339 What Are You Doing Here? (2/2)
Chai Zhiying snarled, gritting her teeth with clenched fists.
A door opened on the second floor, and Su Li came walking down the stairs. She was in a white pleated skirt, and her hair was neatly pulled back in a classic chignon. She was elegant as always, but she looked slightly fatigued and unwell.
”Sis, are you alright, is there anything wrong with you?”
Luo Pingxiang was concerned and quickly went to support her.
Xiao Luo held himself back, feeling the urge to rush over and help her as well. The first time was always special to a girl, and so too for Xiao Luo. Although they were not in a relationship, it was an indisputable fact that Su Li was his first, and there was a natural instinct for him to protect her.
”I'm fine, there's no need to help me.”
Su Li gestured to Luo Pingxiang as she slowly walked down the upstairs. She kept her composure well, but she sat down at the dining table, a cold sweat broke out, and her face turned pale.
”Maybe you should get more rest?” Xiao Luo said.
Su Li glared at him, and there was a hint of resentment in the way she looked. But she said nothing and quietly ate her breakfast.
”Su Li, are you feeling unwell?” Chai Zhiying looked at Su Li with some concern.
”Caught a cold, that's all,” Su Li said.
”About the event today…”
”Drop it.”
Su Li cut her off with just two words.
Chai Zhiying frowned. ”Drop it? But this is Mr. Lee's…”
”I said, drop it!”
Su Li raised her head, and her tone made it clear that she would tolerate no objection.
Chai Zhiying was stunned, unsure why Su Li was reacting this way, but she backed off with a nod. ”Okay, then.”
Chai Zhiying duly called Mr. Lee to informed him, and she expressed her sincere apologies. She offered to pay the default and assured him that they would make it up to him, ensuring opportunities for future events.
The doorbell rang.
And, when Aunt Lee opened the door, it was none other than Yang Hongzhi.
Yang Hongzhi walked in hurriedly, but he tried to appear that he wasn't. Last night, he had persuaded Su Li's mother to spike Su Li's drink with a potent drug he had shipped in from abroad. He had vile intentions as the drug could turn even the most devout nun into a harlot. But his well-laid plans went awry as after all the arrangements were made, someone showed up unexpectedly and took Su Li away. Based on Su Li's mother's description, he immediately suspected it was Xiao Luo.
He had wanted to show up even last night, but he would've given himself away if he had done so. As such, he had to endure until now before he could come over to find out more, and he'd not be able to accept it if his bride-to-be had already been tarnished by someone else.
Now that he was here, his heart was thumping wildly. He felt restless, hoping that Su Li was still untainted—and praying for that the aphrodisiac would not be as effective as advertised.
”Yang Hongzhi, what are you doing here?!”
Su Li screamed and slammed her hand on the table.
Yang Hongzhi shuddered as guilt played on his mind. But he pulled himself together, attempted a nervous smile, and said, ”Ah, look at yourself, Su Li, so unwelcoming, haha… I was just passing by on my morning run, so I got you breakfast...”
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