RMM -Chapter 280 Three Women, One Stage

The next day, Su Ruo, He Wen, and Duan Wei appeared together at Wang Xuan’s café.

“Alright, tell me—after a whole night of deep thinking, do you two have any good suggestions?”

Su Ruo sipped her juice, completely at ease.

“Of course we do!”

He Wen was the first to speak, her face lighting up with a brilliant smile, and a mischievous glint sparkling in her eyes.

“Let’s hear it,” Su Ruo said, turning to her.

“Ahem, I watched a super melodramatic drama yesterday…”

“Ugh…”

Before He Wen could finish, both Su Ruo and Duan Wei simultaneously expressed their disdain. The moment they heard “melodrama,” they knew not to expect anything sensible from He Wen.

“What’s your problem? Why are you two acting like that? What’s wrong with a melodrama? Last time, wasn’t it thanks to me that Zhou Yunzhen ended up in that mess? You guys didn’t appreciate it. I’ll tell you—just judge by the results, not the process. As long as it works, who cares what method you use? Look, that woman has been a lot quieter lately, hasn’t she?”

He Wen raised an eyebrow, clearly unconcerned. As long as Zhou Yunzhen was dealt with, nothing else mattered.

Duan Wei couldn’t help but laugh. “I have to admit, that logic isn’t wrong.”

“See?” He Wen smirked proudly.

“Alright, we can’t worry about details at this point anyway. She has to be dealt with before I leave with the troops. Come on, He Wen, tell us your plan.”

Su Ruo sighed, holding her forehead. She wanted to hear He Wen out first.

“Ahem,” He Wen cleared her throat and slowly began, “How about… we get a few people to scare her?”

“That idea… is just… brilliant,” Duan Wei said, twitching at the corners of her mouth, a black line of disbelief in her mind.

“How about it, how about it? Don’t rush to reject it. We get some really scary people, none of that weak stuff, and terrify her out of her wits. Let’s see if she still dares to covet Chief Xi.”

He Wen quickly explained, not forgetting to add, “I can even provide the people.”

“He Wen… have you been watching too many teen dramas? Scaring her… why not just kidnap her while you’re at it?”

“Kidnap? Why not? It’s not like it’s impossible. Besides, haven’t you been kidnapped a few times yourself?”

He Wen muttered, a little defiant. If it worked, why not? She wasn’t afraid of Zhou Yunzhen.

“Come on, how can that even be compared? Kidnapping? That’s serious! Her family isn’t weak—they won’t just sit by. They’d track it back to you immediately. How would you explain that? ‘Just joking’? And what about your parents? How would they handle it?”

Su Ruo gritted her teeth in frustration.

“Fine, fine, I’m just saying it. I’m not serious about kidnapping—just thought of scaring her a little.”

He Wen shrugged, a little sheepishly. Okay, if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. Why get so dramatic?

“He Wen, when will you ever change your ways? Where’s the slightest trace of a proper young lady? You’re more like a street thug! If Uncle He saw this, he’d have a heart attack.”

Duan Wei also sighed, massaging her forehead. He Wen had been this carefree since childhood—could she really stay like this forever?

Kidnapping… if Uncle He heard such reckless talk, he’d certainly lock her away. Everyone knew Uncle He was very concerned about appearances.

He Wen shivered at the thought. She could vividly imagine her father hearing about a planned kidnapping—he’d probably confine her for years.

“Proper young lady? Don’t make me laugh. More like a country bumpkin.”

He Wen slumped, sighing.

Seeing her like this, Su Ruo couldn’t help but soften. She smiled. “Hey, if this plan doesn’t work, we’ll come up with another. He Wen, let’s brainstorm a good idea together.”

One had to admit, He Wen was truly a unique flower in the upper circles of the imperial capital. Her parents had somehow raised such a “scatterbrained” daughter in this environment.

In this world, everyone had schemes. Even without experience, you’d have seen enough. In such a diverse environment, plotting and scheming was normal. The kids, although glamorous, faced hidden hardships and had to think strategically in everyday life.

Yet, among such a crowd, He Wen stood out. Su Ruo and Duan Wei often commented on her recklessness, but it was only because they feared she might get into real trouble. They actually valued her rare “innocence.”

Feng San’er, brash and arrogant, probably liked her precisely because of this.

“Exactly, I didn’t mean to insult you. Why so pitiful-looking?”

Duan Wei chuckled, sipping her juice.

“Pah! You’re not insulting me. Only when you bring my dad into it would that count as insulting.”

