At this very moment, Qin Ying, stationed in the core of the Federation, was fully aware of Yao Yao's every move, not missing even the slightest detail. However, she showed no desire to proactively seek out Yao Yao, nor did she ever mention anything about Yao Yao's experiences. She could clearly sense that the intricate situation Wang Zhan had painstakingly created had now escalated to its most critical stage. So much so that no one could predict how the upcoming conflicts on this silent battlefield might push the Federation's situation to new extremes.

Yet, precisely because of her understanding and grasp of the situation, Qin Ying was even more convinced and steadfast in her belief. She was sure that the man fated to be hers, the one she had chosen with a single glance, would descend upon the Federation like a hero on auspicious clouds, under the gaze of adoring thousands. All the people of the Federation would then realize the significance of Wang Zhan's existence!

Therefore, although Qin Ying had prepared everything, she remained indifferent. It was as though the events unfolding before her didn't concern her in the slightest. Even though Qin Ying knew that Yao Yao was the woman Wang Zhan had settled on, his woman in name. But her relationship with Yao Yao appeared to be, at best, that of distant acquaintances—strangers who were not entirely unfamiliar with each other.

Then, she allowed those unruly people to throw dirt on Yao Yao without any hesitation. She allowed those powerful yet insidious and cunning noble families and financial groups to dig up Yao Yao's most tragic experiences and twist them into a soap opera about a scheming woman, one that could run for over sixty episodes! Meanwhile, she remained high above on her peak, watching the ant named Yao Yao struggle relentlessly in the pool below!

Even when Yu Lan called her immediately, wanting to ask about her choice and then expressing surprise at Qin Ying's detachment. Like a mother looking at her grown daughter, Yu Lan said with a sense of relief, "Ying Ying, although I always feel your choice to stand by might not be good—it might even affect your relationship with that fellow Wang Zhan—I really have to say, you've made an excellent decision!! TEE HEE HEE!"

However, Qin Ying completely ignored the cackling on the other end. Her expression calm, she merely thought of her best friend, from whom she had been physically distant for so long. She didn't know when it started, but it had been a long time since she had last shared a bed with Yu Lan.

So, a sudden impulse struck Qin Ying, and she said, "Yu Lan..."

Yu Lan quickly responded, "Yes? What is it?"

Qin Ying smiled. "How long has it been since we last slept together?"

Yu Lan paused for a moment, then mused, "Hmm, let me think... Middle school... high school... university... It seems we haven't slept together since you started working at the Federal Presidential Secretary Office."

Once Yu Lan finished reminiscing, a faint smile graced Qin Ying's lips. "Then how about we sleep together next time? Honestly, it's been too long since I've seen your... 'size.'"

Yu Lan immediately went, "PFFT! PFFT! PFFT!" Then, after a furtive glance around her surroundings, she chided, "Are you trying to get me killed?! Seriously, does everyone become this shameless after getting a man? Besides, what's there to say about my 'size'? You've always known it perfectly well, and it can't compare to yours anyway..."

Little did Yu Lan know that Qin Ying would suddenly interject, "So, do you want Wang Zhan to know your 'size'?"

Yu Lan was stunned, then quickly reprimanded Qin Ying for her behavior. "Ying Ying, even though we're best friends, pushing your man onto me and suggesting we share him... that's immoral! Don't you know, if this were remote antiquity, we'd probably both be drowned in a pig cage!"

But just then, Qin Ying's gaze drifted, a hint of confusion clouding her face. Sharp-eyed Yu Lan noticed it immediately and asked with concern, "What's wrong? It's not about that woman, is it? Let me tell you, Ying Ying, even though we're both women, when faced with this kind of situation, we absolutely can't afford to be soft-hearted! Otherwise, we'll be the ones who suffer in the end..."

But no matter how eloquently Yu Lan spoke, Qin Ying remained lost in thought for about a dozen heartbeats. Then, a sweet, innocent smile, devoid of any complexity, returned to her face, as if she had seen through everything. She said to Yu Lan, "I surrender!..."

I surrender! she thought. Facing a woman willing to give everything for Wang Zhan, a woman who dared to step forward knowing the extreme danger of his plan and could genuinely execute it... Even though I myself come from a prominent hidden family in the Federation—otherwise, I could never have entered the heart of the Federation's power at such a young age, nor possessed authority beyond the reach of ordinary people—I truly am no match for that woman, Yao Yao. And there's no way I could ever occupy a higher position in Wang Zhan's heart than she does!

