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"Is this true? Are you really? What'sthat?" qin Xiruo asked urgently. He observed Ling Chuxi's stunned reaction and realized he had let his mask go too far. He recovered in an instant. With a gentle smile and a gentle voice, she repeated her question, “Chuxi, this is indeed your blessing. What treasure is it?”
"Sister Xiruo, are you going to be very happy to know about it?" Ling Chuxi caressed Little White's ears as she spoke and smiled with the sincere kindness she could muster.
“If you are kind enough to tell me, Chuxi, I really want to know what blessings have been given to you.” Qin Xiruo kept her smile soft and her trembling hands hidden behind her sleeves.
“I can easily tell you all about my blessings, Big Brother Xiruo, but only if you meet one small requirement. I believe you will be able to do it without any problems at all.” Ling Chuxi tilted her head to one side and beamed innocently. Excitement and excitement flowed through Qin Xiruo. Why, he had practically already pocketed any treasure that changed this life.
“Will you tell me what it is, Chuxi? If I could do it, I would definitely do it.” There was a tremor in Qin Xiruo's voice, he could barely contain the sensation he felt.
“It's not a big deal, really. I just want you to tell me the truth about how you injured your arm in front of the elders of the Ling and Qin families. Tell them that you injured your arm not because it saved me, but because you are naturally useless and can no longer advance in cultivation. Tell them that you are too ashamed to face the world as your failure so that you make me a scapegoat in your vile lies to cover up your own shortcomings. Tell them all these things. That alone~” Ling Chuxi imitated her own earlier look of innocence and tilted her head to the side with a bright smile. "What do you think? Really simple isn't it?”
“Chuxi. Ye. Ye... What the hell are you saying? Whatchu mean?" Qin Xiruo's face turned from bright to pale. He forced one of his patented soft smiles, "I don't know what you're talking about."
"How is it possible? Do you need me to repeat it again, out loud?” Ling Chuxi gave such a beautiful smile, similar to a blooming flower. “My dear Xiruo brother, there is no one around right now. You can stop the good and gentle actions. I saw your face clearly when you pushed me off that cliff, it was evil and scary. Very different from the mask you wear now.”
“Stop spewing nonsense! I'm facing your back. How can you see my face?!” qin Xiruo screamed in a shocking burst of anger. "How dare you—" Qin Xiruo cut off his words upon seeing the shocked expression on Ling Chuxi's face. He realized that he had trapped himself with his own words. Moreover, Ling Chuxi had used a simple method to provoke him in order for him to validate the truth about what happened that day.
“Ck. Qin Xiruo, I really don't understand what your problem is. I never did anything to you. You have no reason to hold grudges or misunderstandings against me, yet you are constantly provoking Qin Yumei to bully me. That stupid girl always lets herself be used by you as a pawn in whatever game you decide to play without even realizing it. So, how do you think I paid off this huge debt with you two?” Ling Chuxi released warmth from her eyes and turned her smile into a heart-shaking growl.
“Who do you think you are, Ling Chuxi? You passed the innate talent assessment and now you think the world revolves around you?” Qin Xiruo's pretty face wrinkled up into an evil expression that was frightening to look at. He gritted his teeth and growled, "Then, tell everyone, I want to see who will really believe you."
Qin Xiruo's beliefs were not without foundation. As far as everyone was concerned, he was considered kind, gentle and empathetic. The widely accepted version of events is that Ling Chuxi has caused Qin Xiruo's arm injury and disrupted her cultivation progress, but the forgiving Qin Xiruo has always protected her. Given the acting of his thumb, who would have guessed that Qin Xiruo had a well-hidden evil spirit? Even if Ling Chuxi spoke out against this false narrative, who would believe otherwise at this moment?
“Unfortunately, you're right Qin Xiruo. No one would believe me if I told the truth. Everyone thinks you are a kind, gentle and caring person. No one knows how bad you really are. I feel sorry for all the guys who like you. How blind they are.” Ling Chuxi shook her head in disbelief and let out a bitter sigh.
Qin Xiruo could not help but laugh. “You despicable boy. Are you trying to show off, Ling Chuxi? I heard everything that was said between you and Ling Xiaoting just now. Men are all the same. Even your older brother!” Qin Xiruo's fair face expression continued to become even more frightening as her anger and malice further changed her face with every evil word she spoke.
“My brother? What does he have to do with all this?” ling Chuxi asked, completely confused. He did not have many memories of Ling Wushang. Didn't Qin Xiruo always say she was looking after Ling Chuxi on behalf of Ling Wushang because she liked him so much? Now that Ling Chuxi thought about it, it did not mean Qin Xiruo or Ling Wushang were already very advanced in age. So, how young were they when they were dating?!
"Yes. Your brother's. He said I was good, he said he liked me. But every time he has to make a choice, he always prioritizes you. No matter what happens, he will put you first. Even at mealtime, he will serve you first. If we were ever in danger, would he save you first or me?” Qin Xiruo's eyes reddened as they overflowed with emotion. He sneered, “I don't even have to doubt him, he will definitely save you first! You've always been so ugly and useless. Why are you still alive? He always wanted you to live a good life, but I want you to live wishing you were dead! Qin Yumei was another fool. It always takes only one sentence to provoke him, and he falls in love at all times. He even willingly lit a fire and tried to kill for Ling Xiaoting. How foolish. It would be a shame not to use it, wouldn't it?” As Qin Xiruo became more delirious due to his own arrogance, his laughter became even more insulting and insulting.
This revelation completely confused Ling Chuxi. He never thought Qin Xiruo hated him to such an extent that he was constantly and deliberately looking for ways to cause his pain. How crooked one is to be able to do such things to another human being.
Ling Wushang had spoken words of care and protection about Ling Chuxi many years ago when she was only two or three years old. He was just a little boy who would have no memory of his brother's presumption towards Qin Xiruo, yet Qin Xiruo held a grudge against him. Moreover, was Ling Wushang so wrong for caring and protecting his little sister? The twisted perspective of Qin Xiruo from this situation was alarming.
A flash as cold as a ten thousand year old glacier flashed across Little White's observant eyes as he remained silent in Ling Chuxi's arms.
“Well, it's a pity things didn't go as you planned. I'm fine now and will continue to do so. But you will be bound to this small town for the rest of your life and forced to marry a man you don't even like. Do you really think you have a chance to marry my older brother? Ha! Dream on!" Ling Chuxi smiled and placed Little White on her shoulders. Then, he stretched his body lazily to physically show his indifference to Qin Xiruo.
“You wretched boy! Don't be so arrogant, Ling Chuxi. I'll make your face ugly again today!” Stung by Ling Chuxi's reply, Qin Xiruo lunged towards him with her hands pointing towards Ling Chuxi's face. Since Qin Xiruo usually looks gentle and docile, it was surprising to see that the hand she usually slipped on her sleeve turned out to have such long, sharp nails attached to it. If those nails managed to scratch Ling Chuxi's face forcefully, the resulting wounds would definitely cause scars and deformities.