He Wen recovered her mood quickly, glaring back, showing no sign of discomfort.

Su Ruo and Duan Wei shook their heads. Forget it—why bother with someone like her?

“Wow, over twenty years old, and I didn’t know you could be so dramatic,” Duan Wei teased gleefully.

He Wen shot her a sidelong glare, ignoring the laughing Duan Wei.

“You just can’t stand to see me happy, ugh.”

Su Ruo smirked quietly, regaining composure after a while, then exhaled.

“Alright, enough. I didn’t call you out here to watch you two bicker.”

With Su Ruo’s mediation, the two stopped their sparring. Duan Wei shook her head, smiling, seemingly amused that she had argued with He Wen.

“Back to business—what should we do about Zhou Yunzhen?” Su Ruo asked.

“What else? You have to be strong and aggressive with this kind of sticky problem. Otherwise, she’ll think we’re easy to bully.”

He Wen snorted, rolling her eyes.

“That’s true, but how exactly should we implement it?” Su Ruo frowned.

Duan Wei sighed. “Your chief still doesn’t know?”

“Of course I wouldn’t let him know,” Su Ruo said, puffing out her cheeks.

“Are you worried or just overconfident?”

Duan Wei traced her cup with slender fingers, tilting her head curiously.

“Worried? About what? My chief… how would he even know about cheating?”

Su Ruo spoke half in jest, half in pride—hard to tell if it was complaint or boasting.

“Tsk. Sometimes being clueless has its benefits—you avoid messy stuff like this.”

Duan Wei exhaled, her gaze drifting. Su Ruo and He Wen exchanged a look—they knew Duan Wei was thinking of Mo Qi, which made them both a little uneasy.

After all, once something deeply imprinted, it’s never fully forgotten. It just buries itself, occasionally stabbing at your heart.

“What’s so good about that? You don’t know how wooden he usually is!” Su Ruo chimed in playfully.

“Exactly! I think your chief is cold and boring. Living with someone like that…”

“Watch your words, He Wen. You speak too freely.”

He Wen stopped immediately, realizing her loose tongue could get her into trouble. Even if she thought Chief Xi was cold, she shouldn’t say it—especially in front of Su Ruo. Su Ruo’s loyalty could make her snap.

“Hehe, I just spoke too fast. Don’t take it so seriously! But Su Ruo, I have to say, your heart is all for your chief, isn’t it? I can see you’d abandon the rest of us for him without hesitation.”

He Wen complained, but Su Ruo took it lightly, even smiling.

“Aha! He Wen, if you’ve come to this realization, that’s great. I naturally value my chief more. My future depends on him, and we’re so compatible—rare and precious, indeed.”

Su Ruo deliberately acted coy, making the two women around her uncomfortable. He Wen wanted to roll her eyes; Duan Wei wasn’t much better. When had Su Ruo ever been like this?

“Su Ruo, behave yourself. Show some ambition, will you?” Duan Wei couldn’t help but snap at her.

But Su Ruo’s antics made Duan Wei forget her earlier bitterness, and a smile returned to her face.

“I’m perfectly normal! I’m just happy. If you’re jealous, hurry up! You,” Su Ruo lifted her chin at Duan Wei, “you already have someone. Just nod, and that guy will carry you home like a princess. You’d be treasured. Why envy me?”

Duan Wei blushed, knowing exactly who Su Ruo meant. Her heart raced, and she stammered, “You… you’re talking nonsense! Things aren’t like that!”

Su Ruo watched Duan Wei’s blushing, thinking it obvious—if people deny romance, no one would believe them.

“Hehe, you know it yourself. But after years of unwavering devotion, maybe give a little chance, no?”

“Su Ruo, shut up! We’re talking about you, not me!” Duan Wei’s face turned red, a mix of anger and embarrassment.

“Oh, shy, huh? Haha, Lu Yue should see you now—he’d be completely enchanted.”

He Wen laughed uproariously at the side, thoroughly enjoying the mischief.

“He Wen, what’s so funny? You have the nerve to laugh—Duan Wei still has a devoted follower, but you? Poor and penniless, and you laugh? Do you have a future set up? Better find someone before your dad just arranges it for you. Let’s see what you do then.”

He Wen froze, choked by Su Ruo’s harsh words, her laughter caught in her chest. She could only glare at Su Ruo, eyes sharp as knives.

Sigh, who knows when these two will settle down?

Having finished her mock complaint, Su Ruo theatrically exhaled.