In the past, I was unwilling to accept this. Even though I clearly knew my own status, and becoming Wang Zhan's mistress would be incredibly demeaning for me... it was still better than Wang Zhan being thrust into the spotlight and constantly weathering storms because of my identity. But, from the moment I saw Yao Yao facing such adversity without giving up, quietly waiting for a turn of fortune... I suddenly realized: being a mistress... doesn't seem so objectionable after all! At least, even though Wang Zhan thought I knew nothing, I had actually done everything. Even trivial things, like what color underwear Wang Zhan preferred, I had investigated thoroughly. In other words, I've always been serious.

But then another thought struck me. Oh, right... Given Wang Zhan's character, and all those perfect women still shamelessly pursuing him... I'm afraid even if I wanted to be his mistress, it would be quite a stretch. If that's the case... then I'll just be Wang Zhan's perfect lover. No strings attached for either of us, right?

And so, at that moment, in her best friend Yu Lan's eyes, Qin Ying seemed to transform completely. She appeared thoroughly relaxed, devoid of the lingering resentment that had once lurked in her heart. She even seemed to possess a pure, childlike innocence in her thoughts!

But this was her best friend, Qin Ying—the most mysterious woman in the Federation, the secretary with the greatest authority beside the Federation's President! Why on earth had she become like this?

Of course, Yu Lan couldn't figure this question out. Indeed, even if Wang Zhan himself stood before Qin Ying, he probably wouldn't understand it either. However, when that time truly came, Wang Zhan would likely experience a sudden, profound realization. Because Qin Ying was destined to bring him one surprise after another...

Naturally, such matters were non-existent for the Wang Zhan of this moment. Because Wang Zhan, having just barely extricated himself from the clutches of Ouyang Yue's sister, Ouyang Sheng, had completely entered sage mode. He could only occasionally listen to the endless complaints from Ouyang Yue, who bustled about nearby, while quietly watching the television.

"...You! You! Don't you know it was my sister's first time? Why couldn't you show even a little consideration?"

"...Honestly, you young people have no regard for your bodies! Even though I... well, I enjoy it too, but that process is really uncomfortable, okay? How can you all endure it so much..."

Of course, such complaints only surfaced briefly at the beginning. Then, almost imperceptibly, the tone of her voice gradually began to shift.

"...Wang Zhan, bring me a basin of hot water! Quickly..."

Suddenly, Ouyang Yue's voice would call out from the room, immediately followed by Ouyang Sheng's exasperated tone. She'd say bluntly, "What's he coming in for? Tell him to get lost! Ouyang Yue, I'm telling you, it's either him or me!"

And so, Wang Zhan could only stand helplessly outside the door, basin of warm water in hand, looking utterly dejected.

Of course, he was still keeping an eye on the television. Even though it was mostly filled with excessively gaudy advertisements or long, tedious romance soap operas. There was nothing of interest to him, but it was still preferable to directly facing these two women, who sometimes seemed to speak in perfect unison.

Inside the room, however, the sisters' whispered conversation paid no heed to Wang Zhan's feelings, drifting unhindered into his ears, though he had no intention of eavesdropping.

Ouyang Yue was heard comforting her, "...Sister, this is all that fellow Wang Zhan's fault! Why are you afraid of him? If it weren't for him being so inconsiderate, would you be swollen so badly you can barely move? What's wrong with letting him serve you a little..."

Then came Ouyang Sheng's voice, almost hysterical with frustration, roaring at Ouyang Yue, "Shut up! Ouyang Yue, as a girl, can't you have some shame? It's bad enough that you're shameless, but can't you at least leave your older sister some dignity? Do you really want me to be utterly humiliated in front of you..."

Faced with this, Ouyang Yue, who had completely cleared up the previous misunderstanding and now understood why her sister had acted that way, naturally continued to try and playfully soothe Ouyang Sheng. "Dearest sister, sweet sister, don't be angry anymore! If you feel like you have nowhere to hide from embarrassment, I'll hide you! I may not have many talents, but I've got enough... padding for that..."

Ouyang Sheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, or just continue her tantrum. This shameless girl! she fumed internally.

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