short-pants bathing suit, walked out while drying her damp hair, her expression normal.

“Lan Lan, I'm done. You go ahead.”

“Okay.”

Ms. Qin responded, picking up a bath towel and her bathing suit as she stood up.

As she passed by Jiang Ye, she paused, her eyes shimmering with a flirtatious smile as she looked back.

“Jiang Shu, in a bit... could you help me scrub my back too? My back is really itchy.”

“Itchy?”

Smelling the faint scent of perfume wafting from her, Jiang Ye waved his hand in refusal. “What do you take me for...”

“Oh, right, Lan Lan...”

Before he could finish, Jiang Shuang suddenly interrupted as if she had just remembered something.

“That tattoo your boyfriend made you get... if you ask me, you should just find some time to get it lasered off. It’s such a hassle, always having to hide it.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Ms. Qin's face darkened. She guessed that Jiang Shuang was deliberately exposing her past in front of Jiang Ye to ruin her plans!

She was about to explain when she saw Jiang Ye, who had looked impatient just a moment ago, suddenly jump up from the sofa with a warm, 'helpful' smile plastered on his face.

“Scrub your back? No problem! We're all friends; helping each other is only right! What's the big deal about scrubbing a back? My childhood dream was to be a skilled bathhouse attendant and serve the people!”

“...?”

The words Ms. Qin was about to say were forced back down her throat.

Though it was bizarre, seeing Jiang Ye agree, she immediately shot a triumphant glance at the sour-faced Jiang Shuang, as if to say: 'See, he’s still interested in me. Your meddling is useless.'

“Then... I'll be in your care in a bit, Jiang Shu~”

With that, she stretched lazily, swayed her hips, and entered the bathroom with her towel and bathing suit.

“...”

Watching the bathroom door close, Jiang Shuang leaned in toward Jiang Ye and lowered her voice. “Jiang Ye, let me tell you, she’s...”

“Hey, stop right there! Don't talk behind people's backs.”

Jiang Ye frowned and waved her off with a righteous expression.

“What's wrong with having a tattoo like that? Who doesn't have a past? Maybe it was just a youthful impulse for love. I'll just be careful when I'm scrubbing and avoid that pattern, right? Don't worry, it won't stop me from being helpful.”

Jiang Shuang was left speechless by his 'magnanimous' logic. She stomped her foot in anger but couldn't stop him.

However, on second thought, given Jiang Ye's wicked and unpredictable personality, he probably wouldn't actually do anything to Ms. Qin.

Still, she had to keep an eye on things. She couldn't let that slut get her way!

Over two million in 'pocket change'!

This guy was definitely a huge catch. It was worth changing her strategy to slowly 'invest' and 'develop' him!

Both preoccupied with their own thoughts—one waiting for the 'succubus' to call, the other pondering her next move—the living room fell into a temporary silence.

Before long, Ms. Qin's voice, deliberately softened and carrying a hint of steam, came from the bathroom.

“Jiang Shu~ I'm ready. You can come in now.”

“Sigh! I really can't do anything about you women who can't take care of yourselves!”

Jiang Ye coughed and let out a heavy sigh.

“Seriously, why are your arms all so short? You can't even reach your own backs and have to bother me. I really must owe you all...”

As he spoke, he stood up and headed toward the bathroom again.

Jiang Shuang rolled her eyes dramatically.

As soon as Jiang Ye entered and closed the bathroom door, she immediately stood up and tiptoed to the door, holding her breath, intending to monitor the situation inside.

But just as she pressed her ear against it, the bathroom door was suddenly flung open from the inside.

Caught off guard, Jiang Shuang nearly fell in, only managing to steady herself by grabbing the doorframe.

“Damn it!”

Jiang Ye glanced at her and strode out with a dark face, muttering curses.

“I thought it was some sexy succubus, but she's a freaking psycho! Who the hell tattoos 'Ma Chao' on themselves?! I'm so done!”

“...?”

Jiang Shuang was stunned for a moment, then realized what 'Ma Chao' meant and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

She peeked into the bathroom and saw Ms. Qin standing naked under the showerhead, her face turning pale and then flushed with embarrassment. She clearly hadn't expected Jiang Ye to have such a huge reaction to 'MC.'”

...Her excuse about being a hip-hop girl who loved DJing and was paying tribute to rap culture hadn't even been spoken yet!