SHOCKING VENOMOUS CONSORT: FRIVOLOUS MISS
24. The Enchanting Vanity

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Qin Xiruo felt her heart constrict when she saw the two people in front of her. 'What is Ling Chuxi doing here? And why would Ling Xiaoting corner him like that? What are they talking about?'

Clenching his fists, Qin Xiruo hesitated to take a few steps towards them. But as soon as he saw the two of them ducking into the side alley, he leaped forward without hesitation to follow them silently.

Ling Chuxi's impatient tone pierced through the darkness of the alley. “Ling Xiaoting, I already told you, there is something else I have to deal with. I'm so busy. So, excuse me.”

“Can't you give me a minute Chuxi? I really have to ask you something.” Ling Xiaoting put a complicated expression on his face and blocked the path so Ling Chuxi could not leave just yet.

“Then say!” clasped Ling Chuxi desperately. His patience is starting to wear off. He looked at Little White, curled up in his arms and began to fidget with his ears. Little White's ears twitched away from her evil touch and pinch, but Ling Chuxi continued to do so. It turned into a funny war of pinching and twitching between Ling Chuxi and Little White. What an extreme couple.

Observing this, Ling Xiaoting felt more complexity appear in his heart. Ling Chuxi was more willing to play with the fox than look him in the eye and listen to what he said. Should he ask her what she wants?

“Well, what is it? Just talk.” Ling Chuxi raised her head to stare at Ling Xiaoting's uncertain gaze with an impatient look. This peacock man had seen him buy five-seasoned melon seeds before and offered to treat them. She then proceeded to follow and annoyed him, saying she had something she really needed to ask him. However, he stuttered and stuttered whenever he actually tried to ask.

“Chuxi ..” Ling Xiaoting tried to ask her question again after taking another deep breath. “Did you ... really never like me? Not a bit?"

"Pfft—" Ling Chuxi laughed out loud. For a moment, he actually thought Ling Xiaoting had some important matters to discuss with him. He didn't think this would be the question! Not only had Ling Chuxi never been interested in him like that, she had also never hidden any goodwill towards him. All there ever was was was hatred.

Blood drained from Ling Xiaoting's face. Ling Chuxi did not reveal her response, but her reaction gave her a definite answer that was more painful than mere denial.

“Ling Xiaoting, you really are something,” taunted Ling Chuxi with disdain. “Why are all the men here so laughable and condescending? Do you feel uneasy about my dislike of you because I have become someone worthy of your recognition? You never liked me in the past but now you suddenly need to know if I ever liked you because my current status will make the past affection that I might have for you something that I have be proud, and you can then validate your ludicrous arrogance. Isn't that right?”

Ling Xiaoting's jaw fell as she stared at Ling Chuxi with wide-eyed eyes. His grin pierced into him like a thousand swords. He felt humiliated, as if he was stripped naked in the middle of the city square. Ling Chuxi's words struck all the thought spikes stuck in the deepest and darkest part of her heart.

“Yes, it looks like I did it right. Your typical, Ling Xiaoting.” Ling Chuxi sneered and walked past the most haughty man she had ever known, unaffected by the look of defeat on her face. He left her standing alone in a dark alley, glued to the spot in embarrassment.

Qin Xiruo had seen enough. He quickly retreated from the mouth of the alley to avoid being seen. As he waited for Ling Chuxi to come out of the alley, he decided he would take a few steps forward at the right time to create the impression that he had met Ling Chuxi by accident.

However, two people can play the same game. Ling Chuxi smiled brightly towards Qin Xiruo. “That's great, Brother Xiruo! I'm looking for you to discuss some things.” Even as he said this, humiliation and condemnation flooded into Ling Chuxi's heart.

'You really are an amazing actress, Qin Xiruo. Smiles and tones made like that deserve an acting award. You can forget it once we're done with this movie you're doing. I'll win all the awards that come next.’

