Around ten o'clock at night, everyone walked out of their rooms and headed to Ye Meiyun's place.
By the time they arrived, the house had been thoroughly tidied up.
The layout of the house here was almost identical to Li Ya's, a two-story structure with a small courtyard.
The first floor had a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and an additional bedroom.
The second floor contained three bedrooms and one bathroom.
This kind of house layout was truly luxurious for one person, comparable to a villa in a big city.
Ye Meiyun living alone didn't actually need such a large two-story house, but considering her status, there was nothing to be said about it.
The entire interior, from top to bottom, was cleaned and made resplendent, very neat, which Ye Meiyun was very satisfied with.
After everyone sat there for a while, they began to take their leave.
"Sister Yun, if you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to tell me. We're familiar with this area!"
Li Ya said to Ye Meiyun.
"Thank you, my dear sister. If I really need something, I won't be polite,"
Ye Meiyun replied with a smile.
"Then we'll be heading back!"
Qin Chuan held Li Ya's hand as they walked home together.
The night passed uneventfully. The next morning, as Qin Chuan was brushing his teeth, he received a call from Ye Meiyun, asking if he was awake yet.
Qin Chuan said he was awake, and Ye Meiyun came over and knocked on his door. The moment he opened it, Qin Chuan's eyes lit up.
Today, Ye Meiyun was clearly meticulously dressed. Her mature and charming face was adorned with a light, subtle makeup, making her look incredibly refined, dignified, and elegant.
She wore an apricot-yellow half-collar trench coat, with a floral lace undershirt beneath. Perhaps due to the tightness of the undershirt, her chest appeared full and round.
Her lower half was a pencil skirt in the same color as the trench coat, and she wore high heels, her two straight, slender legs drawing a lot of attention.
Qin Chuan was surprised to realize that most of the women he knew now seemed to be quite tall, all around the one-meter-seventy mark.
Could this be related to his own height? After all, he was one meter eighty-five. If a woman was too short, it would seem quite out of sync.
This wasn't discrimination against shorter women, but rather stating a fact: a significant height difference between a man and a woman could indeed create a sense of disharmony.
Of course, as long as the feelings were strong, none of that would be an issue.
"Sister Yun, you've settled into your new home. How did you sleep last night?"
Qin Chuan asked with a smile.
"Very well!"
Ye Meiyun's smile was radiant. It was evident that she had slept exceptionally well last night and was glowing.
As the two were chatting, footsteps could be heard from the staircase. Li Ya, also dressed up, came downstairs.
A glint flashed in Ye Meiyun's eyes, and Qin Chuan's eyes lit up again.
Because today, Li Ya had changed into an outfit he had never seen before, and she was dressed exceptionally beautifully.
It was a casual, round-neck sweater. Given that it was already October and the temperature was dropping, mornings and evenings in the north often called for sweaters and scarves.
The sweater was a light white color, with unique cartoon patterns embroidered on the chest and collar, exuding a youthful vitality. She wore a pair of similarly light white trousers.
Li Ya's skin was already fair and delicate, and wearing this outfit made her look like a girl in her early twenties, making her even younger and more beautiful.
Moreover, for some reason, today Li Ya had abandoned her usual mature hairstyle and tied her hair into a ponytail. As she walked down the stairs, her smooth hair swayed, looking very youthful and vibrant.
Qin Chuan was mesmerized. He had never realized that Li Ya could possess such a versatile aura, effortlessly switching between the roles of a mature woman and a schoolgirl.
He decided that for the next few days, he would let Li Ya maintain this look, and then switch back to her more mature style later.
"Sister Li Ya, that outfit looks so beautiful on you! You look just like a university student."
Ye Meiyun complimented.
"Sister, you jest. This outfit is the latest product from our factory, targeted at young people. I thought it looked good, so I just grabbed a set to try on. It seems to be working quite well!"
Li Ya turned around in place, her graceful curves fully displayed.
"I almost forgot, my dear sister, you're the manager of the clothing factory. I heard you even have a flagship store in this county. When you're not busy, you must take me to see your shop."
"Of course, no problem!"
"The clothes I have are of various types, I'm sure they will satisfy you!"
The two women chattered and laughed, leaving Qin Chuan feeling a bit at loose ends.
He tactfully and quickly went out to get the car.
A few minutes later, Ye Meiyun and Li Ya also came out of the house. Li Ya took the car keys out of her bag and pressed them lightly. The Mercedes parked not far away beeped.
Li Ya, who was already by Qin Chuan's "tiger-head" Mercedes and about to get in, saw this and a flash of light crossed her beautiful eyes.
She felt it was time for her to change her car as well. That old Santana was no longer worthy of shielding her from the elements.
Fortunately, she had left the Santana at the electronics factory yesterday and hadn't driven it back.
It wasn't that Li Ya wanted to compete with Ye Meiyun at every turn, but rather a woman's intuition made Li Ya feel that the appearance of a beautiful, mature, and charming woman like Ye Meiyun was definitely not a good thing.
Previously, there were no women around Qin Chuan who could compare to her, so Li Ya had been very relaxed. She hadn't expected that now, after Qin Chuan took over Xinhua Electronics Factory, such a stunning woman like Ye Meiyun would appear.
Moreover, and more importantly, the relationship between Ye Meiyun and Qin Chuan was very complicated. They were not only saviors but also business partners, working together every day. Last night, Ye Meiyun had even become their neighbor.
All of this made Li Ya immediately defensive.
It wasn't that she was petty, but she truly felt threatened.
Especially since she truly noticed that Ye Meiyun's gaze towards Qin Chuan was not normal...
Imagine, a widow in her thirties, at an age of strong desires, how could she be without a man?
Li Ya remembered that Ye Meiyun's husband had passed away over half a year ago. The pain should have subsided by now, and it was time to start a new relationship.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Li Ya quietly looked at her boyfriend driving beside her. Whether seen from the side or from any other angle, Qin Chuan was truly impeccable.
He had the physique, the height, and his looks were even better. He was also very good at making money, all of which made him the ideal partner in women's eyes.
Even if they didn't end up together, experiencing a bit of emotional and physical connection with a man who possessed both looks and capability would be a wonderful thing.
But how could she minimize the chances of Qin Chuan developing unexpected emotional and physical encounters with other women?
"Sigh..."
Thinking of her worries, Li Ya couldn't help but sigh deeply in her heart.
Because she realized this seemed to be an unsolvable problem. Regardless of gender, self-discipline was key in this regard.
Li Ya had studied abroad and received a Western, open education. She knew that if a man or woman wanted to cheat, it was impossible to stop them.
If she acted petty and guarded all the time, it might make things even worse.
"Xiao Chuan, I want to change to a new car!"
Suddenly, Li Ya spoke.