Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
When he had persuaded Jing Qian to marry into the Zhan family, she had cried and complained to him. Initially, he had felt guilty about it, but after tonight, all the guilt that he had felt disappeared into thin air.
Especially considering the last sentence she had said before hanging upâ¦
They were a couple! Since when did it all depended on what she said? She was his âsugar mummyâ?!
Then what did that make him?
A strong sense of humiliation spontaneously overcame him.
When she felt the manâs body getting stiffer around her, Jing Lu knew that her words had worked, which was why she continued, âBut, big sister was too much. Itâs okay if she wanted to scream at me but how could she be so mean to you? She even wanted you to return the moneyâ¦. When she wasnât married, you were the one who always bought her things, never asking her for anything in return.
âNow that sheâs loaded, instead of helping us, she wants you to return the money, despite knowing that youâre in such a tight situation. She even humiliated you! She went overboard this time!â
Qin Yi kept quiet but the look in his eyes had slowly darkened.
âIf I had known that this was how it would be, I would have gone to the Zhan family instead. Since Iâve been sick all my life and I donât know how much time I have leftâ¦â
âWhat are you talking about? Isnât it just a congenital heart problem? Medical technology has advanced so much these days. You just need to take good care of yourself and youâll be able to live a long, healthy life. Plus, the Zhan family specifically asked for Qianqian. Donât blame yourself for it.â
âI just donât want to see you sad. If youâre sad, Iâll feel even worse. Stop feeling sad about it, okay? If big sister continues to threaten you, Iâll get mum to ask big sister for money and then pass it down to you.â
Then, Jing Lu wrapped her arms around Qin Yiâs skinny waist. She was as soft and gentle as a rabbit.
The last thing Jing Lu had said was the one to finally calm Qin Yiâs racing heart.
He stroked Jing Luâs silky hair as his dark face finally turned bright once again. Then, with a smile on his face, he said, âThank you, Xiao Lu. Youâre the best.â
âWhy are you thanking me? Iâm your actual girlfriend. Shouldnât I be helping you?â
Qin Yi did not deny what Jing Lu said. Instead, he hugged her even tighter.
âXiao Lu, Iâm so sorry. Originally, I wanted to break things off with her but then the Zhan family came, and you had to remain in the dark. I couldnât even give you a proper status.
âBut, donât worry. Weâre a couple now and I will never forget you, even if I become famous. We will walk side by side from now on. I will be the most famous actor and you will be the most famous actress.â
âEn.â
Jing Lu gently nodded her head.
Most famous actress. That was her goal since entering the entertainment industry.
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Jing Qian had only returned to her room for less than two minutes when Butler Xu, who was still in his neat suit, knocked and opened her door.
âYoung Mistress, I have brought the things that you asked for.â
Butler Xu shifted slightly and revealed the servants behind him, all of whom were holding onto cages that were filled with big, fat rats.
Jing Qian looked at them and smiled instantly.
âThank you, Butler Xu. Just place them on the floor.â
âYouâre welcome, Young Mistress.â Butler Xu bowed slightly. He couldnât help but remind her, âWe just caught these rats⦠Theyâre dirty!â
âYes, I know.â
When Butler Xu noticed that Jing Qian gave no other reaction, he could only smile.