"Are you also looking for me, Chuxi?" There was a pause in Qin Xiruo's delicate smile, but she quickly recovered and covered up her worries, continuing to speak in a carefully crafted tone of subtlety.

"Yes me." Ling Chuxi nodded, cheerfully maintaining her own artificial disposition. He casually turned to the alley to check if Ling Xiaoting was still there to hear all of this. The alley was empty and he was nowhere to be seen. He must have gone quietly.

“What's up, Chuxi?” Qin Xiruo's hands trembled slightly, although no one knew as it was hidden behind her sleeves. He desperately suppressed his mixed emotions. He had seen the exchange between Ling Xiaoting and Ling Chuxi before. 'Didn't Ling Xiaoting say she only had Qin Xiruo in her heart? Then why would he behave in such a manner towards Ling Chuxi? She regretted treating Ling Chuxi badly in the past because she was now beautiful and had an incredible level of innate talent. His transformation had caused him to make changes in his heart. A shallow and despicable man!' Qin Xiruo's feelings about this matter quickly passed but convoluted. She did not like Ling Xiaoting romantically, but seeing her flirtatious towards Ling Chuxi was still very uncomfortable for her.

"Ah, it's okay." Ling Chuxi shrugged her shoulders. “I just want to talk to you about something. That is the main reason why I suddenly became this great,” Ling Chuxi said mysteriously while winking.

"What's? What do you mean by that, Chuxi?” From the outside, Qin Xiruo looked dumbfounded, but she was extremely happy inside. Ling Chuxi had just confirmed her suspicions without having to do anything. He's correct. Ling Chuxi had obtained his innate talent through special gatherings or treasures. Before he could even trap her into spilling her secrets, this fool had told her. Qin Xiruo maintained her mask of shock and confusion while excitement and excitement surged in her heart.

“Oh, Chuxi, what do you mean? Could it be that when you passed the assessment yesterday, you took some medical pills to change your innate talent level? Or because you managed to get something special?” qin Xiruo asked in disbelief.

Ling Chuxi was too shocked to pretend otherwise. 'What logic is this? Qin Xiruo would truly believe that taking a medical pill or obtaining some sort of treasure was the reason behind his change? Really joke. There were many incredible medical pills, but none of them had the ability to change the level of one's innate talent. That's unheard of! The most a medical pill could do was to increase one's cultivation speed. And yes, even though treasures capable of transforming one's innate talents did exist, where did Ling Chuxi get them from? Such a heaven-defying treasure would attract a lot of attention and cause the top warriors in the world to come after him. How could Ling Chuxi attempt to obtain such a treasure?’

Ling Chuxi's eyebrows wrinkled. He took a thorough look at Qin Xiruo's profile and saw the urgency in the depths of Qin Xiruo's eyes. He scoffs at himself. So thats. Qin Xiruo was completely comforted by the impossible idea that Ling Chuxi had metamorphosed over a treasure or some kind of medical pill and wanted a piece for herself. So laughable.

Yet... Ling Chuxi's lips curled up into an evil grin. In his heart, the decision was made. Since the idea was claimed by Qin Xiruo himself, wouldn't it be rude to not accept his conjecture?

'This woman, Qin Xiruo, is as vile as her greed. Those who consider him kind and gentle are blind beyond belief.'

“You are so amazing, Brother Xiruo! You have successfully guessed my secret.” Ling Chuxi pretended to be astonished and shook her head in a feigned admiration. “I did get a piece of treasure that was not only able to increase one's innate talent but also enhance one's appearance of being beautiful. I am proof of how well it works.” Inwardly, Ling Chuxi tried not to vomit at the unrighteousness that came out of her mouth ignoring her own hard work. 'Enhancing one's innate talent? Be beautiful? Can aja! I've had those qualities all along!'

Qin Xiruo could not hide the ecstasy in her eyes when she heard Ling Chuxi say everything she wanted to hear.